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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk211930491"></a><a name="_Hlk108786480"></a><a name="_Hlk175308918"></a><a name="_Hlk176871158"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><img width=479 height=122 style='width:4.9861in;height:1.2708in' id="Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DC4C9A.9EB5A050"></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#4472C4;mso-ligatures:none'>Last Chance to Book Hotel and Register for Forum at Discounted Rates!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>The </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum25"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>2025 National FHB Forum</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> is only a month away, today is the last day to make your arrangements and receive discounted rates. Both the Early Bird Registration discount and the Hotel Reservation Negotiated Room Rate end today November 3. Later this week all abstracts are due. Make sure to put your plans in place!</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#ED7D31;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>These Discounts Expire Today (November 3)…<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Available through today…</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:5.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=60 valign=top style='width:45.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><img border=0 width=44 height=44 style='width:.4583in;height:.4583in' id="Graphic_x0020_1801356810" src="cid:image002.png@01DC4C9A.9EB5A050" alt="Route (Two Pins With A Path) outline"></span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><td width=564 valign=top style='width:422.7pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum25/hoteltravel"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>Hotel Discounted Rates Deadline</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'> </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><br>Book your hotel reservations no later than November 3 for discounted $149/night per diem rates. Attendees are encouraged to stay at NFHB Forum hotel to ensure room block is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Registration</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>early bird discount ends today…</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=60 valign=top style='width:45.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E'><img border=0 width=46 height=46 style='width:.4791in;height:.4791in' id="Graphic_x0020_1138803592" src="cid:image003.png@01DC4C9A.9EB5A050" alt="List outline"></span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><td width=564 valign=top style='width:422.7pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum25/register"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>Early Bird Registration Discount</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><br></span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'>Review registration rates/policies and register for the NFHB Forum today! Discounted early bird rate ends today (November 3). All abstract submitters must have registration confirmation code to submit their abstract.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#ED7D31;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Later this week (November 6)…<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Abstract Submissions due in a few days…</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=60 valign=top style='width:45.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E'><img border=0 width=36 height=36 style='width:.375in;height:.375in' id="Graphic_x0020_9" src="cid:image004.png@01DC4C9A.9EB5A050" alt="Upload outline"><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><td width=564 valign=top style='width:422.7pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum25/submit"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>November 6 - Abstract Submission Deadline</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></a><br><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Abstract submissions are due by November 6. <b>All abstract submitters must be registered to finalize their submission. </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Those not competing in the Poster Competition only have to submit their abstract by November 6 and will have until December 2 to upload their online poster, <u>videos are no longer requested</u>. For the <b>Poster Competition:</b> All graduate students and post-doc poster authors have the opportunity to participate, confirm your interest on your abstract submission and submit your abstract <u>and</u> poster file by November 6.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Make Plans to Learn from Key Experts<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>2025 Program Lineup</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> –</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> This year’s multi-disciplinary program provides a breadth of expertise and insights, check out the </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum25/program"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>impressive lineup of speakers</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>Research Focused Breakout Sessions</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 related to your area of interest. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>New! Advocacy Workshop</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> – Learn how to strengthen connections with policymakers and stakeholders to amplify the collective voice of the FHB research community. Offered on Monday morning during the breakout sessions by AMBA’s Ashley McFarland and NAMA’s Molly Miller.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#ED7D31;mso-ligatures:none'>Ardent Mills Walking Tour</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> – Spots are now full for the behind-the-scenes tour of Ardent Mills’ laboratories; a wait list option is available in the event plans change for those who have a ticket (no fee).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108786480'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk175308918'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176871158'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#4472C4;mso-ligatures:none'>The 2025 NFHB Forum Appreciates the<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#4472C4;mso-ligatures:none'>Generous Contributions from our 2025 Sponsors!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;font-family:Poppins;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;font-family:Poppins;color:#091C3E'><img border=0 width=331 height=403 style='width:3.4444in;height:4.2013in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image005.png@01DC4C9A.9EB5A050" alt="A screenshot of a cellphone
AI-generated content may be incorrect."></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;font-family:Poppins;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;font-family:Poppins;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><br></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Interested in being a sponsor?</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> View </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum/2025/2025NFHBForum_SponsorshipOpportunities.pdf"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>2025 NFHB Forum Sponsorship Opportunities </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>or contact </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span><a href="mailto:%20nfo@scabusa.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#C9771A;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>nfo@scabusa.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#4472C4;mso-ligatures:none'>Special Thanks to the 2025 NFHB Forum Organizing Committee!<br></span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'>Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Esten Mason, Colorado State University and Lisa Vaillancourt, University of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'>Members<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'>FHB Management</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Christina Cowger, USDA-ARS and Alyssa Collins, Pennsylvania State University<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'>Food Safety & Toxicology</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Mark Busman, USDA-ARS and Zhao Jin, North Dakota State University<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'>Gene Discovery and Engineering Resistance</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>William Hay, USDA-ARS and Namrata Jaiswal, USDA-ARS<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'>Pathogen Biology and Genetics</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Mickey Drott, USDA-ARS and Tom Baldwin, North Dakota State University<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'>Variety Development and Host Resistance</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#5B9BD5;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Clay Sneller, The Ohio State University and Mike Giroux, Montana State University<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'>We are excited to see you all in person at the 2025 NFHB Forum!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211930491'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'>#nfhbforum25<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span 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