Research Colloquium: Connective Tissue
The Research Colloquium is open to all researchers working in the field of connective tissue research.
The opportunity to give a short oral presentation is offered only to students working in the field. Students selected to give a short talk will be eligible for free student membership of the Biochemical Society and a student travel grant to attend the meeting.
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Accommodation
Campus accommodation is available in one of three halls all within 5-10 minutes walking distance of the Biomedical Sciences building and Student's Union.
Accommodation available:
Single en suite
Single shared en suite (shared bathroom between two rooms)
Single standard
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Registration
The Biochemical Society registration desk will be situated in the Great Hall in the Student's Union building.
The Biochemical Society registration desk will be open at the following times:
Monday 15 July from 16.00 - 18.00
Tuesday 16 July from 08.00 -18.00
Wednesday 17 July from 08.00 - 18.00
Thursday 18 July from 08.00 14.00
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Poster abstract submission
Late breaking poster abstract submission has now opened
Deadline for submission: Friday 14 June
Click here to go directly to the online abstract submission page
Note that abstract submission is now a three-step process and you must complete all steps to successfully submit your abstract.
Abstract Length
The maximum number of words allowed in your entire abstract is 230 words. This includes the Title, Authors, Addresses AND Abstract body. Please do not type two spaces after a full stop (at the end of a sentence) as this will reduce the number of words that you will be allowed to include in your abstract.
The preferred method for submission is to type your abstract straight into the online submission form using the buttons on the form to add special characters or formatting. However it is also possible to paste text from a word-processed document as long as formatting and special characters are added via the buttons on the online submission form.
Has my abstract been accepted?
Once you click the 'submit' button, the online submission page will change to a submission confirmation page and you will immediately receive a unique control number which will identify your abstract. If you do not receive a control number, then please email support@portlandpress.com immediately. Approximately 2 weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will receive an email informing you that your poster has been accepted.
Online abstract submission page
Poster size
Posterboard size 1 M wide x 2 M deep portrait. Velcro to mount your poster be provided at the meeting.
Posters will be displayed in the Great Hall, Student Union for the duration of the meeting.
Poster session times
Tuesday 16 July
Session 1: 12.20 - 14.00
Research Colloquium: Connective Tissue
Poster No.'s 25 - 45
Session 2: 16.00 - 18.00
Structure-Function Studies of the Complement System
Poster No.'s 1 - 11
Miscellaneous
Poster No.'s 51 - 57
Wednesday 17 July
Session 3: 14.50 - 16.20
Regulation of Fatty Acid Synthesis
Poster No.'s 12 - 24
Plant Food Allergens
Poster No.'s 46 - 49
Thursday 18 July
Session 4: 10.05 - 11.40
Biochemists in the Pursuit of Numeracy
Poster No. 50
Judging of the Biochemical Society and Promega Poster Prize will take place on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July 2002.
Both poster prizes will be presented at the meeting dinner on the evening of Wednesday 17 July.
Biochemical Society Poster Prize
To be eligible, entrants must be a student member of the Biochemical Society.
Those students wishing to enter the competition should obtain a sticker from the Biochemical Society registration desk at the meeting.
1st prize: 200
2nd prize: 50
Promega Poster Prize
To enter the Promega Poster Prize, entrants must be a UK based student member of the Biochemical Society and must indicate on abstract submission if they wish to be considered.
The authors of the two best posters will be selected to present an oral communication at the 678th meeting at Imperial College London (16 - 18 December 2002) alongside the two winners from the 676th meeting at Heriot-Watt.
The two winners from Imperial College will be entered into the Promega Life Scientist of the Year 2003 final.
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Venue
The 677th Meeting of the Biochemical Society will be held at Cardiff University, Wales.
Cardiff University was established by Royal Charter in 1883 and has become one of Britain's leading research and teaching universities. The campus university is located in and around the Portland stone buildings, parks and tree-lined avenues of Cardiff's elegant civic centre. The civic centre itself is regarded as a world-ranking example of civic architecture.
The lectures will take place in the 'Pre-clinical building' and the Trade Exhibition in the spacious Great Hall of the Student's Union alongside the poster displays and refreshments.
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Cardiff
Cardiff, Europe's Youngest Capital
Cardiff, the cosmopolitan capital city of Wales, offers something for everyone, from lively city life to the peaceful surrounding countryside. Cardiff has a world-class concert hall, a range of first class sporting venues, a variety of museums and high class galleries, shopping, cinemas, theatres, clubs, restaurants and the magnificent Cardiff castle.
For further details and information regarding Cardiff please see Cardiff Travel and Tourism Guide or a guided tour of Cardiff
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Social programme
Tuesday 16th July
Drinks Reception -
Great Hall, Cardiff University
Wednesday 17th July
Meeting Dinner followed by a 'twmpath' (Welsh traditional dance) - Cardiff City Hall
Pre-dinner drinks will be served in the impressive Marble Hall, followed by the dinner and twympath in the Assembly Room
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Travelling to Cardiff
By air
Cardiff International Airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre.
Three bus services and a National Express Coach service run from the airport to Cardiff City Centre.
Cardiff Airport Taxi desk is situated in the Arrivals Hall. Taxis may be pre-booked by calling: ++44 (0)1446 710693. The approximate cost to Cardiff is 18.
Bristol International Airport is situated outside Bristol City Centre and is accessible to Cardiff by road (via M5 and M4), by rail from Bristol Temple Meads railway station to Cardiff Central (45 minute journey) and by National Express Coach service.
By coach
National Express Coach service runs from all over Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England to the main bus and coach station.
By rail
Cardiff Central Railway station links most cities with Cardiff. Please see The Trainline for specific information.
Travelling from the Railway station to the University will cost approximately 4 by taxi.
By car
Cardiff is on the M4, one of Britain's major motorways, providing a direct route to London. The M6, M5 and M50/M4 links Cardiff to the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland. For detailed travel information please visit the AA or the RAC websites.
There is a limited number of parking spaces available in the campus which must be requested on registration and can not be guaranteed.
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Careers Advice Workshop for Young Researchers
This is an afternoon workshop on Tuesday 16th July for postgraduate students. The workshop will include talks from employees in a number of work institutions. There will also be an opportunity to have your CV reviewed by a recruitment professional in the CV Clinic. The workshop is free to students, but booking is essential. Speakers will be announced soon.
More information
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Trade Exhibition
The Biochemical Society gratefully acknowledge the support of the following trade exhibitors:
Apogent Discoveries
Bruker Daltonics Ltd
Camlab Ltd
Eppendorf UK Ltd
Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd
Hamilton Northern Europe
ICN Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Lablogic Systems Ltd
Microcal, LLC
Promega UK
Vivascience Ltd
Wisepress Bookshop
Upstate Biotechnology
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