Openness forms both the product and the process of Genetic Alliance. We believe that an environment of openness is essential to the health of all individuals, families, and communities. The Genetic Alliance 2009 Annual Conference is a celebration of openness and an invitation to the community at large to abandon turf so that we can achieve truly productive transformation, of the health system and health itself.
Discovering Openness in Health Systems will bring together a diverse mix of advocates, health professionals, policymakers, industry professionals, and community leaders. Participants from all fields will engage in open discussion and debate on a range of relevant topics in genetics and advocacy. Over the course of three days, symposia, workshops, and panel discussions will focus on what ultimately matters: health.
Important pre-conference dates
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September 8, 2008 |
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September 15, 2008 |
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September 22, 2008 |
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November 7, 2008 |
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Arts of Listening and Art of Reporting, and Art of Industry Partnership awards nominations are due |
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November 21, 2008 |
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2009 Genetic Alliance annual conference abstracts due |
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December 1, 2008 |
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Awardees selected and announced |
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December 12, 2008 |
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Abstracts selected and announced |
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January 26, 2009 |
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Conference registration opens, scholarship opportunities announced |
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May 13, 2009 |
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Scholarship applications due |
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May 15, 2009 |
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Scholarship recipients contacted |
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May 29, 2009 |
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Early bird conference registration deadline |
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June 05, 2009 |
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Exhibitor applications due. Exhibitor applications are accepted on a rolling basis. |
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June 30, 2009 |
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Cutoff date for booking hotel rooms with discounted conference rate |
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July 15, 2009 |
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Shipments for approved exhibitor applications are accepted by Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center |
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Friday, July 17th -- Sunday July 19, 2009th
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Metro Washington, DC |
