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2025 Animal Models Research Network Catalysis Meeting

Welcome!

Welcome to the 2025 Animal Models Research Network Catalysis Meeting!

We are delighted to bring together researchers, fellows, and collaborators for this dynamic three-day event focused on “Toward a Mechanistic Understanding of Protective and Damaging Effects of Social Determinants of Health: Behavior, Social Genomics, Biomarkers, and Molecular Mechanisms.“

This meeting provides a unique opportunity for networking, collaboration, and discussion around groundbreaking research and emerging methodologies in the study of social determinants and animal models. We’re excited about the opportunity to exchange ideas, share discoveries, and foster interdisciplinary connections among all participants.

Thank you for being part of the Animal Models Network. We look forward to engaging with you throughout this event!

Agenda

The agenda for the 2025 Catalysis Meeting Schedule can be found here.

Event Schedule

The meeting will span three days of sessions, workshops, and discussions.

  • Day 1 (Thursday, January 23rd): Registration and dinner begin at 5:45 PM.
  • Day 2 (Friday, January 24th): Sessions begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM at 411 West Italian Cafe.
  • Day 3 (Saturday, January 25th): Workshops begin at 9:00 AM and conclude with closing remarks at 2:00 PM.

Location

The meeting will be held at two locations:

Check-In

Check-in begins at 5:45PM on Thursday, January 23rd, at The Graduate Hotel in Chapel Hill. Visit the registration desk in the hotel lobby to receive your name badge and conference materials.

Dining and Reception

Join us on Thursday evening, January 23rd, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Graduate Hotel for a welcome reception and buffet dinner catered by Med Deli. This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to meet fellow attendees and kick off the event.

Snacks and refreshments will be available at both venues throughout the event.

  • Breakfast & Lunch: Continental breakfast served everyday starting at 8:30am at the Carolina Population Center.
  • Dinner:

Transportation to and from RDU Airport

For your convenience, you may use a taxi, Uber, or Lyft for transportation to and from the airport. Please remember to save your receipts and submit them to us
after the event for prompt reimbursementhttps://www.animalsocialaging-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025AnimalModelsCatalysis_MeetingAgenda_FINAL2.pdf

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Hotel Information

The Graduate Hotel Chapel Hill has reserved a block of rooms for attendees of the 2025 Animal Models Research Network Catalysis Meeting. There is no need to make individual reservations, as the room block has already been secured. Upon check-in, guests will reference the event name at the front desk.

Location: The Graduate Hotel, 311 W Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC
Reservation Details: Rooms have been pre-arranged for all attendees. Breakfast is NOT included at the hotel, the event will provide breakfast at the Carolina Population Center.

For any questions or additional requests, contact The Graduate Hotel directly at +1 (919) 442-9000.

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rdugcgu-graduate-chapel-hill/

Internet

Wi-Fi will be available throughout both venues. At The Graduate Hotel, connect to the “GraduateGuest” network. At the Carolina Population Center, details will be provided onsite.

Parking

Parking is available at The Graduate Hotel’s onsite parking garage.

Parking is also available at the Carolina Population Center. To park at the Carolina Population Center, pull into the parking deck closest to the Target and pull a ticket to enter the deck. Then, find Maria Marrufo to get your parking validated for the day.

Specific parking instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Directions

Office Locations: 123 West Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (2nd Floor)

Map and Directions | Carolina Population Center

The Carolina Population Center is located behind the Target on Franklin Street at 123 West Franklin Street. It is the building with the attached public parking garage. You will see a large orange sculpture out front. Enter the “123 West Franklin Street” building lobby through the revolving glass door and take the elevator to the second or third floor. Please note that the exterior elevators are for the parking garage; you must enter the building lobby and take the interior elevator.

confirmation email.

Things to do while in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is nested in the heart of the state of North Carolina. Chapel Hill’s proximity to both Durham and Raleigh, the state capital, make it the ideal destination to explore all that the Research Triangle of North Carolina has to offer. 

Chapel Hill

Sporting Events in Chapel Hill this weekend (Fri. Jan. 24th – Sun. Jan. 26th).

  • Fri. Jan 24th, Carolina Women’s Gymnastics versus NC State at 6:45PM at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Sat. Jan 25th, Carolina Women’s Tennis versus University of Alabama at 10AM at the Chewning Tennis Center,251 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Sat. Jan. 25th, Carolina Women’s Lacrosse versus Elon University at 2PM at Dorrance Field, 310 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Sat. Jan 25th, Carolina Men’s Basketball Game versus Boston College at 2:15PM at the Dean Smith Center, 300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Sun. Jan. 26th, Carolina Women’s Basketball versus Florida State University at 12:00PM at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514,

Food and Fun in Chapel Hill

Durham

Raleigh

Note: Duke Garden’s is currently going through renovations. To see how that might impact your visit, click here.

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