From D.Winkler@chem.csiro.au Thu Feb 9 23:38:22 1995 Received: from auric.chem.csiro.au for D.Winkler@chem.csiro.au by www.ccl.net (8.6.9/930601.1506) id XAA07938; Thu, 9 Feb 1995 23:04:03 -0500 Received: from chem.csiro.au (mac-40149.chem.csiro.au) by auric.chem.csiro.au with SMTP id AA01727 (5.67b/IDA-1.5 for chemistry@ccl.net); Fri, 10 Feb 1995 14:52:37 +1100 Date: Fri, 10 Feb 95 15:01:36 EST From: "Dr. Dave Winkler" Subject: International Molecular Design conference (second notice) To: aschin-list@nuscc.nus.sg, chminf-l@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu, chemistry@ccl.net, anchodd@tasman.cc.utas.edu.au, bri@mel.dbe.csiro.au, Chemdesign@applelink.apple.com, chem204@cantva.canterbury.ac.nz, j.coxon@cantva.canterbury.ac.nz, HLTMCRONIN@liverpool-john-moores.ac.uk, KLEIERDA@esvax.dnet.dupont.com, peter@biop.ox.ac.uk, JXISSAX0_at_WCI-SYDNEY@ccmail.wcc.com, PATRICK@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au, taka@molout.tutkie.tut.ac.jp, Nicole@tripos.com, Marek.T.Michalewicz@mel.dit.csiro.au, dwelrod@upj.com, gmmaggio@upj.com, m.dwarte@cc.uow.edu.au, xuzh@bepc2.ihep.ac.cn X-Mailer: LeeMail 2.0.4 Message-Id: M O L E C U L A R D E S I G N D O W N U N D E R AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 1 1995 CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, CAIRNS, NORTH QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA This meeting is the 14th Annual Conference of the Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society (MGMS) presented in 1995 in conjunction with the 12th Conference of the Medicinal and Agricultural Chemistry Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Note that the venue has changed from the earlier posting due to a larger than anticipate response. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM ------------------ The program consists of sessions covering five technology areas and five target areas: Chemical Similarity and Biological Diversity --------------------------------------------- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jeffery Blaney, Chiron Corporation, USA Macromolecular Assemblies: the Supermodels of Molecular Design -------------------------------------------------------------- Keynote speaker: Dr. Phoebe Stewart, UCLA, USA Neural Nets and Fuzzy Sets -------------------------- Keynote speakers: Dr. David Livingston, Consultant, UK Dr. Gerry Maggiora, Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, USA Molecular Recognition --------------------- Keynote speakers: Dr. Barry Honig, Columbia University, USA Dr. Regine Bohacek, Ciba-Geigy, USA Molecular Dynamics: Deciphering the Data ----------------------------------------- Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Osguthorpe, University of Bath, UK Harnessing the Potential of Natural Products -------------------------------------------- Keynote speaker: Dr. Joe Baker, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Australia The Future of Peptidomimetics ----------------------------- Keynote speaker: Prof. Garland Marshall, Washington University, USA Glycoproteins and Glycobiology- New Wave Pharmaceuticals -------------------------------------------------------- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peter Colman, Biomolecular Research Institute, Australia Focus on Australian Biomolecular Design and Development- Medicinal Targets -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keynote Speaker: Prof. Graham Johnston, University of Sydney, Australia Focus on Australian Biomolecular Design and Development- Agricultural Targets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keynote Speaker: Dr. George Holan, CSIRO Division of Chemicals and Polymers Australia CONFERENCE PROGRAM All sessions and functions will be held at the Cairns International Hotel beginning with the Welcoming Cocktail Party on Sunday evening and concluding Friday lunchtime. A Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef has been organized on Wednesday to be followed by a barbeque dinner in the evening. The Conference Dinner will be held on Thursday evening. The conference program includes oral and poster sessions. Oral papers will be presented in plenary sessions during the day. The Organizing Committee will select abstracts for oral presentation from the abstracts submitted with the registration form. Poster presentations are a major component of the scientific program with poster sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS Abstracts must be prepared for all presentations, both oral and poster. The original must reach the Conference Secretariat by May 15 for inclusion in the book of Abstracts that will be provided at the meeting. Two (2) camera-ready hard copies of the abstract should also be provided in the following style: - printed on one side of A4 bond white paper - 12pt Helvetica - 3cm margin on all sides - title in upper case - author(s) (full name) with presenting author indicated by * - the addresses of the authors - a single blank line should follow after the title, the authors' list and authors' addresses - full abstract in single spaced text All abstracts for oral presentation will be refereed. Successful presenters will be notified by June 15. Abstracts received after the May 15 deadline will not be considered. ADVICE TO SPEAKERS Audiovisual facilities will include dual standard 35mm slide projection, video and computer projection, overhead transparency projections and white boards. Speakers with other needs should contact the Conference Secretariat as soon as possible. POSTERS Posters will be presented on vertical, velcro-compatible panels 1 metre wide by 2.4 metres high. Posters may be viewed during the day but presenters will attend their poster during the assigned poster sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. REGISTRATION A registration form follows. Please complete the form and return along with your abstract and appropriate payment to the Conference Secretariat by May 15. Full registration entitles participants to the book of Abstracts, attendance at all sessions including the Sunday Welcoming Cocktail Party. The Wednesday evening BBQ and all morning and afternoon teas are also included. There are no single day registrations. Registration Fees (all prices are in Australian dollars: $1 = US$0.75) ----------------- Members (MGMS and RACI) $440 Non-members $520 Students $220 Late fee after May 15 $80 Conference dinner (Thursday) $50 Students are advised that they must complete the student section of the registration form to qualify for student rate. No registration fee will be charged for accompanying persons. STUDENT BURSARIES The MGMS provides financial assistance to students. Plese contact Dr. Mike Hann, Glaxo Research and Development (mmh1203@ggr.co.uk) before March 30 for details. The RACI is providing assistance for Australian students which includes free accomodation in Cairns and, if funds are available, some assistance with travel costs. For further details contact Prof. Peter Andrews, Centre for Drug Design and Development, University of Queensland (p.andrews@mailbox.uq.oz.au). CONFERENCE VENUE AND ACCOMODATION INFORMATION Sessions will be held in the Grand Ballroon of the Cairns International Hotel and poster sessions will be in the exhibition area and foyer outside exhibition area. A limited amount of accomodation has been reserved at this 5-star hotel for the conference. Check in is from 3pm. Cost: $175 per room, per night (max 2 adults/room) Block bookings have also been made at 4 other Cairns hotels: Reef Plaza: $115 per night, per room (4 min walk to conference venue) Rainbow palms: $115 per night, per room (20 min walk to conference venue) Rainbow Inn: $115 per night, per room (20 min walk to conference venue) Uptop Downunder: $45 per night, per room (max 4 adults/room) (10 min walk to conference venue) The above accomodation prices are room only. Delegates will allocated their choice of room on a first come first served basis. This is the peak season in Cairns and there are extremely heavy demands on accomodation in the city. Delegates are requested to pay a deposit by May 15 to secure accomodation. The above rates are only for conference attendees and their partners and are only available if booked through the registration form. TIMETABLE OF DEADLINES Student bursary applications 30 March Last day for early registration 15 May Submission of abstracts 15 May Last day for cancellations 30 July Opening of conference 27 August ADVICE FOR VISITORS Average temperature in North Queensland in late August is 21 C. Dress is usually light and casual. Hats, sunglasses and 15+ sunscreen are strongly recommended for protection from the sun. A valid passport with visa is required for entry into Australia by all visitors except New Zealanders. A variety of tours are available for accompanying persons. The official language of the conference is English. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M 1. DELEGATE NAME AND ADDRESS DETAILS Name ____________________________________________________________________ Surname Title First name Position _________________________________________________________________ Organization ______________________________________________________________ Postal Address ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ State/province Postcode Country Telephone Work __________________________ Home ________________________ Fax __________________________ Email ________________________ Indicate membership MGMS ____ RACI ____ Preferred name for badge ______________________ Surname: __________________ Name of accompanying person (if badge required) ____________________________ Special dietary requirements ________________________________________________ 2. ACCOMODATION REQUIRED __ YES __ NO Please indicate your choice of hotel and room type Cairns Internat Hotel __ Reef Plaza __ Reef Inn __ Uptop Downunder __ $175/room/night $115/room/night $115/room/night $45/room/night Max 2 adults/room except Uptop Downunder which is 4/room Room type SINGLE __ TWIN SHARE __ DOUBLE __ 4 SHARE __ Sharing with (if applicable) ________________________________________________ Arrival date _______ Aug 1995 Estimated arrival time ______________ Number of nights accomodation required _______ Estimated departure date _____ NOTE: Rooms will not be held after 6pm on arrival date unless hotel advised 3. ABSTRACTS I wish to submit and abstract __ YES __ NO I would be prepared to make an oral presentation if selected __ YES __ NO Abstracts for all presentations should be submitted with this registration form 4. DELEGATE REGISTRATION Registration After 15 May MGMS/RACI Members $440 $520 $ ___________ Non-members $520 $600 $ ___________ Students $220 $300 $ ___________ Accomodation deposit (rate for 1 night) $ ___________ Conference dinner (31 August) _____ tickets @ $50 $ ___________ Reef Cruise (30 August) _____ tickets @ $110 $ ___________ (I am/am not interested in an introductory dive/certified dive) Extra tickets for accompanying persons only (free for registrants) Welcoming cocktail party (27 August) ____ tickets @ $25 $ ___________ Tropical BBQ (30 August) ____ tickets @ $25 $ ___________ TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $ ___________ Please note that registrants after 15 May may not be supplied with satchels and abstract books Payment to be made in Australian dollars by cheque or money order drawn on an Australian bank, PAYABLE TO: "Molecular Design Down Under Conference" and mailed to arrive at the following address by 15 May 1995 Molecular Design Down Under Conference Phone +61 7 369 7866 c/o Organizers Australia Fax +61 7 367 1471 PO Box 1237 MILTON QLD AUSTRALIA 4064 Send email via Ruth Drinkwater, Centre for Drug Design and Development, University of Queensland (R.Drinkwater@mailbox.uq.oz.au) 5. STUDENT REGISTRATION I certify I am currently enrolled as a full-time student at ___________________ _______________________________ for a _________________________ degree course. Signature ________________________ Supervisor's information Name ___________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Fax ___________________________ Email _____________________________ Supervisor's signature ______________________ The student accomodation to be provided by the RACI will be at "Uptop Downunder" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheers, Dave __________________________________________________________________________ Dr. David A. Winkler Voice: 61-3-542-2244 Principal Research Scientist Fax: 61-3-543-8160 CSIRO Division of Chemicals and Polymers Private Bag 10 Clayton, Australia. 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