Barrett's metaplasia conference in Bath, 17 - 18 September 2009

At the meeting in Bath, delegates enjoyed talks from speakers based in the UK, Europe and the USA. The meeting brought together scientists and clinicians to cover topics such as stem cell biology and cancer, transgenic models and cellular and molecular targets. A civic reception was also held in the impressive surroundings of the Roman Baths. Pictures are taken by Graeme Watson Photography. View gallery...

Synaptopathies: dysfunction of synaptic function conference in Newquay, 2 – 4 September 2009
Synaptopathies was held at the Hotel Victoria in the surf town of Newquay, Cornwall. The conference attracted over 90 delegates who enjoyed a cutting edge scientific programme with UK and international speakers who illustrated the complexity and diversity of synaptic form and function. Despite the cold weather, 30 of the delegates were brave enough to participate in a surf lesson on Fistral Beach. For others who decided to stay safely inside, the Sun Lounge of the Hotel Victoria provided stunning views of Cornwall’s coast line. View gallery...

Machines on genes conference at Robinson College, Cambridge, 12 – 14 August 2009
A Focused Meeting based on how enzymes make, break and move DNA was held at Robinson College in the summer of 2009. The meeting attracted a large number of delegates, many of whom presented posters in Robinson Colleges impressive Dining Hall. The journal of Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry sponsored a £250 poster prize at the meeting. View gallery...
 

Neuronal glutamate and GABA_A conference in St Andrews, 21- 24 July 2009

This conference was held in the historic town of St Andrews in Scotland. Regardless of the bad weather, the delegates enjoyed an exciting science programme as well as vibrant social events such as the whiskey tasting session at the Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History. Highlights of the meeting included the ASN Neuro poster prize for which the delegates acted as the judges and the Colworth Medal Lecture presented by Giles Hardingham. The conference stimulated a great deal of discussion at the sessions as well as in the pubs afterwards. View gallery...