Venue: Homerton College
This Biochemical Society Focused meeting is to be held at Homerton College Cambridge. Situated in the very heart of the historic city of Cambridge, famous the world over for its architecture, the splendour of its colleges and the meandering river Cam.
Further information about Homerton College, the University or the City of Cambridge is available at:
Homerton College
University of Cambridge
Tourism Cambridge
Cambridge
The full address of the venue is:
Homerton College
Mary Allan Building
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 2PH
Location map of Homerton College
Homerton Campus (pdf)
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Cambridge
The historic and beautiful city of Cambridge was originally a busy town that prospered on trade and commerce along the river Granta. There had been settlements in the area before the Roman era but the Romans were the first people to build on the site. The Anglo Saxons and the Normans also built fortifications and churches, some of which, such as the famous Saxon tower of St Benedict 's Church (locally known as St Benet's), can been seen today,
The name of the city has changed over the centuries. Many thought that the river was called the Cam and that the settlement was named after the bridge over the river, hence the name Cambridge. The river was, in fact, originally called the Granta but the river was actually renamed the river Cam because of this common mistake.
Over the centuries the influence of the church in Cambridge became more prominent because of the city's close proximity to important religious monasteries and sites, such as Ely Cathedral. As the city prospered, the importance of education also rose. By 1200, Cambridge had at least one prominent school but in 1209 the city had become a place of refuge for a number of disaffected scholars fleeing aggressive townsmen in Oxford. They continued their academic studies in Cambridge and the city built its first college, Peterhouse, in 1284. In 1231 Cambridge scholars were granted royal protection by King Henry III and the powerful influence of the church over the colleges was reduced by Henry VIII. The colleges flourished and as more were built, Cambridges reputation as a centre of learning was firmly established.
The most famous of Cambridge's many colleges are Trinity college, which was founded by Henry VIII and was the academic home of Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th Century, Corpus Christi College, which has the most impressive medieval court in Cambridge and the architecturally breathtaking King's College, which took over a century to build and houses Ruben's famous work, The Adoration of the Magi. The University is still renowned the world over for academic excellence and the beauty and history of the colleges attract students and tourists from around the world. Today Cambridge is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, modern city with plenty to see and do for every visitor.
Tourism Cambridge
Cambridge
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Registration forms and fees
Registration is now closed.
The early registration deadline is 20 November 2006, after which 50 will be added to the fees below.
Residential registration
Full member: 310
Student member: 260
Non member: 500
Non-residential registration
Full member: 150
Student member: 100
Non member: 250
All fees include lunch and refreshments for the duration of the meeting and the drinks reception/dinner on 3 January 2007.
Registration can be completed online or by fax/post after downloading a PDF version of the registration form from the website.
Become a member and save on the registration fees at all our meetings! Plus you get lots of goodies! For more information on becoming a Biochemical Society member, go to https://www.biochemistry.org/membership/faq.htm.
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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, 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
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 'SA057 - 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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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 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.
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
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
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:
1. Students can apply for a travel grant if they are a member of the Biochemical Society by the poster abstract submission deadline (15 October 2006) and have submitted a poster abstract.
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 up to 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; 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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Poster abstract submission
Poster abstract submission deadline: 23 October 2006
Abstract submission is now closed.
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 (20 November 2006) will have their abstract automatically withdrawn.
Poster size: 1x2 m, portrait
Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
All poster abstracts will be available to view online two weeks prior to the meeting.
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Science programme
Click here for the most up to date information.
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Refreshments
Dietary requirements
Should you have any special dietary requirements please inform Portland Customer Services
(registration@portland-services.com) at least 2 week before the meeting.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all delegates.
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Disabled access
Disabled access is available. It would be helpful if you could let the Silvia Rabar(meetings@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you require any special assistance during your stay.
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Sponsors and trade exhibitors
Biochemical Society Transactions
Portland Press
Jasco UK
Veeco Instruments
Uniscan Instruments Ltd
HORIBA Jobin Yvon Ltd
If you are interested in sponsoring this meeting or having a trade exhibition stand, please contact Silvia Rabar on meetings@biochemistry.org for more information.
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Travel to Cambridge by air
Cambridge City Airport (tel: +44 (0) 1223 373737) is located approximately 4 miles from Homerton College. Attendees are advised to catch a taxi directly to the venue.
London Stansted is the closest London airport to Cambridge. Take the train from Stansted airport via Bishops Stortford to Cambridge.
Heathrow - Take the Heathrow Express into London Paddington then the Circle or Hammersmith and City lines to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
Gatwick - Take the Gatwick Express into London Victoria then the Victoria line to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
London Luton Airport - Take the First Capital Connect train from Luton Airport Parkway to King's Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
London City - Take the Docklands Light Railway via Canning Town to Bank, where you can pick up the Northern Line to Kings Cross where trains depart to Cambridge.
Please be advised that a taxi from London to Cambridge will cost about 100.
London Underground Information
National Rail (train) Information
National Express coaches also run from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports to Cambridge.
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Travel to Cambridge by coach, train or local bus
By Coach
National Express coaches run from most towns, cities and airports in Britain to Drummer Street station in Cambridge. Upon arrival, take a taxi to Homerton College.
Megabus.com is a cheap option with buses to most UK cities.
For National Express bookings tel: +44 (0) 8705 808080 or visit National Express for further details.
By Train
Homerton College is conveniently located for travel by train. It is only a 10 min walk away from Cambridge's main Railway Station in Station Road.
There are regular trains to Cambridge from London King's Cross (approximate journey time 50 minutes), or less frequently from Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 40 minutes). There are also good connections from Peterborough, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.
For further information regarding train times and tickets please contact National Rail Enquiries
(tel: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or thetrainline
By local bus within Cambridge
Information regarding bus services in Cambridge is available at Cambridge bus information
By Taxi
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 the following guidelines.
Hackney Carriages/'black cabs' (identified by the 'TAXI' sign on the roof) can be easily flagged down from the pavement. There is a taxi rank outside Cambridge train station.
Private Car Hire Services (including mini-cabs) can be booked in advance by telephone, or found at the Taxi Rank outside of the Train Station. 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.
Please note that any prices/fares mentioned are approximate examples and are therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the driver/company prior to travel.
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Travel to Cambridge by car
Driving from London
Follow directions to Cambridge along the M11. At Junction 11 take the A1309 into Cambridge. At the second set of major traffic lights, ignoring all pedestrian lights, keep in the right hand lane and turn right into Long Road (signposted to Addenbrookes Hospital). Continue to next main crossroads. Turn left into Hills Road and Homerton College is approximately half a mile on the left-hand side.
Driving in from the North
Follow directions to the A1 south and follow the A1 and A1(M) until it joins the A14. Take the A14 as far as the M11, and then take the M11 to Junction 11 and follow A1309 into Cambridge. At the second set of major traffic lights, ignoring all pedestrian lights, keep in the right hand lane and turn right into Long Road (signposted to Addenbrookes Hospital). Continue to next main crossroads. Turn left into Hills Road and Homerton College is approximately half a mile on the left-hand side.
Parking
For conference visitors and long term parking, please enter the College via Harrison Drive, 100 yards from the main entrance, and continue to the end of this road where you will find the Visitor's Car Park on the left-hand side.
Alternatively there is a regular Park and Ride service which runs from the Babraham Road and the bus stops right outside College.
See maps or Visit the AA's route planner to help plan your journey to Homerton by road.
You can also call AA Roadwatch for 24 hour live traffic information: +44 (0)9003 401 100
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 8 December 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 have any questions please contact:
The Meetings Office
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
www.biochemistry.org
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