Robinson College, Cambridge
The Annual Symposium - DNA Damage: from causes to cures will take place at Robinson College, Cambridge from 15 -17 December 2008
Robinson College, part of the University of Cambridge, is named after its founder Sir David Robinson. The College is situated a 15 minute walk from the heart of the City of Cambridge.
Further information about Robinson College, the University or the City of Cambridge is available at:
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Venue Map for Robinson College
Robinson College map
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Travelling to Cambridge
By Air
Cambridge City Airport (tel: +44 (0) 1223 373737) is located 4 miles from Robinson College. Attendees are advised to catch a taxi directly to Robinson College.
London Stansted is the closest London airport to Cambridge. Attendees are advised to take the train from Stansted airport via Bishops Stortford to Cambridge station.
Heathrow - Attendees are advised to take the Heathrow Express into London Paddington then the London Underground to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge. Please be advised that a taxi from London to Cambridge will cost approximately 100.
Gatwick - Attendees are advised to take the Gatwick Express into London Victoria then the London Underground to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
London Luton Airport - Attendees are advised to take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
London City - Attendees are advised to take the green shuttle bus to Canning Town Station then the London Underground to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
London Underground Information
National Rail (train) Information
National Express coaches also run from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports to Cambridge
By Coach
National Express coaches run from most towns, cities and airports in Britain to Drummer Street station in Cambridge.
For National Express bookings tel: +44 (0) 8705 808080 or visit National Express for further details.
By Train
Cambridge station is situated approximately 15 minutes taxi ride from Robinson College. Trains take approximately 45 minutes from London King's Cross.
For further information regarding train times and tickets please contact National Rail Enquiries
(tel: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or thetrainline.
By local bus within Cambridge
Information regarding bus services in Cambridge is available at Cambridge bus information.
By Taxi
Most firms provide a safe and reliable service but there are a lot of unlicensed and bogus mini-cabs around - so it is wise to remember these guidelines:
Hackney Carriages / 'black cabs' (identified by the 'TAXI' sign on the roof) can be easily flagged down from the pavement.
Private Car Hire Services (including mini-cabs) can only be booked in advance by telephone. Both types display official licence plates on the outside of the vehicle and all legitimate drivers carry identification cards. It is advisable never to get into a private hire car/mini-cab you have not ordered.
Please note that the above prices/fares are approximate examples and are therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the driver/company prior to travel.
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Registration fees and forms
Earlybird registration deadline: 15 November 2008.
Registration is still open, but a 50 late fee has been added to all the registration fees.
Registration fees:
REGISTRATION WITH ACCOMMODATION
Includes single en suite accommodation (single standard accommodation for students) on campus for two nights (15 and 16 December 2008) lunches, refreshments and evening meals for the duration of the meeting (including the Meeting dinner on 16 December).
Full Member/ Young Researcher registration 270
Non Member registration 410
Student registration 240
REGISTRATION ONLY
Includes lunches and refreshments for the duration of the meeting. The meeting dinner on 16 December is not included into the package but can be reserved through the registration form (40).
Full Member/ Young Researcher registration 210
Non Member registration 310
Student registration 160
Register online for the Symposium.
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Payment of fees
All payments must be made prior to the meeting. Please note that invoices for registration fees will not be issued.
Credit card/Debit card
(Preferred method of payment, and the only acceptable form of payment for online registration)
The following credit/debit cards will be accepted:
Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch/Maestro, Visa
Cheques
Please include payment with your registration form. Types of cheques accepted (made payable to Portland Customer Services) are:
Sterling cheques, drawn on a UK bank.
US dollar cheques, drawn on a US or London bank.
Euro cheques, drawn on an EU bank.
Bank drafts are accepted as follows:
Drafts must be in pounds sterling, drawn on a UK bank or US dollars drawn on a US or London bank. Must be made payable to Portland Customer Services.
Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer.
Please make sure you include the reference 'SA084 reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
Bank:
Bank: NatWest, 25 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DG
Sort Code: 60-06-06
Account: Portland Press Limited
Account Number: 01863630
SWIFT code: NWBKGB2112B
IBAN code: GB65NWBK60060601863630
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Confirmation email
All registered delegates will receive a confirmation email to confirm registration details. This email should be checked carefully to ensure that all requirements are correct. In particular, the spelling of names and affiliations should be checked, as this information will be used to create badges.
Confirmation emails also act as a receipt. Please bring a copy of the email with you to the meeting.
If you have not received a confirmation email two weeks before the meeting, please contact Portland Customer Services on +44 (0) 1206 796 351.
PLEASE NOTE: As the confirmation email may be from an unrecognised email address (registrations@portland-services.com) your mailbox may filter it as spam.
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Registering at the meeting
Please bring your confirmation email to present at the registration desk at the meeting. Badges will be issued upon registering and, for security reasons, must be worn for the duration of the meeting.
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Student travel grants
The maximum student travel grant available is 150 and includes:
Registration fees (up to 50)
Accommodation (up to 50)
Travel (up to a maximum of 50)
The following principles apply to application for a Student Travel Grant:
1. Students can apply for a Travel Grant if they are a member of the Biochemical Society by the poster abstract submission deadline and have submitted a poster abstract.
2. Students can only apply for one Student Travel Grant in a year.
3. Students are not eligible for a Student Travel Grant if they have already received funding from the General Travel Fund in that same year.
4. All student members of the Biochemical Society are entitled to apply for these Travel Grants and this entitlement will extend to PhD graduates for up two years after graduation and to foreign student members in respect of travel in the UK and Irish Republic.
How to apply:
A registration form for the Meeting should be completed and submitted to Portland Customer Services. Registration is either online or via printable PDF.
A copy of this form should also be sent to the Meetings Office along with the Student Travel Grant Application Form.
Grant applications received four weeks prior to the meeting will be available for collection at the meeting (cheque only); however, you may apply for a grant at the Registration Desk, or up to four weeks after the meeting.
Subject to approval, applicants will receive a cheque for the appropriate amount. The maximum amount for travel expenses that will be reimbursed will be at the level of the current Young Persons Railcard fare. If the application does not use up the full amount of the Grant, the balance cannot be transferred to another meeting.
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Accommodation
Residential delegates will be accommodated in either en suite or standard accommodation, in accordance with their registration fee.
All rooms are centrally heated and have radio alarm clocks. Beds are made with duvets in covers; bath and hand towels are provided, as well as a complimentary vanity pack Robinson College supplies a tea/coffee making tray with mineral water. Smoking is not permitted in any of the bedrooms.
All of the bedrooms have internet access via an ethernet network. Delegates will need to provide their own laptop computer and may then use the College wired internet connections for no additional charge. Additionally, to receive and make calls from their bedroom, delegates may rent a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone from the Porters Lodge for a minimum rental fee.
Some rooms are located on virtually the ground floor (up three steps) and most bedrooms and other areas of the College are accessible by lift. There are a limited number of rooms which are suitable for delegates with access needs. Those with wheelchairs should be ideally accompanied by a companion.
The residential areas are conveniently close to all facilities.
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Poster abstract submission
Poster abstract submission deadline: 13 October 2008
Abstract submission is now closed.
Has my abstract been accepted?
If you do not receive a submission number, please email meetings@biochemistry.org immediately.
Approximately 2 weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will receive an email informing you whether your poster has been accepted or not and informing you of your poster number and session time.
All poster abstracts will be available to view online two weeks prior to the meeting.
Poster session times:
Monday 15 December 2008, 17:30-19:30
Tuesday 16 December 2008, 12:30-14:30
Poster board size: 1 meters wide by 2 meters in height. Portrait style.
Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
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New England Biolabs Poster Prize
New England Biolabs are pleased to sponsor a Postgraduate Poster Prize Award - to be presented to the best poster displayed at the meeting. The winner will receive a cheque for 100.
Entrants should be Postgraduate students. Applicants should nominate themselves for the competition by collecting a sticker from the New England Biolabs exhibition stand at the meeting and sticking it to their poster on display. A panel of judges will be chosen by the scientific organizing committee.
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The Biochemical Journal Poster Prize
 The Biochemical Journal is delighted to sponsor a Young Investigator Poster Prize Award - to be presented to the best poster displayed at the meeting. The winner will receive a cheque for 250.
Applicants should nominate themselves for the competition by collecting a sticker from the Portland Press Ltd stand at the meeting and sticking it to their poster on display. A panel of judges will be chosen by the scientific organizing committee.
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Refreshments
At the meeting
Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all attendees and will be included in the registration fee.
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Dietary requirements
Should you have any special dietary requirements, please indicate this on the registration form. Alternatively, please inform Portland Customer Services (registration@portland-services.com) as changes to the menu cannot be made at the meeting.
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Disabled access
Disabled access is available. If you require assistance during the meeting please contact the Meetings Office.
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Sponsors and trade exhibition
The following companies will be sponsoring the Symposium:
Biochemical Society Transactions
Portland Press Ltd
Abcam
Active Motif
Applied Biosystems
Diagenode
MP Biomedicals
New England Biolabs
Royal Society of Chemistry
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Symposium, please contact the Meetings Office.
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 1 December 2008, and a refund (less 15 administration charge) will be issued.
After this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that refunds of less than 15 cannot be issued.
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Official letters of invitation
Official letters of invitation, which are intended to assist with administrative arrangements in certain countries will only be issued when the individual has completed the following criteria:
1) Submitted an abstract which has been approved by the meeting scientific organizer for inclusion into the relevant meeting
2) Sent a letter from the head of their academic department on University headed paper saying why they need to attend the meeting in relation to their research
3) Registered and paid for the meeting
Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the organizers
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Contact Us
If you require any further information, please contact:
Dr Silvia Rabar
The Meetings Office
The Biochemical Society
Third Floor, Eagle House
16 Procter Street
London WC1V 6NX
UK
Email: Meetings@biochemistry.org
Telephone (Meetings Office): +44 (0) 20 7280 4150
Telephone (Main Reception): +44 (0) 20 7280 4100
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7280 4167
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