Meeting background
In the last five years there have been major advances in our understanding of plant developmental signaling pathways. The Arabidopsis genome sequence has greatly assisted the identification of components in hormonal and environmental signal transduction pathways. There have been high profile papers in Science, Nature and Cell detailing genes involved in leaf shape, symmetry, cell patterning and differentiation, and these continue to be priority areas for the BBSRC. The interaction between environmental signals and plant developmental pathways is an emerging theme which this meeting will address and which has received increasing support from NERC. Despite its international importance, there have been no scientific meetings focused on this subject in the UK for several years.
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Venue
Firth Court
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
UK
Tel +44 (0)114 222 2000
The University of Sheffield developed from three local institutions: the Sheffield School of Medicine, Firth College and the Sheffield Technical School. The School of Medicine, founded 1828, was by far the oldest. Its early history was very insecure and it was saved from collapse by the opening of Firth College, which took over the teaching of all basic science subjects to medical students.
Firth Court is one of the original University buildings dating from 1905 and was opened by King Edward VII. It is named after a local steel magnate, Mark Firth. With its red brick ivy-clad facade, large quadrangle and castled towers, Firth Court is one of the University's most recognisable buildings.
Firth Court stands at the heart of the University campus, adjacent to the Union of Students, computer centre and the Library, five minutes from Goodwin Sports Centre and 15 minutes from the city centre.
For more information on the university, please go to the www.shef.ac.uk.
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About Sheffield
Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city, with the wealth of facilities you would expect to find in a major city - yet it is compact, friendly and accessible. Cinemas, theatres, pubs, clubs, shopping, sport, music - whatever your interests, you'll find Sheffield has something for you...Electrifying entertainment, exciting events and astounding attractions are bound to get you hooked.
Sheffield's array of visitor attractions offers a vibrant mix of quality experiences. The city's offering of galleries and museums is impressive and houses everything from rare and ancient artefacts to the latest in contemporary art.
Whether your interests lie in industrial or cultural heritage there is lots to explore in Sheffield. Internationally renowned stately homes such as Chatsworth and Hardwick Hall sit on its doorstep, while Industrial Heritage sites of world importance offer fascinating reminders of our illustrious past.
Sheffield also prides itself on the beauty and richness of its open spaces. Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in Europe with many woodlands, parks, formal gardens, canal walks, nature trails and stunning countryside of the Peak District National Park.
Youre certain to find something to tempt you here in Sheffieldeven if its just the warm Yorkshire welcome!
For more information visit the www.sheffield.gov.uk (Sheffield City Council website) or SpinSheffield.com for an interactive map and guide to the city!
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Payment of fees
All payments must be made prior to the meeting.
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.
The following credit/debit cards will be accepted:
American Express, Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch and 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 drawn on an EU bank.
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 'SA044 reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
Bank:
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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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.
Please bring a copy of this email with you to the meeting.
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
PLEASE NOTE: As the confirmation email may be from an unrecognised email address (registrations@portland-services.com) your mailbox may filter it as spam.
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Registration at the meeting
Registration will take place in Firth Hall.
Please bring your confirmation email to present at the registration desk at the meeting. Badges will be issued upon registering and, for security reasons, must be worn for the duration of the meeting.
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Student travel grants
Student Travel Grants are available to Student members of the Biochemical Society.
A maximum of 150 is available for this meeting.
For information on how to become a member, go to http://www.biochemistry.org/membership/faq.htm.
Each grant will be offered in the form of a package depending upon the type of meeting for which the grant is requested.
The Society welcomes applications for Travel Grants from students who wish to attend a:
Society Focused Meeting
The grant for a one day focused meeting includes:
registration fees (up to 25)
travel up to 125.
The grant for a two day focused meeting includes:
Registration fees (up to 50)
Accommodation for one night (up to 50)
Travel (up to a maximum of 50)
Independent Meeting (sponsored by the Society)
Student members may claim a maximum travel grant of 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 poster abstract submission deadline (10 July 2006)
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:
Applicants must register to attend the meeting using the Delegate Registration Form and submit this along with the grant application form. Grant applications received four weeks prior to the meeting will be available for collection at the meeting if a cheque was requested. Bank transfers will be dealt with after the meeting.
You may also 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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Poster abstract submission
Abstract submission has now closed.
All poster abstracts are now available to view online.
Has my abstract been accepted?
After abstract submission you should have received a unique 5 digit 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.
Please be aware that poster presenters not registered by the early registration deadline (4 August 2006) will have their abstract automatically withdrawn.
Poster size: 1.2m wide x 1.8m high (portrait)
Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
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Science programme
The most up to date information can be found here.
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Refreshments
At the meeting
Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all attendees and will be served alongside the trade exhibition and posters in Firth Hall.
Dietary requirements
Should you have any special dietary requirments, please indicate this on the registeration form. Alternatively, please inform Portland Customer Services (registration@portland-services.com) as changes to the menu cannot be made at the meeting.
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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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Travel to Sheffield by air
Sheffield does not have its own airport. Manchester, Leeds/Bradford and East Midlands airports are all about an hour's travel time from Sheffield.
Manchester Airport (Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3000) is served by many domestic and international carriers and has a direct rail link to Sheffield both day and night.
East Midlands Airport (Tel: +44 (0) 871 919 9000) has a direct National Express coach service to Sheffield, as well as many other destinations throughout the UK.
Leeds/Bradford International Airport (Tel: +44 (0) 113 250 9696) does not have a direct rail or coach link. There is a bus link to Leeds train station(MetroConnect 757) from which there is a direct train link to Sheffield.
For further information on the MetroConnect services, please contact Metroline on +44 (0)113 245 7676 or visit their website.
All London airports offer a fast link to the centre of London. However, we recommend you allow at least four hours travel time between either of these airports and Sheffield.
From Heathrow Airport, take the Heathrow Express (www.heathrowexpress.com) to Paddington, then change onto the eastbound Hammersmith & City or Circle line (tube) to King's Cross St Pancras. Alternatively, take the Piccadilly line straight from the airport to King's Cross St Pancras. From there, there is direct train line to Sheffield.
From Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express (www.gatwickexpress.com) to London Victoria. Here, change onto the nortbound Victoria line to King's Cross St Pancras for your conecting train connection to Sheffield.
From Stansted Airport, take the Stansted Express (www.stanstedexpress.com) to Liverpool Street station and change onto the westbound Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City or Circle line (tube) to King's Cross St Pancras. From there, there is direct train line to Sheffield.
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Travel to Sheffield by train or coach
Please note that the prices/fares below are approximate examples and are therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the driver/company prior to travel
By train
Sheffield is at the heart of the British Rail InterCity network. Regular InterCity services operate between Sheffield and London St. Pancras (2 hrs), Birmingham (1 hours), Leeds (1 hour) Manchester (1 hour) and Nottingham (1 hour).
For further information regarding train times and tickets please contact National Rail Enquiries
(Tel: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or thetrainline
Taxis
There is a taxi rank at the Railway Station. The journey to the university takes 10-15 minutes and you should expect to pay around 5.
By coach
National Express Coaches (Tel: +44 (0) 8705 808080) operates a comprehensive coach service from most parts of the country to Sheffield Transport Interchange, Pond Street. The fastest service (Rapide) to London takes approximately 3 hours.
See also megabus.com for cheap intercity travel.
Transport Direct also provides details of both car and public transport journeys between any two addresses all over the country.
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Sponsorship and trade exhibition
Sponsors
Biochemical Society Transactions
Portland Press Ltd
Gatsby Charitable Foundation
Trade Exhibitors
Merck Biosciences
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this meeting, please contact Natalie Sterman on meetings@biochemistry.org or 020 7280 4150 for more information and sponsorship opportunities available.
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Travel to Sheffield by car
We recommend that unless you know the city well, you should approach Sheffield from the north, east and south by the M1 (and M18 if necessary). From the west, use the A57 Snake Pass via Glossop.
For detailed routes go to the AA website or visit www.rac.co.uk. Visit Transport Direct for details of both car and public transport journeys between any two addresses throughout the country.
Unfortunately, Sheffield suffers from its fair share of auto crime. Please do not leave any valuables in your car, and make sure it is locked and preferably immobilised.
There are public car parks near the venue (map). A charge may apply.
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Transport around Sheffield
The Stagecoach Supertram connects the University with the city centre and the train station. From the station to the University is a 10 to 15 minute tram journey. This is the cheapest and easiest travel option (map).
Park and Ride services are available with easy connections to the city centre. Click here for a journey planner and further information.
The Public Transport from the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) website, provides further information about Sheffield's bus, tram and rail services. The site also includes journey planner and timetables.
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Social programme
Drinks reception
A drinks reception will be held in conjunction with the poster session on 4 September 2006.
Meeting Dinner
The meeting dinner will be held in University House after the drinks reception on 4 September 2006.
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Accommodation
Accommodation at the meeting
Delegates requesting accommodation will be housed in Tapton Hall (map).
Tapton Hall of Residence
Crookes Road
Sheffield S10 2AZ
UK
Check in: 14:00
Check out: before 10:00 on the day of departure.
Luggage storage will be available if required.
Delegates who arrive in the late evening, please note that the main doors are locked after 21:00. A porter will be on duty but may be away from the main desk. Guests arriving at this time should call the Monitoring Station on 0114 222 4075.
Hotels in and around Sheffield
Please note: The following are suggestions to help you secure accomodation for the duration of the meeting. The Biochemical society takes no responsibility for the availablity or quality of the hotels.
Accommodation under 30 per night
Coniston Guest House
90 Beechwood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4LQ
Tel: 0114 233 9680, Fax: 0114 233 9680
Ivory House Hotel
34 Wostenholm Road, Sheffield, S7 1LT
Tel: 0114 255 1853, Fax 0114 255 1578
Email: ivoryhousehotel@amserve.com
Parklands
113 Rustlings Road, Sheffield, S11 2AB
Tel: 0114 267 0692
Accommodation from 30 to 40 per night
Etruria House Hotel
91 Crookes Road, Sheffield, S10 5BD
Tel: 0114 266 2241, Fax: 0114 267 0853
Email: etruria@waitrose.com
Web: www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/etruria
Accommodation from 41 to 60 per night
Cutlers Hotel
Theatreland - George Street, Sheffield, S1 2PF
Tel: 0114 273 9939, Fax: 0114 276 8332
Email: enquiries@cutlershotel.co.uk
Web: www.cutlershotel.co.uk
The Garrison Hotel
Hillsborough Barracks, 635 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2GB
Tel: 0114 249 9555, Fax: 0114 249 1900
Email: enquiries@garrisonhotel.co.uk
Web: www.garrisonhotel.co.uk
Grosvenor House Hotel
Charter Square, Sheffield, S1 3EH
Tel: 0114 272 0041, Fax: 0114 275 7199
Email: grosvenorhouse@corushotels.com
Web: www.corushotels.co.uk/grosvenorhouse
Houseboat Hotels
Victoria Quays, Wharfe Street, Sheffield, S2 5SY
Tel: 0114 232 6556 or 07974 590264
Email: info@houseboathotels.com
Web: www.houseboathotels.com
Ibis Sheffield City Centre
Shude Hill, Sheffield, S1 2AR
Tel: 0114 241 9600, Fax: 0114 241 9610
Email: H2891@accor.com
Web: www.ibishotel.com
Sheffield City Centre Travel Inn
Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN
Tel: 0870 238 3324, Fax: 0870 2419000
Email: sheffield.city.centre.mti@whitbread.com
Web: www.premiertravelinn.com
Accommodation from 61 to 80 per night
Hotel Bristol
Blonk Street, Sheffield, S1 2AU
Tel: 0114 220 4000, Fax: 0114 220 3900
Email: sheffield@hotel-bristol.co.uk
Web: www.hotel-bristol.co.uk
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 21 August 2006, 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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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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