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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><img width=521 height=122 style='width:5.4236in;height:1.2708in' id="Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DB25FD.5A54C4A0"><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:5.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#4472C4;mso-ligatures:none'>Last Days to Book Hotel and Register for Forum at Discounted Rates!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:5.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Key deadlines for the 2024 National FHB Forum are coming up next week. If you haven’t already, don’t delay, put all of your plans in order today. </span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Take Action! These Deadlines Are Next Week…<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=90 valign=top style='width:67.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><img width=64 height=64 style='width:.6666in;height:.6666in' id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image002.png@01DB25FD.5A54C4A0" alt="Route (Two Pins With A Path) outline"></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=546 valign=top style='width:409.75pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum24/hoteltravel"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>October 30 - Hotel Discount Deadline</span></b></a></span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> <br>Book your hotel reservations to reserve your room by October 30 for discounted rates. <i>Federal employees, contact NFO for link to government per diem rates.</i></span><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td width=90 valign=top style='width:67.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=64 height=64 style='width:.6666in;height:.6666in' id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image003.png@01DB25FD.5A54C4A0" alt="List outline"></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=546 valign=top style='width:409.75pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum24/register"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>November 1 – Early Bird Registration Deadline </span></b></a></span><b><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><br></span></b><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Review registration rates/policies and register for the NFHB Forum today! <br>Discounted early bird rate available until November 1.</span><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:23.4pt'><td width=636 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:477.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:23.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Abstract Submissions Due the Following Week…<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:23.4pt'><td width=90 valign=top style='width:67.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:23.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=64 height=64 style='width:.6666in;height:.6666in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image004.png@01DB25FD.5A54C4A0" alt="Upload outline"></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=546 valign=top style='width:409.75pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:23.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum24/submit"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>November 7 - Abstract Submission Deadline</span></b></a></span><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><br>Abstract submissions are due by November 7. <b>All abstract submitters must be registered to be able to finalize their submissions.</b> New this year, those not competing in the Poster Competition can continue to update their online posters and videos until November 21. Make sure to check-out the <b>Poster Competition:</b> All graduate students and post-doc poster authors have the opportunity to participate in the 2024 poster competition with $2,000 in cash prizes. S<span style='background:white'>imply confirm your interest on your abstract submission form and submit abstract with video and poster file by November 7.</span></span><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Make Plans to Learn from FHB Experts<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>General Session Speaker Lineup</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> –</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> This year’s multi-disciplinary program provides a breadth of expertise and insights, check out the <a href="https://scabusa.org/forum24/program"><span style='color:#0563C1'>impressive lineup of speakers</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>New! Breakfast Breakthroughs</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> – New this year, join your colleagues for breakfast (included in registration both days) and dive into open discussions on topics suggested by attendees. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>Research Focused Breakout Sessions</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> – Everyone is encouraged to participate in Monday morning breakout sessions, facilitated by the USWBSI committees, to collaboratively problem solve on key issues directly related to your area of interest. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:5.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#4472C4;mso-ligatures:none'>Special Thanks to the 2024 NFHB Forum Funding Agency & Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=485 height=321 style='width:5.0555in;height:3.3402in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image005.png@01DB25FD.5A54C4A0" alt="A group of logos on a white background
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