Registration
Online registration for this meeting is now open. The early registration deadline is 21 June 2005.
The registration fees for this meeting are as follows;
Full Member - 140
Non Member - 250
Student - 90
If you have already registered for BioScience2005 you can take advantage of these reduced fees;
Full Member - 110
Non Member - 190
Student - 60
Late fee (this will be added to the above fees after 21 June 2005) - 50
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Posters
Abstract submission for this meeting has now closed.
Has my abstract been accepted?
All poster presenters have been emailed to inform them of their poster number. If you have submitted a poster, which has not been elevated to an oral communcation, and have not recieved your poster number please email meetings@biochemistry.org
All posters will be available to view online two weeks before the meeting.
The poster boards at this meeting will be AO landscape (1m high x 1.5m wide approximately). Velcro will be provided at the registration desk. The programme organizers have asked that all poster presenters include a photo of themselves on their poster in order to aide the networking process at Translation UK
There will be two dedicated poster sessions;
Poster Session 1: 19.00 - 20.30 on Thursday 21 July, during which posters with odd numbers will be presented.
Poster Session 2: 18.00 - 19.30 on Friday 22 July, during which posters with even numbers will be presented.
All poster presenters are requested to stand alongside their poster during their relevant session.
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Venue
This meeting will be held at The Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
The lecture theatre at the Western Infirmary can be reached by following the path from either Dumbarton Road or University Place.
Maps of Western Infirmary
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Science Programme
Lectures will take place in the Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre.
The Biochemical Society registration desk will be situated in the foyer of the lecture theatre for the duration of the meeting.
The full science programme can be found here.
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Accommodation
There is a wide variety of accommodation available in and around Glasgow to suit every budget. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. Delegates are advised to make their own arrangements, via the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Convention Bureau online booking form (a PDF version of this form is also available) in advance of the conference. This form may not show all of the dates for which you wish to book accommodation, so please write on any additional dates that you require when completing the form.
Bookings are made on a first come, first served basis and early bookings are encouraged.
The location of the hotels listed by the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Convention Bureau can be viewed by opening this map of Glasgow city centre. The Western Infirmary is located in square D2 on the map.
NB: All accommodation enquiries should be directed to the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Convention Bureau (accommodation@seeglasgow.com) and NOT the Biochemical Society Meetings Office or Portland Customer Services.
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Refreshments
The registration fee for this meeting includes lunches and refreshments.
These will be served in the lecture theatre foyer at the following time;
Thursday 21 July
14.30 - 15.30 Registration and coffee/tea
19.00 - 20.30 Buffet and poster session
Friday 22 July
11.00 - 11.30 Coffee/tea break
13.00 - 14.25 Lunch
15.50 - 16.20 Coffee/tea break
20.00 - 0.00 Meeting Dinner
Saturday 23 July
10.45 - 11.15 Coffee/tea break
12.25 - 13.30 Lunch
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Social Programme
Thursday 21 July - a reception will take place at the Western Infirmary alongside the evening poster session.
Friday 22 July - the meeting dinner will be held at Tiger Tiger in Glasgow city centre.
Both events are included in the registration fee.
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Getting to the Western Infirmary
By Air
Glasgow is serviced by two international airports - Glasgow International Airport and Prestwick International Airport.
Glasgow International Airport is a 15-minute drive from central Glasgow and provides direct access to and from major European and North American destinations, and there are approximately 5 return flights on the London route per day. A taxi from the airport will cost around 16 with a journey time of 15 minutes.
From the airport there is a shuttle bus that runs into the city centre (Buchanan Bus Station), the number 905 which stops at the arrivals building at Glasgow Airport.
By Rail
Glasgow's Central Station is connected with every city in the UK, while Queen Street Station serves central and northern Scotland.
For timetable and price details call +44 (0) 845 484950 or visit the National Rail Enquiries web site.
From Glasgow Central Station or Queen Street Station the easiest way to get to the Western Infirmary is to take the short walk to Buchanan Street Station were you can catch the underground train to either Hillhead or Kelvinhall Station, both of which are a few minutes walk from the Western Infirmary.
By Coach
National Express (+44 (0) 8705 808080) coaches run services to Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK.
From Buchanan Street Station you can take the underground train to either Hillhead or Kelvinhall Station, both of which are a few minutes walk from the Western Infirmary.
By Car
Glasgow is at the centre of a first class motorway and truck road network linking with every part of the UK and Ireland, allowing easy access and departure from the City Centre.
Plan a route using the RAC website.
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Internet Access
Internet access is not available at the Western Infirmary.
Please check with your hotel regarding the facilities there.
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Travelling within Glasgow
By Bus
Route 44 runs through the main campus from the City Centre. Numerous other routes serve Dumbarton Roaf, Great Western Road and Byres Road.
Underground
The main station for the Western Infirmary is Hillhead. Kelvinhall and Kelvinbridge stations are more convenient for some locations.
Local Trains
The nearest suburban rail station is Partick, about 1 mile to the west of the University. It has an interchange with the underground and with bus services on Dumbarton Road
Taxis
Most firms provide a safe and reliable service but there are a lot of unlicensed and bogus mini-cabs around - so it is wise to remember these guidelines.
Hackney Carriages / 'black cabs' (identified by the 'TAXI' sign on the roof) can be easily flagged down from the pavement.
Private Car Hire Services (including mini-cabs) can only be booked in advance by telephone. Both types display official licence plates on the outside of the vehicle and all legitimate drivers carry identification cards. It is advisable never to get into a private hire car/mini-cab you have not ordered.
For further infomation please visit Strathclyde Passenger Transport or National Rail Enquiries.
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Student Travel Grants
Students can apply for a Travel Grant if they are a member of the Biochemical Society by the poster abstract submission deadline (16 May 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 grant application. 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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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 'Translation 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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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until Wednesday 6 July 2005. 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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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, and should also contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring 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 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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Contact us
If you have any questions please contact;
Meetings Office
The Biochemical Society
Third Floor
Eagle House
16 Procter Street
London
WC1V 6NX
Tel: +44 (0)20 7280 4150
Fax: +44 (0)20 7280 4167
Email - meetings@biochemistry.org
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