Venue: The Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Veterinary College
Camden, London
This Biochemical Society Focused meeting is to be held at The University of Londons Royal Veterinary Collage in Camden.
Further information on The Royal Veterinary College, Camden Campus, and The University of London is available at:
Camden Campus
The Royal Veterinary Collage
The University of London
Full venue address:
The Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street
London
NW1 0TU
United Kingdom
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Camden - London
CAMDEN - London's cultural quarter in the heart of London is bursting with vibrancy and contrasts for those who love both the traditional and the contemporary. Camden makes an excellent touring base with a wide choice of places to stay and relax during a visit. Right on the doorstep are attractions such as the British Museum, Hampstead Heath, Keat's House and Dicken's House, the Jewish Museum, London Zoo and many others. Shoppers are spoilt for choice in Covent Garden, Camden Town markets and Hampstead Village. Evenings are never dull with a wide variety of pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes, famous live music venues, cinemas, eight West End theatres, fringe and pub theatres to choose from.
Train: King's Cross including Thameslink, St. Pancras and Euston, North London Line.
Underground: There are a vast range of underground stations and bus services & Buses throughout
Camden Town
Camden Markets
Camden Council
My Camden
London Borough of Camden, map
LONDON is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's major business, political and cultural centres. It is a leader in international finance, politics, education, culture, communications, entertainment, fashion, the arts and has considerable influence worldwide.
London is widely regarded as one of the world's major global cities, and has been an important settlement for nearly 2000 years.
London has a growing population of 7.5 million and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. An extreamly cosmopolitan city, drawing from a diverse range of peoples, cultures and religions, speaking over 300 different languages.
The city is an international transport hub and a major tourist destination, counting iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace amongst its many attractions, along with famous institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery.
For detailed information about UK's capital see:
wikipedia.org London: complete information
City of London
Visit London
Londontown.com
The London Guide
LondonNet.com
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Registration and forms
Registration is now closed.
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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.
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Bank drafts
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Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer.
Please make sure you include the reference 'SA064 - reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
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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 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:
Applicants must register 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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Poster abstract submission
Poster abstract submission deadline: 9 October 2006
Online 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 (18 November 2006) will have their abstract automatically withdrawn.
Poster board size: 149cm wide, 148cm high
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
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 Meetings Office (meetings@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you require any special assistance during your stay.
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Sponsors and trade exhibitors
Sponsors
Biochemical Society Transactions
Portland Press
Royal Veterinary College
Fisher Scientific
GE Healthcare
Trade Exhibitors
Bioline
Fisher Scientific
New Brunswick
Qiagen
Sigma Aldrich
If you are interested in sponsoring this meeting or having a trade exhibition stand, please contact Sharon Vivers at meetings@biochemistry.org for more information.
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Directions to The Royal Veterinary College
The Campus is approximately 1 mile north of King's Cross/St. Pancras and Euston mainline railway stations, all of which are located on the Euston Road. The closest Underground stations are Mornington Crescent (Northern Line, Charing Cross branch) and King's Cross (Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and Circle lines).
From Mornington Crescent Underground Station:
Turn immediately right on leaving the Station and head east along Crowndale Road. Proceed over the traffic lights at the junction with Camden Street and pass the row of shops on your left. Turn left at the next junction (the College Bar public house is on the corner) to take you into Royal College Street. Cross this road and the Porters Lodge of the College is approximately 150 meters on the right hand side.
From King's Cross Station:
Please note: Because of building work for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link there are many changes to the layout of roads in this area. These instructions will be kept as up-to-date as possible but may not take into account some temporary closures and diversions.
On leaving the station turn right into Pancras Road remaining on the Kings Cross side of the road. Follow the road north until you reach a crossroads. Turn left by crossing Goods Way and Camley Street. Follow the pavement through the tunnel to arrive back on Pancras Road. Cross the road and turn right. Cross the road once more at the pedestrian crossing immediately opposite St Pancras Parish Church (the oldest in London!).
Continue along Pancras Road until the next major road junction. Cross the road once more just before the entrance to St Pancras Hospital. Head left towards the College Bar public house immediately ahead and turn right into Royal College Street. The Porters' Lodge of the College is approximately 150 meters on the right hand side. Alternatively, you can take either the 214 or 46 bus from just outside King's Cross on the Pancras Road up to the College.
From Euston Station
If arriving by mainline train, leave by the left hand exit (next to WH Smiths, the newsagent) as you enter the concourse on leaving the platform. If arriving via the Victoria line, proceed up the escalator onto the concourse and head straight ahead to the east exit. Walk along the colonnade and turn left into Eversholt Street. Proceed along Eversholt Street and turn right into the south side of Oakley Square at the first set of traffic lights. Turn right again at the next set of traffic lights into Pass the row of shops on your left. Turn left at the next junction (the College Bar public house is on the corner) to take you into Royal College Street. Cross this road and the Porters' Lodge of the College is approximately 150 meters on the right hand side.
Camden Campus Map (pdf)
Street map of Kings Cross and Camden
Transport for London
Travelling around: Your Tube and bus map (pdf document)
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Travel to London by air
Londons world class status is reflected in the skies. You can get almost anywhere swiftly from the citys five major airports. (See London Airports and Connections).
London is served by nearly every international airline, and the vast majority have offices here. You can book your tickets directly from the airline, go via a travel agent or opt for one of the many discounted flight detailers.The main sites are:
Aer Lingus
Aeroflot
Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Airline Flyniki
Air New Zealand
Alitalia
American Airlines
British Airways
British European
British Midland
Cathay Pacific Airways
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
EasyJet
El Al Israel Airlines
Iberia
Icelandair
Icelandexpress
KLM UK
Lufthansa Airlines
Monarch Scheduled
Qantas Airways
Ryanair
Scandinavian Airlines
Singapore Airlines
SN Brussels Airlines
South African Airways
TAP Air Portugal
Thai Airways International
Turkish Airlines
United Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
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London airports and connections
Heathrow - Situated at the end of the Piccadilly line, Heathrow is convenient for tube travel direct to Kings Cross Station. The journey takes approximately 60-65 minutes from Heathrow to King's Cross but is relatively inexpensive. Alternatively the Heathrow Express to London Paddington only takes 15 mins and is a short underground journey to Kings Cross using the Hammersmith & City line or take a black cab.
London Stansted - Operates the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street Station where you can use the Hammersmith & City, Metropoliatain or Circle lines to Kings Cross.
Gatwick - Take the Gatwick Express into London Victoria then the Victoria line to King's Cross or take a black cab. The second option is to take the (slower) First Capital Connect service (every 20-30 minutes) direct to King's Cross. Note: because of the distance from Gatwick to Central London, the use of a taxi is definitely not recommended!
London Luton Airport - Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to King's Cross. Note: There are several rail operators from Luton Parkway Station. National rail enquires will be able to give timetables and prices for travel to London.
London City - Take the Docklands Light Rail service to Canning Town Station then the London Underground to London King's Cross using the Jubilee and Northern lines.
London Underground Map
See Directions to The Royal Veterinary College for directions from the Underground.
All connecting journeys can be planed with the London Journey planner
See also Travel to Camden, London by Rail and Coach
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Travel to London by rail and coach
Rail
London is the hub of the UKs rail network, with frequent services to all corners of the country from the citys centrally-located mainline railway stations. Rail services in the UK are run by a set of private train operating companies. Your point of departure will determine the best service to take and your station of arrival in London.
The fastest city-centre-to-city-centre journeys from London are:
Bristol 1 hour 45 mins (via First Great Western)
Cardiff 2 hours (via First Great Western)
Birmingham 1 hour 30 mins (via Virgin Trains)
Manchester 2 hours 15 mins (via Virgin Trains)
York 2 hours (via GNER)
Newcastle 3 hours (via GNER)
Edinburgh 4 hours 30 mins (via GNER)
Glasgow 5 hours (via GNER or Virgin Trains)
Leicester 1 hour 25 minutes (via Midland Mainline)
Nottingham 1 hour 30 minutes (via midland Mainline)
Derby 2 hours (via Midland Mainline)
Sheffield 2 hours 30minutes (via Midland Mainline)
Booking in advance secures a seat and can save money. There are discount schemes available for young people, and over 60s. The BritRail Pass gives you the freedom to travel on all National Rail services for a set period of time. Book online or telephone National Rail enquiries on +44 (0)8457 48 49 50.
Victoria Coach Station
National Rail
BritRail
TheTrainLine
Coach
Victoria Coach Station and National Express
Victoria Coach Station is a short walk from Victoria mainline railway station. It is run by Transport for London and is the base of National Express and Eurolines services as well as a selection of smaller coach operators.
National Express is the UKs largest coach carrier and operates from all over the country. It runs both express services from many major towns and cities as well as connecting services for smaller towns and villages. It is a hassle free, great value travel option to over 1,200 nationwide, including the UK's main airports.
For details visit www.nationalexpress.com or telephone +44 (0)8705 80 80 80.
See also megabus.com for cheap intercity travel in Britain.
Eurolines
Eurolines consists of 30 plus independent operators making up Europe's largest regular coach network. The UK operator is National Express. These services are a great way to get around Europe on a budget. In all 25 countries are covered from Austria to Yugoslavia. Find out more about Eurolines go online or phone +44 (0)8705 14 32 19.
National Express
Eurolines
All local bus and underground connections can be planned at London Journey Planner
Some helpful links for London Underground and Bus information:
Transport for London
Travelling around: Your Tube and bus map (pdf document)
Tube Access Guide (pdf document)
Tube Accessability Key (pdf document)
See Directions to The Royal Veterinary College for directions from nearby stations.
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London taxis
Black cabs
Taxis come into their own at night, although prices are higher. Cabs are available for hire when the yellow sign above the windscreen is lit; just stick your arm out to signal one.
Fares are metered, with a minimum charge of 2.20, and increments of 20p for each 219m (after the first 438m). There are no additional charges for extra passengers or luggage. You can tip taxi drivers up to 10% but most people round up to the nearest pound.
Hailing a taxi in popular nightlife areas of London such as Soho late at night (and especially after pub closing time at 11pm) can be tricky. If you do find yourself in any of those areas, signal all taxis even those with their lights off. Many drivers are very choosy about their fares at this time of night.
Minicabs
Minicabs are now fully licensed and are cheaper, freelance competitors of black cabs. Minicabs cannot legally be hailed on the street they must be hired by phone or directly from one of the minicab offices (every high street has at least one look out for a flashing orange light). Licensed minicabs carry their licenses in their car and are also displayed in the operator's office.
Unlicensed minicabs are illegal. You may be approached by unlicensed minicab drivers seeking fares; its advisable to avoid this as there have been a number allegations of assault made against unlicensed cab drivers.
Minicabs dont have meters, so its essential to fix a price before you start (its therefore not usual to tip minicab drivers). Make sure you bargain hard, as most drivers start higher than the fare theyre prepared to accept.
Ask a local for the name of a reputable minicab company, or phone a large 24- hour operator. Alternatively, check if the operator is licensed by calling Transport for London +44 (020) 7222 1234.
Women traveling alone at night can choose Ladycabs (Tel: +44 (020) 7254 3501), which has women drivers.
Freedom Cars (Tel: +44 (020) 7734 1313) caters for the gay and lesbian market, although gay couples are extremely unlikely to experience open homophobia from drivers of black cabs.
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Driving in London
London is readily accessible from the UK motorway network with the M1, M2, M3, M4, M11, M20, M23, M25 and M40 motorways in or near London as well as a multitude of major A-roads.
All of Londons motorways intersect the M25 orbital motorway. As expected, there are good road connections with the local airports and relevant ports. The points of arrival are also well served by car hire companies.
If driving into central London then it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge which covers central London from Kennington and Bermondsey in the South to Kings Cross/ St Pancras in the North and Hyde Park in the west to Shoreditch and Spitalfields in the east. For a comprehensive map of areas covered by the Congestion Charge then please contact Transport for London.
The Congestion Charge operates between 0700-1830 Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and is 8 per car per day. Evenings and weekends are free. The Congestion Charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by sms from your mobile phone or by phone on +44 (0)20 7649 9122.
Parking in London can be difficult and is particularly restricted between 0830 and 1830 Monday to Friday and from 0830 to 1330 on Saturdays. Many of London's roads operate 'Pay & Display' schemes, which can prove expensive for extended stays.
In addition, there are car parking companies operating in London with properties throughout the city. Two of the larger ones are Masterpark and National Car Parks (NCP). Masterpark is a service provided by the City of Westminster and there are 18 sites situated throughout central London. NCP runs around 100 car parks in London.
Masterpark
NCP Parking
Transport for London
Congestion Charging
Visit the AA's route planner To help plan your journey.
You can also call AA Roadwatch for 24 hour live traffic information: +44 (0)9003 401 100
Camden Campus Map (pdf)
Street map of Kings Cross and Camden
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Accommodation
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.
The following websites will help you to find suitable accommodation in the Camden, Euston, Kings Cross and Russell Square areas. (Areas walking distance from the Royal Veterinary Collage).
Prices of hotels vary, so it is often best to shop around and book in advance.
www.activereservations.com
www.expedia.co.uk
www.londonhotelsite.com
www.travelstay.com
www.tripadvisor.com
www.viewlondon.co.uk
www.visitcamden.co.uk
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Social programme
Meeting Dinner at Daphne restaurant on 18 December 2006 (not included in registration fee).
Tickets cost 30 and can be requested on the registration form. There is limited space available - tickets sold on a first come, first served basis.
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 27 November 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
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Biochemical Society
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