Meeting Background
Nutrition is an important factor in maintaining growth and replication of eukaryotic cells. Nutrients have been known to evoke hormonal secretion to ensure their appropriate utilisation. It is only recently, however, that the role of nutrients themselves as regulatory molecules has been fully appreciated, and mechanisms by which cells sense and respond to extracellular nutrients have been recognised. Lately there has been an increasing number of published reports describing examples of nutrient sensing molecules in the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells such as, fungi, plant and animal cells. It has been shown that membrane proteins homologous to plasma membrane nutrient transporters, but without a demonstrable transport function, can specifically initiate signal transduction. Members of the large superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors have been shown to be involved in nutrient sensing. Some nutrient transporters have been shown to act as nutrient sensors; leading to the activation of specific signalling pathways. These findings have added a fascinating new facet to signal transduction in eukaryotic cells, and have conferred a new function to the plasma membrane as a nutrient sensing device.
This scientific meeting is timely on this emerging theme and aims to bring together scientists of different disciplines interested in the topic.
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Registration and conference fees
The early registration deadline has now passed.
All fees are residential and include refreshments, meals, social programme and 4 nights accommodation.
Full member 535.00
Student member 385.00
Non-member 685.00
The fees above are inclusive of the late fee of 50.00
Information on becoming a Biochemical Society member and benefiting from the member fees can be found at Biochemical Society Membership Q&A
Only those who register before 13 September 2004 will be included in the Meeting Attendee List
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Sponsors
Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology
Nestl UK Ltd
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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 'Nutrient Sensing 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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Poster abstract submission
Poster Abstract Submission
Poster abstract submission has now closed, should you wish to bring a poster to the meeting contact meetings@biochemistry.org.
Has my abstract been accepted?
After submitting your abstract you should have received a submission number which will identify your abstract. If you did not receive a submission number then please email meetings@biochemistry.org immediately. Approximately 2 weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will receive an email informing you whether your poster has been accepted.
Accepted poster abstracts are available to view online now
Poster Board Size
1m x 2m Portrait
Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
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Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester
The Nutrient Sensing through the Plasma Membrane of Eukaryotic Cells Biochemical Society Focused Meeting is being held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK.
The Royal Agricultural College (RAC) is set on the edge of the historic Roman town of Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. The immaculate peaceful grounds mirror the style of an Oxford college, with a quadrangle and tower. It was the first agricultural college in the English-speaking world and was founded in 1838 and granted the Royal Charter in 1845. Much of the College is built in the Victorian Gothic style with two of the former old farm buildings remaining.
Site map of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
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Cirencester and the Cotswolds
The historic Roman town of Cirencester (Roman name: Corinium) is known as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds' and features attractions such as a Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and a nearby Roman villa.
Further information about Cirencester and its history can be found at the following websites:
Cirencester website
Cirencester
Cirencester Official Guide
Cirencester is set in the Cotswold hills, which stretch from Bath to Bristol in the South and to Warwickshire in the North.
The Cotswolds are an area of outstanding countryside featuring many unspoilt market towns.
Further information about The Cotswolds and Gloucestershire can be found at the following websites:
The Cotswolds
Gloucestershire County Council
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Travelling to Cirencester by coach, road and rail
Please see the following map for the location of Cirencester in relation to the closest towns or cities: Map of Cirencester
By Coach
National Express coaches run to Cirencester, which has connections from most towns and cities in Britain.
For National Express bookings telephone +44 (0) 8705 808080 or visit National Express for further details.
From Cirencester attendees should catch a taxi to the Royal Agricultural College.
By Road
Cirencester is situated approximately 40 miles from Bristol/Bath, 155 miles from Manchester/Liverpool, 95 miles from London and 210 miles from Cornwall. The Royal Agricultural College has plenty of parking available.
From the North and South - Leave the M5 at Junction 11a and follow the A417 towards Cirencester. Leave the A417 at the "Burford Road" Junction and turn right into Cirencester.
From the East - Leave the M4 at Junction 15 (Swindon) and follow the A417 to Cirencester.
From the West - Leave the M4 at either Junction 17 or 18 and follow the signposts to Cirencester.
Finding the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
Cirencester and the surrounding area
Please see the AA or RAC for any further route advice.
By Rail
Cirencester's nearest railway station is Kemble (5 miles from Cirencester) which is situated on the Cheltenham-Swindon-London line. Trains run from Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham (for connections to the Midlands and North) and from Swindon (for connections to London Paddington, Reading, Bath, Bristol and South Wales).
There are 3 through services each day to and from London Paddington. It is advisable to take direct trains to Kemble and avoid changes wherever possible to avoid the risk of delays and missed connections.
Please be advised that when arriving from London/Swindon direction attendees must cross the platform via bridge and stairs.
Attendees are advised to pre-book a taxi for their arrival at the station or upon arrival contact one of the following firms (+44 (0) 1285 655651, +44 (0) 1285 658 031 or +44 (0) 1285 869775).
For further information regarding train times and tickets please contact National Rail Enquiries
(telephone: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or thetrainline
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Travelling to Cirencester by air
London Airports
London Heathrow (telephone: +44 (0)870 000 123) is located 84 miles from Cirencester
London Gatwick (telephone: +44 (0)870 000 2468) is located 120 miles from Cirencester.
London Stansted (telephone: +44 (0)870 0000 303) is located 130 miles from Cirencester
Bristol International Airport (telephone: +44 (0)8707 335511) is located approximately 45 miles from Cirencester. The Bristol International Flyer is an express coach link between Bristol Temple Meads railway station and Bristol bus station and Bristol International Airport (approximate journey time: 30 minutes, approximate cost: 6 return paid on board).
Birmingham International Airport (telephone: +44 (0)8707 335511) is located approximately 75 miles from Cirencester.
Attendees are advised to travel from all airports via National Express coach to Cirencester where the Royal Agricultural College is a short taxi ride away.
Alternatively train services run from airports, see the following links for details and above information regarding travelling by rail.
Heathrow Express
Gatwick Express
Stansted Express
thetrainline
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
The fee includes single en suite accommodation.
All registered attendees will be staying in single bedrooms at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and rooms are available for 4 nights from Saturday 25 departing on Wednesday 29 September 2004.
Attendees are asked to collect room keys at the Porters Lodge after 14:00 on Saturday 25 September. All attendees must check out before 09:30 on day of departure and return keys to the Porters Lodge. If you do not return your key, you will be charged a replacement fee of 15.00.
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Meals and refreshments
All meals and refreshments are included in the registration fees.
Should you have any special dietary requirements please inform Portland Customer Services (registration@portland-services.com) ahead of the meeting as changes to the menu cannot be made at the time.
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Social programme
Sunday 26 September
Visit to the village of Bibury
Monday 27 September
Conference dinner at Royal Agricultural College.
Tuesday 28 September
Visit to Cirencester including afternoon tea at The Corn Hall
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Confirmation email
All registered delegates will be sent a confirmation email to confirm registration details. This email 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 emails also act as a receipt, and contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring a copy of the email with you to the conference.
If you have not received a confirmation email 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 Friday 10 September 2004. However, after this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that refunds of less than 15 cannot 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 assistance during your stay.
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Official Letter of Invitation
Official letters of invitation, which are intended to assist with administrative arrangements in certain countries will only be issued when the individual has completed the following criteria:
1) Submitted an abstract which has been approved by the meeting scientific organizer for inclusion into the relevant meeting
2) Sent a letter from the head of their academic department on University headed paper saying why they need to attend the meeting in relation to their research
3) Registered and paid for the meeting
Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the organizers.
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