47th Annual Meeting and Exposition
December 10-13, 2005

Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Exposition

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This year, over 300 pharmaceutical companies, medical suppliers, clinical diagnostic and research-based companies, publishers, and non-profit organizations will be participating in the 2005 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition. This state-of-art exhibit hall will feature the latest technology and research, as well as a wide range of products and services.

The exposition will be held in Halls B1-B3 of the Georgia World Congress Center, and badges will be required for entrance. Children under 12 years of age will not be allowed in the exhibit hall. ASH-subsidized child care will be available in Rooms C211-C212 of the Georgia World Congress Center.

EXHIBIT HOURS

Exhibitors are an important part of the ASH annual meeting. The Society thanks them for their continued support of ASH and cordially invites all attendees to:

• See how the latest innovations in medical products and technology can benefit your work.
• Experience hands-on demonstrations of new computer technology.
• Review the latest publications in hematology and oncology.
• Have lunch with friends and colleagues at the exhibit hall concessions.
• Enjoy complimentary beverages served daily in the exhibit hall during the breaks as posted.

VISIT THE ASH BOOTH: HOW CAN THE SOCIETY SERVE YOU?
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders, provides a variety of innovative services, educational products, and informative publications designed to meet the diverse needs of those in the medical and scientific fields, from practitioners to researchers and professors to fellows. At the ASH booth, find out how ASH can best serve your needs and interests.

Already a Member?
Member satisfaction is very important to the Society. Visit the ASH booth to explore the full range of opportunities and benefits that ASH offers to ensure that you are maximizing your membership.

• Concerned about policies affecting your practice? Sign up for the ASH Grassroots Network and receive e-mail action alerts on controversial hot topics.
• Want new patients to contact you? Find out how to be listed in ASH’s online, publicly accessible “Find a Hematologist” directory. Have you visited the new Advocacy Center? Explore this important online resource and find out how you can voice your opinions to Congress and the White House.
• Want to make a difference to hematologists in training or those in the early stages of their careers? Pick up a brochure about ASH’s training and career development programs and find out how you can sponsor Scholar Award applications, make a charitable contribution, or volunteer your time and expertise as a mentor.

Considering Membership?
With ASH’s broad range of member benefits, you’re sure to find something that fits your needs. We invite you to visit the booth and ask questions about all areas of the organization – including education, training, advocacy, and membership. Staff members from the Society’s headquarters will be available to answer your questions. At the booth, you can also:

• Pick up a membership brochure and application form.
• Flip through a copy of Blood, one of ASH’s most enticing member benefits. Blood is published 24 times per year and is the leading journal worldwide in reporting basic and applied hematology research.
• Take a copy of our award-winning member newsletter, The Hematologist. This publication updates readers about important developments in hematology and highlights ASH’s member benefits, services, and programs. You’ll enjoy the newsletter’s insightful editorials written by leaders in the field, the “Ask the Hematologist” consultation column, and in-depth articles on the future of hematology, current controversies, career information, and advocacy issues.

Are You an Aspiring Hematologist?
An important part of ASH’s mission is to actively encourage burgeoning scientists and practitioners to pursue careers in hematology. In fulfilling that commitment, the Society offers a variety of educational resources and opportunities designed specifically for trainees and hematologists considering a career in the field. At the booth, you can:

• View online demonstrations of some of our most popular educational products, including the ASH Teaching Cases and the ASH Image Bank.
• Flip through the newly-updated second edition of the ASH Self-Assessment Program (ASH-SAP) to review the latest advances in adult and pediatric hematology.
• Purchase copies of the ASH State-of-the-Art Symposia CD-ROMs for presentations on recent clinical breakthroughs.
• Pick up brochures to learn about the ASH Scholar Awards Program, the Minority Medical Student Award Program, and the Clinical Research Training Institute. Every year, ASH gives away nearly $2 million in awards to hematologists in the early stages of their careers. Find out how you can take advantage of these valuable programs.

BLOOD BOOTH
Visit the Blood booth to view the latest print copy of Blood, the world’s leading journal in basic and applied hematology research. Pick up a copy of an “Inside Blood” reprint, the journal’s collection of succinct interpretive reviews of high-impact articles, many of which hold promise for future clinical application.

Learn more about Blood’s First Edition Papers, the early online posting of accepted manuscripts available three months prior to the traditional print publication. Find out how to use e-alerts for new content that is of interest to you, or ask for a demonstration of the journal site’s amazing new searching capabilities, which exceed those of PubMed!

The exhibit booth will be staffed by members of the Blood’s publishing team, who will be eager to hear your comments and answer your questions.

ASH SELF-ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (ASH-SAP)/IMAGE BANK BOOTH
Stop by the ASH-SAP/Image Bank booth to see the new second edition of the ASH-SAP, an educational product designed for hematologists, pediatric hematologists, oncologists, internists, and pediatricians. In addition to the two comprehensive print volumes, the ASH-SAP includes an interactive online component that links to other educational resources. The multiple-choice questions will help pinpoint areas where further study is needed. ASH-SAP users can also claim 50 Category 1 CME credits.

Navigate the updated ASH Image Bank, a comprehensive reference and teaching tool for physicians and hematology students. More than 1,600 atlas images are cross-referenced and hyperlinked to other ASH educational resources.

Ask to see a demonstration of the ASH-SAP and Image Bank at the booth, and find out how you can benefit from these products.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) BOOTH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) booth will be staffed by representatives from:

• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
• National Institute on Aging (NIA)
• National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

and by scientific review administrators of the hematology study sections in the Center for Scientific Review (CSR). Opportunities to discuss hematology, transfusion medicine, and cellular therapeutics research grant programs, new initiatives, research training and career development programs, innovative research grants for small businesses, and NIH policies will be available.