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Estimated Travel Costs

Much of the conference costs are defrayed by the JEMF funds limiting expenses for attendees. No registration fee will be charged. Manchester Airport is conveniently located just five miles from our meeting site, accessible by taxi.  Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre offers excellent accommodations with all meals included.

Invited participants will include one representative from each genetic counseling program and professional organization, as listed under Potential Participants. The JEMF funds will pay for two nights of accommodation including meals for each invited participant.  Participants will otherwise be responsible for their own travel expenses (airfare, mileage, incidentals, etc.).

 Conference Registration Deadline March 1, 2006

Accommodation

Please note that accommodations for the Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre is for May 15-17, 2006 only. If you are staying in Manchester before or after the conference, we suggest you contact one of the following hotels or check with your travel agent for suggestions, or explore the Manchester tourism links at left.

Higher end hotels

1. Didsbury House

http://www.eclectic-hotel-collection.com/didsbury_about.htm

This is a small hotel group with 3 boutique type hotels in Manchester area.

2. The Lowry Hotel

http://www.thelowryhotel.com/

5 star posh hotel with good reputation

 

Budget conscious hotels with good location

1. Manchester City Centre - GMEX

 http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=2412

2. Manchester City Centre - Portland Street http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24057

 


This International Working Conference
is supported by the 2004-2005
Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship,
an annual grant from the Engelberg Foundation
to the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Inc.

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