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Directing Biosynthesis V

22 - 24 March 2017, Warwick, United Kingdom


Introduction
Natural products produced predominantly by microorganisms and plants have inspired the development of many blockbuster drugs, crop protection agents and other high value chemicals.  Biosynthetic research is strategically important commercially but also to society as a whole and will continue to help address emerging challenges in health, the environment and sustainability on a global scale.
While this multidisciplinary field is driven by genetic and associated technological advances, chemistry remains the central focus with key input from the fields of organic chemistry, enzymology, biochemistry and ecology
 
Directing Biosynthesis V will be the fifth in a successful series of meeting and will represent a significant opportunity for scientists interested in the biosynthesis of natural products to hear more about developments in the field, network and present their own work during poster sessions and talks

Themes:

  • Enzymology and Structural Biology
  • Pathway engineering
  • Natural products discovery: ­ a response to AMR
  • Biosynthesis of cell walls / targets for antimicrobials
  • Chemical ecology
Speakers
Abstract Submission

Oral Abstracts

Submit an oral/paper abstract if you wish to be considered for an oral presentation. The oral abstract should outline current research in progress and the deadline for submission is now closed.

Poster Abstracts - extended deadline 

Submit your poster abstract by 15 January 2017. Posters are displayed throughout the meeting.

Additional Information

Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process within about 4 weeks of the submission deadline. The abstracts should be no longer than one A4 page in portrait layout. Please ensure you provide the details of the presenting author and indicate whether you are submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation.
Registration
Bursaries
We offer grants of up to £800 to assist with travel expenses to participate at this meeting. These are available to members who are PhD students, postdocs within 10 years of completing their PhD and early career scientists (including technicians) within 10 years of leaving full time education. 

We also have a limited number of non-competitive travel grants of up to £200 for PhD and early career scientists travelling within their home country. These are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Please note that we recommend you submit your application a minimum of three months before you need a decision. We will be unable to consider any applications received within 8 weeks of the start of the conference (25 January 2017)
Sponsors & Exhibitors
A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies who would like to promote their activities at Directing Biosynthesis.
As well as booking a table top exhibition space, there are opportunities to sponsor social events, advertise in the abstract book or place a promotional item in delegate packs. A sponsorship menu document is available to download from this page with more details and prices.
Please note that exhibition spaces are limited, spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you would like more information about sponsoring Directing Biosynthesis, please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the Royal Society of Chemistry on solutions@rsc.org.

Exhibitors

We are very pleased to announce that Biopharma Group  and LGC will be exhibiting at this event. Sponsorship Menu
Venue
University of Warwick

University of Warwick, The Oculus, Warwick, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom


The conference venue will be the University of Warwick's new Oculus building on the main campus and conference accommodation is available to book nearby.

Directions to the main campus:

From The North

From the M69/M6 interchange (M6 Junction 2) take the A46 towards Warwick and Coventry South and East.
After about 3.5 miles you’ll reach Toll Bar End roundabout (at the junction with the A45). At the roundabout, follow the signs for A45 Birmingham.
After about 3 miles you’ll cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). Half a mile after this junction, take the left-hand turn signposted 'University of Warwick'.
Follow the signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You’ll reach the University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road.

From The South East

From the M45 Junction 1 take the A45 towards Coventry.
After about 3.5 miles you’ll reach Toll Bar End roundabout (at the junction with the A45). At the roundabout, follow the signs for A45 Birmingham.
After about 3 miles you’ll cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). Half a mile after this junction, take the left-hand turn signposted 'University of Warwick'.
Follow the signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You’ll reach the University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road.

From The South

From M40 Junction 15 take the A46 towards Coventry.
After about 8 miles, leave the A46 at the junction signposted 'University of Warwick and Stoneleigh'.
After 1.5 miles you’ll cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). You’ll reach the University of Warwick from Gibbet Hill Road.

From The West

From the M42 Junction 6 take the A45 towards Coventry.
After about 9 miles you’ll pass a large Sainsbury’s supermarket on your left. At the next roundabout (with a fire station on your right) take the right-hand exit, signposted 'University and Canley'.
Follow the signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You’ll reach the University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road.

By Rail

Coventry

Coventry is the most convenient train station for most visitors to the Warwick Conferences. It’s served by trains from London Euston, Birmingham (New Street and International) and Leicester. From Coventry station, it’s easy to get a taxi (around £10, 15 minutes) or bus (see below) to us.

Canley and Tile Hill

Canley (1.3 miles, a 25-minute walk) and Tile Hill (2.2 miles, a 45-minute walk) train stations are both served by trains from London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International, Coventry, Rugby and Northampton. Neither station has a taxi rank, so if you don’t want to walk, book a taxi in advance.

Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa train station (9.5 miles) is served by trains from Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford, Reading and London Marylebone. You can get a bus to us (see below) from close to the station.

By Bus

There are regular buses to us from Coventry and Leamington Spa. Get off the bus at the:
  • Westwood stop for Arden
  • Main University stop for Conference Park
  • Gate House stop for Scarman and Radcliffe.

Coventry

The 11 and 12 bus routes both serve Warwick Conferences. A single costs £1.90, a Day Saver (return) costs £3.90. You’ll need to have the right money as bus drivers don’t give change. Both buses call at the Rail Station Bridge SD stop on Warwick Road - a one-minute walk from Coventry station
 
Accommodation
Accommodation will be available to book directly with Warwick Conferences from this page.  Bookings cannot be taken after Thursday 9 March 2017

Bed and breakfast is £50.00 per room per night. The bedrooms are single en-suite study bedrooms and the rate includes:
  • Single bedded room with a bathroom to include a bath with a shower over
  • Towels and toiletries – changed daily if required.
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Hard wired and Wi-Fi internet connection
  • Access to the sports centre
  • Full buffet breakfast to include both continental and cooked options
  • Car parking

How to book car parking

Free car parking is provided at Warwick University for all event attendees. You must obtain a permit and display this in your car whilst on site. Failure to do so might result in your car being clamped by the enforcement team and the Royal Society of Chemistry cannot take any responsibility for this. Please follow the car parking booking link on this page to register your vehicle and print your permit.

Book accommodation at Warwick University Single occupancy single B&B bedroom (rate is per night) https://kxregistration.warwick.ac.uk/Directingbiosynthesis £50

Committee
  • Barrie Wilkinson (Chair) John Innes Centre, United Kingdom
  • Greg Challis University of Warwick, United Kingdom
  • Russell Cox Leibniz Universität Hannover, United Kingdom
  • Sarah O'Connor John Innes Centre, United Kingdom
  • Jason Micklefield University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Rob Field John Innes Centre, United Kingdom

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