Media advisory - Montréal to host the 46th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR)

MONTREAL, July 19, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - From July 22 to 26, a major conference on reproduction will take place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Under the theme, Reproductive Health: Nano to Global, the 46^th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) will bring together over 1,200 delegates from five continents in Montréal. On this occasion, the media are invited to attend lectures and meet with the many experts who will be present.

The plenary sessions and lectures presented during the four days will address various issues related to reproduction, from the use of stem cells to the impact of lifestyle and pollution on fertility, as well as the various pathologies of the reproductive system.

Welcomed to Montréal by the Réseau québécois en reproduction (RQR), this conference has received financial and logistic support from Tourisme Montréal to hold the event in Québec's metropolis. Montréal is proud to host the conference, which will generate economic benefits estimated at more than $3 million.

WHEN: July 22 to 26, 2013

WHERE: Palais des congrès de Montréal

INTERVIEWS AND ACCREDITATION: The speakers and experts present will make themselves available to discuss their research. Media wishing to schedule an interview or obtain accreditation are asked to contact Bruce D. Murphy, Ph.D., Co-Chair of the SSR Local Arrangement Committee ([email protected]).

Those who would like to follow the conference on social media can do so by using the hashtag #SSR2013.

About the Réseau Québécois en reproduction (RQR)
The wide range of expertise in reproductive biology, allows this Quebec strategic group to contribute to the understanding of important clinical topics in reproduction, particularly those related to assisted reproductive technology and to reinforce the competitiveness of the Quebec animal and agricultural industry.
For more information visit www.rqr.umontreal.ca

About the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR)
The SSR's purpose is to promote the study of the biological and medical aspects of fertility and reproduction by fostering interdisciplinary communication. It holds an annual conference and publishes the journal Biology of Reproduction on a monthly basis.
For more information visit www.ssr.org/

About Tourisme Montréal
Tourisme Montréal is responsible for providing leadership in the concerted efforts of hospitality and promotion in order to position the "Montréal" destination on leisure and business travel markets. It is also responsible for developing Montréal's tourism product in accordance with the ever-changing conditions of the market.
For more information, please visit www.tourisme-montreal.org.

SOURCE: Tourisme Montréal

Alexandra Graveline
Manager - Corporate Public Relations
Tourisme Montréal
514 844-3558
graveline.alexandra@tourisme-Montréal.org

Susan S. Suarez, Ph.D.
President - Society for the Study of Reproduction
607-253-3589
607-351-5067
[email protected]

Bruce D. Murphy, Ph.D.
Co-Chair - SSR Local Arrangement Committee
450-773-8521 ext. 8382
450-779-9315
[email protected]

Eliane Auger, M.Sc.
Manager - Réseau Québécois en reproduction
450-733-8521 ext. 8286
514-243-0139
[email protected]