Year Conference was held: 2019
Years the Conferences has been held: 52
Disciplines: Leukocyte Biology, Immunology
Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: Yes has statement of inclusion, seeking diversity (Diversity and Inclusion Statement: In principle and in practice, SLB values and seeks diversity and inclusive practices within the community of our members SLB promotes society involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership, participation, and award opportunities that maximize engagement across identity groups and professional levels. Identity groups include and are not limited to age, appearance, disability, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, nationality, professional level, race, religion, and sexual orientation. SLB leadership is committed to representing a diverse community of members and will act in the best interest of the society and community in these endeavors: https://www.leukocytebiology.org/slb-ethical-policies)
Registration Cost (US dollars): $375-$885
Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000
Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 1000
Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 250
Associated Scientific Society/Organization: The Society of Leukocyte Biology
Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 1000
Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 500
Geographic Location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Annual
Host, Funders and Sponsors: Biogen, Biolegend, The Company of Biologists, Cayman, MicroMedicine, Luminex, Corbus, RayBiotech, Bon-Opus, Abbvie
Digital or Virtual Options: None
Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None
Electronic program dissemination:
On-site Maternity Facilities: None
On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None (Child Care: Licensed Childcare/Babysitting Services are available for use by attendees who are encouraged to make their own arrangements as needed. Neither the Society, nor the hotel, endorses these particular providers and links are provided for reference only. Use and outcomes are at the sole discretion and liability of the individuals. Local resource article: https://redtri.com/portland/flexible-child-care-for-busy-parents/, Local provider example: https://www.littlevikings.org/about/special-event-care-2/)
Caregiver Grant: None
Career Development Events and Workshops: Yes (1. Effective Team-building and Communication workshop:https://www.leukocytebiology.org/assets/docs/SLB2019/Rpercent20Phillipspercent20SLBpercent202019.pdf 2. Advocating for your Goals (The art of saying No))
ECR Promotion Events: Yes (1. Mid-Career Awards, 2. Presidential Awards (Student Category, Junior Faculty/Post-Doc Category))
Travel Awards for ECRs: Yes (1. Developing Nations Travel Awards 2. Early Career Faculty Travel Award 3. Mentoring Diversity Travel Awards)
Code of Conduct: Yes (https://www.leukocytebiology.org/slb-ethical-policies)
Safety Instructions/Apps: None
Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: 1 Woman
Speaker Gender Balance: 6 Women: 5 Men
Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.
Session Chair Gender Balance: Session chairs: 27 Women: 23 Men
Conference Chair Gender Balance: Conference Chairs: 2 Women
Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None
Public Engagement Events Outreach: None
Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: None
Conference URL: https://www.leukocytebiology.org/2019-slb-boston-ma
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