Dear Neural Tube Defect Community...

Did you think I was beginning to forget about you? No messages of encouragement for 2 weeks? So here we are again. I want to thank you for sending in your last minute abstracts. We now have quite a full agenda that continues to evolve. I am only on the 8th iteration of the meeting program. Usually we go through about 20 versions before it goes to press. I am sending this off with my newly connected Starlink wifi system (thank you Uncle Elon). I am now up on Vancouver Island, offshore from where we will meet in August. I am in a beautiful forest and chanced upon a young Black Bear last night. Happy to take more abstracts, especially for posters if you have more late breaking science to share with the community.

Please send the abstract to xue.gu@bcm.edu

We also want your headshots for the program book.
https://bcmedu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/xueg_bcm_edu/EjOLbQZ0ZehKnKnNbQ-eY9MBYbXp935O1XTVM9kBBGzIHQ?e=HDhORb
Password: NTD2024

Registration is super easy, and it can be accomplished by completing the registration form on our NTD Conference website. There is no deadline so you can recruit your friends at any time. https://ntdconference.com/registration-form

Once you are registered, be sure to submit your payment.

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=927989c3-beb3-4c3a-ad61-96a24a11c669&envId=p-bRxUBQv9J0W7FN7-sX91mg&zone=usa

The link to reserve your housing is below.

https://reserve.suitesatubc.com/vancouver/availability.asp?hotelCode=%2A&startDate=08%2F11%2F2024&endDate=08%2F15%2F2024&adults=1&children=&rooms=1&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=+%20G240811A

For any questions or concerns, please contact Xue.Gu@bcm.edu