49th ASH^® Annual Meeting and Exposition
December 8-11, 2007

Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Abstracts | Important Dates | Schedule At-a-Glance | Special Lectures | Special Interest Sessions | Education Program | Education Spotlight Sessions | Scientific Program | Meet-the-Expert Sessions | Oral and Poster Sessions | Trainee Activities and Services | ASH Business Meeting | Social Events | Exposition | Registration | Hotel Accommodations | CME Credits | Attendee Services | Travel | Atlanta | ASH Publications and Meeting Materials | Meeting Rules and Regulations | Speaker Preparation and Conflict of Interest | Friday Satellite Symposia

Atlanta

Meeting Location

ASH’s registration, annual meeting sessions, and exhibits will be held in the Georgia World Congress Center, centrally located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The center is easily accessible by public transportation and, for those driving, from both Interstate 20 and the Connector (Interstates 75/85). ASH shuttle buses will also be provided to take attendees from most hotels to the convention center.

Weather

Atlanta has relatively mild winters, though temperatures in December typically range from 36° to 55°F (2-12°C), so attendees should bring a winter jacket.

Attractions

As the “New Capital of the South,” Atlanta offers something for everyone: fine dining, museums, theater, historical sites, world-class shopping, and much more. After each meeting day, why not enjoy some of the exciting attractions that Atlanta has to offer, or extend your stay? For details, you can check with your hotel’s concierge desk, visit the Web sites listed here, or explore the City of Atlanta Web site at www.atlantaga.gov.

Centennial Olympic Park
This expansive, 21-acre park offers a quiet oasis in the middle of bustling downtown Atlanta. It contains a unique feature, the world’s largest interactive fountain featuring five interconnecting rings that symbolize the Olympic Games held in Atlanta in 1996.

World of Coca-Cola
Re-opened in May 2007, the new World of Coca-Cola is approximately twice the size of the original museum and will feature more than 1,200 artifacts, interactive exhibits, a pop culture gallery, and a tasting experience allowing visitors to sample products from around the world. Doors are open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CNN Studio Tours
Don’t miss this “behind the scenes” peek at the frenzied world of television journalism with the CNN Studio tour. During a nearly one-hour tour, visitors will be able see demonstrations of how this 24-hour news station operates and participate in interactive exhibits. Tours are offered daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and making advance reservations is highly recommended.

Atlanta Botanical Garden
Feeling stressed from annual meeting activities? Take a relaxing stroll through this beautiful garden right in the heart of the city. Several different landscapes are featured, including a Japanese garden, a hardwood forest, an orchid center, a rose garden, and a permanent exhibit within the conservatory of poison-dart frogs. The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Margaret Mitchell House 
For literature lovers and Gone With the Wind fans, this attraction can’t be missed. The house where author Margaret Mitchell resided now houses memorabilia from the famed author’s career and also serves as a literary center for living Southern authors. Guided tours are given continuously from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.

Georgia Aquarium
With eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, this aquarium is the world’s largest. Enjoy viewing beluga whales, whale sharks, and other creatures of the deep, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday.   

Turner Field
A tour of Turner Field is a must for any baseball fan. On your exploration of this state-of-the-art sports facility, you’ll have a chance to see the press box, clubhouse, dugout, broadcast booth, and the not-to-be-missed Atlanta Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. Tours operate Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.