Annual Meeting Registration Information

Early Registration

On-line and early registration is strongly encouraged. The Annual Meeting Early Registration deadline is January 30, 2009. The registration fee for the SOT Annual Meeting includes admission to all scientific sessions, Awards Presentation, ToxExpo™, a copy of the Program, The Toxicologist on CD-ROM (abstracts), and the ToxExpo™ Directory.

Registration Materials

Register before January 30, 2009, and your badge, Program and The Toxicologist on CD-ROM will be sent to you prior to the Annual Meeting. Your 2009 Annual Meeting Registration badge must be presented to obtain access to SOT functions.

When you arrive at the Baltimore Convention Center, please go to the registration area in the Pratt Street Lobby on Level 300 to pick up your ToxExpo™ Directory and registration badge. If you already have your registration badge and CE course tickets, there is no need to stand in a registration line. Simply stop by the handout table in the registration area and present your badge to obtain the other registration materials (i.e., The Toxicologist on CD-ROM, the ToxExpo™ Directory and other supplementary materials).

On-Line Registration

SOT members and non-members are invited to register for the 2009 SOT Annual Meeting using SOT’s On-Line Registration System. The system is designed for those who will be paying their registration fee by credit card and who have access to the Internet.

• Guest Registration
• Continuing Education Course Registration
• Exhibitor Registration

REGISTRATION FEES
	Early Bird Registration (Received by Jan. 30)	Standard Registration (Jan. 31 to Feb. 20)	Final Registration (After Feb. 20*)
SOT Member	$295	$345	$395
Non-Member**	$590	$640	$690
SOT Retired Member	$  65	$105	$145
Postdoctoral SOT Member	$  80	$120	$160
Postdoctoral Non-Member*	$160	$200	$240
Graduate Student Member	$  60	$100	$140
Graduate Student Non-Member**	$120	$160	$200
Student Undergraduate (Copy of Student ID Required)	$  0	$0	$0
SOT Affiliate	$    0	$    0	$    0
Press	$    0	$    0	$    0
Guest (Non-Scientist)	$  70	$  85	$100
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
AM and PM
	(Received by Jan. 30)	(Jan. 31 to Feb. 20)	(After Feb. 20*)
SOT Member/Corp. Affiliate	$150 each	$175 each	$200 each
Retired Member	$  110 each	$135 each	$160 each
Non-Member	$300 each	$325 each	$350 each
Postdoctoral (SOT Member/Non-Member)	$  90 each	$115 each	$140 each
Graduate or Undergraduate Student	$  45 each	$  70 each	$ 95 each
Press	$    0 each	$    0 each	$    0 each
Sunrise Continuing Education Mini-Course (includes continental breakfast)
	(Received by Jan. 30)	(Jan. 31 to Feb. 20)	(After Feb. 20*)
SOT Member/Corp. Affiliate	$   55 each	$   80 each	$105 each
Retired Member	$   55 each	$   80 each	$105 each
Non-Member	$   75 each	$ 100 each	$125 each
Postdoctoral (SOT Member/Non-Member)	$   55 each	$  80 each	$105 each
Graduate or Undergraduate Student	$   25 each	$   50 each	$   75 each
Press	$    0 each	$    0 each	$    0 each

* After February 20, Final Registration rates apply. No substitutions after January 30, 2009. SOT will accept faxed Registration Forms until March 10. On-line registration will be open throughout the Annual Meeting until March 19. On-Site Registration Forms will be available at the Annual Meeting Registration Desk.
** Special offer to non-member 2009 Annual Meeting attendees: apply for membership by May 1, 2009, and if accepted, SOT will waive your 2009 dues.

SOT Membership Application On-Line

Mail or Fax Registration

Alternatively, Registrants paying by check or those not utilizing the Internet may submit their Registration Form by fax or mail.

Mail or Fax Registration Form

Please type or print clearly.

Registration: No phone registrations will be accepted.

* Non-SOT members consider applying for membership by the January 1, 2009, application deadline.

Take note, if you are not currently a member of the Society, you could enjoy discounted registration rates by applying on-line for membership.

To ensure you are able to register at the SOT member rate, you will be notified of your acceptance after mid-February, when the membership committee has finalized their review. However, you have the option to register for the Annual Meeting now at the non-member rate or wait until the week of the 20 of February to register at the Final Registration member rate and realize substantial savings. For more information, see the Annual Meeting Registration schedule deadline dates, and fees.

Please send Registration Forms to:

SOT Registration
P.O. Box 91895
Washington, DC 20090-1895

or

SOT Headquarters
1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190-5348

USPS Express packages may only be mailed to:

SOT Headquarters
1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190

Forms will be date-stamped as they arrive. This is your date of registration. Faxes will be accepted by SOT Headquarters only if a credit card number is clearly listed in the appropriate area.

NOTE: To prevent double-billing, if you are registering by fax, DO NOT mail your original registration form. SOT needs only one copy for processing. All mailed and faxed registration forms will be processed on-line by SOT staff.

On-Site Registration

Registration Desk will be located on Level 300, Pratt Street Lobby.

Registration Desk Hours:

Saturday	4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Sunday	7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Monday	7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM–11:30 PM

Registration Guidelines

Payment: Registration Forms will be returned if not accompanied by one of the following methods of payment:

• Check (company or personal); U.S. Currency only. Please list all registrants on check memo or check stub.
• Government Purchase Order. (Check must be drawn from the U.S. Department of Treasury)
• Money Order.
• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diner's Club, or American Express

Registration Deadlines:

• Early Bird Registration until January 30, 2009
• Standard Registration until February 20, 2009
• Final Registration is after February 20, 2009

DO NOT mail your Registration Form to SOT if it will arrive after March 10, 2009. SOT will accept faxed and mailed Annual Meeting Registrations until March 10. After March 10, registrations not processed on-line will only be accepted on-site at the Annual Meeting. The on-line registration system will be open throughout the meeting and if you register on-line after March 10, 2009, you can easily pick up your badge at the "Badge Pick Only" registration counter.

One-day Registration:

There is no reduced fee for one-day registration.

Tickets:

Tickets for Continuing Education courses and other events may be required. These tickets will be issued with your meeting badge. You must be registered for the meeting in order to participate in a Continuing Education course or a special event.

Confirmation:

You will be mailed a registration confirmation, name badge and Continuing Education and/or event ticket(s) before the meeting if your Registration Form is received by February 20, 2009. If registration is required after February 20, you can pick up your badge and tickets at the registration counters on-site.

CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY:

All requests for cancellations and/or refunds must be received in writing to SOT Headquarters by February 20, 2009. These refunds will be processed, less a $50 fee, following the Annual Meeting. Refund requests received after February 20, 2009, will not be processed.

Annual Meeting Registration Includes:

• Awards Ceremony, Sunday, March 15 from 5:15 PM–6:30 PM.
• Welcoming Reception, Sunday, March 15 from 6:30 PM–7:30 PM.
• Plenary Opening Lecture, Monday, March 16 from 8:00 AM–9:00 AM.
• All Scientific Sessions 9:15 AM, Monday, March 16 through 12:00 NOON, and 9:00 AM–11:45 AM Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19.
• ToxExpo™ Exhibit Hall, 9:15 AM–4:30 PM Monday, March 16; 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18.

Participants are also encouraged to register for the Continuing Education Courses. These are available during three time intervals on Sunday, March 15: the Sunrise Mini-Course is from 7:00 AM–7:45 AM, morning courses are 8:15 AM–12:00 NOON, and afternoon courses are from 1:15 PM–5:00 PM.

Guest Registration

Guest (non-scientist) registration is not available on-line. Guests must register by mail or fax on the same form as the person they are accompanying. If the person they are accompanying is already registered, they must use the Guest Registration Form and mail or fax it to SOT Headquarters along with a copy of the confirmation of the person they are accompanying. Guests are welcome to attend the Welcoming Reception, but will not have access to the scientific sessions or the Exhibit Hall. Reminder: Children under the age of 15 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall.

The SOT Guest Hospitality Center provides guest participants with a place to meet and socialize with other guests. The Center will be open Sunday through Thursday and information on local attractions, rental cars, and tours will be available there.

Guests must be registered for the Annual Meeting to access the Hospitality Center.

Continuing Education Course Registration

For your convenience, you can register for Continuing Education Courses at the same time as registering for the Annual Meeting. If you have already registered for the Annual Meeting you will have to use the Mail or Fax Registration Form to registered for Continuing Education Courses.

Exhibitors

Please go to Exhibitor Services to register.

If your company would like more information on exhibit opportunities, go to ToxExpo.com, select the ToxExpo™ option on the home page, and follow the instructions from the invitation to exhibit selection or please contact Liz Kasabian at SOT Headquarters, Tel: (703) 438–3115 or Fax: (703) 438–3113.

American Disability Act (ADA)

The Baltimore Convention Center is a fully accessible to persons with special needs. Please check the special accessibility requirement box. If you are in need of special attention, please contact Heidi Prange at SOT Headquarters: (703) 438–3115 Ext. 1424.