New Millennium Biomedical Symposium & Exhibition Series

Second International Symposium

Proteomic, Combinatorial & Other Methods for

DRUG DISCOVERY,
DEVELOPMENT
& DELIVERY

Complementary Vaccine Strategies

Dates: 28th August to 1st September, 2007
Venue: U.E.A., NORWICH, England, UK

Under the Auspices of the RSC (UK) Protein and Peptide Science Group

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The Historic City of Norwich dates back over two thousand years. By the late Middle Ages it had become the largest walled city in England outside of the London. Today it is still dominated by its massive Norman Castle and Cathedral and has more Medieval Churches than any other city in Western Europe. It has a wealth of old Merchants' Houses, Halls, Museums and Taverns, as well as magnificent modern facilities such as the New City Forum and the nightlife of the Riverside Quarter. Its huge Six Day Market was founded at the time of the Norman Conquest and has been held regularly on the same site ever since. As the capital heart of rural East Anglia, Norwich is a splendid tourist centre and the gateway to the acclaimed Norfolk Broadlands National Park.

The University of East Anglia by Norwich, provides an excellent venue for the Symposium and Symposium Exhibition. Basic University rooms are pleasant and modern (see 'Residential University Accomodation' below for more details). Although the Symposium is designed to be fully residential participants are free to pay the registration fee only and to make Hotel or Guest House accommodation arrangements in Norwich, if they so wish.There are extensive sports and leisure facilities, including an olympic size swimming pool. The University boasts the world renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and is within easy access of the City with its opportunities for entertainment and sightseeing.

International Travel to Norwich and the University Campus is usually via London, ideally London Stansted Airport. The regular Jetlink Coach Service goes direct from London Stansted to the University Campus. There is also a regular direct rail link from London Liverpool Street Rail Station to Norwich. A convenient air travel option is to fly to Amsterdam and then onward by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to arrive directly at Norwich International Airport and take the short taxi ride to the University.

The Symposium Lectures, Poster Sessions, Symposium Exhibition and Satellite Symposium will comprise a fully integrated event on the University Campus. There will be free time for informal discussion, for sight-seeing and for social activities. There will be the option of an afternoon Symposium Trip. There is no formal accompanying person's programme but delegate's guests and partners will find in the old City many relaxed opportunities for leisure and tourism.

Early Arrival/ Late Departure is a possible option. Participants may stay at the University, on a room and breakfast basis, over the weekends before and/or after the Symposium for the purpose of leisure and tourism and/or to take advantage of discount airfares.

- SYMPOSIUM VISIT -

Sandringham House & Royal Estate

(Afternoon - Thursday 30th August)

Sandringham House together with the Sandringham Royal Estate, is the private residence and retreat of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is first and foremost a country home and, as a place for informal relaxation, is held in much affection by The British Royal Family. As a visitor venue, Sandringham provides an insight into the interests, personal achievements and collections of four generations of British monarchs, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI and the present Queen, Elizabeth II. Sandringham House is unique in that its interior has a discreet magnificence while yet retaining a homely ambience and welcoming atmosphere. The small but intensely beautiful Church of St Mary Magdelene is situated on the Royal Estate and it is here that The Queen and her family gather to worship at Christmas. It is from Sandringham that The Queen most often broadcasts her Christmas message to Britain and The British Commonwealth.
Sandringham House is set among sixty acres of beautiful mature gardens. These have developed from the original formal planting and tranquil lakes conceived by King Edward VII with successive monarchs contributing to create the splendid mature all-year-round landscaped gardens enjoyed today.

The Symposium Visit will take place on Thursday 30th August. Buses from the University for Sandringham at 12.30h approx. The visit is scheduled to include Sandringham Church, highlights of Sandringham House Gardens and a Tour of Sandringham House.

For more information about Sandringham visit:-

The Sandringham Estate Official Web Site

LEISURE & TOURISM

Daytime Activities

Accompanying Persons not attending lectures and delegates arriving early/ departing late will find a wealth of attractions both in Norwich and in the Norfolk area. There is no formal Accompanying Person's Programme. However, the compact nature of the City offers easy opportunity and scope for individual tourism.

Norwich as a Heritage City In addition to the Norman Castle and the Cathedral, there are numerous other historic buildings to explore. Medieval features include some thirty two churches, the Guildhall and merchant houses such as Dragon Hall and Strangers' Hall. The landmark New City Forum - a dynamic centre for information, learning and entertainment - houses 'Origins' - an unmissable state-of-the-art visitor attraction devoted to Norfolk's history and that of its famous people such as Elizabeth Fry and Admiral Lord Nelson.

Shopping in Norwich In addition to its unique historic open-air market, Norwich has a wide variety of captivating specialist shops. These are variously located in the Royal Arcade, Timberhill, Ber Street and elsewhere and are complemented by Castle Mall an exciting futuristic shopping complex with a huge glass gallery looking out on the castle. Norwich is designated as one of the top ten shopping destinations in the UK.

Norwich Castle was built by the Normans over 900 years ago, As in the case of the Cathedral, it was built with Caen stone brought by sea from Normandy. Originally a Royal Palace and one of the outstanding secular buildings in Europe, in the 14th century it became the City prison, a role it was to fulfil for the next 600 years. From 1894, Norwich Castle became the City Museum and Art Gallery. Today, the dramatic interior of the Castle Keep provides a backdrop for displays of Norwich Silver, Arms and Civic Regalia. Video and computer animation depict Castle life in the time of the Normans and there is a dedicated display devoted to the history of the Castle as a prison. Visitors can take guided tours of both the dungeons and of the battlements with spectacular views over Norwich

Norwich Cathedral - one of the finest complete Romanesque buildings in Europe - was begun by Bishop Herbert de Losinga in 1096 and finally consecrated in 1278. The building is mainly of Caen stone. This was brought from Normandy, at great hazard and expense, by ship up the English Channel and then by barge up the River Wensum to the ancient City Watergate close-by Pull's Ferry. The Cathedral was magnificently and sensitively enhanced throughout the Middle Ages, this time with English stone from Northamptonshire.
Among the historic medieval artefacts which adorn the Cathedral, are over a thousand intricately carved and painted stone roof bosses. These illustrate the whole Bible story. The number and variety of these fine art treasures greatly exceeds those in any other Cathedral worldwide.

Norfolk and The Norfolk Broadlands. Norwich is located in a bend of the River Wensum, which formerly enhanced the city's defences. For centuries, the whole region was isolated by marsh and fen. The river was a key trade artery linking Norwich to the sea. Nowadays, Norwich is the gateway to two hundred miles of tranquil lakes and rivers - The Norfolk Broadlands National Park - with a huge range of facilities for tourists and holidaymakers. These include self hire cabinboat cruising, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, chalets to rent and numerous riverside pubs.

Evening Activities

The Riverside Quarter comprises a vibrant entertainment and leisure area. It has a wide variety of bars and restaurants, 'Time' - the city's largest nightclub, a UCI multiplex cinema - 14 screen, and the 'Hollywood Bowl' - an upmarket 26 lane tenpin bowling centre.

Taverns and Restaurants in Norwich are legion. The City was once said to have a church for every week of the year and a tavern for every day of the year.
A selection of traditional English taverns, within a short semi-circular walk from the west to the northeast side of the Cathedral precinct, includes the 15th century Louis Marchesi (Tombland) with 'crypt' bar, Ha! Ha! (Tombland) the Ribs of Beef (Fyebridge) with a fine range of cask conditioned ales, the Mischief Tavern (Fyebridge), the 16th century Wig and Pen (St Martins Palace Plain) close-by the law courts, and the 13th century haunted Adam and Eve (Bishopgate)
Some popular restaurants include Tatlers (Norfolk cuisine) in Tombland, Trattoria Rustica (Italian) in Princes Street off Tombland, La Tasca (Spanish Tapas) in Tombland, Krasades Taverna (Greek) in Prince of Wales Road, and the Sugar Hut (Thai) in Opie Street.

The City Ghost Walks take place Monday to Thursday evenings starting from the Adam and Eve Pub in Bishopgate. An entertaining two hour journey into the supernatural exploring the City's ghostly and sometimes macabre past.

Floodlit River Cruises take place Wednesday and Friday evenings. Boarding late evening from Station Quay these are of approximately one and a half hours duration.

EXHIBITION/ EXHIBITOR ENQUIRIES

The Symposium Exhibition will cover all aspects of Automation, Synthesis and Screening, Instrumentation, Reagents and Supplies, etc., will be held in the newly refurbished Hive Exhibition Hall close by the Symposium Lecture Theatres. The Exhibition opens with a Free Evening Welcome Reception on Tuesday 29th August and continues through Wednesday 29th August and Thursday 30th August to the end of the Lunch Break on Friday 31st August, 2007. The Exhibition runs concurrently with the Symposium Lecture Sessions and the associated Scientific Poster Displays. Throughout the Lecture Programme, there will be Extended Tea/Coffee Breaks, up to one hour duration, with service points located exclusively within the Exhibition Area.

Please click here to obtain the Symposium Exhibitor Enquiry Form.

Potential Exhibitors completing this form will receive details of Exhibition Stand Display Areas, the Exhibition Floor Plan, Advertising in the Conference Wallet, possibilities for Exhibitor's Commercial Mini-symposia, opportunities for sponsorship, etc.