International Molecular Design conference (second notice)
- From: "Dr. Dave Winkler" <D.Winkler #*at*#
chem.csiro.au>
- Subject: International Molecular Design conference (second
notice)
- Date: Fri, 10 Feb 95 15:01:36 EST
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
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The program consists of sessions covering five technology areas and five target
areas:
Chemical Similarity and Biological Diversity
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jeffery Blaney, Chiron Corporation, USA
Macromolecular Assemblies: the Supermodels of Molecular Design
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Keynote speaker: Dr. Phoebe Stewart, UCLA, USA
Neural Nets and Fuzzy Sets
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Keynote speakers: Dr. David Livingston, Consultant, UK
Dr. Gerry Maggiora, Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, USA
Molecular Recognition
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Keynote speakers: Dr. Barry Honig, Columbia University, USA
Dr. Regine Bohacek, Ciba-Geigy, USA
Molecular Dynamics: Deciphering the Data
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Osguthorpe, University of Bath, UK
Harnessing the Potential of Natural Products
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Keynote speaker: Dr. Joe Baker, Australian Institute of Marine Science,
Australia
The Future of Peptidomimetics
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Keynote speaker: Prof. Garland Marshall, Washington University, USA
Glycoproteins and Glycobiology- New Wave Pharmaceuticals
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peter Colman, Biomolecular Research Institute, Australia
Focus on Australian Biomolecular Design and Development- Medicinal Targets
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Keynote Speaker: Prof. Graham Johnston, University of Sydney, Australia
Focus on Australian Biomolecular Design and Development- Agricultural Targets
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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)
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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 #*at*# 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 #*at*# 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.
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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 #*at*# $50 $ ___________
Reef Cruise (30 August) _____ tickets #*at*# $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 #*at*# $25 $ ___________
Tropical BBQ (30 August) ____ tickets #*at*# $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 #*at*# 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"
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Cheers,
Dave
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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.
"Life is what happens to you while you're making other plans"