Meeting
Toll-Like Receptors have emerged as key regulators of innate immunity, recognizing and responding to microbial products such as LPS, CpG, DNA and peptidoglycan. Some may also respond to endogenous factors released during inflammation, and TLRs may by involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases. This is a very fast-moving area, with new discoveries being made in relation to ligand identification, signal transduction and the role of TLRs in host defense. There is a growing interest in TLRs in the pharmaceutical sector, not only because of the role of TLRs in inflammation, but also because of their roles in dendritic cell function and adjuvancy.
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Venue
This Biochemical Society Focused Meeting will take place at the Novartis Research Centre in Horsham, West Sussex, UK.
Horsham is the largest town in the area and is the commercial, industrial and administrative centre for the District. The town happily mixes the old with the new and offers good shopping and entertainment facilities as well as excellent sports and leisure centres and a wealth of heritage.
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Poster Information
Poster Size
Poster will be displayed for the duration of the meeting and boards are to be provided at the venue in PORTRAIT format (120 x 90cm). Velcro will also be provided at the registration desk.
Poster Prize
A prize of 100 will be awarded for the best poster displayed at this meeting, submitted by a student member of the Biochemical Society. The judges will consider scientific content and presentation when deciding the winner.
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Travel Information
By Car
Horsham is less than an hours journey from London and is 45 minutes drive from the motorway network.
Horsham is also 45 minutes drive from south coast towns and beaches such as Worthing and Brighton.
Those driving to Novartis are advised that they will be parking in the Staff car park on Parsonage Road. From there delegates will be escorted to the registration desk. However, please note that space is very limited and all delegates are encouraged to use to use public transport.
If you are travelling to Horsham by car please visit the either the AA
HREF="http://www.theaa.com/">(www.theaa.com/)
or RAC
HREF="http://www.rac.co.uk/">(www.rac.co.uk/) web sites for a detailed route plan.
By Train
There are direct rail links from London and Gatwick Airport to Horsham Station..
Once you have arrived in Horsham the best way to reach the venue is by taxi, or to walk if the weather is fine.
If you are travelling to Horsham by train please visit the Railtrack
HREF="http://www.railtrack.co.uk/">(www.railtrack.co.uk) web site for a route planner.
By Air
London Gatwick is the nearest airport to Horsham and is only 20 minutes drive from Horsham town. The airport is serviced by national and international flights.
If you are travelling from Gatwick to Horsham via bus/coach, please contact Jetlink - +44 (0)870 5747777, the local operator, for details.
If you are travelling from London Heathrow Airport you should travel to London Victoria Station via the tube (see enclosed Tube map). You will start your journey on the Picadilly Line and later change to the Eastbound Circle or District lines once you have reached central London. At Victoria change for a main line train to Horsham.
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Accommodation
There will be no accommodation provided for delegates at this meeting. Should you wish to book accommodation we recommend that you enquire at the suggestions below.
Tourist Information
HREF="http://www.horsham.gov.uk/tourism/index.htm">www.horsham.gov.uk/tourism/index.htm
Cisswood House
Web:
HREF="http://www.pageant.co.uk">www.pageant.co.uk
Tel: 01403 891216
E-mail: cisswood.house@pageant.co.uk
South Lodge
Web:
HREF="http://www.exclusivehotels.co.uk ">www.exclusivehotels.co.uk
Tel: 01403 891711
Winblehurst Hotel
E-mail: wimble@globalnet.co.uk
Tel: 01403 251122
Travel Inn
Web: HREF="http://www.travelinn.co.uk">www.travelinn.co.uk
Tel: 01403 250141
Ghyll Manor Country Hotel
Web:
HREF="http://www.csma.uk.com/holidays/hotels/ghyll.html">www.csma.uk.com/holidays/hotels/ghyll.html
Tel: 0845 345 3426
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Confirmation Letter
All registered delegates will be sent a confirmation letter to confirm registration details. This letter 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 letters also act as a receipt, and should also contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring the letter with you to the conference.
If you have not received a confirmation letter within two weeks of registering please contact Portland Customer Services on +44 (0) 1206 796 351
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until Monday 20 January, and up until this date full refunds will be given. However, after this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given.
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Disabled access
Disabled access is available. It would be helpful if you could let Lena Patel (Lena.Patel@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you may require any special assistance during your stay in Horsham.
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Official letter of invitation
Official letters of invitation, which are intended to assist with administrative arrangements in certain countries, will be issued upon request once an abstract has been submitted (and accepted), and registration fees have been received. Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the organizers.
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