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REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

NOV. 15


REMINDER: You must be an ACTIVE member (dues paid in full) to register for and attend the annual meeting. 

Invitation to Attend

It is my pleasure to invite you to the 2027 AMGDB Annual Meeting, a conference dedicated to academic leaders in biochemistry.  We welcome conference participation by the leadership of biochemistry units within undergraduate institutions, schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and public health.  The meeting will take place on January 9-13, 2027, in Fajarda, Puerto Rico at the El Conquistador hotel.  

The AMGDB annual meeting is a premier conference for Biochemistry Chairs focused on advancing cutting-edge science, education, and professional development. This years' meeting will include diverse speakers and discussion leaders prioritizing time for discussions. The AMGDB New Chair on-boarding session will focus on topics such as finances and budgeting, promotion and tenure, faculty development, and HR-related items (recruitment, retention, and annual reviews).  The meeting agenda is under development, and the annual program includes: 

  • Priorities Updates from NIGMS, ASBMB, AAMC, and EBA leaders 
  • New Chairs On-Boarding 
  • Funding the Missions: Principal vs Principle 
  • Hiring and Retaining the Best Talent  
  • Tactics for an Effective Leadership Journey  
  • Opportunities for Diversifying Research and Health Professional Workforce 
  • Scientific Presentations  

If you have attended an AMGDB meeting previously, you already know the value of talking with your peers and sharing strategies for leadership. The conversations with colleagues at the beach are as important as the programming in the conference room, and you will have plenty of time in both settings. If you have never attended, you are overdue for this important networking and career development opportunity, and we are ready to welcome you.   

The 2027 AMGDB meeting program includes a group excursion to El Yunque Forest and ends with a farewell dinner with live entertainment. Social guest registration includes a meet-and-greet fun activity as well as the group excursion and farewell dinner.  

I hope you will be able to join us in January 2027 for a stimulating meeting in this relaxed setting.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can answer any questions about AMGDB or our annual meeting. 

I look forward to seeing you in Puerto Rico!

Kristen Lynch, PhD
AMGDB President

Registration Fees 

AMGDB Member: $TBD

Social Guest + $TBD  


REGISTRATION OPENS LATE JULY

Please Note:

  1. YOU MUST LOGIN TO YOUR AMGDB MEMBER ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO REGISTER.  Not a member yet? Apply here
  2. If you need to pay for optional tours and/or social guest fee separately, please register yourself first, then email us to add your tours and/or guest.  We will send you an updated invoice with a link to pay using your personal credit card.
  3. Hotel Accommodations are NOT included in your registration fee and must be booked directly through our group block The link to book your hotel will be included on your registration confirmation email. 

AMGDB Room Rate:

  • $TBD/nt. Single Occupancy + tax
  • $TBD/nt. Double occupancy + tax

Registration fee includes: 

  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • VIP check in with welcome drink
  • Welcome Reception
  • Daily breakfast (incl. in room rate)
  • Meeting sessions
  • Daily AM coffee breaks
  • Group Lunch on Thursday
  • Group Excursion
  • Group Dinner

Social Guest fee includes: 

  • RT airport transfers
  • VIP check in with welcome drink
  • Welcome Reception
  • Daily breakfast (incl. in room rate)
  • Guest Activity Thursday morning
  • Group Lunch on Thursday
  • Group Excursion
  • Group Dinner

Not included: hotel, flights, optional excursions & incidentals.  


Meeting Location & Venue

El Conquistador Resort

100 Avenida El Conquistador, San Juan, Puerto Rico 


All rooms in our block include: 

  • Guaranteed Room in Las Brisas or Las Vistas wings - incl. housekeeping/ bellman gratuities, resort fee & tax
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet access in guest room & public spaces
  • Complimentary entrance to Coqui Water Park
  • Transportation to/from Palomino Island
  • Funicular to Marina/Water Park
  • Complimentary use of health club facilities
  • In-room bottled water
  • All rooms are non-smoking and have a 55" TV, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and in-room safe 

Getting Here / Transportation

The closest major airport is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is the main airport for travel to Puerto Rico, and is a ~45 minute drive to the hotel.  


Airport transfers are INCLUDED in the registration fee. 


Social Events & Tours

The registration fee for attendees and social guests includes these events:

    • Welcome Reception at hotel
    • Group Lunch on Thursday
    • Group Excursion
    • Companion Connections - Social Guest activity 
    • Farewell Dinner

Optional excursions and activities are available for attendees and social guests to book separately. Visit the Social Events & Tours page for more details.

Travel Advisories & Insurance

The registration fee does not include insurance of participants against personal accident, illness and cancellation by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal property. Participants are advised to take out sufficient personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.  Below are a few top-rated companies:

U.S. Dept of State Travel Info

Vaccinations

Are Vaccinations needed? Regardless of where you plan to travel internationally, it's always recommended to be up-to-date on routine immunizations like COVID, hepatitis B, flu, measles (MMR), polio, and tetanus.  Ask your doctor for recommendations based on where you plan to travel in Peru. 


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