AMP 2013 Annual Meeting

Genomics. Proteomics. Informatics. Optimizing Patient Care.

Abstract submission period is

April 1 - May 31, 2013.

This three-day event will feature more than 25 hours of cutting-edge sessions, a keynote presentation by the AMP 2013 Award for Excellence Recipient, nearly 400 posters, 150 exhibitors, and countless opportunities to interact directly with your colleagues.

The meeting is preceded by one day of Corporate-Sponsored Workshops featuring the latest scientific advances and instrumentation. Corporate exhibits, lunches, and casual social gatherings offer opportunities for networking and further exchange with molecular laboratory professionals. Plan to arrive early to take advantage of this free event.

A special feature of the meeting is the Molecular Pathology Outreach Course, Current Applications of Molecular Pathology: Real Time Updates and Case Studies, a one-day course for pathologists, laboratory directors and technologists who have little experience with molecular pathology testing. Registration for the Molecular Pathology Outreach Course is separate from registration for the scientific sessions.

AMP is pleased to announce that we have secured excellent room rates for our Meeting attendees and exhibitors. Please see below for more information and to make your housing reservation.

* Rates are based on single occupancy per day and do not include taxes and other additional fees.

ONLINE RESERVATIONS

Make your hotel reservations now for the AMP 2013 Annual Meeting!

If you are a registered ATTENDEE, click here to make your hotel reservations.

If you are a registered EXHIBITOR, click here to make your hotel reservations.

Alternatively, you may secure your hotel reservation by phone at 1-800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660. Staff is available to assist Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, EDT.

Plan to arrive a day early to attend Corporate Workshop Day on November 13

Note: Please contact the AMP Office (ampmeetings@amp.org) if you are a federal employee and require a government rate at one of the AMP hotels. AMP will make every effort to fulfill each request, but cannot be guaranteed.

HOUSING WARNING!

Do not be fooled by unauthorized housing companies contacting you.

• AMP has contracted with the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and the Hyatt Regency Phoenix to secure rooms for AMP meeting exhibit staff and meeting attendees.
• Travel Planners is the official and only housing provider for the AMP 2013 Annual Meeting.
• Contracting for housing with a company other than AMP or Travel Planners is a risk! You may not have a room when you arrive in Phoenix, you may face outrageous cancellation or other fees, or worse.
• Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to AMP via phone at 301-634-7939 or by email at ampmeetings@amp.org.

Submission Info

1. The Corresponding (Submitting) Author is the individual who submits the abstract and is the contact person for all correspondence from AMP. The Corresponding Author has the following responsibilities:
• The Corresponding Author verifies that all authors agree to the publication of the abstract in JMD.
• The Corresponding Author verifies that all authors agree, and any supervisors have given permission, to the presentation of a scientific poster at the annual meeting.
• The Corresponding Author is responsible for notifying all other authors of acceptance, rejection, scheduling and any other information provided by AMP.
• The Corresponding Author is responsible for notifying the Presenting (First) Author of the AMP Rules for Poster Display and any other information provided by AMP. Young Investigator Award applicants are responsible for notifying their faculty mentors of the additional rules for poster display for award (see “AWARDS INFORMATION” section below).
• The Corresponding Author is responsible for compliance with the AMP Scientific Integrity Policy.

1. The First Author is also considered the Presenting Author and has the following responsibilities:
• The Presenting Author is expected to register for the Annual Meeting and attend the poster at the assigned time period to discuss the study and answer questions. If the Presenting Author is unable to attend the Annual Meeting to present the poster, every effort should be made to arrange for one of the other authors to present the poster. Both AMP (ampeducation@amp.org) and the Annual Meeting Program Chair, Dr. Franklin R. Cockerill (cockerill.franklin@mayo.edu) must be notified. Failure to defend the study within the poster is a violation of the AMP Scientific Integrity Policy and may result in forfeiture of future abstract submission privileges.
• The Presenting Author is expected to ensure that the abstract poster conforms to the Rules for Poster Display at the Annual Meeting (i.e. poster display size, format, and schedule).

1. Please note that accepted abstracts that have not been previously published as either an abstract or a paper will be eligible for publication in the November 2013 issue of JMD. Abstracts that have been previously published or that are under consideration as an abstract for another meeting that occurs prior to November 2013 will be rejected. 
   
   
2. IMPORTANT: A disclosure report of relevant financial relationships is required for each author of a submitted abstract. Therefore, we recommend that you collect disclosure information from each author before you begin your abstract submission in order to expedite the online entry process. Each time you add an author's name during the online submission process, you will be asked to complete a disclosure report that is specific to that author. Employees of commercial entities should disclose employment in this section. Noting the company name in the Author Information field is not sufficient.

Sara Hamilton
Meetings Manager
301-634-7943
Email

TaNika Switzer
Exhibit Coordinator
301-634-7934
Email

Melvin Limson, PhD
Director of Scientific Programs
301-634-7952
Email