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16th John Innes Symposium
Organisms and the Environment:
integrating signals and responses
19th- 21st July 2006
John Innes Centre
Norwich Research Park
Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
Bateson Lecture
Hugh Pelham (UK)
Accepted Speakers:
Mario de Bono (UK); Dennis Bray (UK); Jeff Errington (UK); Susan Golden
(USA); Jim Hoch (USA); Marc Knight (UK); Charalambos Kyriacou (UK);
Michael Laub (USA); Rob Martienssen (USA); Scott Poethig (USA); Nigel
Robinson (UK); Paul Schulze-Lefert (Germany)
Symposium Scientific Committee
Phil Wigge, Caroline Dean, Keith Roberts, Ray Dixon, Mervyn Bibb and
Nicholas Harberd
Further Symposium details
Venue
The meeting will be held at the John Innes Centre, situated in pleasant
rural surroundings by the University of East Anglia, on the outskirts
of the historical City of Norwich. All lectures (including Bateson Lecture),
Poster Session and Social Evening, will be held in the JIC Conference
Centre with accommodation provided on the University Campus. Back
Bateson Memorial Lecture
The Bateson Memorial Lecture will be held on Wednesday
19th July in the evening in the John Innes Centre Lecture Theatre and
will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. The lecture will be .
given by Hugh Pelham from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge.
The title of his talk will be "Controlling the fate of membrane proteins" Back
Symposium Dinner
The dinner will be held at Caistor Hall nr Norwich. Caistor Hall, is
set in the heart of the coutryside. This Georgian House is set in 30
acres of woodland and private gardens. Caistor Hall is an attractive
Grade II listed country property dating back to the early 19th Century.
A coach will collect those delegates wishing to attend the dinner from
the UEA, on arrival and weather permitting drinks will be served on
the lawn, followed by a 3 course dinner in their marquee. The cost of
the dinner will be £35.00 per person. Back
Social Evening
There will be a Social evening on Friday 21st July for those of you
not departing until Saturday. The Social Evening will be held at JIC
and will consist of a BBQ/Hog Roast and cash bar. Those of you not wishing
to partake in the BBQ/Hog Roast are still welcome to attend. There will
also be an opportunity to visit the JIC Rare Books collection. The cost
of the BBQ/Hog Roast will be £17.00 per person. Back
Car Parking
There are parking facilities at both the John Innes Centre and University
of East Anglia. A map of the John Innes
Centre, the University Campus, and their locations in relation to the
City of Norwich, along with information on procedures for registration
on arrival will be provided at a later date. Back
Accompanying Persons
A limited number of rooms can be made available for non-participants,
at rates quoted above, and a few twin or double rooms are available
(see also under Accommodation) but are very limited in number and early
reservation is advisable.
Accompanying persons are most welcome to attend the Dinner and the
charges indicated on the Registration Form will apply.
Please complete a separate form for an accompanying person and ensure
that it is firmly attached to the relevant participant's Registration
Form.
Unfortunately, because of staff shortages, we regret we are unable
to arrange a visitors' programme. However, information on Norwich, the
surrounding area and local transportation can be provided if required.
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Transportation
Transport will be provided for journeys between the University and
John Innes Centre. However, should the weather be kind, the short walk
across the river valley (approx. 10 minutes) is an extremely pleasant
and enjoyable way to start and end the day.
If you have any mobility problems please provide details with your
registration form and we will do all we can to assist you. Back
Meals
The cost of Lunches is included in the Registration Fee, and vouchers
will be provided to be redeemed each day. Evening meals can be purchased
by delegates at The Diner on the University Campus. A list of local
eating places will be available on request. Back
Contact
Mrs. S Lingwood
Symposium Secretary
John Innes Centre
Norwich Research Park
Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH
Tel: +44-1603-450467 Fax: +44-1603-450045/450016
jic.symposium@jic.ac.uk
Abstracts booklet, final programme and other relevant literature will
be provided in the delegates folders which will be available on arrival
at the John Innes Centre or University of East Anglia.
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