ABOUT THE MEETING

This Common Coordinate Framework Workshop is support by supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Human Cell Atlas initiative.

MEETING OBJECTIVES

The focus of the meeting will be on constructing a robust reference framework for defining location at multiple scales in the body, how to include lifespan, natural variation and disease phenotypes into this framework, while at the same time making it practical, simple and relevant. The format of the meeting will be a series of discussion topics around different aspects of a common coordinate system, spanning scales from pathology to anatomy, and we’ll post a more detailed agenda and description of the discussion topics in the coming weeks. The outcomes from this meeting will help inform the direction for NIH’s human atlas programs and the Human Cell Atlas initiative. Please note that we are unable to support travel and accommodation for this meeting.

AGENDA & MEETING MATERIALS

The draft agenda and meeting materials for the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H_VZm-RrQq4m9vwshCBaQhWH6k7nCSzKemV07zFvmQk/edit?usp=sharing

DIRECTIONS & NIH VISITOR INFO

Conference Room 6, Building 31
31 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland (see map)
Medical Center Metro Station (Red Line)

AIRPORTS/METRO

Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport and is connected to the Washington Metro. Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) are approximately 45 minutes from the NIH campus but are not accessible through the Washington Metro.

The NIH campus (located at the Medical Center Station) is accessible from the recommended Bethesda Hyatt (located at the Bethesda Station) via the Red Line of the Washington Metro.

NIH VISITOR INFORMATION

The NIH campus requires a valid, current, photo ID for entry. Visitor passes must be worn at all times. If you leave campus and return at a later time, you will be required to go through security again upon re-entry. If you choose to travel to the NIH by car, please note that pay parking is available but space is extremely limited. All vehicles and passengers must be screened at the Gateway Visitor’s entrance. Please allow adequate time for security screening.

Visit the NIH visitor’s web page for more information.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

Food and beverages are available at the Building 31 Cafeteria located on the ground floor of the building we are meeting in. Hot and cold food selections are available throughout the day from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We will also offering a boxed sandwich or a boxed salad, both include a beverage, from the Corner Bakery on both days of the meeting. The cost for this is $17.00 per day. Attached is the link to order a meal selection from the Corner Bakery: https://roseliassociates.com/osc-hubmap-workshop

LODGING INFORMATION

Participants are responsible for all lodging charges, taxes, and incidentals. Here is a list of hotels near the NIH campus: https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/visitor/hotels.html

FAQs

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, Eventbrite allows you to update your information at any time.

Who should I contact with questions?

For questions about meeting content, logistics, or abstract submissions, please contact us at hubmap@mail.nih.gov

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