Meeting Background
Nitric oxide (NO) is a free radical and intercellular messenger with a rich biological chemistry. The discovery of the biological functions of nitric oxide in the 1980s came as a complete surprise and caused quite a stir.
We intend to focus on the more biochemical aspects of NO research, and in doing so will bring together researchers from across phylogenetic divisions who are studying similar chemistry in different molecular and biological environments. The meeting will feature work on plant, animal and bacterial systems and will focus on the control of NO generation and destruction, in addition to its role in signalling and regulation in normal physiology and pathology.
This is important since there are significant parallels between NO pathways in different systems. Recently the first plant NO generating enzymes have been identified and new pathways for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to metabolize NO have been described.
The meeting will address both progress in understanding traditional roles for NO, and other functions that are only now becoming apparent. We shall explore ways in which proteomics and structural work is driving forward our understanding of the ways in which NO acts to control the functions of other enzymes.
In addition to the invited speakers we hope to add a number of shorter talks, chosen from submitted abstracts. These are likely to be by younger researchers who are making outstanding contributions in the field.
Further information regarding the scientific programme and venue for the meeting will be available shortly.
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The Royal Agricultural College
The Royal Agricultural College (RAC) is set on the edge of the historic Roman town of Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside. The immaculate peaceful grounds mirror the style of an Oxford college, with a quadrangle and tower. It was the first agricultural college in the English-speaking world and was founded in 1838 and granted the Royal Charter in 1845. Much of the College is built in the Victorian Gothic style with two of the former old farm buildings remaining.
Royal Agricultural College
Stroud Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 6JS
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Tel: +44(0)1285 652531 (Switchboard)
Fax: +44(0)1285 650219
Map of the RAC
Site Plan of the RAC
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Maps
Map of the RAC
Site Plan of the RAC
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Cirencester and the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are an area of outstanding countryside featuring many unspoilt market towns.
The historic Roman town of Cirencester (Roman name: Corinium) set in the Cotswold hills, which stretch from Bath to Bristol in the South and to Warwickshire in the North,
is known as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds' and features attractions such as a Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and a nearby Roman villa.
It is a lively market town and a focal point for Cotswold life. It also has a long history, which is the pride of local people and visitors alike. Although there may be relatively little to see of the important Roman town which once flourished here and only one gatehouse of the wealthy medieval abbey, the town does boast the largest parish church in Gloucestershire and it has a wonderful array of fine Cotswold stone buildings.
In its historic areas it retains the architectural style and quality of the prosperous wool processing and cloth-weaving town of the 17th and 18th centuries. The town remains self-contained and unspoilt whilst at the same time playing its full part in providing services and community focus for its residents and the people of the district.
Further information about Cirencester and its history can be found at the following websites:
Cirencester website
Cirencester
Cirencester Official Guide
The Cotswolds
Gloucestershire County Council
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Application
Online application is now open.
DETAILS:
Under the terms of a Harden Conference no day Delegates will be allowed. The Conference is fully residential.
Please note that acceptance is not automatic. All early applications will be considered by the Organizers of the Harden Conference, and delegates will be informed of the outcome approximately 2 weeks after the early application deadline.
If you have any enquiries please email meetings@biochemistry.org for further information.
Delegate fees are as follows;
Full Attendee (En Suite accommodation) 395.00
Student Attendee (Standard accommodation) 295.00
Late Fee (applied to all applications after 31 January 2006) 50.00
The early application deadline for this meeting is 31 January 2006. It is the programme organizers expectation that all applicants will submit an abstract for presentation at the meeting.
All applicants should provide payment details when submitting their application form. Payment will not be taken until your application has been accepted and you have been informed of this decision
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Payment of fees
All payments must be made prior to the Conference.
The following methods will be accepted:
Credit card/Debit card
(Preferred method of payment, and the only acceptable form of payment for online registration)
Most credit and debit cards are accepted with the exception of Diners Club.
Cheques and bankers drafts
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 transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer.
Please make sure you include the reference '62HDN reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
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
Applicants will be informed after the application deadline whether they have been accepted to attend the conference.
All accepted delegates will then be sent 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 conference.
If you have been accepted to attend the conference and 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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Registration at the conference
Registration on Tuesday, 4th April will take place in the Tithe Barn from 13:30 - 16:30
For the remaining days of the conference, the Biochemical Society Registration desk will be situated in the foyer of the Parkinson Lecture Theatre and will remain open at the following times:
Tuesday 4 April: 16:30 18:00
Wednesday 5 April: 08.30 12.00 & 16:30 - 18.00
Thursday 6 April: 08.30 12:30 & 16.30 - 18.00
Friday 7 April: 08.30 18:00
Saturday 8 April: 08.30 14.00
Badges must be worn for the duration of the conference, for security purposes and for entry to the lectures and social events.
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Harden Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries are available to cover the cost of registration to assist younger members of the Biochemical Society to attend this conference.
Preference will be given to senior graduate students and restricted to members of the Biochemical Society who have submitted an abstract for presentation at the meeting.
The bursary form should be completed and returned to the Meetings Office as soon as possible and before 31 January 2006.
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Posters
Poster abstract submission is now closed.
Submission deadline: Tuesday, 31 January 2006.
Poster session times:
Poster Session 1
Poster numbers 1-26
Wednesday 5 April, 10:20 - 11:50
Poster Session 2
Poster numbers 27-54
Thursday 6 April, 10:20 -12:00
Poster board size: 1m wide x 2m high (portrait)
Has my abstract been accepted?
After submitting your abstract you should receive a submission number, which will identify your abstract. If you do not receive a submission number then 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.
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Science Programme
All lectures will take place in the Parkinson Lecture Theatre
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Refreshments
The registration fee includes meals, refreshments and accommodation for the duration of the conference. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the Dining Hall and refreshments and drinks will be served in the Parkinson Lecture Theatre foyer at the following times:
Tuesday 4 April
Dinner:18:00 - 19:30
Wednesday 5 April
Breakfast:07:00 - 08:30
Coffee/tea:10:20 - 11:50
Lunch:12:00 - 12:50
Dinner:18:15 - 19:30
Drinks:20:30
Thursday 6 April
Breakfast:07:00 - 08:30
Coffee/tea:10:20 - 12:00
Lunch:12:00 - 13:30
Dinner:18:15 - 19:30
Drinks:20:30
Friday 7 April
Coffee/tea:10:20 - 11:00
Lunch:12:20 - 14:00
Coffee/tea:15:20 - 16:00
Saturday 8 April
Coffee/tea:10:10 - 10:45
Lunch:11:45 - 13:30
Dietary requirements
Should you have any dietary requirements, please inform Portland Customer Services (registration@portland-services.com) as changes to the menu cannot be made at the meeting.
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Sponsors
EMBO
Meyerhofstrae 1,
D-69117 Heidelberg
Germany
Tel: +49 6221 8891 105
Fax: +49 6221 8891 200
World Precision Instruments Ltd
Astonbury Farm Business Centre
Aston
Stevenage SG2 7EG
UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1438 880025
Fax: +44 (0)1438 880026
Email: wpiuk@wpi-europe.com
www.wpi-europe.com
GlaxoSmithKline Research and Development Ltd
Greenford Road
Middlesex
UB6 0HE
Tel: +44 (0)20 8990 9000
Waters Ltd
730-740 Centennial Court
Centennial Park
Elstree, Hertsfordshire
WD6 3SZ
Tel: +44 (0)208 238 6100
Fax: +44 (0)208 207 7070
emaiil: uk@waters.com
ALTANA Pharma AG
Byk-Gulden-Str.2
78467 Konstanz
Germany
Tel: +49 (0)7531/ 840
Fax: +49 (0)7531/ 842474
www.altanapharma.com
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Trade Exhibition
The Trade Exhibition is situated in the Parkinson Lecture Theatre foyer. Please visit the trade stand to benefit from technical and product advice.
The following company will be exhibiting:
World Precision Instruments Ltd
Astonbury Farm Business Centre
Aston
Stevenage SG2 7EG
UK.
Tel: +44 (0) 1438 880025
Fax: +44 (0) 1438 880026
Email: wpiuk@wpi-europe.com
www.wpi-europe.com
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Travelling to the Royal Agricultural College
Road
From London, leave the M4 motorway at Junction 15 onto the A419 to Cirencester. Exit at Cirencester Industrial Area whereupon the RAC is clearly signposted.
From Bristol & South Wales, leave the M4 at Junction 18 onto A46 northbound, turn onto A433 to Cirencester.
From the North - leave the M5 motorway at Junction 11A onto the A417. Exit at Stratton and follow the Stratton road, whereupon the RAC is clearly signposted.
From the M40 motorway - Take the A40 to Burford, then B4425 to Cirencester via Fosse Way (A429) from Stow on the Wold. The College is clearly sign posted from the Cirencester by-pass
Detailed map reference: Map 1
Map of the area: Map 2
Please see the RAC or the AA for route advice.
Coach
National Express coach services have direct connections from London Victoria Station and Heathrow Airport to Cirencester. They also operate in almost every town in the UK. The above journey times can range between 1hr 45mins and 2hrs 10mins.
Please book journeys carefully as some services may divert to Gloucester increasing travelling time to about 4 hours!
From Cirencester attendees should catch a taxi to the Royal Agricultural College. Taxis must be booked in advance (please look under "Taxis" for telephone numbers)
For available coach times and services telephone: +44 (0) 8705 80 80 80 or visit: www.nationalexpress.com
Train
There are frequent First Great Western rail services from London Paddington to Kemble, which is the nearest station to the RAC. Some journeys include a change at Swindon for Kemble.
From the North First Great Western or Wales and West services run from Cheltenham via Gloucester or Swindon to Kemble.
Please be advised that when arriving at Kemble from London/Swindon direction attendees must cross the platform via a bridge and stairs.
Kemble and Cirencester map.
Taxis can be ordered for the three remaining miles to the Royal Agricultural College. Taxis must be booked in advance.(please look under "Taxis" for telephone numbers)
For the latest and most up to date timetables please contact National Rail Enquiries: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50 or visit www.rail.co.uk
Please note that rail networks in the UK often change timetables due to works on the line. It is advisable to check current timetables before a planned journey.
Taxi
Taxis must be booked in advance. Local taxi companies around Cirencester and Kemble:
A 2 B Taxis of Cirencester
01285 655651
Alma Travel
01285 644584
Aristo Cabs
01285 640926
Als Cabs
01285 651895
Brian's Cabs
01285 655299
Cirencester Radio Cars
01285 658031
Cirencester Taxis
01285 642767
2 & Fro
01285 650283
Taxiii Co
01285 644100
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If you are arriving by plane
By Air
The RAC is approximately one and a half hours drive from Heathrow, Birmingham and Bristol airports and slightly further from Gatwick and Stansted airports.
London Gatwick -Delegates can take the train from the airport to Farringdon (London), then take the London Underground to Paddington station. Trains run from Paddington to Kemble where a taxi can be caught to the RAC. (Taxis must be booked in advance - please look under "Travelling to the RAC" for telephone numbers) This journey takes approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Alternatively National Express coaches run via Heathrow or London Victoria to Cirencester, but these journeys can be quite long.
London Heathrow - Delegates can take the Heathrow Express train into London Paddington and onto Kemble. Taxis can then be booked for the remaining journey to the RAC.
National Express coaches also run from Heathrow Airport to Cirencester (see above 'Travelling to Cirencester' section for more details).
London Stansted - Delegates are advised to take the Stansted Express into London Liverpool Street. The London Underground runs to Paddington where trains can be caught to Kemble. Taxis can then be booked for the remaining journey to the RAC.
Birmingham International Airport - Delegates are advised to take the train from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham New Street. From here take a train to Cheltenham and then change to Kemble where a taxi can be taken to the RAC (taxis must be booked in advance - please look under "Travelling to the RAC" for telephone numbers) or use National Express coach links to Cirencester.
(The airport is situated 13 miles south east of the city's main central areas. Directly connected to the airport is the National Exhibition Centre, and Birmingham International Station.)
Bristol International Airport - Delegates are advised to take the Bristol International Flyer Express Coach from Bristol Airport to the city centre.
The Bristol International Flyer is the only express coach link between Bristol railway station (Temple Meads), Bristol bus station and Bristol International Airport and takes approximately 30 minutes. An adult return is approximately 6.
There are trains from Bristol Temple Meads Station to Kemble. A taxi can then be taken to the RAC.
Please see this map for the location of Cirencester in relation to the closest towns or cities: Map of Cirencester
Please note that any of 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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Travel arrangements for delegates
A shuttle service to transport delegates from Kemble train station and Cirencester coach station to the Royal Agricultural College has been arranged on Tuesday, 4 April 2006.
Shuttle times from Kemble train station to the RAC
11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:45, 16:30 & 17:00
Shuttle times from Cirencester coach station to the RAC
12:30, 14:30, 15:30 & 16:30
The above times have been arranged to meet incoming trains and coaches. If you arrive outside these times, please make sure that you arrange for a taxi in advance.
Taxi telephone numbers
Cirencester Radio Cars - 01285658031
Cirencester Taxis - 01285642767
Aristo Cabs - 01285640926
Als Cabs - 01285 651895
Cirencester Where 2 Taxi - 01285 656148
2 & Fro - 01285650283
Taxiii Co - 01285644100
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Accommodation
Single ensuite accommodation for full attendees and standard accommodation for student attendees will be provided from Tuesday 4 April to Friday 7 April (4 nights)
Room keys should be picked up between 14:00 and 20:00 on the day of arrival from the Porters Lodge Reception.
Late arrivals should contact night security once on site. A telephone number is displayed on the window of the Porters Lodge.
Rooms must be vacated by 09:30 on the day of departure and keys returned to the Porters Lodge. If you do not return your key, you will be charged a replacement fee.
A storage area for luggage will be provided on the day of departure in the Garner Lecture theatre block. Please ask at the Porters Lodge.
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Social programme
Tuesday 4 April, 21:00-22:00
Wine reception - Tithe Barn
Wednesday 5 April, 13:00-16:30
Coach trip to Bourton-on-the-Water
Please assemble at Boutflour Hall to board the coach no later than 13:00. Coaches will depart promptly at 13:15 and arrive back at the RAC around 16:30
Further details will be made available when you register.
Thursday 6 April, 13:30-16:00
Afternoon activities have been arranged and will be available to all delegates at extra cost and subject to minimum numbers. These are to be booked in advance when registering on Tuesday 4 April 2006. The following afternoon activities have been organized. Further information will be available from the registration desk.
Cirencester Town Walk (further details will be available during registration)
Soccer match - England v Rest-of-the-world, RAC
(Please carry appropriate gear if you wish to take part in this activity)
An afternoon at Le Spa Health and fitness club, Cirencester
A day at the RAC (the RAC is equipped with outdoor tennis courts and a gym that is available to all guests. There will be 5 session charge for use of the gym)
Friday 7 April: 19:00-21:30
Wine and Banquet dinner
21:30 onwards
Live music by Ben Smith in the Tithe Barn and
Bar area
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 20 March 2006. However, after this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that refunds of less than 15 cannot be given.
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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:
Meetings Office
The Biochemical Society
Third Floor
Eagle House
16 Procter Street
London
WC1V 6NX
Tel: +44 (0)20 7280 4150
Fax: +44 (0)20 7280 4167
Email : meetings@biochemistry.org
www.biochemistry.org
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Internet access
There no wireless internet access at the RAC.
There is free access from four stand up terminals in the Garner Lecture Theatre ground floor. Access is also available in bedrooms at a charge of 10 per person. Please bring your own cables as the RAC will not be able to provide these.
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Disabled Access
If you require assistance during the meeting please contact the Meetings Office (meetings@biochemistry.org)
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