After hosting two Denver Venom Conferences, we are extremely excited to partner with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to host the Columbus Venom Conference this fall! We have an fresh lineup planned and we can’t wait for you to come join us at the Columbus Zoo for a day learning about all things venom. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or issues during registration.
- Nick, Jason and Tara (CVC Planning Committee)
2024 Columbus Venom Conference Details
Friday September 6th, 2024
8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST, reception to follow for in-person attendees.
Columbus Zoo
CME for physicians, nurses, paramedics and veterinarians available. FAWM credits for Wilderness Medical Society FAWM candidates also available.
In-person and Virtual options available.
Reception Details
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Reception at the Columbus Zoo with zoo access and a behind-the-scenes experience at the reptile house.
Drinks and Appetizers are available
8:30 - 9:00: Venomics and Variations, Bill Hayes, PhD
9:00 - 9:30: Bench Approach to Novel Treatments, Elda Sanchez, PhD
9:30- 9:45: Break
9:45 - 10:15: Clinical Research of Novel Treatments, Charles Gerardo, MD
10:15 - 10:45: Prehospital Treatment, Ben German, MD
10:45 - 11:15: In Hospital Treatment, Nick Brandehoff, MD
11:15 - 11:45: Veterinary Envenomations, Cory Woliver, DVM
11:45 - 12:45: Lunch
12:45 - 13:15: Heloderma, Bryan Wilson, MD
13:15 - 13:45: Exotics in the US, Kristen Wiley
13:45 - 14:15: Building Snakebite Protocols For Private Keepers, Zoe Dotson
14:15 - 14:45: Break
14:45 - 15:15: From Zoo/Hospital Collaborations, Tara Archer and Hannah Hays, MD
15:15 - 15:45: Debunking Spider Bites 5 Cents At A Time, Spencer Greene, MD
15:45 - 16:00: Expert Q/A, Panel
16:00 - 20:00: Reception at the Reptile House
Conference Lodging
The Columbus Venom Conference has partnered with Embassy Suites by Hilton Dublin to provide discounted rooms for those attending the conference. Please click here more information about the hotel and to book under the CVC block. The hotel recommends using Microsoft Bing or Google Chrome browsers.
Group Name: 2024 Columbus Venom Conference
Group Code: 973
Group Room Rate: $129 + Tax
Central Reservations Number: 800.220.9219
Room block RESERVATION DEADLINE is Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:59:59PM. There are a limited number of rooms in the block.