Events in May 2008 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1297/biologically-active-compounds-in-food-and-drinks Non RSC event Event dates: 1 May 2008<br/>Event summary: How healthy is 'healthy eating’? Many are confused about the scientific basis for many of the health claims made for common foods and drinks. Sales of ‘supplements’ are high but their use is controv<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1298/salters-festival-of-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 1 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1296/2nd-annual-food-technology-and-innovation-forum Non RSC event Event dates: 1 - 2 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Shaping the future of the food industry<br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, Chicago, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15055/rnai-world-congress Non RSC event Event dates: 1 - 2 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Boston, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1299/east-anglia-section-annual-dinner Non RSC event Event dates: 2 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The Chequers Inn, Bressingham, IP22 2AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1300/fundamentals-of-nuclear-forensic-science Non RSC event Event dates: 3 - 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: see web site for full course description & info<br/>Event Venue: The Radiochemistry Society, Bethesda, Maryland, 20810, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1301/building-the-ectd Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course will offer insight into the compilation of the eCTD, share experience and best practice gained during eCTD submissions in the EU, and the eCTD review process. The focus will be on practi<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Kong Arthur, Copenhagen, Denmark http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1307/biofusion-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: BioFusion is where biotech industry partnerships get started - The North American counterpart to EBD's European conferences.<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1308/biofusion-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: BioFusion is where biotech industry partnerships get started - The North American counterpart to EBD's European conferences.<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1305/regulatory-affairs-part-ii-the-ctd-nda-phase Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course will offer insight into the regulatory background of the NDA, outline how to prepare an NDA in CTD format, and review post-approval activities. The course will focus on drug and well-cha<br/>Event Venue: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, 21201, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1306/eudravigilance-electronic-reporting-of-icsrs-in-the-eea Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course will be the only training programme officially recognised by the EMEA. The EMEA will present successful candidates with a 'Certificate of Completion' based on a competency assessment at <br/>Event Venue: EMEA, Canary Wharf, E14 4HB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1304/the-leadership-experience Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE is a 3 1/2-day session in which participants, working in a group, assume senior management roles. They analyze information, make decisions, and deal with the consequences o<br/>Event Venue: Westin Horton Plaza, 92101, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1302/new-frontiers-in-theory-based-chemical-research Non RSC event Event dates: 5 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The ����ӰԺ and the Norsk Kjemisk Selskap gratefully acknowledge the support from the University of Oslo in organising this event.<br/>Event Venue: University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1303/good-clinical-practices-for-the-clinical-research-professional Non RSC event Event dates: 5 May 2008<br/>Event summary: With the goal of helping to ensure well-trained clinical investigators and study staff to conduct safe and effective clinical trials, this training course provides the basic knowledge required to co<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1310/improving-drug-development-using-patient-adherence-data-in-clinical-trials Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Data from trials and practice show that ambulatory patients frequently underdose, either by: never starting dosing, omitting scheduled doses, or premature cessation of dosing. Routine methods fail t<br/>Event Venue: University of California, Washington Center, Washington, 20036, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1309/rsc-tilden-lecture-synthesis-adventures-with-bases-and-bridges Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Liverpool, L69 7ZD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1311/reves-colloidaux-rideal-lecture-and-supporting-symposium Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This symposium includes the prestigous Rideal lecture, together with supporting talks highlighting latest advances in colloid science.<br/>Event Venue: Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1312/high-throughput-medicinal-chemistry-iv Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: High throughput techniques have revolutionised the drug discovery process and are widely used in medicinal chemistry to speed the development of new and higher quality drug candidates.<br/>Event Venue: Pfizer, Sandwich, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1313/why-watching-paint-dry-is-interesting Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The lecture will present an overview of the chemistry of marine paints, some of the technology used in their manufacture by International Paint Ltd and their marketing.<br/>Event Venue: The ����ӰԺ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1314/skills-shortage-who-will-keep-the-lights-on Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This event will provide delegates with the opportunity to become involved in an interactive seminar to address the issue of skills shortage within the power industry, coming together with government<br/>Event Venue: The IET, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1315/centenary-rsc-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1316/rsc-analytical-division-awards-symposium-and-agm-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15056/unravelling-climate-change-models Non RSC event Event dates: 6 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Full details can be found at www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env<br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1317/microdroplets-in-action Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: "Microdroplets in Action" is a one day symposium to bring together leading scientists working in the area of microdroplets. The event will feature the research in the area funded at the University o<br/>Event Venue: Emmanuel College, Cambridge, CB2 3AP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1321/centenary-lecture-molecular-design-and-synthesis-of-new-materials-and-heterogeneous-catalysts Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Manchester School of ����ӰԺ, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1322/nottingham-trent-chemistry-lecture-microwave-stimulation-of-heterogeneous-catalysts-is-it-simply-heating Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent Universtiy, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1324/bubbles-bread-and-bio-fuels Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Dr Grant Campbell will deliver The 4th Frank Morton Memorial Lecture. Dr Campbell will use lively demonstrations illustrating his work undertaken at the Satake Centre for Grain Process Engineering <br/>Event Venue: The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1325/materials-in-forensic-science Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: A one day conference at the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining looking at the use of new technologies in the field of forensics. The day will include sessions on fingerprint technology, ana<br/>Event Venue: Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, London, SW1Y 5DB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1326/adventures-in-heterocyclic-and-nitrogen-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Symposium at NUI Galway to coincide with Prof Butler's retirement<br/>Event Venue: NUI Galway, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1327/enzymes-and-catalysis Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15057/valuation-and-economics-of-climate-change Non RSC event Event dates: 7 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Full details can be found at www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env<br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1318/lab-on-a-chip-world-congress Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 2nd annual Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress, designed to review existing and new life science applications of microfluidic technologies.<br/>Event Venue: The Palau De Congressos De Catalunya, Barcelona, 08028, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1319/advances-in-microarray-technology Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 4th annual Advances in Microarray Technology (AMT) conference where you will hear about the latest developments and applications in the rapidly expanding field of microarrays.<br/>Event Venue: The Palau De Congressos De Catalunya, Barcelona, 08028, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1320/advances-in-biodefense-technology Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the inaugural Advances in Biodefense Technology conference, to be held in Barcelona, the dynamic capital city of Catalonia.<br/>Event Venue: The Palau De Congressos De Catalunya, Barcelona, 08028, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1328/safety-and-selectivity-in-the-scale-up-of-chemical-reactions Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The course will concentrate on chemical safety and selectivity issues and include information on what safety testing equipment is available and the uses and limitations of this equipment.<br/>Event Venue: Basel, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1323/ibc-s-3rd-annual-international-conference-and-exhibition-drug-discovery-development-of-innovative-therapeutics-japan Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 9 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This one-of-a-kind forum offers an intimate learning and networking opportunity for scientists and executives to examine successful partnering strategies and innovative R&D approaches to builde drug<br/>Event Venue: Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1330/self-assembly-in-materials-synthesis Non RSC event Event dates: 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of St. Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1331/achieving-as-a-professional-in-set Non RSC event Event dates: 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Who is the target audience? Professionals working in Science, Engineering and Technology who aim to be more confident and successful within their careers. What are the workshop objectives?<br/>Event Venue: Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, CB3 0BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1332/joseph-chatt-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Bioinorganic Nanostructures<br/>Event Venue: School of ����ӰԺ, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15058/managing-the-risk-of-a-changing-climate Non RSC event Event dates: 8 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Full details can be found at www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env<br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1329/11th-rsc-sci-joint-meeting-on-heterocyclic-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 8 - 11 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The 11th Joint Meeting on Heterocyclic ����ӰԺ will be held under the auspices of the Divisione di Chimica Organica della Società Chimica Italiana and of the Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group of th<br/>Event Venue: Lerici (Villa Marigola), Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1334/eap2008-science-fiction-to-science-fact Non RSC event Event dates: 9 - 11 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Your chance to network with other Emerging Analytical Professionals, enhance your subject knowledge and learn more about developments in your chosen analytical field.<br/>Event Venue: Fairfield Manor, York, YC30 1XW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1333/retired-members-lunch Non RSC event Event dates: 9 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1335/you-to-decide Non RSC event Event dates: 9 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Prof T D Tilley from University of California, Berkeley, USA to give a lecture<br/>Event Venue: University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15059/managing-biodiversity-in-a-changing-climate Non RSC event Event dates: 9 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Full details can be found at www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env<br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1336/the-open-university-and-the-science-museum-present-science-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 10 May 2008<br/>Event summary: During the day there will be a number of talks ranging from Hospital-Acquired Infections ~ the Rosetta spacecraft ~ Living without Oil ~ Volacanoes and their Environments ~ to Forensic Archaeology. <br/>Event Venue: The Science Museum, London, SW7 2DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1337/ocr-a-level-revision-day Non RSC event Event dates: 10 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This is a revision day for all A Level chemistry students studying for the OCR exams. It is run by 2 experienced examiners and costs £10 per student.<br/>Event Venue: University of Brighton, Brighton, BN2 4GJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1339/first-international-online-medical-conference-iomc-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 10 - 11 May 2008<br/>Event summary: IOMC 2008 is the first online conference on Medicine taking place in 2008<br/>Event Venue: Online Conference, Iran http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1338/hplc-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 10 - 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: 32nd International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques. The HPLC series of symposia are a valuable resource for analytical chemists, biochemists, molecular <br/>Event Venue: Baltimore Marriot Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1340/33rd-ieee-photovoltaic-specialists-conference Non RSC event Event dates: 11 - 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The industry’s most respected global gathering of leading scientists and engineers. Keynotes include SunPower, First Solar, SEIA, HeliVolt. New this year: PV Velocity Forum to connect global PV sci<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1341/tilden-rsc-lecture-correlated-quantum-dots Non RSC event Event dates: 12 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1342/new-bond-activations-at-transition-metal-centres-fundamental-studies-and-applications-to-catalysis Non RSC event Event dates: 12 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1344/rsc-centenary-lectureship RSC event Event dates: 12 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1343/hands-on-radiochemistry-training Non RSC event Event dates: 12 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course is a unique world class hands-on training for learning the fundamentals of radiochemistry.<br/>Event Venue: The Radiochemistry Society, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1345/digital-signatures-practical-strategies-for-life-science-organizations Non RSC event Event dates: 13 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Achieve Fully Electronic Business-to-regulator and Business-to-business Processes Standards-based electronic signatures (Digital Signatures) are essential to electronic submissions in compliance <br/>Event Venue: Sheraton National Hotel Arlington, Arlington, 22204, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1349/drafting-international-intellectual-property-agreements Non RSC event Event dates: 13 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This successful seminar will focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international intellectual property agreements, confidentiality agreements,<br/>Event Venue: The Rembrandt Hotel, London, SW7, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1348/resource-management-at-the-functional-and-enterprise-levels Non RSC event Event dates: 13 - 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Learn how to build, implement, and maintain a Resource Management business system, as well as accommodate the reverberations of the cultural change and how to get buy-in from all the key stakeholder<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1350/cancelled-chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 13 - 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching ����ӰԺ amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Challney High School for Boys (Science Learning Centre East of England), Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1352/international-symposium-on-biochromatography Non RSC event Event dates: 13 - 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The conference addresses recent developments in a variety of emerging fields, from fundamental concepts to application across all the branches of chromatography from nanoseparation to macropurificat<br/>Event Venue: Montpellier,Palais des Congrés La Grande Motte, La Grande Motte, 34280, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1346/science-and-energy-a-demonstration-lecture-for-schoolchildren Non RSC event Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This is a demonstration lecture designed for school children in study years 5,6&7 where the children perform the experiments<br/>Event Venue: Trinity College, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1347/european-supply-chain-and-logistics-summit-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: SCL Europe 2008 will bring together the leading practitioners and providers of supply chain management and logistics from all over Europe<br/>Event Venue: Swissotel, Dusseldorf, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1351/european-stem-cells-and-regenerative-medicine-congress Non RSC event Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Allowing you access the World's leading stem cell pioneers, ESCRM brings groundbreaking research, commercialisation and industry best practice to the fore. A strategic focus for stem cell research a<br/>Event Venue: Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, SW1A 2EJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1355/careers-surgery Non RSC event Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Whether you are actively job seeking or just reviewing your options, an appointment with the RSC’s Careers Adviser offers the opportunity to discuss: planning and managing your career; job search st<br/>Event Venue: Jurys Inn Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 4QG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1354/phacilitate-vaccine-forum-geneva-08 Non RSC event Event dates: 14 - 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Phacilitate’s seventh annual European Vaccine Forum will provide an ideal opportunity for leaders from across the vaccines sector to meet, and to discuss solutions to their R&D, regulatory and busin<br/>Event Venue: The Hotel Président Wilson, Geneva, CH-1211 Genève 21, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1356/the-10th-world-congress-on-biosensors Non RSC event Event dates: 14 - 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Over 600 oral and poster presentations on the very latest research and commercial opportunities in biosensors and bioelectonics.<br/>Event Venue: Shanghai International Convention Centre, Shanghai 200120, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1359/eudravigilance-electronic-reporting-of-icsrs-in-the-eea Non RSC event Event dates: 14 - 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course will be the only training programme officially recognised by the EMEA. The EMEA will present successful candidates with a 'Certificate of Completion' based on a competency assessment at <br/>Event Venue: Eurosites Paris Rivoli, Paris, 75001, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1353/xrf-minerals-and-much-more Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: A joint x-ray fluorescence (XRF) meeting, with a general theme of minerals analysis, will be held by the Atomic Spectroscopy Group and the British Crystallographic Association (BCA).<br/>Event Venue: British Geological Survey, Nottingham, NG12 5GG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1357/agm-of-the-ad-western-region Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Prior to this at 17.00 there will be the RSC Lecture: Emerging Environmental Contaminants: What are the Risks?<br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1358/seminar Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Chemometrics and Forensic Analysis Craig Adam, Keele<br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1360/method-validation-principles-and-practice Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Method validation is recognised as an essential part of good measurement practice. It cannot be guaranteed that analytical data will be fit-for-purpose unless the performance of the test method has<br/>Event Venue: Conference Centre, Runcorn, WA7 4QX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1361/sheffield-and-district-local-section-agm Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: AGM followed by whisky tasting event<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1362/nottingham-trent-chemistry-lecture-dyecat-the-catalytic-polymerisation-process-of-coloured-materials Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent Universtiy, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1363/rsc-endowed-centenary-lecture-new-bond-activations-at-transition-metal-centres-fundamental-studies-and-applications-to-catalysis Non RSC event Event dates: 14 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1365/chemical-aspects-of-energetic-materials Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Propellants, Pyrotechnics and Explosives<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1366/air-analysis-out-of-the-laboratory-and-into-the-field Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Conference & Exhibition<br/>Event Venue: The National Physical Laboratory, Middlesex, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1367/achieving-resource-efficiency Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Chemicals Northwest in partnership with Envirowise is offering a unique opportunity for companies to understand and learn about the tools and techniques involved in achieving resource efficiency. Th<br/>Event Venue: Haydock Park Racecourse, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1368/update-on-the-pilot-process-for-biomarker-qualification-at-the-fda-and-emea Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The FDA and the EMEA are testing a Pilot Process for Biomarker Qualification, which was created based on the specific need for new biomarkers in drug development. This Pilot Process needs to be test<br/>Event Venue: Online, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1369/all-in-the-best-possible-taste-the-science-of-food-and-flavour Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This entertaining lecture will introduce some surprising facts about food and flavour. There may even be a chance to do some tasting experiments.<br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1370/rsc-consultancy-group-agm Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: ����ӰԺ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1371/cruise-the-medway-on-the-kingswear-castle Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: A river cruise on the historic paddle stamer Kingswear Castle exclusively for RSC members and their guests.<br/>Event Venue: Chatham Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1372/paddle-steamer Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: We have booked exclusive use of the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle for a cruise on the river Medway. This is a social meeting, principally for retired members but open to all members and their gue<br/>Event Venue: Kingswear Castle, Chatham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1373/duncan-bryant-memorial-prize-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 15 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This inaugural event will take place at GSK when a selected group of young chemists will present lectures on topics in pharmaecutical analysis. An invited over-view lecture on analytical spectrosco<br/>Event Venue: GSK Lecture Theatre, Stevenage, SG1 2NY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1364/4th-cefood-6th-pbn Non RSC event Event dates: 15 - 17 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The objective of the Congress is to provide a multidisciplinary forum in the fields of food science and technology, human nutrition and biotechnological applications in food production.<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Croatia, Cavtat, Croatia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1374/functional-complexes-bond-activation-and-catalysis Non RSC event Event dates: 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15060/mechanisms-of-lectin-pathway-in-trypanosoma-cruzi-and-complement-system Non RSC event Event dates: 16 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: London Metropolitan University, London, N7 8JL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15061/symyx-global-symposium-randd-integration-success Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Hilton Prague Old Town, Prague, 111 21, Czech Republic http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1375/oligonucleotide-and-peptide-technology-and-product-development Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The conference is designed to provide industry updates on developments on regulatory pathways, business landscape, analytical methods and validation, and emerging technologies.<br/>Event Venue: Red Rock Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, NV, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1376/natural-products-chemistry-biology-and-medicine Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The conference will gather together some of the current and future leaders in the field of natural products and related areas to discuss the latest developments in the field and exchange ideas, fost<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Villa del Mare, Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1377/pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic-data-analysis-a-hands-on-course-using-winnonlin Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This advanced workshop provides an interface between the computer analysis of PK and PD data and physiological concepts. Based on the background and concepts provided by the course lecturers, delega<br/>Event Venue: Madingley Hall, Cambridge, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1380/gc-gc-ms-training-course-barcelona-spain Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Three-day Practical Essentials of GC<br/>Event Venue: To be confirmed, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1383/reach-training-exposure-and-environmental-risk-assessment Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Module 3 of the training aims to equip delegates with the skills necessary to research and analyse effects of substances upon the environment. This will enable students to construct Exposure Scenari<br/>Event Venue: The University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1378/25-years-of-hiv Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The isolation of HIV 25 years ago has transformed modern virology. Shock waves spread to immunology, microbial pathogenesis and clinical trials that drove both discovery and methodologis. Inexorably<br/>Event Venue: Institut Pasteur, Paris cedex 15, 75724, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1381/biomarker-world-congress Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1382/got-summit Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, Massachusetts, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1388/latin-american-regulatory-conference-larc Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This conference will offer updates on global regulatory environment and how they impact the access of medicines and future research and development in the Latin America region. In-depth interactive <br/>Event Venue: Hotel Royal Pedregal, Mexico City, 14210, Mexico http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1389/webtutorial-understanding-easy-cleanability Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Do you wish to have a deeper-rooted knowledge of the fundamental physical chemistry that is at work in easy-to-clean/self-cleaning coatings? Our concise WebTutorial will try to make you an expert, e<br/>Event Venue: Internet, Hannover, 30175, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1379/rsc-endowed-george-and-christine-sosnovsky-lecture-steroid-sulfatase-inhibitors-from-concept-to-clinical-trials Non RSC event Event dates: 19 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1384/chinese-ip-law-symposium Non RSC event Event dates: 19 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The symposium will provide an overview of new developments in Chinese IP law, including IP enforcement issues and protection issues, with an emphasis on IP issues relating to chemistry, pharmacology<br/>Event Venue: UK Intellectual Property Office, London, EC4Y 8DP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1387/fda-dia-co-sponsored-conference-on-the-orphan-drug-act-oda-at-25-years-retrospective-and-future-views Non RSC event Event dates: 19 May 2008<br/>Event summary: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act, FDA, industry and patient advocacy groups are coming together to discuss accomplishments, perspectives, globalization, and future chall<br/>Event Venue: Capitol Hilton, Washington, 20036, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1385/european-regulatory-affairs Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course is designed to present a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the registration systems available for approval of products in the European Union (EU) since 1995. It reviews Centrali<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1386/project-information-communication-and-knowledge-management Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The success of drug research and development depends on the application of useful knowledge to the business of developing new medicines for the marketplace. Teams of preclinical, clinical, and regul<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1390/newcastle-section-agm Non RSC event Event dates: 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: 6.00 pm Reception, 6.30 pm AGM, followed by Talk "Spectroscopy in a Suitcase" & Buffet Meal<br/>Event Venue: Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1391/rsc-tilden-lecture-understanding-and-exploiting-fundamental-properties-of-molecular-solids Non RSC event Event dates: 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1392/biofuels-technology-meets-strategy Non RSC event Event dates: 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Leading technologists and industrialists will present their points of view on these topics. The aim of the event is to provide a forum where attendees can discuss the associated issues with those de<br/>Event Venue: SCI Headquarters, London, SW1X 8P5, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1393/future-formulation Non RSC event Event dates: 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Knowledge and Innovation Transfer Events (KITEs)<br/>Event Venue: Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1395/catalyst-characterisation-in-the-petrochemicals-industry Non RSC event Event dates: 20 May 2008<br/>Event summary: A meeting to bring to the Industry new developments in techniques used for catalyst characterisation. Laboratory - based techniques as well as those requiring synchrotron sources will be presented <br/>Event Venue: Brantingham Park, Hull, HU15 1HX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1394/ibc-s-4th-international-nucleic-acids-technologies-for-diagnostics Non RSC event Event dates: 20 - 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This event is a forum for suppliers and end-users to forge collaborations and discuss the technological, regulatory, operational and business considerations surrounding the manufacturing of IVD's. <br/>Event Venue: Red Rock Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, NV, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1396/modern-synthetic-methods-and-chiral-europe-reaction-to-reality Non RSC event Event dates: 20 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Vilamoura, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1397/surfaces-and-interfaces-in-soft-matter-and-biology-the-impact-and-future-of-neutron-reflectivity Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: In the past 20 years neutron reflectivity has had a major impact on the characterization of surfaces and interfaces in the fields of Soft Matter and Biology. The development of new instrumentation<br/>Event Venue: Institut Laue Langevin, Grenoble, France, 38042, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1400/eudravigilance-electronic-reporting-of-icsrs-in-the-eea Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course will be the only training programme officially recognised by the EMEA. The EMEA will present successful candidates with a 'Certificate of Completion' based on a competency assessment at <br/>Event Venue: EMEA, Canary Wharf, E14 4HB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1401/emerging-regulatory-issues-in-genomic-medicine Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The purpose of this meeting is to identify synergies and common issues in Genomic Medicine and to develop common approaches to address these issues. The FDA has a major effort in the area of genomic<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Royal Pedregal, Mexico City, 14210, Mexico http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1398/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching ����ӰԺ amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Ripon Grammar School (Science Learning Centre Yorkshire & The Humber), North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1399/portfolio-strategy-and-value-management Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This course provides an integrated view of how corporate strategy is delivered through the portfolio of new and lifecycle drug projects. Set in a small group setting, this highly interactive course <br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1402/nottingham-trent-chemistry-lecture-contributions-towards-a-better-understanding-of-the-safe-disposal-of-nuclear-wastes Non RSC event Event dates: 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent Universtiy, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1403/msc-nanotechnology-taster-day Non RSC event Event dates: 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The taster day will offer a chance to talk with course directors about the programme, get advice on applying from admissions tutors, have a look around the department and enjoy some light refreshmen<br/>Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1404/climate-change-and-air-pollution-mitigation-challeges-and-opportunities Non RSC event Event dates: 21 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Lecture by Dr Alan Lloyd, President of the International Council on Clean Transportation<br/>Event Venue: Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, SY23 5DB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1405/horiba-particle-characterization-and-processing-seminar Non RSC event Event dates: 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: HORIBA Instruments, Inc. presents a seminar on Particle Size Technology with speakers who are acknowledged experts in the field. Emphasis will be placed on applications, problem solving and new dev<br/>Event Venue: HORIBA Instruments, Inc., The Woodlands, TX, 77386, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1406/open-access-publishing-in-the-chemical-sciences Non RSC event Event dates: 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The meeting will revisit the area of open access publishing including Bioinformatics and data repositories.<br/>Event Venue: ����ӰԺ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1407/site-and-sponsor-recruitment-responsibilities-from-training-at-the-investigator-meeting-to-lplv-third-in-a-patient-recruitment-webinar-series Non RSC event Event dates: 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Learn the nuances of successful recruitment planning and execution. Site and CRO enrollment forecasts frequently fail to match actual enrollment and are typically overly optimistic. Enrollment co<br/>Event Venue: Online, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1410/rsc-sci-tour-of-the-cambridge-botanic-gardens Non RSC event Event dates: 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Another chance to visit the delightful Cambridge University Botanic Garden. This summer we will be visiting in late May rather than late June, to see the garden earlier in the season. Come and meet <br/>Event Venue: Cambridge Botanic Garden, Cambridge, CB2 1JF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1411/rsc-lecture-the-smell-of-disease Non RSC event Event dates: 22 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The lecture will describe some of the latest advances in the analysis of volatiles from urine and stool, for instance in cancer diagnoses and the identification of bacteria in infectious diseases<br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1408/obstetric-negligence Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The Latest Updates on Preventing, Managing and Defending Claims in Obstetric Negligence<br/>Event Venue: Jurys Great Russell Street Hotel, London, WC1B 3NN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1409/careers-surgery Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Whether you are actively job seeking or just reviewing your options, an appointment with the RSC’s Careers Adviser offers the opportunity to discuss: planning and managing your career; job search st<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn, Oxford, OX2 8JD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15062/conference-on-systems-biology-of-mammalian-cells Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 24 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Dresden, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1412/top-of-the-firm-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: We invite you to enter a team from your workplace for this year’s competition. Teams take part in a series of activities designed to test ingenuity, practical skills, general knowledge, inventivene<br/>Event Venue: Pfizer Social Club, Sandwich, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1413/thinking-and-acting-sustainably-profile-of-a-21st-century-professional Non RSC event Event dates: 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The C21st is presenting a range of interconnected economic, social and ecological issues that professionals are expected to address. This one-day workshop will bring together professionals from diff<br/>Event Venue: Grosvenor Office, London, W1K 3JP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1414/patenting-medical-technology-under-the-epc Non RSC event Event dates: 23 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The patenting of medical technology is a complex and sometimes controversial topic, as it usually involves multi-claim categories covering diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic methods. This seminar <br/>Event Venue: The Rembrandt Hotel, London, SW7, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1415/printed-functional-materials-symposium Non RSC event Event dates: 26 - 27 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This Symposium will focus on the production, characterisation and properties of printable functional materials and illustrate how they are being applied to the development of technologies such as se<br/>Event Venue: National Centre for Sensor Research, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1416/systems-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 26 - 30 May 2008<br/>Event summary: Beilstein Bozen Symposium 2008<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Schloss Korb, Missian - Eppan (BZ), I-39050, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15063/uv-measurements-for-formulators Non RSC event Event dates: 27 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This class will help formulators do a better job of establishing specifications for their customers, optimize the process in the laboratory, and develop better specifications and procedures. The inf<br/>Event Venue: online, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1417/nottingham-trent-chemistry-lecture-complex-fluids-under-shear-theories-and-experiments Non RSC event Event dates: 28 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent Universtiy, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1419/visit-to-hook-norton-brewery Non RSC event Event dates: 28 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Hook Norton Brewery, Hook Norton, OX15 5NY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1420/clean-energy-materials-crystal-gazing-on-the-atomic-scale Non RSC event Event dates: 28 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Nottingham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1421/visit-to-the-royal-gunpowder-mills-at-watham-abbey Non RSC event Event dates: 28 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Royal Gunpowder Mills, Watham Abbey, EN9 1JY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1418/nanotechnology-towards-reducing-animal-testing Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 29 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This Conference, the first of its kind in Europe, will examine how nanotechnology could contribute to alternatives to animal testing and also to realisation of the “3Rs”, whilst maintaining the nece<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1423/masterclass-valuing-a-license Non RSC event Event dates: 29 May 2008<br/>Event summary: This MasterClass provides a non-mathematical overview of the methods used to value licenses in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries<br/>Event Venue: Novotel Hotel London St Pancras, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1422/2nd-annual-conference-in-japan-for-asian-new-drug-development Non RSC event Event dates: 29 - 30 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The first conference for Asian new drug development was held in Tokyo last May. Various issues were discussed from both the Sponsors and Reviewers point of view. In the second conference, we will<br/>Event Venue: Town Hall Funabori, Tokyo, 134-0091, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15064/2nd-international-symposium-on-green-processing-in-the-pharmaceutical-and-fine-chemical-industries Non RSC event Event dates: 29 - 30 May 2008<br/>Event summary: The symposium is being organized by Paul T. Anastas, Berkeley (Buzz) W. Cue, Jr., Chao-Jun (CJ) Li, and Julie B. Manley. The objective is to bring together experts from academia, government, non-go<br/>Event Venue: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1424/molecular-genetics-of-the-pleiotropic-leptin-receptor Non RSC event Event dates: 30 May 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: London Metropolitan University, London, N7 8JL, United Kingdom