Program
Day-by-Day Programs
PRECONFERENCE COURSES
Saturday, Oct. 20, Courses 7-18
Sunday, Oct. 21, Courses 19-27
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
All Preconference Courses
Entire Conference Program
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Special Event—Dinner and Dancing
SeaWorld Orlando is the hottest ticket on Tuesday night, October 23, 2012. Come join your fellow ABSA members at the world's premier marine adventure park with world-class shows, thrilling rides, and unforgettable animal encounters! The event will start with the exciting Blue Horizons Show featuring dolphins, whales, and tropical birds courtesy of Germfree Laboratories. We will be visiting the Key West area at Sea World where we will have the opportunity to touch a stingray and view dolphins up-close while listening to the sounds of a steel drum band. The buffet menu will include a variety of land and sea selections and, for the thrill-seekers among us, dessert will be served next to the park's new breed of mega attractions—The Manta. This ride combines the best of the sea and the sky, immersing riders in the beautiful and mysterious world of rays and then taking them for a flying rollercoaster thrill-ride aboard the biggest ray of them all. So come join us for a great time!
Award Presentations
Monday, 8:30 am—Arnold G. Wedum Memorial Lecture Award
Tuesday, 8:05 am—Griffin Foundation Award and Lecture
Tuesday, 1:45 pm—Eagleson Award and Lecture
Wednesday, 1:30 pm—Richard Knudsen Award
Wednesday, 11:35 am—Arnold G. Wedum Distinguished Achievement Award
Wednesday, 11:35 am—Everett J. Hanel, Jr. Presidential Award
Registration
The Registration Desk will be open Friday through Wednesday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
New Member Reception
The reception for new members will be held Sunday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Opening Reception
The Opening Reception will be held Sunday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall will be open on Sunday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety products and services. It will also be open on Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Continental breakfasts, lunches, and breaks will be served in the exhibit hall.