The venue

LAHUPO 1st Annual Iberoamerican Proteomics Congress, will be held at the Health Assistential And Education Center Austral University, Pilar, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA.

Buenos Aires - the largest cosmopolitan city in Latin America - rightfully so, due to its varied commercial, financial, cultural and entertainment options..

Pilar is a young, dynamic city connected to Buenos Aires by modern highways. Its quick access, security and comfortable life style attract a highly educated segment of population. It is located 30 miles to the north of Buenos Aires, and only 50 minutes from Ezeiza International Airport, and 40 minutes away from downtown Buenos Aires. Pilar´s metropolitan area integrates a growing service and entertainment infrastructure, with strong population growth and the country´s most extensive and modern industrial park.

The Assistential and Education Center comprises the Austral Hospital, an institution characterized for advanced technology, a modern building and an excellent professional team, in addition to the Austral University Medical School. Only a few meters away is the IAE Business School, ranked amongst the top 30 business schools in the world by Finantial Times.

Airport Information

Buenos Aires is accessible via Ezeiza Airport

Map & Address

The Health Assistential and Education Center is located at Avenida Juan Domingo Perón 1500, in the town of Pilar (B1629AHJ).

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Driving Directions
It is posible to arrive using various means of transportation: 

• By car.  Take the Panamericana Route branch to Pilar. At the 50 kilometer mark, take the exit for the Cinemas and Torres del Sol Shopping Center.  After the exit, turn left, crossing the bridge over the highway. Continue on Las Magnolias Avenue, until it ends and crosses with Route 8 where there is a Shell Gas Station on your left hand side.  Turn to the right and after 100 meters, get into the designated lane to turn left.  Go straight for 500 meters, where you’ll find the entrance to the Hospital.
• By train. Train Line General San Martín, leaving from Retiro Train Station. Get off at station Derqui.  From there, take bus 291.
• By bus. Bus #57, Ramal Pilar, from Plaza Italia or Cabildo Avenue, until the 50 kilometer mark. (The #57 servicio diferencial bus is faster)  From there, there is a remis service (privately hired cars). Special Bus #57 arrive to Health Assistential And Education Center Austral University, leave Pza Italia at 7:45hs AM and return from Austral University at 6:30hs PM. The ticket fee is $Argentinos 5 (in coin).
• Other means. In between the Buenos Aires Capital and the Hospital, there is a regular charter bus service.  Schedules can be consutled or telephoned at Expreso Pilar 02322-43-5550) y Andres 15-54287207, 02322 - 482833. Remises: First 02322-473210/473220/473031

Additional useful links

Buenos Aires tourism office Web site