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**HOTEL UPDATE**

Our group block at El Conquistador is now sold out. We have found rooms for January 9–13 at or close to our group rate on Expedia and Hotels.com; see the Hotel section below for the links. Need help? Email manager@amgdb.org and we will do our best to help.

AMGDB Annual Meeting, January 9–13, 2027, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Palomino Island, the resort's private beach Turquoise water and palm trees Sunset sail off the coast of Puerto Rico Jet skiing in turquoise water
Registration & hotel deadline
Sunday, November 15
Member fee
$1,390 · social guest +$650
Hotel group rate
$309/night · 4-night minimum

Agenda · Social events & tours · View my registration

You must be an active member (dues paid in full) to register and attend.

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 department chairs of biochemistry units within undergraduate institutions and schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and public health. Emeritus chairs are also welcome.

This year's meeting brings diverse speakers and discussion leaders, with time set aside for real conversation. Our New Chair on-boarding session covers finances and budgeting, promotion and tenure, faculty development, and HR topics such as recruitment, retention, and annual reviews.

If you've attended before, you know the conversations on the beach matter as much as those in the conference room. If you've never attended, you're overdue, and we're ready to welcome you.

I look forward to seeing you in Puerto Rico!

Kristen Lynch, PhD
AMGDB President

Your home for the week

Meeting highlights

On the agenda (program in development)

  • Priority updates from NIGMS, ASBMB, AAMC, and EBA leaders
  • New Chairs on-boarding
  • Funding the mission: principal vs. principle
  • Hiring and retaining the best talent
  • Tactics for an effective leadership journey
  • Diversifying the research and health professions workforce
  • Scientific presentations

Beyond the sessions

  • Welcome reception
  • Palomino Island private beach afternoon
  • Farewell dinner with live entertainment

Optional tours

  • El Yunque rainforest hike, $150
  • BioBay night kayak, $135

See all social events & tours

Explore beyond the resort

What's included

Registration includesAttendeeSocial guest
Round-trip airport transfers✓✓ (with attendee)
VIP check-in with welcome drink✓✓
Welcome reception (Day 1)✓✓
Meeting sessions (Days 2–4)✓—
Daily morning coffee breaks✓—
Guest activity (Day 2)—✓
Group lunches (Days 2 & 3)✓✓
Palomino Island excursion (Day 2)✓✓
Farewell group dinner✓✓

Not included: hotel, flights, daily breakfast, optional tours, and incidentals.

How to register

  1. Log in to your AMGDB member account and register. Not a member yet? Apply here.
  2. Book your hotel. Our group block is now sold out; see the hotel section below for other ways to book.
  3. Adding a social guest or tour? Register yourself first, then email manager@amgdb.org and we'll send an updated invoice. Guests and tours can be added any time before the registration deadline, but tours can sell out before then, so please sign up early to save your spot.

Hotel: El Conquistador Resort

1000 Avenida El Conquistador, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

$309/night single or double, plus resort fee and tax: $407.66/night total. All attendees stay a minimum of 4 nights.

Every AMGDB room includes

  • Guaranteed ocean view (Las Brisas or La Vista wings)
  • Ferry to Palomino Island and funicular access
  • Coqui Water Park and health club access
  • High-speed internet and in-room bottled water
  • 55" TV, mini fridge, coffee maker, and safe
Book by November 15

Our group block is now sold out. We found rooms at El Conquistador for January 9–13 at or close to our group rate on these sites:

Book on ExpediaBook on Hotels.com

Rates and room types on these sites change often and may differ from our block rooms. If you need help, email manager@amgdb.org and we will do our best to help. Once you book, please send us your confirmation number so we can add you to our rooming list.

Las Vistas king room

Getting here

  • Fly into San Juan (SJU), about 45–55 minutes from the resort.
  • Round-trip airport transfers are included. Submit your flight info by December 1 to reserve your seat.
  • Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so U.S. citizens don't need a passport.

Travel insurance

Registration doesn't include insurance for accident, illness, cancellation, or lost property. We recommend a policy that covers travel, lodging, cancellation, and personal effects.

Top-rated providers: Travelex · Seven Corners · Berkshire Hathaway · Tin Leg · WorldTrips · Allianz · Travel Insured International

Vaccinations

Stay up to date on routine immunizations such as COVID, hepatitis B, flu, MMR, polio, and tetanus. Ask your doctor what's recommended for your destination.

Questions about AMGDB or the annual meeting? Contact us or call 305-661-5581.

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