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2013 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course

October 10-12, 2013
Chicago Hilton Hotel Downtown
720 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Call for Abstracts
Abstract Receipt Deadline: June 14, 2013

The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) soon will be accepting scientific abstracts and clinical vignettes for presentation at its Annual Meeting, October 10-12 in Chicago. All submissions must be completed electronically at http://naspghan.abstractcentral.com/. A $55 submission fee for each scientific abstract will be assessed. The abstract site will open on April 1, 2013.
Scientific abstracts and clinical vignettes will be competitively reviewed and presented as follows:
-Scientific abstracts may be selected for oral or poster presentation and will be published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
-Clinical vignettes will be presented in poster format and will not be published.
Submit an abstract

Hotel Reservations

Rooms have been reserved for the meeting at group rates of $249 single/$269 double. To make your reservations, click here.

Conveniently situated on South Michigan Avenue, with picturesque views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Hilton Chicago has been the Windy City's foremost address since 1927. Step into the meticulously redesigned lobby of the impressive hotel and marvel at an ambiance both intricate and grand. Delight in the ideal location of this exceptional downtown Chicago hotel.

An easy stroll to many of the Windy City's most famous cultural attractions, including the Art Institute, Field Museum, Auditorium Theatre, and Orchestra Hall.

Take a 360 Tour!

Shuttle Van from Airports:
Upon arrival at either Airport, locate the Go Airport Express desk 1-888-284-3826 located in the domestic baggage claim area. You can purchase your ticket there. They will then direct you to the central shuttle departure area where shuttle vans depart every 15 minutes from O’Hare and every 30 minutes from Midway.

Reservations can be made by calling or going to www.airportexpress.com. Hours of operation: O’Hare 6am – 11:00pm -stops at hotel every 15min.
Midway 6am – 10:00pm- stops at hotel every 30min.

Cost:
O’Hare $28.00 one way….$51.00 round trip
Midway $23.00 one way….$42.00 round trip *single rates are quoted, rates may decrease with pairs & group travelers

ALWAYS allow 1-hour travel time. During rush hour traffic, allow 1-½ hours.
Taxi Information • Taxis from Midway Airport should cost about $30-$45 dollars, depending on traffic. • Taxis from O’Hare should cost about $45-55 dollars, depending on traffic. Please note that traffic from O’Hare can be quite heavy especially during rush hour.

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