Meeting background
The Ras superfamily of GTPases includes the Rab, Rho, Ras and ARF families, members of which contribute to a vast array of cellular processes from signal transduction to vesicle trafficking. These proteins are active and interact with their downstream targets when bound to GTP, and inactive when bound to GDP.
This Focused Meeting will provide a unique forum for biologists working in a variety of cellular systems, from yeast to mammals and from intra-Golgi transport to signal transduction, to share results and discuss technological approaches. In addition, the meeting will be of wide-spread interest to many people working on GTPases to find out how they can use these new approaches to investigate the function of their specific proteins of interest.
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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 website:
The Cotswolds
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The Royal Agricultural College
The Localization and Activation of Ras-like GTPases Focused Meeting will be held at The Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester between the 21 - 23 March 2005.
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.
Royal Agricultural College
Cirencester
GL7 6JS
UK
Map of the RAC
Site Plan of the RAC
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Payment of fees
Payment of Fees
All payments must be made prior to the Conference.
The following methods will be accepted:
Credit card/Debit card
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Most credit and debit cards are accepted with the exception of Diners Club.
The following credit/debit cards will be accepted:
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Cheques
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Sterling cheques, drawn on a UK bank.
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Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer.
Please make sure you include the reference 'SA033 reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
Bank:
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Registration
Registration for this meeting is now closed.
Only those who register before 14 March 2005 will be included in the Meeting Attendee List.
Conference fees
Full member - 375
Student - 305
Non member - 475
Registration at the meeting
The Biochemical Society registration desk will be situated in the Parkinson Lecture Theatre foyer at the Royal Agricultural College for the duration of the meeting.
Delegates should arrive for registration between 13:30 and 15:00 on Monday 21 March. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Badges will be issued at the registration desk and must be worn for the duration of the conference.
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Science programme
The meeting will commence on Monday 21 March with registration, tea and coffee between 13:30 and 15:00.
Science will begin at 15:00 and continue for the remainder of the afternoon, breaking for a welcome drinks reception, followed by dinner. Evening lectures will finish at 21:00.
Lectures will be held all day on Tuesday 22 March and will be followed by the meeting dinner and social.
A morning science session on Wednesday 23 March will complete the meeting's lecture programme. Delegates will depart after lunch.
All lectures will take place in the Parkinson Lecture Theatre.
A programme booklet speaker and poster abstracts will be provided at the meeting.
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Posters
Poster abstract deadline has now passed
Has my abstract been accepted?
After abstract submission 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.
Poster size: 1m x 2m portrait
Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
Posters will be displayed in Room 3 of the Garner Building (directly across the courtyard from the Parkinson Lecture Theatre)
All poster sessions will take place in Room 3.
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Internet access
Internet access will be available for delegates at the meeting.
Passwords for the computer room and login will be available from the registration desk at the meeting.
(Paper will not be provided for printing)
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Sponsors
Sponsors of the Localization and Activation of Ras-like GTPases meeting:
MicroCal LLC develops and manufactures the most sensitive and reliable microcalorimeters available, primarily for use in the life sciences. With unsurpassed technical and applications support, we have been the world leader in ultrasensitive calorimetry for more than 25 years.
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Travelling to Cirencester
Free parking is available at the Royal Agricultural College (cars are left at owner's risk).
Road
From London, leave the M4 motorway at Junction 15 onto the A419 to Cirencester. Exit at Cirencester Industrial Area whereupon the RAC is clearly signposted.
From Bristol & South Wales, leave the M4 at Junction 18 onto A46 northbound, turn onto A433 to Cirencester.
From the North - leave the M5 motorway at Junction 11A onto the A417. Exit at Stratton and follow the Stratton road, whereupon the RAC is clearly signposted.
From the M40 motorway - Take the A40 to Burford, then B4425 to Cirencester via Fosse Way (A429) from Stow on the Wold. The College is clearly sign posted from the Cirencester by-pass
Detailed map reference: Map 1
Map of the area: Map 2
Please see the RAC or the AA for route advice.
Coach
National Express coach services have direct connections from London Victoria Station and Heathrow Airport to Cirencester. They also operate in almost every town in the UK. The above journey times can range between 1hr 45mins and 2hrs 10mins.
Please book journeys carefully as some services may divert to Gloucester increasing travelling time to about 4 hours!
From Cirencester attendees should catch a taxi to the Royal Agricultural College. It is advisable to book a taxi in advance.
For available times and services telephone: +44 (0) 8705 80 80 80 or visit: www.nationalexpress.com
Train
There are frequent First Great Western rail services from London Paddington to Kemble, which is the nearest station to the RAC. Some journeys include a change at Swindon for Kemble.
From the North First Great Western or Wales and West services run from Cheltenham via Gloucester or Swindon to Kemble.
Please be advised that when arriving at Kemble from London/Swindon direction attendees must cross the platform via a bridge and stairs.
Kemble and Cirencester map.
Taxis can be ordered for the three remaining miles to the Royal Agricultural College. It is advisable to book in advance.
For the latest and most up to date timetables please contact National Rail Enquiries: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50 or visit www.rail.co.uk
Please note that rail networks in the UK often change timetables due to works on the line. It is advisable to check current timetables before a planned journey.
Taxi
It is advisable to book all taxis in advance.
Local taxi companies around Cirencester and Kemble:
A 2 B Taxis of Cirencester
01285 655651
Alma Travel
01285 644584
Aristo Cabs
01285 640926
Brian's Cabs
01285 655299
Cirencester Radio Cars
01285 658031
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 by air
By Air
The RAC is approximately one and a half hours drive from Heathrow, Birmingham and Bristol airports and slightly further from Gatwick and Stansted airports.
London Gatwick -Delegates can take the train from the airport to Farringdon (London), then take the London Underground to Paddington station. Trains run from Paddington to Kemble where a taxi can be caught to the RAC. This journey takes approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Alternatively National Express coaches run via Heathrow or London Victoria to Cirencester, but these journeys can be quite long.
London Heathrow - Delegates can take the Heathrow Express train into London Paddington and onto Kemble. Taxis can then be booked for the remaining journey to the RAC.
National Express coaches also run from Heathrow Airport to Cirencester (see above 'Travelling to Cirencester' section for more details).
London Stansted - Delegates are advised to take the Stansted Express into London Liverpool Street. The London Underground runs to Paddington where trains can be caught to Kemble. Taxis can then be booked for the remaining journey to the RAC.
Birmingham International Airport - Delegates are advised to take the train from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham New Street. From here take a train to Cheltenham and then change to Kemble where a taxi can be taken to the RAC, or use National Express coach links to Cirencester.
(The airport is situated 13 miles south east of the city's main central areas. Directly connected to the airport is the National Exhibition Centre, and Birmingham International Station.)
Bristol International Airport - Delegates are advised to take the Bristol International Flyer Express Coach from Bristol Airport to the city centre.
The Bristol International Flyer is the only express coach link between Bristol railway station (Temple Meads), Bristol bus station and Bristol International Airport and takes approximately 30 minutes. An adult return is approximately 6.
There are trains from Bristol Temple Meads Station to Kemble. A taxi can then be taken to the RAC.
Please see this map for the location of Cirencester in relation to the closest towns or cities: Map of Cirencester
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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Student Travel Grants
Society Focused Meeting Travel Grants
The grant for a 2-day Focused Meeting can include:
Registration fees up to 50
Accommodation for one night up to 50
Travel up to 50
The following principles apply to application for a Student Travel Grant:
1. Students can apply for a Travel Grant if they are a member of the Society by the closing date for poster abstract submission for the meeting.
2. Students can only apply for one Student Travel Grant in a year.
3. Students are not eligible for a Student Travel Grant if they have already received funding from the General Travel Fund in that same year.
4. All student members of the Biochemical Society are entitled to apply for these Travel Grants and this entitlement will extend to Ph.D. graduates for two years after graduation and to foreign student members in respect of travel in the UK and Irish Republic.
How to apply
A registration form for the Meeting should be completed and submitted to Portland Customer Services (details below). A copy of this form should also be sent to the Meetings Office (address at bottom of page) along with the student travel grant application form.
Grant applications received four weeks prior to the meeting will be available for collection at the meeting; however, you may apply for a grant at the Registration Desk, or up to four weeks after the meeting.
Subject to approval, applicants will receive a cheque for the appropriate amount. The maximum amount for travel expenses that will be reimbursed will be at the level of the current Young Persons Railcard fare. If the application does not use up the full amount of the Grant the balance cannot be transferred to another meeting.
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Confirmation
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.
Please bring a copy of this email with you to the conference.
If you have not received a confirmation/acceptance email two weeks prior to 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 Monday 7 March 2005, and a refund less 15 administration charge will be issued.
After this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that no refunds of less than 15 can be issued.
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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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