Methods of Registration
Please choose only one of the following methods to register for the 62nd High Blood Pressure Research Conference, which will be held Sept. 17-20, 2008, at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga.:
- Via the Internet
Register online
- By Fax or Mail
Download and send your completed registration form with full payment to:
AHA Registrar - HBP081
c/o Experient, Inc.
1888 N. Market Street
P.O. Box 4088
Frederick, MD 21705
Fax: (301) 694-5124
Registration is open. The deadline for advance registration is Aug. 13, 2008. Registration received after that date will be processed on site and the fee will increase. Fees are provided below.
| Professional AHA Members |
On or before
Aug. 13, 2008
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After
Aug. 13, 2008
|
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Premium Professional Member
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$350
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$450
|
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General Professional Member
|
$425
|
$525
|
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Premium Emeritus Member
|
$175
|
$275
|
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Early Career Member
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$350
|
$450
|
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Trainee/Fellow/Student Member
|
$175
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$275
|
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Technician Member *
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$175
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$275
|
|
Professional Nonmembers
|
On or before
Aug. 13, 2008
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After
Aug. 13, 2008
|
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Nonmember
|
$500
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$600
|
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Early Career Nonmember
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$500
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$600
|
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Trainee/Fellow/Student Nonmember *
|
$250
|
$350
|
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Technician Nonmember *
|
$250
|
$350
|
Awards Luncheon
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
12:15-1:45 p.m. |
Complimentary |
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Novartis Awards Dinner
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
7-9 p.m. |
Complimentary
(limited seating available) |
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Workshop
Wednesday, Sept, 17, 2008
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
On or before Aug. 13, 2008
Member --- $150
Nonmember --- $200
After Aug. 13, 2008
Member --- $225
Nonmember --- $275 |
*Nonmember trainees, fellows, students and technicians and member technicians must provide proof of status with a current license or certificate, student ID or a letter written on official letterhead and signed by department head, mentor or supervisor.
NOTE: AHA council members pay a significantly discounted fee. To qualify for the AHA membership rate, you must renew or become an AHA member by Sept. 1, 2008. For detailed information about the levels of membership, criteria and benefits associated with each level, please visit Member Services.
Media Registrants:
Reporters, writers, producers or editors with credentials from a newspaper, magazine, online news service, radio or TV network or station, wire service and syndicate may register to attend the 62nd High Blood Pressure Research Conference 2008. Media interested in attending should contact the News Media Relations office at (214) 706-1173 or wynette.randolph@heart.org.
Payment
Full payment must be received with your registration form. Make checks payable to the American Heart Association or charge your registration to American Express, Discover, VISA or MasterCard. Registrations without complete payment will not be processed. Wire transfers and purchase orders are not accepted.
Confirmation
Registrants who sign up prior to Sept. 11, 2008 will receive written confirmation/receipt of registration via e-mail. Registration submitted after this date will be processed on site.
Badges
Attendees registering in advance will find their badge and conference materials at the American Heart Association registration desk at the Omni Hotel.
Refunds
A full refund will be made if we receive written notice of cancellation by Aug. 13, 2008; otherwise, a $70 cancellation/processing fee will be charged. No refunds will be made after Sept. 5, 2008.
Please note: The American Heart Association shall not be liable for cancellation of the 62nd High Blood Pressure Research Conference 2008 caused by labor strikes, civil disorders, fires, weather conditions, or other acts of God or for any damages or losses resulting from such cancellation.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding:
- Membership
- Call Lippincott Williams and Wilkins at (800) 787-8984 or (301) 223-2307; fax (301) 223-2355; or e-mail ahaonline@lww.com.
- Registration
- Call Experient, Inc. at (301) 694-3287 or (866) 229-2386.
