63rd High Blood Pressure Research Conference 2009

Location: InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel - Chicago, IL

Conference Dates: Sep 25-26, 2009


 
Dr. Rhian Touyz, Program Chair
Welcome Letter from Rhian M. Touyz, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, Program Chair  
"This conference, focusing on recent advances in hypertension research, is considered one of the most important medical meetings on this subject in the world.  The meeting, preceded by a one-day workshop, includes oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by clinical and basic researchers and draws an international audience of over 700 attendees."
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Conference Summary
 
 

One-Day Workshop

Exhibits:
Exhibit at the High Blood Pressure Research Conference and get direct access to more than 700 professional attendees, including scientists, physicians and research scientists. Click here to download the Exhibit Prospectus.

Embargo Guidelines:
Abstracts, lectures and presentations at the 63rd High Blood Pressure Research Conference are embargoed for release at the time of presentation. Information may not be released before the scheduled presentation time.

Abstract Information:
Abstract acceptance notification will be sent by late July 2009.
Accepted abstracts will be published online in the Hypertension journal.
Abstract Categories 
Copyright Transfer Agreement Form
Poster Guidelines

Interested in submitting a manuscript to the Hypertension Journal? Learn More.

Continuing Medical Education Accreditation - Physicians
The American Heart Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Heart Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All faculty participating in CME/CE activities sponsored by the American Heart Association will disclose to the audience (1) significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of products from the commercial supporter(s) and/or the manufacturer(s) of products or devices discussed in their presentation, and (2) unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentation.  Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials.

Continuing Medical Education Accreditation – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Key Dates 
Registration Opens        July 1,  2009
Late-Breaking Submission Opens   June 15, 2009
Late-Breaking Submission Closes July 10, 2009
Advance Conference Registration Deadline Aug. 31, 2009
Advance Hotel Reservation Deadline Aug. 31, 2009

Hotel and Travel Information
The American Heart Association has reserved rooms for conference participants and their guests at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel at special reduced rates. Please enter AHA in the group code field to make reservations online.

A short distance outside the Windy City, we offer savvy travelers a delightful alternative to traditional Chicago O’Hare airport hotels.  Browse the hotel lobby gallery, which showcases the impressive talents of local artists. Drop by the theater to catch a live comedy or musical act. After a busy day, satisfy your hunger with a tantalizing array of dining destinations, including Wildfire, McCormick & Schmick’s and The Capital Grille. Our InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel features four-star service, exquisite amenities and a refreshing upscale setting.

  • Just five minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, with 24-hour complimentary shuttle available.
  • Only 14 miles from downtown Chicago.

There are two easy ways to get downtown!

The CTA blue line is less than half a mile from the hotel:

http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/systemguide/blueline.aspx

Or, the Metra Rail service is less than a mile from the hotel:   

http://metrarail.com/System_map/index.html

Complimentary shuttle service is available upon request.  Learn More.

Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until all are filled or until the cut-off date of Aug. 31, 2009.  Rates are $209 single/$229 double occupancy and are subject to current state, local and occupancy taxes.  Each additional person occupying the same room will be charged $30 per night.  Hotel check-in is 4 p.m.; check-out time is 11 a.m.  There is a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle to and from the airport. 

Hotel Address:
InterContinental Chicago O’Hare
5300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Phone: (847) 544-5300

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The American Heart Association gratefully acknowledges the educational grants from the following:

              Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.            
     Daiichi

Merck and Co., Inc
   Merck
 Pfizer, Inc.
Pfizer
    Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Takeda

The American Heart Association gratefully acknowledges the restricted educational grant from AstraZeneca who supported the New Investigator Awards.

                                              AstraZeneca


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