24th Meeting of the Conference on Radiation and Health

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1 The Public Health Impact of Radiation Exposures, Latest Insights from Biology, Epidemiology, and Statistics 24th Meeting of the Conference on Radiation and Health

2 Registration Type CRH18 Registration Rates* Early- Until June 22, 2018 Advanced- Until July 27, 2018 Late- Until September 7, 2018 RRS Full Member $595 $715 $845 $925 RRS Emeritus Member $420 $530 $725 $805 Non-Member $960 $1125 $1275 $1359 Accompanying Guest $89 $89 $89 $89 Scholar-in-Training Rates Onsite- Begins September 22, 2018 Registration Type Early- Until June 22 Advanced- Until July 27 Late- Sept. 7 Onsite- Begins Sept. 22 RRS SIT Member $385 $515 $625 $655 RRS SIT Member presenting abstract RRS Member, Emeritus & Non-Member Rates $285 $415 $525 $555 Student Non-Member $650 $750 $850 $925 Accompanying Guest $89 $89 $89 $89 *Rates subject to change. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: Requests for cancellations must be received by August 23, 2018; a $25 cancellation fee will apply. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable. HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: All hotel reservations require a one night deposit to be collected at the time of booking. All cancellations requested prior to August 23, 2018 will receive a refund for the one night deposit. Cancellation after this date are non-refundable. A Meeting by Design strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Guard International Travel Insurance. ACCOMPANYING GUEST: The accompanying guest fee allows attendance at the Welcome Reception. Please note: children 12 and over need to be registered and will be charged accordingly. Children under 12 are free and do not need to be registered.

3 Traveling Chicago, Illinois Round Trip Airfare Estimates - Tokyo $ UK $765 - New York $175 - Atlanta $270 - Boston $160 - Los Angeles $360 - Houston $190 Airport: O Hare International Airport (ORD) 22.3 miles/51 minutes from Hilton Chicago Public Transportation from O Hare to the Hilton Chicago Super Shuttle: $31 Taxi: $50 Rental Car: Book your rental car through RRS preferred travel agency, The Travel Station. Call Parking Self: $56/day, Valet: $70/day Area Fun Facts Chicago's downtown area is known as "The Loop. Chicago had the first steel-framed skyscraper, zipper, pinball game and blood bank. Walt Disney was born in Chicago in He studied drawing at Chicago's McKinley High School and the Institute of Fine Arts. Chicago has the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris. The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one.

4 Autumn in Chicago The month of September is characterized by rapidly falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs decreasing from 80 F to 68 F over the course of the month, exceeding 89 F or dropping below 57 F only one day in ten. Daily low temperatures range from 49 F to 61 F, falling below 38 F or exceeding 69 F only one day in ten. The average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed in a given day is 41%, with little variation over the course of the month. We suggest bringing a light jacket to account for changes in weather. After Labor Day, Chicago beaches are officially closed until the following summer.

5 The Heart of America As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America's heartland-integrity, hard work and community and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods. Being the thirdlargest city in the United States, there is something for everyone. Credit: Choose Chicago Grant Park - Soldier Field - Buckingham Fountain - Art Institute of Chicago - Museum Campus - Millennium Park Lake Michigan State Street Shopping The Chicago Theatre Navy Pier

6 The Historic Hilton Chicago The Hilton Chicago hotel opened its doors in 1927 and has served as one of the city s most revered addresses ever since. Located on South Michigan Avenue and overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the hotel has been meticulously redesigned and restored in a way that preserves the magnificence of its early 20 th Century style while incorporating all of the 21 st Century conveniences our guests expect.

7 Facility Details World Class Meeting Facilities in Chicago From events for up to 2,400 guests to small sessions of 20, you ll find the perfect downtown Chicago meeting space at the Hilton Chicago. Over 234,000 sq.ft. of flexible meeting space Grand Ballroom: a ballroom steeped in history and featuring more than 12,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted space Third Floor Conference Rooms: seven state-ofthe-art rooms offer seating for 20 to 80 people The team of seasoned sales professionals, conference services and catering managers will provide detailed assistance with all planning for a seamless experience all the way through! Lobby Level 3 rd Floor

8 Group Rates Room People Net Rate Tax (17.4%) Total King or 2 Queen 1-2 $194 $33.75 $ King or 2 Queen 3 $219 $38.10 $ King or 2 Queen 4 $244 $42.45 $286.45

9 Onsite Dining 720 South Kitty O Sheas Herb N Kitchen Beaux-Arts style with a fresh contemporary design, showcasing a cuisine of local Midwest flavors with fresh produce and ingredients from our Executive Chef s rooftop garden and Urban Farm plot, local crafted beer selection and hand crafted libations. Enjoy Irish farm to fork fare, tap to pint favorites and live entertainment at Kitty O Sheas. Overlooking Grant Park, Kitty s is the perfect local spot to share a pint, craft beer flight, traditional favorites like fish n chips or modernized twists such as wild boar sloppy Joe s you ll enjoy one of Chicago s most coveted Irish Pubs. An upscale restaurant and convenient culinary market catering to travelers on the go who seek fresh, healthy ingredients with high taste quality. From gourmet bites, fresh salads, artisanal sandwiches, pastry shop favorites, wine selections, craft beers, Starbucks, countless soda fountain options to an over-abundance of snacks.

10 How Far to Fun? The Hilton Chicago is within walking distance of many of the town s top tourist destinations: Grant Park across street from the main entrance Lake Michigan two blocks Museum Campus featuring Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium five blocks Art Institute of Chicago five blocks Millennium Park five blocks Chicago Loop Business & Financial District five blocks State Street Shopping five blocks Soldier Field six blocks Chicago Theatre eight blocks Magnificent Mile two miles Navy Pier two miles Area Activities

11 We invite you to join CRH for the next great scientific meeting at the Historic Hilton Chicago Hotel. SAVE THE DATE September 23-25, 2018 Registration Opens March 2018