The 15th RSC Bioorganic Group Firbush conference will take place 13th-15th September 2013. The meeting is co-Chaired by Dr Dom Campopiano (Edinburgh) and Dr. Ed Tate (Imperial College); the theme this year is "The chemistry and biology of protein modification", but the meeting will also cover a broad range of bio-organic chemistry. The programme will start late afternoon on Friday 13th and finish at lunch time on Sunday 15th, with plenary lectures scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings. As the Firbush venue has limited capacity (~34) attendance will be restricted. We hope to bring together established and younger academics (fellows, new lecturers).
It is anticipated that about two-thirds of those attending will be able to give seminars (~20 mins).
Firbush is the field centre for the University of Edinburgh and is situated in fabulous scenery in the southern highlands at the end of Loch Tay. The nearest town is Killin. To enjoy the wonderful surroundings, Saturday afternoon is left free for walking, windsurfing, sailing, mountain biking, golfing etc.
As a field centre, the accommodation is "basic" with four people per room in bunk-beds. Of course alternative accommodation can be found at the nearby town of Killin (B&Bs, hotels). The conference facilities are excellent with a new, comfortable, 40-seater seminar room with Powerpoint projector.
The event runs not-for-profit/break even and the cost of attending is£175 (includes 2 nights B&B and 2 dinners). We would ask those not staying at Firbush to make a contribution. The cost also includes return travel from Edinburgh airport/Waverley train station to Firbush. Please do not hesitate to contact Dom or Ed if you have any questions regarding the meeting, or to register your interest in attending.
It is anticipated that about two-thirds of those attending will be able to give seminars (~20 mins).
Firbush is the field centre for the University of Edinburgh and is situated in fabulous scenery in the southern highlands at the end of Loch Tay. The nearest town is Killin. To enjoy the wonderful surroundings, Saturday afternoon is left free for walking, windsurfing, sailing, mountain biking, golfing etc.
As a field centre, the accommodation is "basic" with four people per room in bunk-beds. Of course alternative accommodation can be found at the nearby town of Killin (B&Bs, hotels). The conference facilities are excellent with a new, comfortable, 40-seater seminar room with Powerpoint projector.
The event runs not-for-profit/break even and the cost of attending is£175 (includes 2 nights B&B and 2 dinners). We would ask those not staying at Firbush to make a contribution. The cost also includes return travel from Edinburgh airport/Waverley train station to Firbush. Please do not hesitate to contact Dom or Ed if you have any questions regarding the meeting, or to register your interest in attending.
