EU-US Training 2013: Logistics

How to reach the Delaware Biotechnology Institute

The Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI) is located along the northeast corridor of the U.S., about midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia, along Interstate 95. Driving time is approximately two and a half hours from New York City, less than two hours from Washington, D.C., an hour from Baltimore (an hour and fifteen minutes from BWI Airport), and an hour from Philadelphia (45 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport).

It is plannded to run a shuttle van from Philadelphia airport to the campus on Sunday 16 and Saturday 29.
If you arrive earlier or leave later - you have to take care about transport by yourself.

Delaware Biotechnology Institute
University of Delaware
15 Innovation Way
Newark, DE 19711

Detailed information on directions can be found at www.dbi.udel.edu/directions.html

Please have a look at this "arrival package pdf"

Accomodation

Students and faculty will be housed at the University of Delaware in suites, and meals will be provided either at the campus dining facility or by catering at DBI.

Accommodation on campus is booked for you from Sunday 16 to Saturday 29.
The current status is that you have will have roommates.
Again if you arrive earlier or stay longer you have to take care about hotels by yourself.
Additional nights will not be reimbursed.

Lectures and Tutorials

Daytime lectures will be held in the main lecture hall on the first floor of DBI. Evening lectures will be held in 206 Robinson on the main University of Delaware-Newark campus.

Weather in Delaware

For the weather forecast please check Weather.com

Driving directions

From Philadelphia or New York/New Jersey:
Once you have entered Delaware take Interstate I95-South to Exit 3 (Del. Rt. 273). Exit Rt. 273 West (bearing right on exit ramp) and continue towards Newark. After about 3 miles, you will pass a large car dealership on your right. At the next intersection, take a left onto Rt. 72 South (Library Avenue). At the second traffic light take a left onto Wyoming Road and enter the Delaware Technology Park (DTP). The Delaware Biotechnology Institute is located at the intersection of Rt. 72 and Wyoming Road at 15 Innovation Way and is the first building on your right on Wyoming Road. Turn right into the parking lot and park in front of the building. Additional parking is available behind the building. All visitors must enter the building through the front entrance. The DBI administrative offices are located upstairs on the right-hand side of the second floor at the front of the building. There is an elevator on your left as you enter the first floor lobby.

From Baltimore/Washington:
Take I95-North to Exit 109B in Maryland. (Look for "Elkton/Newark, Del." and "University of Delaware" signs). Exit at 109B onto Md. Rt. 279 heading towards Newark. Md. Rt. 279 becomes Del. Rt. 2 (Elkton Road) and leads you directly into Newark. Elkton Road will end after about 4 miles and force you to take a right turn onto Delaware Avenue. Continue on Delaware Avenue through the University of Delaware campus for about 1 mile to the intersection with Rt. 72 (Library Avenue). Take a right onto Rt. 72 South and then a left at the next traffic light onto Wyoming Road. The Delaware Biotechnology Institute is located at the intersection of Rt. 72 and Wyoming Road at 15 Innovation Way and is the first building on your right on Wyoming Road. Turn right into the parking lot and park in front of the building. Additional parking is available behind the building. All visitors must enter the building through the front entrance. The DBI administrative offices are located upstairs on the right-hand side of the second floor at the front of the building. There is an elevator on your left as you enter the first floor lobby.

Hotels

If you arrive earlier or want to stay longer please check www.dbi.udel.edu/maps.html#accommodations