Venue
Guy's campus makes up a large part of Kings College London and is located next to London Bridge main-line and underground stations.
Map of Kings College
It is the home of Guy's, King's and St Thomas Schools of Medicine and Dentistry; one of the country's largest medical and dental schools and is a great place for conferences and meetings.
The Heat Shock Proteins and Modulation of Cellular Function Focused Meeting will be held in the Robens Suite situated on the 29th Floor of Guy's Tower, boasting some of the best views of the City.
Guy's Campus and Map
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Accommodation
Accommodation for Delegates will not be available for this meeting. Delegates should arrange their own accommodation. The links below may provide some useful information to some of the hotels in the local area.
Premier Lodge, Southwark
Anchor, 34 Park Street
Bankside
London
SE1 9EF
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 990 6402
The Mad Hatter Hotel
3-7 Stamford Street
London
SE1 9NY
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7401 9222
Holiday Inn Express
103-109 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0JQ
Telephone: + 44 (0) 207 4012 525
The Southwark Rose Hotel
43 - 47 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HH
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 0151 480
Novotel London City South Hotel
53-61 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HH
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7089 0400
London Bridge Hotel
8-18 London Bridge Street
London
SE1 9SG
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7437 4370
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Poster Abstract Submission
On-line poster abstract submission is now closed
POSTER ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 13 FEBRUARY 2004
NB: Any posters abstracts submitted after this deadline will not be published in the Programme Book or on-line and can not be put forward for a selected poster presentation.
- It is possible to bring late posters to the Meeting.
- Poster boards sizes are 1m x 2m portrait.
- All posters should be mounted using Velcro, which will be provided.
- All poster abstracts will be available to view online two weeks prior to the meeting.
Has my abstract been accepted?
- After abstract submission you will receive a unique four digit control number to identify your abstract.
- If you submitted an abstract but did not receive a control number, then please e-mail meetings@biochemistry.org.
- Approximately two weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will receive an e-mail informing you whether your poster has been accepted.
Poster Session
12:30 - 14:00 - lunch and formal poster session
- All poster authors should stand next to their posters during lunch.
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Oral Communications
Poster Session
12:30 - 14:00 - lunch and formal poster session
All poster authors should stand next to their posters at lunch.
There will be two selected poster presentations at 11:20 - 11:50 and 16:30 - 17:00.
The selected candidates will be notified by e-mail approximately 2 weeks after the abstract deadline (13 February 2004).
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Payment of Fees
Registration Fees:
Biochemical Society Full Member: 55.00
Biochemical Society Student Member: 30.00
Non Member: 110.00
Late Fee: 50.00 (Charged after 16 March 2004)
Only those who register before 12 April 2004 will be included in the Meeting Attendee List
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
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 'Heat shock 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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Trade Exhibition
There will be an all day trade exhibition in the Robens Suite lounge.
Coffee and lunch will also be served here, adjacent to the poster exhibition.
Exhibitors:
BIACORE
Biacore AB is world leader in solutions for biomolecular interaction analysis. Biacore provides a unique technology, SPR-based biosensors, for academic life science research facilities and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The technology is quickly becoming an essential tool for the proteomics, cancer, neurobiology and drug discovery laboratories supplying fast, cost-efficient, high-quality information.
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Meals and Refreshment
Lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee.
Tea and coffee will be served between 09:00 - 10:00 during Registration.
Lunch will be held in the Robens' Suite between 12:30 - 14:00 (along with the poster session)
An afternoon tea and coffee break will be held between 15:20 - 15:50.
Please indicate in the space provided on your registration form if you have any special dietary requirements.
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Travelling to Guy's Campus by Public Transport within London
Map of Guy's Campus and Area
By Train
Guy's Campus is located directly next to London Bridge mainline railway station and London Bridge Underground/Tube station.
London Bridge station has seven platforms and is the major terminus to and from the South and South-East of England (London, Kent, Dover and Brighton). There are also through trains to Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Waterloo. Thameslink trains run through trains between Brighton and Bedford (via Blackfriars).
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains run from Bank and Tower Gateway stations to all areas in South-East London including Canary Wharf and Docklands.
For further information regarding train times and tickets please contact National Rail Enquiries (telephone: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or visit thetrainline
London Bridge station is a short walk over a footbridge to Guy's Campus.
By London Underground
Northern Line (London Bridge & Borough) - direct link to Kings Cross St. Pancras and Euston stations and to all other Underground lines.
Jubilee Line (London Bridge) - the modern extension provides direct links to Waterloo International station, the Docklands (including Canary Wharf), Stratford (East London) and Bond Street (West London).
London Bridge Underground station is a short walk from Guy's Campus.
By Bus
London Bridge bus station is a major terminus from all directions on the East side of London. Many central London buses link directly to the terminals either at London Bridge, Monument or Tower Hill.
By Coach
National Express run coach services from all over the country to London Victoria Coach Station, where attendees are then advised to take the Underground, bus or a taxi to Guy's Campus.
For further information regarding coaches visit National Express Coach Service or telephone: + 44 (0) 8705 80 80 80
By Taxi
Local Southwark taxi companies:
Waterloo Cars: + 44 (0) 20 7401 3333
London Bridge Cars: +44 (0) 20 7357 0008
Old Kent Cars: +44 (0) 20 7703 6213
London Airport taxi companies:
Airport Transfer Master: +44 (0) 20 7793 4091
Travel Point: +44 (0) 20 7582 5001
Please note that any of 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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Travelling to Guy's Campus from the Airport
Map of Guy's Campus and Area
Map of the Region
By Air
London City - Delegates are advised to take the green shuttle bus (2.50) to Canning Town Station and then the Underground directly to London Bridge, next to Guy's Campus.
London Gatwick -Delegates are advised to take the Gatwick Express into Victoria then the Underground to London Bridge, next to Guy's Campus.
London Heathrow - Delegates are advised to take the Heathrow Express train into London Paddington and then the Underground to London Bridge, next to Guy's Campus.
London Luton Airport - Delegates are advised to take the free shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway station where mainline trains run directly to London Bridge, next to Guy's Campus.
London Stansted - Delegates are advised to take the Stansted Express into London Liverpool Street and then the Underground to London Bridge, next to Guy's Campus.
Please note that any of 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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Travelling to Guy's Campus by Car
It is recommended that Delegates do not drive into Central London for the Meeting, although the surrounding area and some nearby car parks are shown on this map (See logo: a blue letter 'P' in a white box.)
Address for Venue:
Guy's Hospital
London Bridge
London
SE1 9RT
A days parking will usually cost between 8 and 25, depending on the car park. Spaces are often very limited.
Please see the RAC or the AA for route advice.
London Congestion Charge Information
Transport for London will impose a charge of 5 per weekday on most vehicles, being used in Central London.
The charge is an area licence vehicles used in the central area zone must be registered. You pay 5 for the day and can cross into and out of the zone as much as you want within the day.
Zone operates: 7am to 6:30pm weekdays
Pay by phone: 0845 900 1234
Pay online: www.cclondon.com
Please note that any of 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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Confirmation
All registered delegates will be sent a confirmation e-mail 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 e-mails also act as a receipt and also contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring a copy of the e-mail 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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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.
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until Friday 2 April (10 working days before the meeting) subject to a 15 administration fee. 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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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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