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The Anaerobe Society of the Americas (ASA) hosts its 11th biennial Congress--ANAEROBE 2012--June 27-July 1, in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. The Pre-Congress Workshops will be held at Santa Clara University (45 miles south of San Francisco) and the Anaerobe Congress takes place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (off Union square) in downtown San Francisco, CA USA.

ANAEROBE 2012 will address both the clinical and microbiological aspects of anaerobes, as related to human diseases, animal disease, and environmental conditions. Mixing theory and practical applications, the Congress will consist of invited speakers, oral presentations, and poster presentations, representing work by researchers from around the world.


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Program
The ANAEROBE 2012 program consists of a Pre-Congress Workshop (see below) and general sessions consisting of 17 sessions of oral presentations by speakers from 11 countries. Further research will be presented as posters, during three Poster Sessions, as well as the Student Competition.

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Registration
On-Line Registration for ANAEROBE 2012
includes a Delegate Packet & Abstract Book; admission to Congress sessions, poster sessions, and exhibits (June 29-July 1); continental breakfast & breaks each day; and Friday Wine & Cheese Reception (June 29). Discounts are provided to current ASA Members and Students.

Full Congress Package includes Saturday evening banquet (select entree option on registration form), to be held at The Rotunda Restaurant in Nieman Marcus. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased separately.

Registration for the Pre-Congress Workshop at Santa Clara University (June 27-28) also may be completed on the Registration Form. Workshop registration includes admission to the 2-day workshop, Continental Breakfast each day, breaks, Wednesday night dinner, and bus transportation from Santa Clara University to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, immediately following the conclusion on the workshop on June 28. Be aware that the workshop is being held in Santa Clara, CA, and Santa Clara/San Jose hotel accommodations must be secured separately (see Hotel below).

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Target Audience
Researchers, clinicians, and technicians from around the world are invited to attend and participate in this Congress to engage in presentations, exchanges, and dialogue on issues related to the study of anaerobes. We particularly hope to attract bench hospital technologists, by offering a Pre-Congress Workshop on Anaerobic Identification and Susceptibility Testing Methods.

Congress Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the latest developments in the field of anaerobe research.
    2. Apply new recommendations in the diagnosis, screening, and treatment of clostridial, obstetric and gynecological, periodontal, intestinal, and other anaerobic infections.
    3. Incorporate better utilization of the microbiology laboratory into thedelivery of patient care.
Pre-Congress Hands-On Workshop - June 27-28, 2012
The Pre-Congress Anaerobic Identification and Susceptibility Testing Workshop will be conducted June 27-28, 2012 on the campus of Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA. This 2-day course will consist of lectures and hands-on experience, covering both classical and advanced methods for identification and susceptibility testing of anaerobic bacteriology.

The first day will explore techniques for identifying anaerobes based on phenotypic characteristics and susceptibility testing methods. The second day will address the advanced isolate identification methods, of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry, 16S rDNA Sequencing, Culture Independent Methods, and Pyrosequencing. This workshop is accredited for 14 continuing education contact hours for clinical laboratory scientists.

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Hotels
The ANAEROBE 2012 Congress (June 29-July 1) takes place in America's favorite city by the bay. The Grand Hyatt Hotel is located on Union Square, a short distance to tourist attractions, restaurants, and retail stores. Hotel reservations are available at rate of $149+tax per night.

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The Pre-Congress Workshop takes place June 27-28 at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA. Hotel reservation instructions will be forwarded to Workshop registrants with registration confirmation. Hotel rates are $149 + tax, including transportation from hotel to university. Important: Workshop registrants should not make reservations at the Grand Hyatt for these nights!

Social Activities
Friday, June 29 -- Congress Reception. The opening day of sessions concludes with a Wine & Cheese Reception for delegates to socialize.

Saturday, June 30 -- Congress Banquet & Awards
will be held in The Rotunda Restaurant at Neiman Marcus San Francisco.

Transportation
Air Travel:The San Francisco Bay Area is served by 3 airports. Attendees of the Pre-Congress Workshop at Santa Clara University should fly into San Jose Airport (SJI) or San Francisco Airport (SFO). Congress-only attendees can fly into San Francisco Airport (SFO) or Oakland Airport (OAK).

United Airlines and its Star Alliance members United Express, Continental, Continental Express, Luftansa, and All Nippon Airways are offering up to 10% discounts on airfares, valid for travel June 22-July 6, 2012. Reservations can be made through a travel agent or by calling the United Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 521-4041. Use Meeting ID Code 587LN.

Airport Transportation: Airport transportation options from airport to hotels will be provided in the Pre-Congress Information Packet, to be emailed to registered attendees a few weeks before the Congress.

Patrons & Exhibitors
ANAEROBE 2012 offers sponsorship and exhibit opportunities to industry. For information, contact the ASA office.

More details will be posted soon.

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