REGISTRATION for 20th Scientific Meeting, 6th – 7th Jan 2010
I wish to attend the ESACT-UK meeting on Wednesday-Thursday 6th- 7th January 2010, at the Holywell Park Conference
Centre, Loughborough University (see http://www.welcometoimago.com/conference-venues/holywell-park/for more details).
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First name: .......................................................................
Address for correspondence:..................................................................................................................................................
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Please tick the appropriate boxes:
I wish to give an oral presentation
(Delegates whose presentations are selected will be able to attend the meeting free of charge. Those not selected will
be able to present a poster).
My abstract is enclosed. Closing date for abstracts is 27th Nov 2009.
I wish to present a poster.
(Half bursaries are awarded to students presenting posters – details below)
My abstract is enclosed. Closing date for abstracts is 27th Nov 2009.
I wish to apply for a bursary
(I am a full time student and an ESACT-UK member and would like to apply for a bursary. Full bursary is awarded
for a presentation and half bursary for a poster. If presenting a poster I agree, as a condition of the bursary, to give a
poster flash if selected. My CV and supporting letter are enclosed). Closing date for bursaries is 27th Nov 2009.
The committee is keen to encourage young scientists to become more actively involved in the running of the society.
Please tick the box if you would be interested in finding out more.
The title of my abstract is: ………………………………………………………………….
Accommodation and meal requirements:
I require accommodation on the night of Wednesday 6th Jan (included in full registration fee).
I require a special diet. Please give details:
Registration fees:
ESACT-UK member, residential*
Non-member, residential*
ESACT-UK members non residential*
Non-members, non residential *
Registration Fees
£185
£250
£140
£205
*includes all meals including society dinner on Wednesday evening
Accommodation on site is limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
My registration fee is enclosed with this form. Please ensure that your name is
clearly associated with the cheque. Please make cheques in sterling payable to ESACT-UK.
I do not wish for my details to be made available to trade exhibitors
Post completed forms to: ESACT–UK Meetings Secretary, MedImmune, Granta Park, Cambridge CB21 6GH
If you would like to receive ESACT-UK membership information
please contact the ESACT-UK secretary directly by e-mail: info@esactuk.org.uk
ESACT-UK 20th Annual Meeting 6th – 7th Jan 2010
Further Information
Venue
The 20th Annual ESACT-UK meeting will be held on 6th-7th January 2010 at the Holywell Park
Conference Centre, Loughborough University (see http://www.welcometoimago.com/conferencevenues/holywell-park/ for more details).
The meeting will start on Wednesday and finish mid to late afternoon on Thursday. Fees include all
meals during the conference period. Accommodation will be provided in the hotel adjacent to the
Conference Centre. Adequate parking is available.
Oral communications
Abstracts selected for oral presentation will be allocated a 15 min slot. We suggest 10-12 minutes for the
presentation and 3-5 minutes for discussion. In fairness to all presenters, time will be strictly adhered to.
Presentations should be PowerPoint presentations sent to the info@esactuk.org.uk in advance of the
meeting. Invited speakers will generally be allocated a 30 min period to include the presentation and time
for discussion. A prize of £500 will be awarded to the presenter of the best oral communication, as
determined by a panel of three judges. The prize will be used to assist the winner in attending a
conference relevant to their work in animal cell technology. (Presenters must be ESACT UK members
and invited speakers are not eligible for this prize).
Poster communications
Posters are normally attached by Velcro (we will provide if required). Do not use heavy card for backing
your poster. The posters will be on display for the whole meeting and authors are requested to be at their
posters during poster sessions. A prize of £250 will be awarded to the presenter of the best poster, as
determined by a panel of three judges. The prize will be used to assist the winner in attending a
conference relevant to their work in animal cell technology.
Abstracts
Abstracts should be submitted typed in 12 point Times Roman font, ready for reproduction on a single
A4 sheet. The abstract should include the title, authors (underline the presenting author) and addresses in
the heading. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Organising Committee, but will not be edited for typing
errors etc. Closing date for abstracts is 27th Nov 2009.
Bursaries
Members of ESACT-UK may apply for one of a number of bursaries to help them attend the meeting
and present their work. To apply please enclose a brief CV and supporting letter explaining why this
meeting would be beneficial to you, together with your abstract.
Wine Reception, Society dinner and Quiz
Following the Wednesday afternoon scientific sessions, there will be a wine reception in the Poster and
Trade Exhibition area. All delegates are invited to this social occasion as it is included in the
registration fee. The society dinner and quiz will be held immediately afterwards. A cash bar will be
available all evening.
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ESACT-UK membership
If you would like to join the Society, please e-mail info@esactuk.org.uk to receive a membership pack.
The annual subscription is £12 if paying by cheque and £8 if paying by standing order.
For more information please visit our website:
www.esactuk.org.uk