About the Conference
Conference Scope:
The conference will cover many aspects of the scientific use of xenon and in particular hyperpolarized Xe-129 and other noble gases in magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging. Applications include materials science, biosensing, geoscience, homeland security and imaging as well as all aspects of gas hyperpolarization.
Registration:
Early-bird registration deadline is January 31, 2018. Other deadlines can be found here.
Abstract Submission:
Abstract submission deadline for oral contributions will be March 1, 2018. Abstracts for poster contributions will be accepted until April 15, 2018.
Conference Program:
Oral contributions will be selected from the submitted abstracts by the scientific program committee. The program will be finalized in March, 2018.
Conference Venue:
The conference will take place in the Chemistry Building, 231 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA. The lectures will be given in the Lynch Room. Poster sessions and coffee breaks will take place in Nobel Hall of the same building, near the lecture hall.
Travel:
Philadelphia International Airport is located just south of center city Philadelphia, a short 15-20 minute cab/Uber ride to Penn’s campus. A direct rail line from PHL to Penn is also available, SEPTA Airport Line (http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/w/AIR_0.html). 30th Street Train Station is located just east of Penn’s campus and is easily accessible by cab/Uber.
Accommodation:
There are many hotels in and around the city of Philadelphia. We have reserved a limited number of lower-cost accommodations at Club Quarters Philadelphia (https://clubquartershotels.com/university-pennsylvania) and The Study (http://www.thestudyatuniversitycity.com/). Below is additional information. We will add information as it becomes available. Please make your reservation early, as May is a busy month with graduations, etc.
Club Quarters Philadelphia is located at 1628 Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia, 1.8 miles from the venue, a short subway or taxi/Uber ride. The Club Room is $147 per night plus taxes. You may make reservations through their link (https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=58313&Chain=14601&arrive=5/5/2018&depart=5/9/2018&adult=1&child=0&group=CHEM05) or through their Member Services department by referencing the group code CHEM05. Member Services can be reached via memberservices@clubquarters.com or at 203.905.2100 during the following hours: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Study is located at 20 S. 33rd Street in Philadelphia, a short 0.3 mile walk to venue. Rooms are $209 per night plus taxes. You may reserve a room through their link (https://reservations.travelclick.com/99716?groupID=2087197), or you may call 215.387.1400 and ask to make a reservation under the ‘XeMAT 2018’ Room Block.
The International House Philadelphia (http://www.ihousephilly.org/ ) is located in the heart of University City, adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania (0.5 miles from venue). The rate for a single room with shared bathroom in a suite of 10 rooms, gender specific, is $95 per night with no taxes or additional charges ( http://www.ihousephilly.org/student-housing/housing-options-rates ). Contact Edwin Garcia Ramos at 215-895-6540 in April for availability in May.
Additional hotels in close proximity to venue:
The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, a short 0.4 mile walk to venue. http://www.theinnatpenn.com/
Homewood Suites – University City, 4109 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 0.9 miles from venue. https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hw/reservation/book.htm?execution=e4s1
Social Program:
The social program will include a walking tour of Old City, with stops at Independence Mall (https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm). Moreover, we will have a conference dinner at the Chemical Heritage Foundation (http://www.chemheritage.org).