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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi Members,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In light of the ongoing pandemic we wanted to communicate with you about the upcoming NAPPN Annual Conference. At this time we are planning a hybrid/blended conference with both in person and remote options
for attendees. The integration of virtual components is designed to enhance the in-person experience and maximize engagement while allowing those who aren’t ready to travel but still want to experience the conference to do so. Members are encouraged to choose
the attendance option with which they feel most comfortable. We will continue to monitor the COVID situation and take all reasonable precautions for safe attendance.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Note that all in-person attendees must be vaccinated and show proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the conference</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. We have arranged for large rooms
to accommodate safe distancing. We will follow all local public health COVID regulations and guidance. We are committed to returning to in-person events in a responsible and safe manner.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Any decision regarding a change in conference format will be made AT LEAST THREE WEEKS prior to the conference dates (February 22-25, 2022).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best and stay healthy,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The 2022 NAPPN Annual Conference Chairs and Organizing Committees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jennifer L. Clarke, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director, Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director, PhD in Complex Biosystems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Professor, Departments of Statistics, Food Science and Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">University of Nebraska-Lincoln<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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