Registration Desk
Should you wish to contact any member of this meeting, on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th April, please do so on 0117 954 5229
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Workshop - Cambridge University Press
Problems producing illustrations in digital form?
This is the workshop for you!
We are delighted to inform you that experts from Cambridge University Press will be available on Tuesday 10 April at the forthcoming Bristol meeting of the Biochemical Society for one day to advise you on the preparation of artwork in digital form.
This one day workshop is designed for researchers of all ages who wish to ensure that the illustrations they provide as part of their accepted manuscripts can be handled efficiently to produce the best results for traditional and online publication.
You will be able to learn:
Which graphics packages are preferred,
How to supply TIFF and EPS files correctly,
How to successfully generate pattern fills and tints,
How to create PDF files,
And lots more!
The workshop will take place on the Second Level of the Merchant Venturers Building alongside other exhibitors, from 09.00-19.00, and is open to all.
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Venue
The Society's 673rd Meeting is to be hosted by the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Bristol. The University is situated in the heart of the City of Bristol, which has largely been characterized by its maritime trade and development as the cultural centre for the South West. The River Avon, which runs through the City, is lined with shops, restaurants, cafs and art centres. Most requirements can be met with banks, a pharmacy, general stores, Internet caf and post office, all less than two minutes walk from the Merchant Venturers Building.
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Neuroscience Group Annual General Meeting
This will take place in Lecture Theatre Four of the Chemistry Building of Bristol University on Wednesday 11 April, 17.00
All members of the Biochemical Society with an interest in Neuroscience are welcome to attend.
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Bristol
Easily accessible from the campus by taxi or bus is the cosmopolitan city of Bristol, with its Georgian houses lining the streets and Brunel's masterpiece, the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol is a truly distinguished city with beautiful parks and gardens leading on to interesting alleys and lanes. It is a modern city where the latest in contemporary arts can be found and the nightlife is varied and interesting. In addition, Bristol is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. Within a relatively small area, visitors can marvel at the Avon Gorge, visit the ss Britain, stroll around the Maritime Heritage Centre or just sit and watch the world go by, near to where John Cabot set sail for the New World in 1497. Bristol also boasts an enormous range of shops. From the historic St. Nicholas market, the specialist shopping of Clifton, Bristol's West End, and Christmas Steps to the bustle of busy Broadmead, Bristol can offer a wide choice.
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Travel
By Train
Bristol has two main-line Intercity stations - Temple Meads and Parkway - linking it with London and the rest of the rail network. There is a regular service out of London, Paddington to Bristol. The minimum journey time to Bristol is one hour and 20 minutes. Temple Meads is less than a ten minute taxi ride to the University campus and halls of residence. Parkway is around twenty minutes by taxi.
Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 or www.railtrack.co.uk/
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CURRENT TRACK PROBLEMS MAY CAUSE SOME DELAY TO YOUR JOURNEY. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT RAILTRACK DIRECT.
By Air
Just twenty minutes from the University is Bristol International Airport. Flights from within the UK and Europe service the airport daily. The following airports offer flights to Bristol: - Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Belfast, Boston, Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Guernsey, Isles of Scilly, Jersey, Derry/Londonderry, Newcastle, New York (JFK), Paris, and Plymouth.
If you are arriving in the UK via Gatwick or Heathrow, rail services into the city are efficient. A connection from London into Bristol would extend your travel time by around 1-2 hours.
Gatwick Airport Enquiries: 01293 535353
Heathrow Airport Enquiries: 020 8759 4321
By Car
Bristol stands on one of Britain's major strategic motorway junctions - the crossroads of the London-South Wales M4 and the South West- West Midlands M5. The University is well signposted from the outskirts of the city. However, it is advised that delegates NOT drive if possible - there is no parking available at the University and parking around it could prove to be expensive with meters and an NCP carpark nearby.
AA Route Planner: www.theaa.com/motoringandtravel/traffic/
RAC Route Planner: www.rac.co.uk/services/routeplanner/
By Coach
Coaches from London, Victoria run quite regularly - departing almost every hour to half hour. The journey time is between 2 hours and 20 minutes and 2 hours and 50 minutes depending on traffic. The drop off point in Bristol will be Marlborough Street and it is advised you take a taxi to the campus. For more information, you can visit the National Express website (www.nationalexpress.co.uk) where you will be able to find timetables as well as book your ticket.
Coach Enquiries: 0990 747777
Taxis - Able Cars Tel: 0117 955 5666
Flyers Taxis Tel: 0117 9564300
Osbornes Taxis Tel: 0117 9873987
Bob's Cabs Tel: 0117 979 2261
1st Choice Tel: 0117 955 2552
Airport Taxi Service Ltd: 0800 7838709
Maps will be sent to all registered delegates
- Map of the Campus with suggested travel routes
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Accommodation
PLEASE NOTE - Only a few standard single rooms remain at the university. You could try the Clifton Hotel Group or the Jarvis Hotel Group for alternate accommodation.
Rooms have been booked in the University's halls of residence. Keys can be collected from the porters lodge of Wills and Churchill Halls of residence between 8am and 9pm. Arrival outside of these hours MAY be possible with prior arrangement.
En suite rooms come equipped with a private shower and facilities room and have tea and coffee making facilities. Single rooms have one bathroom per person, in the same building but outside of the bedroom. Standard rooms have a wash basin in the room, with further bathroom facilities shared between 12. Single and standard rooms have shared kitchen facilities for tea and coffee. All rooms are equipped with a desk and telephone (calling cards are available from the porters). Complimentary soap, shampoo and towels are also provided.
Accommodation is located away from the campus - about a 20-minute drive. A coach will be taking delegates to the meeting each morning. However, no transport will be provided for the return journey. It is advised that delegates share taxis or take the bus back to halls.
PLEASE NOTE - Accommodation is limited and will be strictly on a first come basis. No accommodation can be booked upon arrival. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment as we cannot confirm bookings less than two weeks prior to the meeting.
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Registration
Registration will be in the Merchant Venturer Building each day. On the day of arrival, delegates entering the campus by bus/taxi are advised to travel with their luggage to their accommodation before returning to register. A final word of advice: as there are no covered walkways between buildings, delegates are advised to bring raincoats, umbrellas and warm clothing.
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Poster Sessions
Poster sessions will take place on each day of the meeting in the Common Room of the Merchant Venturers Building. If you are presenting a poster please locate your Poster Number and present your poster at the assigned time.
Tuesday 10 April, 16.00 to 18.00
Poster Numbers - 1-4, 9-14, 24, 40-51, 64, 98-99, 101, 103-105, 107 and 109-110.
Wednesday 11 April, 16.00 to 18.00
Poster Numbers - 5-8, 15-20, 26-32, 52-58, 65-78, 102, 106 and 108.
Thursday 12 April, 13.00-14.40
Poster Numbers - 21-23, 25, 33-39, 59-63, 79-97 and 100.
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Social Programme
Tuesday 10 April 2001 - Welcome Reception, Merchant Venturers BuildingDrinks reception to welcome all those attending this event to Bristol University and to give you the chance to explore those companies exhibiting more fully.
Wednesday 11 April 2001 - Buffet meal served at the interactive venue @Bristol
"@Bristol" is an interactive centre which brings science, nature and art to life. Delegates will get the chance to visit "the first true 21st century science centre" - building on the pleasures of hands-on experience. Explore-at-Bristol enables "visitors to discover, experience and enjoy science in ways never dreamt of before. The exhibitions use the very latest hands-on and multimedia techniques to involve the visitor personally". Why not visit www.at-bristol.org.uk/explore/default.htm for yourself and see what this amazing venue has to offer. There are still tickets available for this event. Should you wish to join us, please purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Biochemistry at Bristol
Bristol strives to maintain its position as one of the leading Biochemistry Departments in the UK by providing excellence in both teaching and research. The current academic year sees the completion of new Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories and the building of a 9m wing dedicated to Integrated Cell Signalling research.
The Department of Biochemistry (in collaboration with the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology) has been successful in its application to provide a state-of-the-art environment for up to 200 scientists working in the area of cell signalling in general terms the research is concerned with understanding the communication between and within cells at the molecular level and is directly relevant to several important aspects of health care, including diabetes, memory, cardiovascular disorders and hearing.
The new laboratories, in the heart of the School of Medical Sciences, will include modern facilities for cell culture, molecular biology, electrophysiology, cell imaging and proteomics. The laboratories are planned to open in the summer of 2001. Although research interests have been placed under one of the three headings, there are strong interactions throughout the Department. The three research headings are "Intracellular Signalling and Control of Metabolism", Molecular Cell Biology", and Physical and Structural Biochemistry".
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Promega UK Young Life Scientists, 2001
The Biochemical Society is pleased to host the final stage of the Promega UK Young Life scientist 2001 at its meeting at the University of Bristol, 10 April 2001
Participating Societies:
The Biochemical Society
The Society for General Microbiology
The Genetical Society
The British Society for Immunology
British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
Two finalists from each Society will be making a 10 minute presentations and answering questions from the judges and audience. Delegates are invited to attend the session and give their support to the young researchers. The Promega UK Young Life Scientist for 2001 will be announced at the end of the afternoon. The winner will receive a cheque for 2,000 and a unique trophy from Promega UK.
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