Interested in advocating for your patients on Capitol Hill? Join us for the ASTS 2019 Advocacy Day to learn more about legislation affecting the transplant community and tools needed to strategize and hone your message. Participants will gather on May 1 for a briefing over dinner before meeting with congressional office staff the next day.
As representatives of the Society, ASTS will require all participants to:
There is no registration fee, but registration is required to participate. Registration includes a training session and dinner on May 1.
ASTS gratefully acknowledges CareDx and Sanofi-Genzyme for sponsoring our 2019 Spring Advocacy Day event!
Schedule:
WEDNESDAY, May 1 – Crowne Plaza Crystal City, Alexandria Room
5:00pm – 5:30pm Reception
5:30pm – 6:15pm Sponsors’ welcoming remarks
6:15-pm – 8:30pm Briefing & Group Dinner
THURSDAY, May 2 – Capitol Hill
7:00-8:00am Check out & Breakfast at ASTS Headquarters (optional)
8:00am (approx.) Travel to Capitol Hill
9:00am Arrive at team’s assigned meeting location
9:00am – 4:00pm Hill visits
Hotels:
ASTS has secured a room block at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City Washington National Airport. Click here to reserve your room or call 1-877-685-5593 by Friday, April 26, 2019.
Near Capitol Hill:
Near ASTS Headquarters and Ronald Reagan National Airport: