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Dates to Remember

1 March 2012
SSR Annual Meeting Abstract Submission deadline

25 May 2012
Deadline for Burroughs Wellcome Applications

30 June 2012
Deadline for LEMTTF Applications

30 June 2012
Last day for discounted early Meeting Registration

20 July 2012
SSR Meeting Pre-Registration ends (onsite registration will be available)

Future Meetings

12–15 August 2012
45th Annual Meeting
State College, Pennsylvania

22–26 July 2013
46th Annual Meeting
Montreal, Québec

19–23 July 2014
47th Annual Meeting
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Past Meetings

Online programs are available for SSR’s Annual Meetings for the last twelve years.

2011
31 July–4 August 2011
Portland, Oregon
2010
30 July–3 August 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2009
18–22 July 2009
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Host a Meeting

If you are interested in hosting an SSR meeting, contact the Chair of the Future Meeting Sites Committee or the SSR Business Office.

Travel & Transportation

Traveling to Portland

By Air

Portland International Airport is located 10 miles from the convention center and is serviced by the following airlines

Car Rental Available at the Airport:

Avis 503-249-4950
Budget 503-249-4556
Dollar Car Rental      503-249-4793
Enterprise 503-252-1500
Hertz 503-249-8216

For detailed information, visit the Portland International Airport’s web site:


Click on the blue markers to view the relative locations of the airport, hotels, and convention center. Click here to view the Portland International Airport and Convention Center Area in a larger map

By Greyhound Bus

The Greyhound Bus terminal is located across the Steel Bridge from the Oregon Convention Center, just south of Portland Union Station. Free Light Rail is available from the Greyhound Station to take you to the Oregon Convention Center and SSR’s hotels.

Address:
Portland Greyhound Station
550 NW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR  97209
Tel: 503-243-2361
Greyhound Corporate web site


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By Amtrak

Amtrak train service is located across the Willamette River at Portland Union Station. Free Light Rail is available from the Amtrak Station to take you to the Oregon Convention Center and SSR’s hotels.

Address:
Portland Union Station
800 NW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR  97209
Tel: 800-872-7245
Amtrak Portland website


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Getting Around Town

Public Transportation in Portland (TriMet)

Visit the TriMet website to learn more about routes and fares.

Parking

A variety of parking options are located near the Oregon Convention Center. A helpful guide has been provided by the convention center website: