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.
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
Perched above the meeting of the Atlantic and the CaribbeanUnwind by the pool between sessionsDinner with a viewEvery AMGDB room has a guaranteed ocean viewPerched above the meeting of the Atlantic and the CaribbeanUnwind by the pool between sessionsDinner with a viewEvery AMGDB room has a guaranteed ocean view
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
El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest SystemGuided El Yunque hike, Monday afternoon ($150)Paddle the glowing BioBay, Monday evening ($135)Arriving early? Join the Old San Juan meet-up on FridayBomba, Puerto Rico's Afro-Caribbean music and danceEl Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest SystemGuided El Yunque hike, Monday afternoon ($150)Paddle the glowing BioBay, Monday evening ($135)Arriving early? Join the Old San Juan meet-up on FridayBomba, Puerto Rico's Afro-Caribbean music and dance
What's included
Registration includes
Attendee
Social guest
Round-trip airport transfers
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VIP check-in with welcome drink
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Welcome reception (Day 1)
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Meeting sessions (Days 2–4)
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Daily morning coffee breaks
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Guest activity (Day 2)
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Group lunches (Days 2 & 3)
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Palomino Island excursion (Day 2)
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Farewell group dinner
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Not included: hotel, flights, daily breakfast, optional tours, and incidentals.
How to register
Log in to your AMGDB member account and register. Not a member yet? Apply here.
Book your hotel. Our group block is now sold out; see the hotel section below for other ways to book.
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)
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.
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.
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.