Venue
AstraZeneca R&D, Charnwood, Loughborough, Leicestershire
AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood is one of nine R&D sites within the AstraZeneca organization. Their aim is to discover and develop new and improved medicines
to bring significant advances in treating some of the many diseases which still cause ill health for millions of people around the world.
Research work at Charnwood is focused on two disease areas, respiratory and inflammation. The sites development capabilities encompass Pharmaceutical and Analytical R&D, Process R&D, Regulatory and Clinical. These capabilities are used on a global basis by the AstraZeneca R&D organization.
Delegates should note that AstraZeneca is a strictly NON-SMOKING site.
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Poster Size
Posterboard size 1M wide x 2M high portrait. Velcro to mount your poster be provided at the meeting.
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Social Programme
There will be a Drinks Reception together with the Poster Session on Monday 24 February, followed by a Conference Dinner. The Drinks Reception and Dinner will take place on-site at AstraZeneca and are included in the registration fee.
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Accommodation
Delegates are required to arrange their own accommodation for this Meeting.
The following recommended hotels can be booked at the rates stated by quoting 'The Astra Zeneca Meeting'
The De Montfort Hotel
88 Leicester Road
Loughborough
LE11 2AQ
Telephone: 44 (0) 1509 216 061
Fax: 44 (0) 1509 233 667
Single En suite - 35 per night B&B
Twin / Double En suite - 45 per night B&B
The Cedars Hotel
Cedar Road
Loughborough
LE11 2AB
Telephone: 44 (0) 1509 214 459
Fax: 44 (0) 1509 233 573
Sunday 23 February
Single En suite - 35 per night B&B
Twin / Double En suite - 45 per night B&B
Monday 24 February and Tuesday 25 February
Single En suite - 60 per night B&B
Twin / Double En suite - 75 per night B&B
The Ramada Jarvis Loughborough
High Street
Loughborough
LE11 2QL
Telephone: 44 (0) 1509 233 222
Fax: 44 (0) 1509 262 911
Single En suite - 75 per night B&B
Twin / Double En suite - 85 per night B&B
Please note that if you are making a booking with the Ramada Jarvis you should quote reference G570 to obtain these rates.
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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 by 10 February please contact Portland Customer Services on +44 (0) 1206 796 351
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until Monday 10 February, 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 Helen Reed (Helen.Reed@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you may require any special assistance during your stay in Loughborough.
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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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Travelling to AstraZeneca
BY TRAIN
Loughborough is on the Midland Mainline rail route from London (St. Pancras) to Sheffield. The main railway Station is 2 miles away (5 minutes, ~4) by taxi from AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood.
Journey times:
1 hours from London St. Pancras Station ~ 34 return
2 hours from Manchester ~ 26 return
1 hours from Birmingham ~ 13 return
1 hour from Sheffield ~ 15 return
Prices are approximate and advance booking is recommended.
Train times can be found from www.railtrack.co.uk, www.thetrainline.com, or by phoning the National Rail Enquiries Centre on +44 (0) 8457 484950.
BY AIR
East Midlands Airport to Loughborough
East Midlands is the closest airport to AstraZeneca (taxi 8 miles ~16)
There are daily scheduled flights into East Midlands Airport from several major European Cities including Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast within the UK.
http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com
London Luton Airport to Loughborough
Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Loughborough (1 hours ~ 28 return). Take a taxi (~4) from Loughborough train station to AstraZeneca.
London Heathrow Airport to Loughborough
Take the Heathrow Express (every 15 minutes ~23 return) into London Paddington and then take the underground (Hammersmith and City or Circle line) to London St. Pancras mainline station. From London St. Pancras take the mainline train to Loughborough (1 hours ~ 34 return). Take a taxi (~4) from Loughborough train station to AstraZeneca.
London Gatwick Airport to Loughborough
Take the Gatwick Express (every 15 minutes ~21 return) into London Victoria and then take the underground (Victoria line) to London St. Pancras mainline station. From London St. Pancras take the mainline train to Loughborough (1 hours ~ 34 return). Take a taxi (~4) from Loughborough train station to AstraZeneca.
BY CAR
The M1 from London to Leeds passes immediately west of Loughborough. Southbound motorway travellers should leave the M1 at Junction 24 and proceed along the A6 through Kegworth and Hathern, towards Loughborough. At the roundabout on the northern outskirts of the town, turn left into Bishop Meadow Road. Proceed along Bishop Meadow Road, turn second right into Bakewell Road and first left into Summerpool Road, where the main entrance to AstraZeneca is situated.
Northbound motorway travellers should leave the M1 at Junction 23 and proceed along the A512 (the University Campus is on your right). At the second roundabout turn left into Epinal Way and follow the ring road to the second roundabout. Turn right into Warwick Way which leads you to the next roundabout on the A6. Proceed straight across into Bishop Meadow Road. Turn second right into Bakewell Road and first left into Summerpool Road, where the main entrance to AstraZeneca is situated.
Visitors from all other roads need to connect with the A6 and travel along this until they reach the large roundabout on the north side of Loughborough. Then follow the instructions above.
Delegates travelling by car should inform the Meetings Office at the Biochemical Society in advance if they require a parking space during the Meeting. The car park at AstraZeneca is close to the Main Reception and will be signposted.
BY COACH
Coach services (operated by National Express, Stagecoach, and Citylink) are available to Loughborough from major cities throughout the UK, including London. For further information visit www.gobycoach.com
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