Gatsby Foundation Grants
The Gatsby Foundation has provided funds for a number of grants, each worth up to 150, to enable students to attend this Meeting. To apply for funding from The Gatsby Foundation simply register for the meeting as normal and provide payment.
Once you have registered e-mail sally.peam@biochemistry.org with details of you eligibility for the grant. If you application is successful your registration fee will be refunded. If you are unsuccessful, but become a student member of the Biochemical Society before the abstract submission deadline (9 February), you will still be able to apply for a Biochemical Society student travel grant.
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Registration
On-line registration is now open. The deadline for early registration is 15 March 2004.
Registration Fees
Residential (includes registration, all meals and refreshments)
En suite accommodation for two nights
Biochemical Society Full Members: 250
Biochemical Society Student Members: 200
Non members: 350
Standard accommodation for two nights
Biochemical Society Full Members: 200
Biochemical Society Student Members: 150
Non-residential (includes registration, refreshments and lunches)
Biochemical Society Full Members: 150
Biochemical Society Student Members: 75
Non Members: 300
Late Fee (applied after 15 March): 50
Only those who register before Monday 5 April 2004 will be included in the Meeting Attendee List.
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Posters
Poster Abstract Submission
Poster Abstract Submission has now closed. If you were unable to submit an abstract but would like to bring a poster to the meeting please contact sally.peam@biochemistry.org.
Has my abstract been accepted?
After submitting your abstract you should receive a submission number which will identify your abstract. If you do not recieve a submission number then please e-mail meetings@biochemistry.org immediately. Approximately 2 weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will receive an e-mail informing you whether your poster has been accepted.
Poster Boards
The poster boards at the meeting will be 1m x 2m (portrait) and velcro will be available on the boards or at the registration desk. To find your poster number please refer to the meeting programme book.
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Venue and Getting There
Venue
This Biochemical Society Focused Meeting will take place at the University of East Anglia.
Map
Getting There
By Car
From London take the M11/A11; just outside Norwich take the A47 (Southern Bypass) in the direction of Swaffham; the University is signposted off at the next exit. If you are driving from the North or the Midlands, you can use the A47 via Kings Lynn, or the new A14 as far as Newmarket and then take the A11 to Norwich. The University of East Anglia is situated on the outskirts of Norwich, around two and a half miles west of the city centre, just off Earlham Road (B1108) which is one of the main roads out of the city. To park on campus you will need to purchase a ticket from the machines in the car park.
By Train
Norwich is less than two hours from London by train and there is an InterCity link with the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland via Peterborough. Trains run from London Liverpool Street approximately every hour. There are regular buses direct to the University from outside the train station (number 25) and a taxi to the University from the train station will take about 20 minutes.
If you are travelling to Norwich by train please visit National Rail or call +44 (0) 8457 484950 for more information.
By Coach and Bus
National Express coaches run from all major cities in the UK to Surrey Street Bus Station in the city centre. Buses 25, 26 and 27 run regularly from nearby Castle Meadow and St Stephens Street in the City Centre to the University.
If you are travelling to Norwich by coach please visit National Express or call +44 (0) 990 808080 for more information.
By Air
Norwich Airport has regular flights to and from Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Manchester, and international connections via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The easiest way to reach the University from the Airport is by taxi, this should cost around 8.
Please note that the above prices/fares are approximate examples and are therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the driver/company prior to travel.
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Accommodation
En suite accommodation at The University of East Anglia will be available as part of the residential delegate registration fees.
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Payment of Fees
All payments must be made prior to the Conference.
The following methods will be accepted:
Credit card/Debit card
(Preferred method of payment, and the only acceptable form of payment for online registration)
The following credit/debit cards will be accepted:
American Express, Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch, Visa
Cheques
Please include payment with your registration form. Types of cheques accepted (made payable to Portland Customer Services) are:
Sterling cheques, drawn on a UK bank.
US dollar cheques, drawn on a US or London bank.
Euro cheques (in Euro currency NOT Eurocheques).
Bank drafts are accepted as follows:
Drafts must be in pounds sterling, drawn on a UK bank or US dollars drawn on a US or London bank. Must be made payable to Portland Customer Services.
Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer. Please make sure you include the reference 'Plant Gene Expression reg. fees' and your family name.
Bank:
NatWest, 25 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DG
Sort Code: 60-06-06
Account: Portland Press Limited
Account Number: 01863630
SWIFT code: NWBKGB2112B
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Confirmation
All registered delegates will be sent a confirmation e-mail to confirm registration details. This e-mail 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 e-mails also act as a receipt, and also contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring the letter with you to the conference.
If you have not received a confirmation e-mail two weeks before the meeting, please contact Portland Customer Services on +44 (0) 1206 796 351
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until Monday 1 April 2004 (subject to a 15 cancellation fee). 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 the Meetings Office (meetings@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you require any special assistance during your stay in Norwich.
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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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