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GENERAL INFO
Registration
Accommodations
Location
Travel
Athens Visitor Information
Travel Fellowships

PROGRAM
Agenda-at-Glance
Agenda-in-Detail [pdf]
Oral Presentation Abstracts
Poster Presentation List
Keynote Speakers
Poster Session

SUBMISSIONS
Call for Poster Abstracts
Call for Abstracts
Call for Invited Sessions
Call for Tutorial Sessions

SPONSORS
Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference Sponsors

COMMITTEES
Steering Committee
Program Committee

CONTACT
Meeting Coordinator:
Stephanie Hagstrom, ISCB
Ph: (352) 665-1763

Registration Coordinator:
Suzi Smith, ISCB

Conference Co-Chair:
Lonnie Welch, Ohio University

Conference Co-Chair:
Terry Lewis, OARnet

PROMOTIONAL
MATERIALS
Conference Poster [pdf]

Sponsorship Prospectus [pdf]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Location & Travel

Baker University Conference Center

The GLBIO 2011 is being held at the Ohio University at the Baker Center in Athens, Ohio.  Athens is located in southern Ohio approximately 1-1/2 Hours drive south of Columbus Ohio. 

Baker University Conference Center
Oxbow Trail
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4020
http://www.ohio.edu/center(home page)
http://www.ohio.edu/athens/bldgs/newbaker.html (Maps and location)

Google Map to Baker Center:  Use our targeted Google Map to map a trip from your specific location.

CAMPUS MAP
Conference Campus Map [pdf]

DIRECTIONS TO BAKER CENTER
From The Ohio University Inn
From Marietta, Ohio and points east (Pittsburgh)
From Columbus, Ohio and points northwest
From Cincinnatti, Ohio and points west
From Cleveland, Ohio and points northeast

Parking

On Campus parking lot #133 has been reserved for free parking for GLBIO attendees.  There are limited spaces. 

Parking Area #133 location - http://www.ohio.edu/athens/parking/sports.html located at Oxbow Trail and South Green Drive.  There will be signs posted on campus for directions to the parking area.

Other Campus Pay Parking Options
http://www.bakercenter.org/parking/

Air Transportation

The most popular airport for people traveling in and out of Athens is Port Columbus International Airport.

Driving directions to the conference center from the Port Columbus Airport.

Driving directions to the conference hotel from the Port Columbus Airport.

There are smaller airports that are closer, as you will see listed below.

Central West Virginia Airport
City Airport
Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport
Jackson County Airport
Mason County Airport View
Vinton County Airport Flyers

Ground Transportation

Transportation to and from Port Columbus International Airport

GoBus - Athens new transportation initiative, operating twice daily round trips between Athens and Columbus for only $10 each way. Info and details.

Departs Columbus Airport to Ohio University: 8:15am and 2:25pm
Arrives Ohio University:  10:15am and 4:25pm
Departs Athens to Columbus Airport 10:15am and 4:30pm
Arrives at Columbus Airport:  12:45pm and 6:45pm

Lakefront Lines - a Cleveland-based busing service, makes stops in Lancaster, Logan, Nelsonville, and Athens. See the full schedule and prices.

Express Air Coach - offers multiple daily scheduled trips between Athens and Port Columbus. Call 765-420-1750 or visit www.expressaircoach.com/ohio to check rates and make reservations.

Athens Airport Express -offers daily shuttle service to and from Athens and Port Columbus by reservation. Check rates and make your reservation today.

Athens Airport Shuttle - offers daily service to and from Athens and Port Columbus by reservation. Check rates and make your reservation today.