The 3rd Pittsburgh Rust Belt Microbiome Conference
November 7 – 8, 2024
University Club at the University of Pittsburgh
Hotel Information
A block of rooms at a discount rate have been secured at the Courtyard Pittsburgh University Center and Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place. Reservations may be made using the following links:
Courtyard Pittsburgh University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Booking link
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Booking link
Childcare Information
The University Club is centrally located among other academic and medical institutions, offering over 8 NAEYC Accredited Child Care programs between them. Options and information regarding these child care facilities can be found in the links below:
- Small Wonders at the UPMC
- Tender Care Learning Center
- University Child Development Center
- Carlow University Early Learning Center
- Cyert Center for Early Education
- A Child’s View
- Carnegie Mellon University Children’s School
- Bright Horizons at Southside Works
Transportation to/from the airport
Port Authority bus: Catch the 28X Airport Flyer at door #6 in the baggage claim area. The bus runs at 30 minute intervals directly from the airport to the conference site and lodging options listed. $2.75 (exact change required), $2.50 with a ConnectCard (available at the airport).
- Supershuttle: Shared van about $35 for a single passenger.
- Taxi: Takes 35+ minutes, cost about $55
- Yellow Cab: (412) 321-8100
- zTrip: (412) 777-7777
- Uber & Lyft