January 2013 Events in January 2013 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8537/heterocyclic-and-synthesis-group-january-meeting Non RSC event Heterocyclic & Synthesis Group January Meeting Event dates: 4 January 2013<br/>Event summary: What better way to start the new year, than with this traditional fixture! The January meeting of the Group is always held in London on the first Friday of January and also includes, during the lu<br/>Event Venue: Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8538/biotech-showcase-2013 Non RSC event Biotech Showcase 2013 Event dates: 7 - 9 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Biotech Showcase™ is a forum devoted to providing biotechnology and medtech companies, investors and pharmaceutical executives an opportunity to meet in one place during the course of one of the lar<br/>Event Venue: Parc 55 Wyndham, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8539/spectroscopy-and-dynamics-group-meeting Non RSC event Spectroscopy and Dynamics Group Meeting Event dates: 7 - 9 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The annual conference of the Spectroscopy and Dynamics Group of the RSC will take place at the University of Durham from the evening of January 7th to mid-afternoon on January 9th, 2013. There will <br/>Event Venue: University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15965/basic-essentials-of-gc-and-gc-ms-method-development-and-troubleshooting-gc-and-gc-ms-training-course Non RSC event Basic Essentials of GC & GC-MS, Method Development & Troubleshooting GC & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 7 - 11 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This 5-day instrument-independent package training course provides the key essential techniques and approaches to perform both GC (emphasis on chromatography) and GC-MS (emphasis on mass spectromete<br/>Event Venue: Berlin, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15966/chis-high-content-analysis Non RSC event CHI's High-Content Analysis Event dates: 8 - 11 January 2013<br/>Event summary: CHI's Tenth Annual High-Content Analysis 2013 meeting is the premier event showcasing the latest advancements in HCA applications and technology.<br/>Event Venue: The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco, 94108, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8540/2013-iccbes-conference Non RSC event 2013 ICCBES Conference Event dates: 8 - 10 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: International Congress on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Taipei 10461, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8541/creating-material-waste-and-personnel-flow-diagrams-for-cleanrooms-and-controlled-environments-webinar-by-globalcompliancepanel Non RSC event Creating Material, Waste, and Personnel Flow Diagrams for Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel Event dates: 8 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This live webinar concentrates on identifying and discussing flow requirements associated with cleanrooms. We will explore the typical flows used in cleanrooms and controlled environments for mate<br/>Event Venue: Online Training, Fremont, 94539, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8542/rsc-biomaterials-chemistry-group-7th-annual-meeting Non RSC event RSC Biomaterials ӰԺ Group - 7th Annual Meeting Event dates: 8 - 9 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The RSC BMC Group provides a focus for groups in UK universities and industry working on the synthesis and characterisation of biomaterials. This is the 7th annual meeting.<br/>Event Venue: Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, S1 2NU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8543/retired-members-luncheon Non RSC event Retired Members' Luncheon Event dates: 9 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Westbury Park Tavern, Bristol, BS9 4HP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8544/rsc-lecture-geochemistry Non RSC event RSC Lecture: Geochemistry Event dates: 9 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8545/test-the-chemist-pub-quiz Non RSC event 'Test the Chemist' Pub quiz Event dates: 10 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Richard Evans will host the devilishly hard annual quiz to get the grey matter warmed up as we head into the new year. Free to enter, food available and a prize for the winning team!<br/>Event Venue: The Chase Hotel, Whitehaven, CA28 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8546/mcbain-medal-symposium Non RSC event McBain Medal Symposium Event dates: 10 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Nanomedicine, the medical application of nanotechnology, is a new, diverse and rapidly-growing field. The colloid, polymer and interface sciences have their part to play, in areas like drug, protein<br/>Event Venue: Society of Chemical Industry, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8547/making-sense-of-scents RSC event Making Sense of Scents Event dates: 10 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A scentsory question time with a fragant panel of experts<br/>Event Venue: ӰԺ Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8548/south-east-regional-meeting RSC event South East Regional Meeting Event dates: 10 January 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: ӰԺ Centre, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8549/top-of-the-bench Non RSC event Top of the Bench Event dates: 10 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Top of the Bench is a national competition run by the RSC for 14-16 year old students. The teams should consist of two students from Year 9, one from Year 10 and one from Year 11.<br/>Event Venue: Charterhouse School, Godalming, GU7 2DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8550/molten-salt-discussion-groups-students-research-meeting Non RSC event Molten Salt Discussion Group's Students' Research Meeting Event dates: 11 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The MSDG will hold a Research Meeting exclusively for the participation of research students at the University of Leicester on Friday 11th January 2013. This even is FREE.<br/>Event Venue: University of Leicester, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8551/south-west-regional-meeting-of-the-organic-division-of-the-rsc Non RSC event South West Regional Meeting of the Organic Division of the RSC Event dates: 11 January 2013<br/>Event summary: South West Regional Meeting of the Organic Division of the RSC<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8552/msdgs-students-research-meeting Non RSC event MSDG's Students' Research Meeting Event dates: 11 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This meeting provides an opportunity for students to present and discuss their research work in ILs & MSs.<br/>Event Venue: University of Leicester, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15967/pharma-and-biopharma-quality-system-requirements-training Non RSC event Pharma and Biopharma Quality System Requirements Training Event dates: 11 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Regulatory bodies are demanding more strict regulations for the biopharmaceutical industries due to the potential adverse effects of biopharmaceutical products. This webinar will discuss about the <br/>Event Venue: OnlineEvent, Palo Alto, 94303, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8553/10th-national-conference-and-technology-exhibition-on-indian-medical-devices-and-plastics-disposables-industry-2013 Non RSC event 10th National Conference And Technology Exhibition On Indian Medical Devices & Plastics Disposables Industry 2013 Event dates: 12 - 13 January 2013<br/>Event summary: WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON - Medical Polymers and Processing - Device Manufacturing - Market Trends & Export Marketing - Regulations - Technology - Research & Market Developments - Packaging & S<br/>Event Venue: J.B. Auditorium, Ahmedabad, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8554/rsc-family-lecture RSC event RSC Family Lecture Event dates: 12 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Continuing the series of Family Lectures to present ӰԺ in an entertaining and educational way.<br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8555/nuclear-power-asia-2013 Non RSC event Nuclear Power Asia 2013 Event dates: 15 - 16 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The 4th Annual Nuclear Power Asia is the region’s premier conference and exhibition for nuclear power industry stakeholders, focussing on new builds and safety, providing practical “tools” for emerg<br/>Event Venue: Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8556/nuclear-power-asia-2012 Non RSC event Nuclear Power Asia 2012 Event dates: 15 - 16 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The 4th Annual Nuclear Power Asia is the region’s premier conference and exhibition for nuclear power industry stakeholders, focussing on new builds and safety, providing practical “tools” for emerg<br/>Event Venue: Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8557/nanotechnology Non RSC event Nanotechnology Event dates: 15 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A lecture for Sixth Form students. Nanotechnology is the science of the infinitely small and is likely to be increasingly important in the future as it allows materials to be built up atom by atom.<br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8558/optimal-clinical-supply-planning-for-global-drug-development Non RSC event Optimal Clinical Supply Planning for Global Drug Development Event dates: 16 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This webinar will discuss how to manage supply chain risk to optimize clinical trial supply and also manage demand side requirements, risk of stock out, cost management etc using novel tools and tec<br/>Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8559/top-of-the-bench Non RSC event Top of the Bench Event dates: 16 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Top of the Bench is a national competition run by the RSC for 14-16 year old students. The teams should consist of two students from Year 9, one from Year 10 and one from Year 11.<br/>Event Venue: Roedean School, Brighton, BN2 5RQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8560/forensic-analysis-of-drugs-facilitating-sexual-assault Non RSC event Forensic Analysis of Drugs Facilitating Sexual Assault Event dates: 16 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and those with a general interest in the subject area. This lecture is unsuitable for people under the age of 18.<br/>Event Venue: University of Glamorgan, CF37 4AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8561/ion-mobility-spectrometry-combined-with-mass-spectrometry Non RSC event Ion mobility spectrometry combined with mass spectrometry Event dates: 16 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Warner Chillcott, Larne, Co. Antrim, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8562/protein-protein-interactions-emerging-science-and-therapeutic-potential Non RSC event Protein-Protein Interactions: Emerging Science and Therapeutic Potential Event dates: 16 - 17 January 2013<br/>Event summary: An international multidisciplinary two-day conference organised jointly by PPI-net, BMCS, MGMS, and the SCI First Circular – Call for speakers, poster contributions, sponsors and exhibitors C<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8563/ferroelectrics-uk-2013 Non RSC event Ferroelectrics UK 2013 Event dates: 17 - 18 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Ferroelectrics UK 2013 is a two day meeting that brings together researchers working in the field of electroceramics to discuss topics ranging from fundamental crystal chemistry to novel device appl<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 3ER, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8564/public-health-long-term-conditions-and-essential-cross-sector-communication-webinar Non RSC event Public Health-long term conditions and essential cross sector communication webinar Event dates: 17 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The aim of the webinar is to highlight the good practice that exists primary and secondary care to support Public Health and long term conditions.<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8565/eastern-regional-meeting RSC event Eastern Regional Meeting Event dates: 17 January 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: Thomas Graham House, Cambridge, CB4 0WF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8566/the-11th-winter-conference-on-bioorganic-and-medicinal-chemistry Non RSC event The 11th Winter Conference on Bioorganic & Medicinal ӰԺ Event dates: 20 - 25 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This prestigious event has an impressive line-up of academic and industrial speakers who will present the latest innovations in bioorganic and medicinal chemistry in this beautiful mountain resort.<br/>Event Venue: Sheraton Hotel & Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8567/innovative-soil-erosion-control-and-management-methods Non RSC event Innovative Soil Erosion Control and Management Methods Event dates: 21 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Prof. Jane Rickson, who has had many years of experince of managment of soil erosion in many parts of the world will explain some of the techniques, including the use of geotextile materials.<br/>Event Venue: The ӰԺ Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8568/1-day-anthias-gases-and-plumbing-and-sample-introduction Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Gases & Plumbing and Sample Introduction Event dates: 21 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The course gives an introduction to gas chromatography, the types of carrier gases and detector gases used are examined in detail. This is followed by information on how to plumb-in GC gases. Sample<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8569/central-yorkshire-section-heat-for-the-top-of-the-bench-school-competition RSC event Central Yorkshire Section Heat for the Top of the Bench School Competition Event dates: 21 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A local heat to select the school to represent the Central Yorkshire Section in the national final of the Top of the Bench competition<br/>Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8570/3-day-anthias-practical-essentials-of-gc-and-gc-ms-course Non RSC event 3-day Anthias Practical Essentials of GC & GC-MS course Event dates: 21 - 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This course covers all the practical theory you need to know about Gas Chromatography and its related techniques including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; gases and plumbing; sample introducti<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8571/5-day-anthias-complete-gc-and-gc-ms-course Non RSC event 5-day Anthias Complete GC & GC-MS Course Event dates: 21 - 25 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The 5-day Complete GC & GC-MS Anthias course is built from the 3-day Practical Essentials of GC & GC-MS and the 2-day GC & GC-MS Clinic courses to provide a complete training solution enabling you t<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8572/how-did-evolution-select-phosphorus-for-its-many-roles-in-life Non RSC event How did Evolution select Phosphorus for its Many Roles in Life? Event dates: 21 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8573/chis-peptalk-the-protein-science-week Non RSC event CHI's PepTalk: The Protein Science Week Event dates: 21 - 25 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Join us January 21-25 in Palm Springs, California to learn about the advances and debate the challenges in protein-based therapeutics. For more information, visit www.CHI-PepTalk.com.<br/>Event Venue: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, 92262, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8574/organic-electronics-state-of-the-art Non RSC event Organic Electronics:State of the Art Event dates: 22 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A one day event to review the state of the art of organic lighting displays (OLEDs), OLED Lighting and organic photovoltaics (OPV).<br/>Event Venue: University of Brunel, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8575/1-day-anthias-gc-columns-gc-detectors-including-msd-and-data-analysis Non RSC event 1-day Anthias GC Columns, GC Detectors including MSD and Data Analysis Event dates: 22 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This course will cover analytical columns including the theory, optimisation and applications, the separation process and types available. This is followed by a brief introduction into the types of <br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8576/tayside-section-top-of-the-bench-final Non RSC event Tayside Section Top of the Bench Final Event dates: 22 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of St Andrews, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8577/quiz-night Non RSC event Quiz Night Event dates: 22 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A lighthearted Quiz followed by a good supper<br/>Event Venue: Preston College, Preston, PR2 8UR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8578/1-day-anthias-sampling-techniques-for-gc-and-gc-ms Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Sampling Techniques for GC & GC-MS Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A whole range of sampling techniques that can be coupled to a GC are covered including theory, optimisation and applications. This includes thermal desorption (TD) & extraction; pyrolysis & online d<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8579/superiority-non-inferiority-or-equivalence-trials-how-why-and-when Non RSC event Superiority, Non-inferiority, or Equivalence Trials: How, Why and When Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This webinar will explore the differences among superiority, Non-inferiority (NI), and equivalence trials, including development of the precise research questions necessary to making a decision abou<br/>Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8580/arthur-israel-vogel-1905-1966-the-man-and-his-contributions-to-chemistry Non RSC event Arthur Israel Vogel (1905-1966): the man and his contributions to chemistry Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Queens University, Belfast, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8581/agm-analytical-division-ni-sub-region Non RSC event AGM Analytical Division NI sub-region Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Queens University, Belfast, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8582/cms-research-seminars-oxidative-transformations-and-cytotoxic-compounds Non RSC event CMS Research Seminars - Oxidative transformations and cytotoxic compounds Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Dr Wesley Moran from the University of Huddersfield will be a talk on 'Oxidative transformations and cytotoxic compounds'<br/>Event Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8583/advanced-thermal-treatment-of-wastes-for-fuels-and-materials-recovery Non RSC event Advanced Thermal Treatment of Wastes for Fuels and Materials Recovery Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8584/rsc-corday-morgan-prize-lecture Non RSC event RSC Corday-Morgan Prize Lecture Event dates: 23 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Prof Dave Smith, University of York 'Hard Facts About Soft Matter - From Nanomaterials to Nanomedicine ‘<br/>Event Venue: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8585/1-day-anthias-gc-and-gc-ms-method-development-and-advanced-techniques Non RSC event 1-day Anthias GC & GC-MS Method Development and Advanced Techniques Event dates: 24 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Firstly, the method development process, how to test the method and method optimisation are examined in detail. This knowledge, along with the basic knowledge of GC acquired in days 1-3 are then put<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8586/2-day-anthias-the-gc-and-gc-ms-clinic-course Non RSC event 2-day Anthias The GC & GC-MS Clinic Course Event dates: 24 - 25 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This course looks at how to choose the GC & GC-MS techniques for an application, set-up the instrument, how to develop & optimise methods and then finally how to maintain & troubleshoot the instrume<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8587/quantum-chemists-without-lab-coats Non RSC event (Quantum) Chemists without Lab Coats Event dates: 24 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This talk will give a flavour of quantum chemistry and zoom in on the so-called electron density. Can we define atoms and bonds from the electron density, in a modern way?<br/>Event Venue: Charterhouse, Godalming, GU7 2DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8588/the-science-of-fireworks Non RSC event The Science of Fireworks Event dates: 24 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15968/compliance-processes-for-life-science-products-in-brazil-russia-india-china-markets-company-establishment-clinical-trials-registrations-renewals-and-supply-chain-considerations Non RSC event Compliance Processes for Life Science Products in Brazil, Russia, India, China markets - Company Establishment, Clinical Trials, Registrations, Renewals and Supply Chain Considerations Event dates: 24 - 25 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Brazil, Russia, India and China enhanced the alignment of their life science product regulations to global standards, an important step forward toward foreign access. This eliminated the conflicting<br/>Event Venue: San Diego, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8589/1-day-anthias-gc-and-gc-ms-troubleshooting-and-maintenance Non RSC event 1-day Anthias GC & GC-MS Troubleshooting & Maintenance Event dates: 25 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This course will detail parts of the system that require regualar maintenance, how often and how to identify when maintenance is required are covered. It will address how to prepare for problems, ho<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8590/spinks-symposium-2013-regenerative-medicine RSC event Spinks Symposium 2013: Regenerative Medicine Event dates: 28 January 2013<br/>Event summary: The therapeutic promise of regenerative medicine, as a way to restore aging or damaged tissues and organs, is one of the most exciting areas of medicines research. This full-day workshop will bring <br/>Event Venue: ӰԺ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8591/uk-china-workshop-on-the-chemistry-and-physics-of-functional-materials Non RSC event UK-China workshop on the chemistry and physics of functional materials Event dates: 28 - 29 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Royal Society Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Henning Sirringhaus FRS, Professor Anthony Cheetham FRS, Professor Wenping Hu and Professor Deqing Zhang. This wor<br/>Event Venue: Royal Society at Chicheley Hall, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9JJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8592/stability-testing-of-pharmaceuticals Non RSC event Stability testing of Pharmaceuticals Event dates: 28 - 30 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A three-day residential course organised by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in partnership with the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.<br/>Event Venue: The Moller Centre, Cambridge, CB3 0DE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8593/3-day-agilent-gc-operator-course Non RSC event 3-day Agilent GC Operator Course Event dates: 28 - 30 January 2013<br/>Event summary: This three-day course is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of GC and the operation of the Agilent 6890 and 7890 Gas Chromatographs using capillary columns and GC Chemstation software. I<br/>Event Venue: Agilent Centre of Excellence, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8594/stability-testing-of-pharmaceuticals Non RSC event Stability testing of Pharmaceuticals Event dates: 28 - 30 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A three-day residential course organised by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in partnership with the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences. A well-established and up-to-date course designed to provide<br/>Event Venue: The Moller Centre, Cambridge, CB3 0DE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8595/sulfoximines-ligands-for-asymmetric-metal-catalysis-syntheses-and-bioactivities Non RSC event Sulfoximines: Ligands for Asymmetric Metal Catalysis, Syntheses, and Bioactivities Event dates: 28 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, School of ӰԺ, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8596/east-anglia-local-section-gourmet-dinner Non RSC event East Anglia Local Section Gourmet Dinner Event dates: 29 January 2013<br/>Event summary: A talk given by Prof Cathie Martin from John Innes Centre - 'Tackling Chronic Disease - the Potential of Preventative Medicine through Dietary Improvement', followed by a Dinner in the City College <br/>Event Venue: City College Norwich, Norwich, NR2 2LJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8597/tayside-section-agm Non RSC event Tayside Section AGM Event dates: 29 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Discovery Point, Dundee, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8598/challenges-facing-drug-discovery-in-japan-and-the-uk-how-can-these-challenges-be-met RSC event Challenges facing drug discovery in Japan and the UK – how can these challenges be met? Event dates: 29 January 2013<br/>Event summary: To provide an overview on the current drug discovery processes in Japan and the UK and to create a forum for the open discussion of current challenges facing translational medicine and thoughts on h<br/>Event Venue: Lecture Hall on the 7th Floor, Tokyo, 101-0062, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22410/signing-of-mou-with-csir-and-osdd Featured RSC event Signing of MoU with CSIR and OSDD Event dates: 29 January 2013<br/>Event summary: On 29 January 2013, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Open Source Drug Discovery (CSIR-OSDD). <br/>Event Venue: CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15970/3rd-annual-oil-sands-water-management-initiative Non RSC event 3rd Annual Oil Sands Water Management Initiative Event dates: 30 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Driving Forward Innovative Water Treatment Technologies To Reduce Capital And Operating Costs And Maximize The Efficiency Of In Situ Oil Sands Recovery<br/>Event Venue: Calgary Convention Centre, Calgary, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8599/cancelled-chemistry-for-non-specialists Non RSC event CANCELLED - ӰԺ For Non Specialists Event dates: 30 - 31 January 2013<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: Schools Lab, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8600/pharmaceutical-microbiology Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Microbiology Event dates: 30 - 31 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Focussing on how rapid microbial methods, assay development and ROI calculations, attend SMi’s 2nd annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology conference<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, London, NW3 3ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8601/rsc-lecture-isotopes-and-climate Non RSC event RSC Lecture: Isotopes and Climate Event dates: 30 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8602/cafe-scientifique Non RSC event Cafe Scientifique Event dates: 30 January 2013<br/>Event summary: "Sounds good? The science of audio engineering" Dr Jez Wells, Lecturer in Music Technology, Department of Electronics, University of York<br/>Event Venue: King's Head, Beverley, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8605/tilden-prize-lecture Non RSC event Tilden Prize Lecture Event dates: 31 January 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: School of ӰԺ, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8606/7th-crsi-rsc-joint-symposium-in-chemistry RSC event 7th CRSI-RSC Joint Symposium in ӰԺ Event dates: 31 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Annual joint meeting of CRSI-RSC<br/>Event Venue: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8607/north-east-regional-meeting RSC event North East Regional Meeting Event dates: 31 January 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Sheffield, Sheffield, S4 7YB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8608/maldi-mass-spectrometry-imaging-in-drug-discovery Non RSC event MALDI-Mass Spectrometry Imaging in Drug Discovery Event dates: 31 January 2013<br/>Event summary: Dr Peter Marshall, GSK. MALDI-MS Imaging as a tool to investigate normal and diseased tissues for the visualisation of compound distribution.<br/>Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom