General Information and Registration

The 32nd Dermody Lab Reunion and Symposium begins Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Rangos Research Building Conference Suite, 4401 Penn Avenue, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA  15224.  The sessions conclude on Saturday, August 6, 2022 with a lunch and celebration of friendship at PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Jim Beam Left Field Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA  15212.  

On Friday, expect a warm welcome and opening remarks from our host, Dr. Terence Dermody, followed by a series of talks on various topics.  Saturday's session will begin with a continental breakfast followed by additional talks and a luncheon and award ceremony at PNC Park.  On Sunday, an optional brunch will be provided for those who can attend.

 Please complete the registration form and survey.

Accommodations are offered at both TRYP Hotel by Wyndham and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Bakery Square.  Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

TRYP Hotel - 177 40th Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15201 (412) 687.8797

Amenities include a convenient location (10-minute walk up the hill to the conference location; in the middle of the popular and historic Lawrenceville neighborhood), $XXX.XX/night discounted rate, rooftop bar with views of the city, bicycle rental, hot breakfast available at a charge, fitness center.  Notes - Limited parking capacity (valet only at $25/night), facility is entirely non-smoking.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Bakery Square, 223 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15212 (412) 323.9005

Amenities include hip location (imbedded in trendy Bakery Square shopping center, short 10-minute drive or shuttle from conference location), fitness center, pool, indoor garage parking, lobby bar. $XXX.XX/night.

Registration is free.  Meals are included where indicated.  Transportation and accommodations to be paid by attendees.

Friday lunch and afternoon snack, as well as Saturday morning breakfast, lunch at PNC Park and Sunday brunch are all included with registration.  Friday and Saturday evening dinners will be coordinated for those interested in attending, but expenses are not included with registration.

Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).  Those arriving from international locations, the western US or smaller airport hubs should plan to arrive on Thursday evening.  If arriving from major hubs in the central or eastern US, plan to arrive Friday morning. A location will be available to secure your luggage on-site if you do not have time for an early check-in at your hotel. 

Departures should be scheduled keeping in mind that the final scheduled event will wrap up at approximately 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Travel from Airport to Hotel 

Uber, Lyft  - These services are located outside of Baggage Claim Door #4.  Fees average $35-$40 one way.

Car Rental - The Pittsburgh International Airport has rental counters for:

• Alamo (800.327.9633)
• Avis (412.472.5200)
• Budget (800.527.0700)
• Dollar (800.800.4000)
• Enterprise (412.472.3490)
• Hertz (800.654.3131)
• National (412.472.5045)   

Rental counters can be located by following "Baggage Claim" signs.  (Ensure your rental agency is open upon your arrival prior to leaving your departure city.)

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