Meeting
Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is now recognised as an important component of innate immunity, with an influence on a wide spectrum of diseases, including bacterial infections, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis and recurrent miscarriage. MBL insufficiency may be most relevant in the context of secondary immune deficiency, including that associated with chemotherapy. A plasma-derived product has already been used for replacement therapy, and the emergence of a recombinant protein should permit expansion into large-scale clinical trials.
This symposium has been arranged to bring together scientists and clinicians to review the clinical significance of MBL and consider the most appropriate target disorders for MBL therapy. It will be of particular interest to biochemists, immunologists, haematologists, oncologists, rheumatologists, obstetricians and paediatricians. This meeting has been approved by the Royal College of Pathologists for CPD purposes and Certificates of Attendence will be issued for delegates registered on CPD schemes.
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Sponsors
The Biochemical Society
HREF="http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/snbts/">Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
HREF="http://www.natimmune.dk/">NatImmune
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Venue
This one day symposium will take place at the
HREF="http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/">Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ.
The College enforces a strict no smoking policy. Delegates and guests must comply.
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Getting There
Maps
For a map to the venue please visit either the
HREF="http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/where_to.html">Royal College
web site or
HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=325391&y=674188&z=0&sv=eh2+1jq&st=2&tl=Postcode+eh2+1jq&pc=eh2+1jq&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf">Streetmap.
By Air
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 30 minutes transfer time from the centre of Edinburgh. A frequent bus transfer from the Airport to the city centre operates daily.
By Train
Waverley train station is a 10 minute walk from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
By Road
While Edinburgh is well served by the motorway network, parking within the city centre is expensive and not recommended.
The
HREF="http://www.edinburgh.org/">Edinburgh and Lothians Toursit Board has more travel advise for visitors to Edinburgh.
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Registration
Fees
Biochemical Society full members - 50
Biochemical Society student members - 25
Non- members - 70
Late registration - 20 added to each
Registration includes lunch and refreshments
Early Deadline
The early deadline for registration is: 31 January 2003. For registrations received after this date a fee of 20 will be added.
We regret that, due to high bank charges, all cheques must be in either UK pounds sterling or US dollars.
Refunds will NOT be made for cancellations received less than 10 working days before the meeting. Please contact Portland Customer Services (Registration@Portland-Services.com) if you have not received your details within two weeks of registering or require a receipt.
PLEASE NOTE: We regret that refunds of less than 15 cannot be issued.
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Accommodation
It is strongly recommeneded that you stay in Edinburgh the night before the meeting.
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. Alternativley the
HREF="http://www.edinburgh.org/">Edinburgh and Lothians Toursit Board has more accommodation advise for visitors to Edinburgh.
GEORGE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
Telephone: 0131 225 1251 Fax: 0131 226 5644 Website: www.interconti.com
HOLIDAY INN CROWNE PLAZA
80 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH
Telephone: 0131 557 9797 Fax: 0131 557 9789 Website: www.crowneplazaed.co.uk
ROXBURGHE HOTEL
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HG
Telephone: 0131 225 3921 Fax: 0131 220 2518 Website: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk
THE BALMORAL
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
Telephone: 0131 556 2414 Fax: 0131 557 3747 Website: www.rfhotels.com
PARLIAMENT HOUSE HOTEL
15 Calton Hil, Edinburgh, EH1 3BL
Telephone: 0131 478 4000 Fax: 0131 478 4001
JURYS INN EDINBURGH
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DG
Telephone: 0131 200 3300 Fax: 0131 200 0400 Website: www.jurysdoyle.com
THE CARLTON HOTEL
92 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1SD
Telephone: 0131 556 7277 Fax: 0131 556 2691 Website: www.paramount-hotels.co.uk
SIMPSONS HOTEL
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9HZ
Telephone: 0131 622 7979 Fax: 0131 622 7900 Website: www.simpsons-hotel.com
OLD WAVERLEY HOTEL
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY
Telephone: 0131 556 4648 Fax: 0131 557 6316
THE MAITLAND TOWNHOUSE
33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG
Telephone: 0131 229 1467 Fax: 0131 229 7549 Website: www.regalhotels.co.uk\maitland
THISTLE HOTEL EDINBURGH
107 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3SW
Telephone: 0131 556 0111 Fax: 0131 557 5333
ROYAL SCOTS CLUB
30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE
Telephone: 0131 556 4270 Fax: 0131 558 3769
ROYAL OVER-SEAS LEAGUE
Over-Seas House, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AB
Telephone: 0131 225 1501 Fax: 0131 226 3936
ROYAL GARDEN APARTMENTS
York Buildings, Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1HY
Telephone: 0131 625 1234 Fax: 0131 625 5678 Web Site: www.royal-garden.co.uk
HANOVER HOUSE HOTEL
26 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JR
Telephone: 0131 556 1325 Website www.hanoverhousehotel.co.uk
MR & MRS TARGETT - ADAMS
27 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, EH3 6EN
Telephone: 0131 225 9474 Fax: 0131 220 1699
MRS EIRLYS SMITH
17 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6LB
Telephone: 0131 557 8036
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Posters
Poster communications relevant to the symposium are welcome and oral presentations will be chosen from submitted Abstracts.
Note that abstract submission is 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.
Poster size
Posterboard size 1M wide x 2M high portrait. Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
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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 Thursday 6 March, 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 Michelle Liles(Michelle.Liles@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you may require any special assistance during your stay in Edinburgh.
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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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