Meeting background
The resolution of inflammatory responses is a tightly co-ordinated, active process that limits inflammation to the acute phase. It prevents prolonged inflammation, which can damage tissues and trigger diseases such as atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and rejection of transplanted organs. Recent studies have shown that inflammation is resolved through the concerted action of numerous anti-inflammatory mechanisms, which operate at multiple levels. The molecular mechanisms underlying the resolution of inflammatory responses, will be the topic of this Focussed Meeting. The first session will concentrate on events occurring at the cell surface, including the endocytosis of pro-inflammatory receptors and the modulatory effects of receptor antagonists. Session 2 will include presentations on anti-inflammatory mechanisms that are known to suppress intracellular signalling pathways (Toby Lawrence), or transcription factors (Kazuhiro Ito). Finally, Session 3 will include presentations on mechanisms, that regulate apoptosis in granulocytes and macrophages (Paul Kirkham and Adriano Rossi).
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Venue
The meeting will take place at the Wolfson Conference Centre on the Hammersmith Campus of The Imperial College London (map).
Wolfson Conference Centre
Faculty of Medicine
Imperial College London
Hammersmith Campus
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0NN
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8383 3117
Fax: +44 (0)20 8383 2428
Email: wcc@imperial.ac.uk
The venue is on the site of the Hammersmith Hospital.
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About London
London is the largest city in the UK, with 7 million Londoners living in the expanse of the Capital. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK and Europe. Thousands flock to the city to see the sights and get a taste of Britain.
London is the political, cultural and entertainment centre of the UK, offering a wide range of museums and galleries, restaurants and bars, plays, musical and dance productions. Whatever your interests, there'll be something for you in London.
For more information on London and what it has to offer, visit the following websites:
www.visitlondon.com - The official website for London
www.londontown.com - The number one website for London, England
www.london.gov.uk - Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Lonely Planet Destination Guide to London (www.lonelyplanet.com)
Transport for London (www.tfl.gov.uk)
Time Out London - City Guide and Weekly Listing Magazine
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Registration fees and forms
Online registration is still open.
Full registration
Full member: 120
Student member: 85
Non member: 180
All fees include lunch and refreshments for the duration of the meeting.
Registration can be completed online or by fax/post after downloading a PDF version of the registration form from the website.
All delegates should register prior to the meeting. Only those who register before 22 September 2006 will be included in the Meeting Attendee List.
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 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 'SA059 reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the printable registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
Bank details:
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 be situated on the lower concourse of the Wolfson Conference Centre.
Please bring your confirmation 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 grant for a one day meeting includes
registration fees (up to 25)
travel up to 125.
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 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 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. Registration is either online or via printable PDF.
A copy of this form should also be sent to the Meetings Office along with the Student Travel Grant Application Form.
Grant applications (requesting cheques) 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/transfer 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: 4 August 2006
Poster abstract submission is now closed.
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 presenters who have been selected for oral communications will not have to make a poster for the poster session.
Please be aware that (elevated) poster presenters not registered by the early registration deadline (6 September 2006) will have their abstract automatically withdrawn.
Poster size: 180cms long x 90cms high (landscape format)
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
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 in The Well, which is situated in the Wolfson Conference Centre.
Dietary requirements
Should you have any special dietary requirments, please indicate this on the registration 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
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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Sponsorship and trade exhibition
Sponsors of the Meeting :
Biochemical Society Transactions
Portland Press Ltd
Active Motif
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd
Novartis
Pfizer
Trade exhibitors at the meeting:
Active Motif
Axxora (UK) Ltd
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this meeting, please contact Sharon Vivers (meetings@biochemistry.org) for more information.
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Travelling in London
How to get to Hammersmith Campus on public transport
By bus
Buses No. 7, 70, 72, 272, 283 all stop in front of the hospital
By Tube
Take the Central Line to White City or East Acton The Hammersmith Campus is a 15 minute walk from either station (map).
How to get to Hammersmith Campus by car
We strongly advise delegates against driving into central London by car.
For directions and up to date travel information please refer to the AA or RAC for advice.
Please note that the Congestion Charge is in use in this area.
London Congestion Charge Information
Transport for London will impose a charge of 8 per weekday on most vehicles, being used in Central London.
The charge is an area licence vehicles used in the central area zone must be registered. You pay 8 for the day and can cross into and out of the zone as much as you want within the day.
Zone operates: 7am to 6:30pm weekdays
Pay by phone: 0845 900 1234
Mincom users: 020 7649 9123
International callers: +44 207 649 9122
Pay online
Car Parking
Parking facilities at The Hammersmith Campus are as follows:
Pay and Display car parks belonging to Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council are located at:
- West car park (west of the main hospital building)
- Next to the Linford Christie Stadium, north of the North staff car park. This is accessed via Artillery Lane.
- At the front of the hospital (for disabled drivers only).
These are shown on the campus map
For further information on parking at The Hammersmith Campus, please contact the Car Parking Administrator, telephone: +44 (0)20 8383 1310 or fax +44 (0)20 8259 8545.
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Travelling to London by air
The following airports are all accessible to London:
Heathrow Airport (linked to central London by the Heathrow Express from London Paddington, Piccadilly Undergound Line, Airbus or taxi).
Gatwick Airport (linked to central London by the Gatwick Express from London Victoria, First Capital Connect trains, Airbus or taxi).
London Stansted (linked to central London by the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street, national rail, Airbus or taxi).
London City (linked to central London by a Shuttlebus link to the London Underground/tube network and taxi).
London Luton Airport (linked to central London by the First Capital Connect trains, Airbus or taxi).
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Travelling to London by train
The British Rail train network connects London to all the major cities and most towns within the UK (and some European destinations). It is advisable to reserve your seat where possible. In addition, Eurostar trains go directly from London to Paris and Brussells via the Channel Tunnel.
There are nine major British Rail train stations in London, each serving different parts of the UK. Therefore the station you travel from is determined by where you want to go. In order to make your journey more efficient, you need to know which station you leave from and how to get there.
London Transport have a 'Stationlink' bus service which runs between the major London British Rail stations; in addition all the stations are part of the Underground train network. It is reasonably easy to travel from one station to another.
On the trains, there are many levels of service, from Economy Class to First Class travel, restaurant facilities and Sleeper carriages (which allows you to have a bed to rest in during your journey).
Train information by National Rail (24 hours a day)
Phone:+44 0345 484950.
Eurostar trains information
Phone: +44 0345 303030.
In addition you can get information by visiting in person one of London Transport Information Centres at:
Heathrow Airport, terminals 1-4
Victoria, train station
Euston Station, train station
King's Cross, train station
Liverpool Street, train station
Oxford Circus, Underground station
Piccadilly, Underground station
St. James's Park, Underground station
To save you having to visit the correct station to buy your ticket, you could reserve your seat and buy your ticket from one of the many British Rail ticket agents in central London.
British Rail's Capital Sales Office
Phone: +44 (0)20 7214 9932
Euston Station
Phone: +44 (0)20 7387 8541
Kings Cross Station
Phone: +44 (0)345 225 225
Paddington Station
Phone: +44 (0)20 7313 1950
Waterloo Station
Phone: +44 (0)20 7620 1032
Alternatively, visit the following websites for travel information and online booking:
National Rail (www.nationalrail.co.uk) - 08457 48 49 50 (UK only), +44(0)20 7278 5240 (from overseas)
The Train Line (www.thetrainline.com)
UK Railways (www.rail.co.uk)
Virgin Trains (www.virgintrains.co.uk)
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Travelling to the Wolfson Conference Centre from the train station
London's Main Line Railways
The nearest tube stations to the Hammersmith Campus are White City or East Acton (on the central line).
Map
Travelling from the station to the venue:
Waterloo take the Northern line to Tottenham Court Road then change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton
Kings Cross St. Pancras take the Victoria line to Oxford Circus and change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton. Alternatively, take the Piccadilly line to Holborn and then change onto the Central line.
Euston take the Victoria line to Oxford Circus and change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton. Alternatively, take the Northern line to Holborn and then change onto the Central line.
Liverpool Street take the Central line to White City or East Acton.
London Bridge - take the Northern line to Bank then change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton.
Marylebone - take the Bakerloo line to Oxford Circus then change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton.
Paddington take the Circle or District Line to Notting Hill Gate then change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton.
Victoria take the Circle line to Notting Hill Gate then change onto the Central line to White City or East Acton.
For further transport information in London visit www.tfl.gov.uk
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Travelling to London by coach
There are a variety of coach companies that travel to London, most of which terminate at London Victoria coach station.
National Express (www.nationalexpress.com) - 08705 808080
megabus.com (www.megabus.com) - 0900 160 0900
Green Line (www.greenline.co.uk)
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Accommodation
Please note: The following are suggestions to help you secure accommodation for the duration of the meeting. The Biochemical society takes no responsibility for the availability or quality of the hotels.
The following hotels and hostels are based in the Hammersmith area:
St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush
13-15 Shepherd's Bush Green, London W12 8PH
Tel: +44 20 7407 1856
Email: bookings@st-christophers.co.uk
Web: www.st-christophers.co.uk
Best Bed & Breakfast in London
PO Box 2070 London W12 8QW
Tel: +44 20 7243 8720
Email: bestbandb@atlas.co.uk
Web: www.bestbandb.co.uk
Lime Grove Hotel
32 LIME GROVE
LONDON W12 8EA
Tel: +44 20 8743 5243
At Home In London
70 Black Lion Lane London W6 9BE
+44 20 8748 1943
Email: info@athomeinlondon.co.uk
Web: www.athomeinLondon.co.uk
The Globetrotter Inn London
Ashlar Court, Ravenscourt Gardens
Stamford Brook
London W6 0TU
Tel: +44 20 8746 3112
Email: london@globetrotterinns.com
Web: www.globetrotterinns.com
Hotel Orlando
83 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD
LONDON W6 7LR
+44 20 7603 4890
Email: hotelorlando@btconnect.com
Web: www.hotelorlando.co.uk
K West
KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY
LONDON W14 0AX
Tel: 08700 274 343
Email: bookit@k-west.co.uk
Web: www.k-west.co.uk
Holiday Inn Express Hammersmith
124 KING STREET
HAMMERSMITH
LONDON W6 0QU
Hotel Reservations: 0870 400 9670
Hotel Front Desk: +44-20-87465100
Hotel Fax: +44-20-87465199
Email: gm.hammersmith@expressholidayinn.co.uk
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/lonhs
Other hotel sites include:
HolidayCity.com
Hotels-London.co.uk
LondonTown.com This site will also give you information on London, including restaurants, entertainment and attractions.
FindLondonRooms.com
LondonBy.com
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Social programme
Drinks reception
A drinks reception will be held at the end of the day in The Well. All delegates are invited to join.
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 22 September 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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