Satellite Symposium - Monday 14 March
The Organizing Committee would like to announce that a satellite symposium will be taking place on Monday 14 March from 13:45 in O'Reilly Hall.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee, delegates are required to make their own arrangements. The Meetings Office will be unable to assist.
Please note that 17 March is St Patrick's Day and a busy time of year, delegates are advised to book early!
Dublin accommodation information (prepared by Dublin Convention Bureau)
The McEniff Grand Canal Hotel Dublin are offering delegates a special conference rate of 115 B&B (single room) or 127 B&B (double room). Delegates should contact Gillian Nevin on +353 1 646 1000 or email sales@grandcanalhotel.com quoting Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration meeting to be eligible for special rate (please note this hotel is located in the City Centre).
Hotels close to UCD:
Montrose Hotel (www.jurys-dublin-hotels.com)
Radisson St Helen's Hotel (http://dublin.radissonsas.com)
The following websites also offer accommodation information:
Dublin Tourism Accommodation (www.visitdublin.com/accommodation)
Accommodation in Dublin (www.accommodationdublin.com)
Time Out Dublin (www.timeout.com/dublin.accom/)
Invited speakers accommodation details
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Meeting Background
The principal aim of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for researchers and students to meet and listen to international leaders and to showcase neurodegenerative research in Ireland.
Extracellular fibrous amyloid deposits or intracellular inclusion bodies containing abnormal protein fibrils characterize many different neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease and the prion diseases. There is strong evidence to support the idea that the accumulation of protein aggregates in the brain plays a seminal role in the pathogenesis of these diseases. As such amyloidogenesis is a rational target for therapy. The aim of this Focused Meeting is to highlight cutting-edge research centred on the processes leading to amyloid production and its ensuing toxicity. The invited speakers will address these issues from a diversity of approaches involving genetics, cell and molecular biology, physical biochemistry and the use of transgenic animal models. Special reference will be made to the amyloid b-precursor protein, Parkin, a-synuclein, tau, PrP, and various interacting proteins and enzyme that act on disease-associated proteins.
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O'Reilly Hall, University College Dublin, Ireland
The Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration: a Joint Biochemical Society/Neuroscience Ireland Focused Meeting will take place at:
O'Reilly Hall (www.ucd.ie/conferences/oreillyhall.htm)
Belfield Campus (www.ucd.ie/maps/campus_map03a.pdf)
University College Dublin (UCD)
Belfield
Dublin 4
Ireland
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Dublin
Dublin is one of the liveliest cities in Europe and has something for everyone. Among its medieval, Georgian and modern architecture winds the River Liffey. In the bustling streets a thousand pubs offer visitors a warm welcome, most of which offer clientele music, for which Dublin is renowned. The museums and art galleries reflect the city's rich cultural heritage.
Information resources about Dublin and Ireland
Visit Dublin (www.visitdublin.com)
Dublin Tourism
Tourism Centre
Suffolk Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel +353 1 6057700
Filte Ireland (www.ireland.ie)
Baggot St. Bridge
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel + 353 1 6024000 / 1890 525525
Fax +353 1 6024100
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Maps
University College Dublin Belfield Campus map (O'Reilly Hall no.15 - www.ucd.ie/trans.htm)
Dublin location map (www.ucd.ie/trans.htm)
Various maps of Dublin (www.visitdublin.com/maps/)
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Travelling to Dublin by air
University College Dublin transport information & maps (www.ucd.ie/trans.htm)
By Air
Dublin Airport (www.dublin-airport.com) is located just to the north of Dublin City Centre.
Getting from the airport
- by taxi
There is a taxi rank located outside the arrivals terminal, taxi's to Dublin City Centre will cost approximately 30 and to O'Reilly Hall 40.
- by bus to O'Reilly Hall
aircoach (www.aircoach.ie) operates a bus service to Leopardstown/Sandyford/Stillorgan, which passes UCD to and from Dublin Airport [stand 5]. Ticket prices - 7 single and 12 return
- by bus to Dublin City Centre
Over 700 buses travel to and from Dublin Airport daily.
aerdart (www.aerdart.ie/) has a shuttle bus service (every 15 minutes, costing approximately 5) between Howth Junction DART station and Dublin Airport.
aircoach(www.aircoach.ie) offers various 24 hour services from City Centre and South Dublin City to the airport. This service stops at most of the major hotels around Dublin City.
Dublin Bus (www.dublinbus.ie) offers many routes throughout Dublin to the airport, including an AirLink express bus from Heuston and Connolly railway stations.
Urbus (www.urbus.ie) offers a service between Castleknock-Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and the airport. This service is every half-hour at peak times.
- by train
There is currently no train service directly to the airport.
You are advised to catch one of the above bus services from railway stations to the airport.
Please note that the above information/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 Dublin by train, bus, car, local bus and coach
By Train
Dublin is served by two main railway stations: Connolly and Heuston.
Please see Iarnrad Eireann/ Irish Rail (www.irishrail.ie) for information on train times and services.
Dart (www.dart.ie) also run local rail services to Howth Junction DART station.
By Bus
Bus ireann (www.buseireann.ie) provides a nationwide bus service throughout Ireland with most major areas having a regular link to Dublin. The majority of Dublin services terminate in Busras (Central Bus Station) from where it is a short walk to O'Connell Street for connecting buses to UCD.
Bus ireann operates two free daily shuttle services from Busras to Belfield. In addition to this, several services from the Greater Dublin area serve Belfield direct.
For further information please visit Bus ireann (www.buseireann.ie)
By Car
UCD is situated on the N11.
Please see the AA route planner (www.theaa.com) or RAC (www.rac.co.uk) for route advice.
Parking on campus (www.ucd.ie/trans.htm - see campus map for car parks no.'s 51 - 57) is available on a first come first served basis, Car Park 2 (no. 52 on campus map) is located close to O'Reilly Hall. There are several other car parks available and a pay and display car park.
By Local Bus within Dublin
Dublin bus (www.dublinbus.ie) provides the local bus service in Dublin City and county.
Buses depart from O'Connell Street in Dublin to the UCD Belfield Campus.
The numbers 3, 10, 11B, and the 17 all provide direct services
See Dublin bus (www.dublinbus.ie) for timetable information and map
By Coach
Eurolines offer coach services to Dublin from many European cities. See Eurolines (www.nationalexpress.com/eurolines) or telephone +44 (0) 8705 143219 for details.
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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Registration
Registration is either online (only available for payment in GBP, if paying in euro's please use PDF) or via printable PDF.
The early registration deadline has now passed (15 February 2005)
Registration fees
Biochemical Society / Neuroscience Ireland Full Member115 / 175
Student 85 / 125
Non Member160 / 240
The above fees are inclusive of 50 / 75 late fee (early registration deadline: 15 February 2005)
Information on becoming a Biochemical Society member and benefiting from reduced fees can be found at Biochemical Society Membership (www.biochemistry.org/membership)
Only those who registered before 4 March will be included in the Meeting Attendee List.
At the meeting
The registration desk will be situated in the foyer at O'Reilly Hall (www.ucd.ie/conferences/oreillyhall.htm). Badges will be issued and must be worn for the duration of the conference. Please bring your email booking statement to the desk when you register so that we can provide your badge swiftly.
The registration desk will be open at the following times:
Monday 14 March 12:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 15 March 07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 16 March 08:00 - 15:00
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Posters
Poster abstract submission has now closed
Should you wish to bring a poster to the meeting please 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.
After 24 January, you will receive an email informing you whether your poster has been accepted.
Accepted poster abstracts will be available to view online prior to the meeting.
Poster sessions
Tuesday 15 March 2005 - 13:05 - 15:00
P001 - P045
Wednesday 16 March 2005 - 13:05 - 15:00
P046 - P091
Poster board size
1m x 2m portrait.
Velcro will be provided
Poster prizes
Two poster prizes of 250 will be awarded, these will be judged by Janet Johnston, John Hardy, Veronica Campbell and Wim Annaert. The prizes will be awarded at the State Reception (Wednesday 16 March)
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Science programme
The most up to date science programme timetable is available here
At the meeting
All lectures will take place in O'Reilly Hall
Please note that the seating within O'Reilly Hall does not have writing rests so delegates are advised to bring something suitable to rest on.
Delegates will receive an attendee pack on registration at the meeting, which will include a programme and abstract book with the most up to date timetable for the meeting.
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Social programme
Welcome Drinks Reception kindly sponsored by Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
O'Reilly Hall
Monday 14 March
18:15
All attendees are invited, tickets must be pre-reserved when registering or contact registration@portland-services.com
Government Hosted State Reception
Old Dining Hall, Front Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
Wednesday 16 March
19:30
The Minister for Health and Children Ms Mary Harney TD requests the honour of your company
at a Reception in the Old Dining Hall, Front Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2 on the occasion of the Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration Conference.
(Informal dress, finger/fork buffet)
Tickets are limited and must be pre-reserved when registering or contact registration@portland-services.com)
Should you have any special dietary requirements please inform Portland Customer Services beforehand
(registration@portland-services.com) as changes to the menu cannot be made at the meeting.
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Refreshments and lunch
The registration package includes refreshments and lunch which will be served at O'Reilly Hall.
Should you have any special dietary requirements please inform Portland Customer Services
(registration@portland-services.com) as changes to the menu cannot be made at the meeting.
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Sponsors
Neuroscience Ireland
Science Foundation Ireland
University College Dublin
Merck
Conway Institute
Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
Elan
GlaxoSmithKline
Wyeth Research
Filte Ireland
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Trade Exhibition
Merck Biosciences, Inc.
Innogenetics
Any companies interested in exhibiting should contact meetings@biochemistry.org for an exhibitor pack.
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Wireless Internet Access
OReilly Hall offers a fast Internet network using your own Wireless-enable laptop computer.
Please note: this is not secure, the Biochemical Society or OReilly Hall cannot be held responsible for the safety of equipment, security or data files resulting from connection to the network.
Wireless internet access post installation information
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Other facilities
UCD Sports Facilities (www.ucd.ie/sport/)
UCD Facilities, Services & Virtual Campus Tour (www.ucd.ie/facserv.htm)
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Disabled access
Disabled access is available. It would be helpful if you could inform the Meetings Office (meetings@biochemistry.org) in advance if you require any assistance during your stay.
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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)
Most credit and debit cards are accepted with the exception of Diners Club.
Cheques and bankers drafts
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 drawn on an EU bank.
Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer.
Please make sure you include the reference 'SA039 Neurodegeneration reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
Bank: NatWest, 25 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DG
Sort Code: 60-06-06
Account: Portland Press Limited
Account Number: 01863630
SWIFT code: NWBKGB2112B
IBAN code: GB65NWBK60060601863630
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Student travel grants
Students can apply for a Travel Grant if they were a member of the Biochemical Society by the poster abstract submission deadline (17 January 2005).
The maximum grant available is 150 and includes:
Registration fees (up to 50)
Accommodation (up to 50)
Travel (up to a maximum of 50)
The following principles apply to application for a Student Travel Grant:
Students can only apply for one Student Travel Grant in a year.
Students are not eligible for a Student Travel Grant if they have already received funding from the General Travel Fund in that same year.
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:
Applicants must apply to attend the meeting using the Delegate Registration Form and submit this 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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Travel Fellowships
A small number of Science Foundation Ireland travel fellowships were available by competition and have now been awarded.
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 1 March 2005. However, after this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that refunds of less than 15 / 22.50 cannot be given.
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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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Official letters 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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Contact us
If you require any further information, please contact:
The Meetings Office
Biochemical Society
Third Floor
Eagle House
16 Procter Street
London
WC1V 6NX
Telephone (Meetings Office): 020 7280 4150
Telephone (Main Reception): 020 7280 4100
Fax: 020 7280 4167
Email : meetings@biochemistry.org
www.biochemistry.org
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