COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
For the health and safety of our members and community, the Northeast Regional Society for Developmental Biology (NESDB) is requiring all meeting participants to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Meeting participants will be asked for verification of COVID vaccination records by the MBL after they register. Booster shots are required for all eligible participants. The CDC lists authorized vaccines by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Health and Safety FAQs
Do NESDB Meeting participants have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend?
Yes. All participants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend.
Will I also need to provide proof of a COVID-19 booster shot to attend?
Yes, booster shots will be required to attend the meeting, for all those who are eligible.
By what date do I need to be vaccinated to attend the NESDB Meeting?
Participants should complete their booster vaccine at least two weeks prior to the starting date of the meeting to be considered fully vaccinated. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated as currently defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How and when is my COVID-19 vaccination verified to attend the Joint NESDB Meeting?
Attendees are required to upload their proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to coming to the meeting. An upload link will be provided by MBL after registering for the meeting.
Can I attend with proof of a negative COVID-19 test instead of proof of vaccination against COVID-19?
A negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted as a substitution for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Will exceptions to your COVID-19 vaccine requirement be accepted?
Exceptions cannot be accommodated.
What happens if someone does not comply with the NESDB Meeting health and safety measures?
Health and safety measures implemented by NESDB before the meeting or onsite are subject to change. Failure to adhere to these health and safety measures may result in prohibiting entrance to, or removal from the conference without a refund.
Can guests/children stay in the MBL housing?
No, people who are not registered for the conference cannot stay in MBL housing. This restriction is stipulated in our contract with the MBL.
What if I test positive during NESDB 2023?
COVID-19 can be contracted anywhere and anytime. Be prepared for the possibility that an infection occurs while attending the meeting. All meeting participants should complete a daily self-assessment using the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker.
If you experience any symptoms before picking up your conference badge or develop symptoms while onsite, do not enter the conference space. Please get tested at one of the local testing sites (scheduling and fees are the responsibility of the participant).
Read these steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.