May 2009 Events in May 2009 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2697/ludwig-mond-lectureship-and-republic-of-ireland-section-agm Non Å·ÃÀAV event Ludwig Mond-Lectureship and Republic of Ireland Section AGM Event dates: 1 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Prof Crabtree won the Å·ÃÀAV Ludwig Mond Lectureship for his broad ranging and very substantial ground-breaking work in a number of areas of co-ordination and organometallic chemistry<br/>Event Venue: University College Dublin, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2698/rsc-ludwig-mond-lectureship-recent-developments-in-oxidation-catalysis-molecular-recognition-induced-selectivity Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Ludwig Mond Lectureship: Recent Developments in Oxidation Catalysis: Molecular Recognition-Induced Selectivity Event dates: 1 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2699/visit-to-downe-house-home-of-charles-darwin Non Å·ÃÀAV event Visit to Downe House, Home of Charles Darwin Event dates: 2 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Introductory presentation by Dr Dick Challand<br/>Event Venue: Downe House, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15137/27th-noordwinkerhout-camerino-cyprus-conference-trends-in-drug-research Non Å·ÃÀAV event 27th Noordwinkerhout-Camerino-Cyprus Conference - Trends in Drug Research Event dates: 3 - 8 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The interplay between molecular structure and biological activity is central to contemporary biomedical and translational research, relevant not only to strucural biologists; but also to diverse sci<br/>Event Venue: Noordwijkerhout, Noordwijkerhout, 2211 XT, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2701/oil-and-gas-pipelines-in-the-middle-east-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Oil and Gas Pipelines in the Middle East 2009 Event dates: 4 - 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The Energy Exchange is delighted to announce the dates for the 2009 Oil and Gas Pipelines in the Middle East Conference. Taking place in Abu Dhabi from 4-6 May 2009, the 9th Annual Meeting guaran<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15138/bpi-analytical Non Å·ÃÀAV event BPI Analytical Event dates: 4 - 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Estancia La Jolla Resort, La Jolla, CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2700/the-8th-pharmaceutical-powder-x-ray-diffraction-symposium Non Å·ÃÀAV event The 8th Pharmaceutical Powder X-ray Diffraction Symposium Event dates: 4 - 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The ICDD is pleased to present this unique symposium focusing on cutting-edge topics surrounding the combined fields of Pharmaceuticals and X-ray Powder Diffraction.<br/>Event Venue: Menzies Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8AZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2704/apact-09 Non Å·ÃÀAV event APACT 09 Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: APACT 09 is an open forum for the presentation and discussion of recent advances in engineering and scientific topics relevant to process analytics and control technologies. Plenary and keynote spe<br/>Event Venue: The Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, G38HT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2706/science-and-energy Non Å·ÃÀAV event Science & Energy Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: A series of 6 demonstration lectures for schoolchildren<br/>Event Venue: Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, SA65 9AD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2702/exploiting-the-chemistry-of-metals-for-catalysis-synthesis-and-spectroscopy-award-symposium Non Å·ÃÀAV event Exploiting the Chemistry of Metals for Catalysis, Synthesis and Spectroscopy: Award Symposium Event dates: 5 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2703/supporting-pharmacy-managers-in-the-future Non Å·ÃÀAV event Supporting pharmacy managers in the future Event dates: 5 May 2009<br/>Event summary: IPM was established in 1964 to support pharmacy managers In 1997 WHO recognised pharmacists have seven star skills; three of which are as leaders, decision makers and managers. IPM suggested that d<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2705/gc-and-gc-ms-training-course Non Å·ÃÀAV event GC & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 5 May 2009<br/>Event summary: 1-day GCxGC Hands-On course – practical tips, theory & GC Image software navigation. Analysts benefit from the hands-on nature of this course.<br/>Event Venue: Oslo, Norway http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2707/chemical-sciences-research-seminar Non Å·ÃÀAV event Chemical Sciences Research Seminar Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2708/feed-the-world-meeting-the-challenges-of-sustaining-the-world-food-supply Non Å·ÃÀAV event Feed the World? Meeting the Challenges of Sustaining the World Food Supply Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2709/aqa-a2-revision-topic-for-sixth-form-students Non Å·ÃÀAV event AQA A2 Revision Topic for Sixth Form students Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Making a Success of Module 5 [ old specification ].<br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2710/clinical-update-in-diabetes-embracing-the-challenges-for-the-diabetes-care-team Non Å·ÃÀAV event Clinical Update in Diabetes: Embracing the challenges for the diabetes care team Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This Clinical Update meeting will examine issues of relevance to both general physicians and GPs, with the aim of improving diabetic care. We will look at current challenges, models of care, lifesty<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2711/consultancy-group-annual-general-meeting Non Å·ÃÀAV event Consultancy Group Annual General Meeting Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Å·ÃÀAV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2712/forensic-science-a-role-for-consultants Non Å·ÃÀAV event Forensic science - a role for consultants? Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Meeting held in conjunction with the AGM of the Consultancy Group. Topics include:-Chemical evidence and miscarriages of justice; Forensic engineering - cracking of polymers; Alcohol back-calculati<br/>Event Venue: Å·ÃÀAV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2713/two-hundred-years-of-evolution-celebrating-charles-darwin-in-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Two Hundred Years of Evolution: Celebrating Charles Darwin in 2009 Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Charles Darwin was one of the most celebrated - and most notorious - scientists in the world. What are we to make of this public visibility, both past and present?<br/>Event Venue: The Geological Society, London, W1J 0BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2714/pre-grasmere-meeting-and-symposium-for-john-hartwig Non Å·ÃÀAV event Pre-Grasmere Meeting and Symposium for John Hartwig Event dates: 6 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2715/functional-complexes-bond-activation-and-catalysis Non Å·ÃÀAV event Functional Complexes, Bond Activation and Catalysis Event dates: 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2716/rsc-joseph-chatt-lectureship-professor-john-hartwig Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Joseph Chatt Lectureship - Professor John Hartwig Event dates: 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2717/chemnet-visit-to-bank-of-england-london Non Å·ÃÀAV event ChemNet visit to Bank of England, London Event dates: 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Talks on the uses of chemistry in the production of banknotes and a chance to visit the Bank of England museum. Limited to 50 places.<br/>Event Venue: Bank of England, London, EC2R8AH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2719/gordon-tiddy-a-liftetime-in-formulation-science Non Å·ÃÀAV event Gordon Tiddy - A Liftetime in Formulation Science Event dates: 7 May 2009<br/>Event summary: in the honour of Professor Gordon Tiddy- a world expert in surface, colloid and formulation science<br/>Event Venue: Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, M3 4FP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2718/nineteenth-lakeland-symposium Non Å·ÃÀAV event Nineteenth Lakeland Symposium Event dates: 7 - 11 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group's most famous meeting - an excellent line-up of plenary speakers<br/>Event Venue: Grasmere Village Hall, Cumbria, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2720/frontiers-in-epigenetics-challenges-for-chemistry-biology-and-medicine Non Å·ÃÀAV event Frontiers in epigenetics: Challenges for chemistry, biology, and medicine Event dates: 8 May 2009<br/>Event summary: In the past few years several breakthroughs have increased interest in epigenetics; it has become clear that a good understanding of epigenetics will be essential in work related to many topics whic<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, W1S 4BS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2722/rsc-ludwig-mond-lectureship-recent-developments-in-oxidation-catalysis-molecular-recognition-induced-selectivity Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Ludwig Mond Lectureship: Recent Developments in Oxidation Catalysis: Molecular Recognition-Induced Selectivity Event dates: 8 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2721/eap2009-crash-bang-wallop-the-impact-of-analysis Non Å·ÃÀAV event EAP2009 - Crash, Bang Wallop - the Impact of Analysis Event dates: 8 - 10 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Carnegie Conference Centre, Dumfermline, KY11 8DY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2723/6th-world-congress-on-catalysis-by-acids-and-bases-abc-6 Non Å·ÃÀAV event 6th World Congress on Catalysis by Acids and Bases, ABC-6 Event dates: 10 - 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Deadline for abstract submission: 29 January 2009. Please see some information at the web site http://www.catalisidichep.unige.it/ABC-6.htm<br/>Event Venue: Magazzini del Cotone Congress Center, Genova, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2725/science-and-finance-not-such-strange-bedfellows Non Å·ÃÀAV event Science and Finance - Not Such Strange Bedfellows Event dates: 11 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Commercial marketing of chemicals often brings the marketers into conflict with the financiers. Unusually, the common link for both might well be science. Michael will explore how strategy, market<br/>Event Venue: Å·ÃÀAV, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2726/trimark-point-of-care-testing-conference-2009-5-5-ceus Non Å·ÃÀAV event TriMark Point of Care Testing Conference 2009 (5.5 CEUs) Event dates: 11 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The TriMark Point of Care Testing Conference 2009 has been organized to provide a critical examination of the point of care industry, as well as valuable insights from key industry leaders concernin<br/>Event Venue: The Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown, San Diego, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2729/rsc-edward-frankland-fellowship-organometallic-f-element-chemistry-and-the-importance-of-questioning-scientific-assumptions Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Edward Frankland Fellowship: Organometallic f-Element Chemistry and the Importance of Questioning Scientific Assumptions Event dates: 11 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2724/chi-s-patient-recruitment-in-clinical-trials Non Å·ÃÀAV event CHI’S Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials Event dates: 11 - 12 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Patient recruitment and retention are critical to drug development programs. Patient recruitment, if not adequately planned for, can extend your development timeline by a number of years. Retention <br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Harborside, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2728/analytical-science-4-chemists Non Å·ÃÀAV event Analytical Science 4 Chemists Event dates: 11 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Kingston University, Surrey, KT1 1LQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2730/gc-and-gc-ms-training-course Non Å·ÃÀAV event GC & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 11 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: 3 day Practical Essentials of GC Definition of Gas Chromatography, Gases & Plumbing, Sample Introduction, Analytical Columns, Detectors, MSD, Sampling, Data Analysis<br/>Event Venue: Frankfurt, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2731/modern-synthetic-methods-and-chiral-usa-reaction-to-reality Non Å·ÃÀAV event Modern Synthetic Methods & Chiral USA: Reaction to Reality Event dates: 11 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This conference has been designed to provide discovery, medicinal and process chemists with a forum to meet with academia to discuss novel organic synthetic methods useful in research and developmen<br/>Event Venue: Chicago, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2727/gc-and-gc-ms-training-course Non Å·ÃÀAV event GC & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 11 - 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The Complete 5-day GC Course . Ideal for all GC users. Comprises the 3-day Practical Essentials of GC and the 2-day GC Clinic courses placed back to back<br/>Event Venue: Frankfurt, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2737/exploratory-clinical-development-world-europe-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Exploratory Clinical Development World Europe 2009 Event dates: 12 - 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Early clinical development scientists and decision makers to explore the challenges of Phase I trials<br/>Event Venue: Olympia Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15140/nucleic-acid-diagnostics-and-therapeutics Non Å·ÃÀAV event Nucleic Acid Diagnostics & Therapeutics Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the Nucleic Acid Diagnostics & Therapeutics Summit. This inaugural summit will be held in Boston, MA immediately prior to the annual RNAi World Congress, which will address the latest res<br/>Event Venue: Boston, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2733/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4 Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: John Cleveland College, Hinckley, LE10 1LE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2739/tablet-process-development-and-validation-and-the-application-of-qbd Non Å·ÃÀAV event Tablet Process Development and Validation and the application of QbD Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The goal of this workshop is to provide detailed information on the implications of Quality by Design (QbD) for the validation and qualification of tablet manufacturing processes and process develop<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2740/validation-of-computerised-systems Non Å·ÃÀAV event Validation of Computerised Systems Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This Two-day course on validation and GxP compliance of computerised systems in the pharmaceutical industry is based on GAMP 5.0 and the latest regulatory and industry developments. GAMP guidance pr<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2741/analytical-chemistry-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry Non Å·ÃÀAV event Analytical Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry Event dates: 12 - 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Analytical chemistry underpins pharmaceutical drug development by providing assurance of the quality, safety and efficacy of new medicines. This course is an overview of the areas in which analytica<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2734/the-molecular-complexity-of-leukocyte-adhesion Non Å·ÃÀAV event The molecular complexity of leukocyte adhesion Event dates: 12 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Prof Carl Gahmberg will talk about his research on the molecular basis of leukocyte adhesion<br/>Event Venue: Viikinkaari 5D, Helsinki, 20100, Finland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2735/highlights-of-theoretical-chemistry Non Å·ÃÀAV event Highlights of Theoretical Chemistry Event dates: 12 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Half-Day Symposium - Highlights of Theoretical Chemistry Prof. Pavel Hobza (Prague) "On the role of London dispersion energy in determining structure and function of biomacromolecules: A quant<br/>Event Venue: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2736/new-technologies-in-synthesis-and-medicinal-chemistry Non Å·ÃÀAV event New Technologies in Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry. Event dates: 12 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Focusing on both technology-enabled drug discovery, as well as new synthetic technologies with particular relevance to medicinal chemistry<br/>Event Venue: AstraZeneca, Cheshire, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2738/pharmacy-in-history Non Å·ÃÀAV event Pharmacy in History Event dates: 12 May 2009<br/>Event summary: A joint Meeting of the Å·ÃÀAV Historical Group, the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry and the Faculty of History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Society of Apothecaries. <br/>Event Venue: Apothecaries' Hall, London, EC4V 6EJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2742/wheels-within-wheels-catalysing-catalysis Non Å·ÃÀAV event Wheels Within Wheels: Catalysing Catalysis Event dates: 12 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2732/science-and-energy Non Å·ÃÀAV event Science and Energy Event dates: 12 - 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: A series of lecture demonstrations for schoolchildren<br/>Event Venue: Trinity College, Carmarthen, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15141/3rd-annual-food-technology-and-innovation-forum Non Å·ÃÀAV event 3rd Annual Food Technology & Innovation Forum Event dates: 12 - 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2009 brings together leading R&D, Innovation and New Product Development (NPD) professionals to discuss, innovate and shape the future of the food industry.<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, 60018, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15142/symyx-global-symposium-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Symyx Global Symposium 2009 Event dates: 12 - 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: At Symyx Global Symposium 2009 you will hear case study presentations from industry leaders, receive hands-on training on products and features, interact with users at the scientific poster session,<br/>Event Venue: The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15139/human-immunology-and-immunodeficiencies-d7 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Human Immunology and Immunodeficiencies (D7) Event dates: 12 - 17 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Capital Hotel, Beijing, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2748/full-chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks3-4 Non Å·ÃÀAV event FULL: Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS3/4 Event dates: 13 - 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Science Learning Centre South West, Bristol, BS1 5DB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2743/e-coli-cases-controls-and-common-sense Non Å·ÃÀAV event E-coli: cases, controls and common sense Event dates: 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Food safety remains a major consumer concern and the subject of much media attention. This is particularly true for cases caused by E. coli 0157 which can lead to severe complications in high risk p<br/>Event Venue: London, W1 1DE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2745/base-modified-nucleosides-nucleotides-and-nucleic-acids-synthetic-methodologies-biological-activity-and-applications Non Å·ÃÀAV event Base-modified nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic acids: synthetic methodologies, biological activity and applications. Event dates: 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The Å·ÃÀAV East Anglian Section Young Lecturers Award Lecture<br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2746/dispersion-and-stabilisation-of-nanoparticles-in-liquids Non Å·ÃÀAV event Dispersion and Stabilisation of Nanoparticles in Liquids Event dates: 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: BHR Group are running a Training Course on the 13th May 2009. The Course is being held at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire.<br/>Event Venue: University of Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 OAJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2747/newcastle-upon-tyne-and-ne-coast-section-agm Non Å·ÃÀAV event Newcastle upon Tyne & NE Coast Section AGM Event dates: 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Including Wine & Cheese Event starting at 6.00 pm and continuing after AGM, which starts at 6.30 pm<br/>Event Venue: Nothumbria University, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2749/rsc-edward-frankland-award-lecture-the-importance-of-questioning-scientific-assumptions-some-lessons-from-f-element-chemistry Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Edward Frankland Award Lecture: The Importance of questioning scientific assumptions: some lessons from f element chemistry- Event dates: 13 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2744/embo-conference-on-chromatin-and-epigenetics Non Å·ÃÀAV event EMBO Conference on Chromatin and Epigenetics Event dates: 13 - 17 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Epigenetics is one of the fastest evolving areas of postgenomic biology. The principal aim of this conference series is to present to a broad biomedical community the very cutting edge developments <br/>Event Venue: EMBL Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15143/rnai-world-congress Non Å·ÃÀAV event RNAi World Congress Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Agenda Topics Target Discovery and Validation Transfection in vivo RNAi siRNA library screens microRNAs in Disease Biology Stem Cell Biology Diagnostics Virology Biogenesis De<br/>Event Venue: Boston, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2751/carbohydrate-chemistry Non Å·ÃÀAV event Carbohydrate Chemistry Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Understand key technical information along with perspectives that enable evaluation of the carbohydrates present in products and confidently select analytical strategies to support various stages of<br/>Event Venue: Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2755/the-gc-clinic-2-day-course Non Å·ÃÀAV event The GC Clinic 2-day course Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Method Development & Optimisation, Selective discrimination, Fast GC, Deconvolution, Multi-dimensional GC, Troubleshooting & Maintenance.<br/>Event Venue: Frankfurt, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2756/annual-meeting-of-the-belgian-polymer-group-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Annual Meeting of the Belgian Polymer Group 2009 Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: A two-day conference on : "Recent Advances in Polymer Science". This year's conference will take at the "Ol Fosse D'Outh" Resort Hotel, in the heart of Belgian Luxembourg.<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize, 6660, Belgium http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2750/lord-lewis-prize-lecture-science-advice-and-policy-making Non Å·ÃÀAV event Lord Lewis Prize Lecture: Science Advice and Policy Making Event dates: 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The Nottingham edition of the inaugural Lord Lewis Prize Lecture is to be given by Professor Lord Robert May on Thursday 14 May 2009. It was previously given at the Royal Society in London in March <br/>Event Venue: The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2752/synthesis-of-bioactive-molecules-v Non Å·ÃÀAV event Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules V Event dates: 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Now in its 5th year, this is a joint Å·ÃÀAV/ICI/SOCI initiative.<br/>Event Venue: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2753/inflammation-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Inflammation 2009 Event dates: 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The objective of the meeting is to bring together scientists with an interest in inflammation research<br/>Event Venue: GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2754/guest-speaker-evening-coloured-evidence Non Å·ÃÀAV event Guest Speaker Evening - Coloured Evidence Event dates: 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Franklin Sixth Form College, Grimsby, DN34 5BY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2757/senior-members-afternoon-tea-and-lecture Non Å·ÃÀAV event Senior Members afternoon tea and lecture Event dates: 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Retired members and their partners are invited to join us for a talk on "Chemical aspects of energetic materials - explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics"<br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2758/analytical-method-development-and-validation Non Å·ÃÀAV event Analytical Method Development and Validation Event dates: 14 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Analytical methods must be validated to provide reliable data for regulatory submissions. These methods are essential for a number of purposes, including testing for QC release, testing of stability<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2759/rsc-edward-frankland-fellowship-organometallic-f-element-chemistry-and-the-importance-of-questioning-scientific-assumptions Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Edward Frankland Fellowship: Organometallic f-Element Chemistry and the Importance of Questioning Scientific Assumptions Event dates: 15 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15144/the-eleventh-advanced-level-workshop-on-pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic-data-analysis-a-hands-on-course-using-winnonlin Non Å·ÃÀAV event The Eleventh Advanced Level Workshop on Pharmacokinetic - Pharmacodynamic Data Analysis: A hands-on course using WinNonlin Event dates: 17 - 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: An advanced and well-established residential course designed to: • Provide an interface between the computer analysis of PK and PD data and physiological concepts. • Equip delegates, through lec<br/>Event Venue: Madingley Hall, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2760/44th-euchem-conference-on-stereochemistry Non Å·ÃÀAV event 44th‘EUCHEM Conference on Stereochemistry’ Event dates: 17 - 22 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The ‘EUCHEM Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality.<br/>Event Venue: Seehotel Waldstätterhof Brunnen, Brunnen, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2761/scaling-from-milligrams-to-1-2kg-making-the-first-gmp-batch Non Å·ÃÀAV event Scaling from Milligrams to 1-2kg: Making the First GMP Batch Event dates: 17 - 18 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The aim of the course is to provide attendees with a good basis to work from when involved in taking development candidates to the first human trials with a view also on some longer-term requirement<br/>Event Venue: Basel, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15145/tides-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event TIDES 2009 Event dates: 17 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: TIDES® provides cutting-edge strategies for economical and regulatory compliant production of peptides and oligonucleotides for therapeutics, diagnostics and research and development strategies.<br/>Event Venue: Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2762/rsc-edward-frankland-fellowship-organometallic-f-element-chemistry-and-the-importance-of-questioning-scientific-assumptions Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Edward Frankland Fellowship: Organometallic f-Element Chemistry and the Importance of Questioning Scientific Assumptions Event dates: 18 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Sussex, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2764/rsc-sir-ronald-nyholm-lectureship-pathways-to-chemistry-literacy-science-for-all Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship: Pathways to Chemistry Literacy: Science For All Event dates: 18 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15146/allergen-detection-the-analytical-challenge Non Å·ÃÀAV event Allergen Detection: The Analytical Challenge Event dates: 18 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This event will focus on the challenges involved in sampling and testing for allergen contamination in food premises, and will reveal the science behind ELISA and DNA based assay methods. This meeti<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn, York, Y024 1QF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2765/rsc-sci-protein-kinase-2009-signalling-success Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV-SCI Protein Kinase 2009: Signalling Success Event dates: 18 - 19 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This symposium will detail recent progress in the area of kinase inhibition and address the challenges and issues associated with converting kinase inhibitors into selective and safe drugs<br/>Event Venue: AstraZeneca, Cheshire, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2766/fifth-annual-biomalpar-conference-on-the-biology-and-pathology-of-the-malaria-parasite Non Å·ÃÀAV event Fifth Annual Biomalpar Conference on the Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite Event dates: 18 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The European Network of Excellence BioMalPar is organising its fifth annual conference on the Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite. BioMalPar consists of 50partner laboratories in 24 instit<br/>Event Venue: EMBL Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2767/global-refining-summit-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Global Refining Summit 2009 Event dates: 18 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Meet the world's leading refinery operators to exchange knowledge, make contacts and create powerful new alliances<br/>Event Venue: Beurs-WTC Congress Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2768/compound-management-and-integrity-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Compound Management & Integrity 2009 Event dates: 18 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The IQPC Compound Management annual event is not a broad drug discovery trade show, but a concise and in-depth industry forum designed to help you optimise the value of your company’s biggest asset.<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Edwardian Heathrow, London, UB3 5AW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2763/practical-x-ray-fluorescence-clinic Non Å·ÃÀAV event Practical X-ray Fluorescence Clinic Event dates: 18 - 22 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Experience a unique blend of WDX & EDX topics from basic theory to practical applications along with cutting-edge equipment demonstrations (TXRF, handheld XRF, fusions, bench-top and floor units).<br/>Event Venue: International Centre for Diffraction Data, Newtown Square, PA, 19320, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15147/nucleic-acids-technologies-for-diagnostics Non Å·ÃÀAV event Nucleic Acids Technologies for Diagnostics Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Red Rock Resort (Co-Located with TIDES), Las Vegas, NV, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15148/lab-on-a-chip-european-congress Non Å·ÃÀAV event Lab-on-a-Chip European Congress Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 3rd annual Lab-on-a-Chip European Congress, designed to review existing and new life science applications of microfluidic technologies. This year's event will be held in Stockholm, th<br/>Event Venue: Stockholm,, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15149/advances-in-microarray-technology Non Å·ÃÀAV event Advances in Microarray Technology Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 5th annual Advances in Microarray Technology (AMT) conference where you will hear about the latest developments and applications in the rapidly expanding field of microarrays. This<br/>Event Venue: Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15150/molecular-diagnostics-europe Non Å·ÃÀAV event Molecular Diagnostics Europe Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the inaugural Molecular Diagnostics Europe conference, to be held in Stockholm, the hub of the Baltic region. The conference will be co-located with the Lab-on-a-Chip European Congress<br/>Event Venue: Stockholm, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2770/cancelled-chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non Å·ÃÀAV event CANCELLED.Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4 Event dates: 20 - 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Ripon Grammar School, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2769/sheffield-and-district-section-agm-and-dinner Non Å·ÃÀAV event Sheffield and District Section AGM & Dinner Event dates: 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Local section Annual General Meeting at Univeristy of Sheffield followed by a meal at Pizza Volante on Glossop Road<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield/ Pizza Volante, Sheffield, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2771/rsc-sir-ronald-nyholm-lectureship-pathways-to-chemistry-literacy-science-for-all Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship: Pathways to Chemistry Literacy: Science For All Event dates: 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2772/chemical-and-biochemical-sensors-moving-from-measurement-to-control Non Å·ÃÀAV event Chemical & Biochemical Sensors - Moving from Measurement to Control Event dates: 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Royal Astronomical Society, London, W1J 0BQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2773/scientific-text-and-data-mining Non Å·ÃÀAV event Scientific Text and Data Mining Event dates: 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The meeting will cover tools and methods for mining chemical information.<br/>Event Venue: Å·ÃÀAV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2774/space-exploration-and-exploitation-in-a-modern-society Non Å·ÃÀAV event Space: Exploration and exploitation in a modern society Event dates: 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This policy seminar will highlight the grand challenges that lie ahead for space explorationand how science can play a key part in future discoveries<br/>Event Venue: House of Commons, Westminster, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2775/chemistry-and-spectoscopy-of-the-lanthanides-and-actinides-award-symposium Non Å·ÃÀAV event Chemistry and Spectoscopy of the Lanthanides and Actinides: Award Symposium Event dates: 20 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2776/annual-section-dinner Non Å·ÃÀAV event Annual Section Dinner Event dates: 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The White Horse Inn, IP23 7ET, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2777/pitching-your-ideas-workshop Non Å·ÃÀAV event Pitching Your Ideas Workshop Event dates: 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: This workshop focuses on how to deliver an elevator pitch clearly, concisely and with the enthusiasm you need to make your ideas take off.<br/>Event Venue: Liverpool Innovation Park, Liverpool, L7 9NJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2778/launch-pad Non Å·ÃÀAV event Launch Pad Event dates: 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The evening provides a valuable insight to setting up and running a successful business with great opportunities to network.<br/>Event Venue: Liverpool Innovation Park, Liverpool, L7 9NJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2779/cafe-poetique Non Å·ÃÀAV event Cafe Poetique Event dates: 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Romantic Science & Unromantic Poetry by Diana Hendry which will be followed by discussion<br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2780/rsc-lecture-drug-development-more-difficult-than-rocket-science Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Lecture: Drug Development: More Difficult than Rocket Science? Event dates: 21 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The development of new small-molecule drugs is a complex, expensive and high-risk endeavour. Some examples showing the importance of chemical knowledge to the safety assessment of genotoxic impurit<br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2781/biocatalytic-solutions-symposium-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Biocatalytic Solutions Symposium 2009 Event dates: 21 - 22 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Biocatalysis/Biotransformation for the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals today and tomorrow- from an academic and industry perspective.<br/>Event Venue: Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15151/3rd-international-symposium-on-trace-elements-in-the-food-chain-deficiency-or-excess-of-trace-elements-in-the-environment-as-a-risk-of-health-tefc2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event 3rd International Symposium on Trace Elements in the Food Chain Deficiency or Excess of Trace Elements in the Environment as a Risk of Health (TEFC2009) Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2009<br/>Event summary: organized by the Working Committee on Trace Elements of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS), as well as the Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry of the HAS<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Danubius Gellert, Budapest, Hungary http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2782/bits-1st-annual-international-congress-of-antibody-2009-ica-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event BIT's 1st Annual International Congress of Antibody-2009 (ICA-2009) Event dates: 22 - 24 May 2009<br/>Event summary: On behalf of the organizing committee, I cordially welcome you and your organization as one of the Media partners to join the "International Congress of Antibody-2009 (ICA-2009)", which will be held<br/>Event Venue: Beijing Continental Grand Hotel, Beijing, 116025, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2783/the-global-public-health-implications-of-tropical-diseases-research Non Å·ÃÀAV event The Global Public Health implications of Tropical Diseases Research Event dates: 22 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Although there is a rush of technological advancement in the tropical countries, by accepting the super technological approach in handling diseases like cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, dia<br/>Event Venue: BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3AX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2784/rsc-sir-ronald-nyholm-lectureship-pathways-to-chemistry-literacy-science-for-all Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship: Pathways to Chemistry Literacy: Science For All Event dates: 22 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2785/rsc-edward-frankland-fellowship-organometallic-f-element-chemistry-and-the-importance-of-questioning-scientific-assumptions Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Edward Frankland Fellowship: Organometallic f-Element Chemistry and the Importance of Questioning Scientific Assumptions Event dates: 22 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Imperial College London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2786/visit-to-bodelwyddan-castle Non Å·ÃÀAV event Visit to Bodelwyddan Castle Event dates: 23 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Visit to castle and exhibitions including part of the National Portrait Gallery and incorporating talk Art Conservation: From Michael Faraday To Japanese Wallpaper<br/>Event Venue: Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl, LL18 5YA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2787/symposium-on-chemical-education Non Å·ÃÀAV event Symposium on Chemical Education Event dates: 26 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2788/oil-and-gas-summit-in-russia-and-cis-region-2009 Non Å·ÃÀAV event Oil and Gas Summit in Russia and CIS Region 2009 Event dates: 27 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Established over the last 9 years and attracting over 230 of the most influential key decision makers from 29 countries, the 2009 CIS Oil and Gas Summit continues to be the leading event that cannot<br/>Event Venue: Le Meridien Etoile Hotel, Paris, 75848, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2789/a-visit-to-the-vanda Non Å·ÃÀAV event A visit to the V&A Event dates: 27 May 2009<br/>Event summary: A visit and tour of the exhibitions and behind the scene scientific activites of The Victoria and Albert Museum.<br/>Event Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2790/visit-to-heage-windmill Non Å·ÃÀAV event Visit to Heage Windmill Event dates: 27 May 2009<br/>Event summary: An early evening visit and tour of Heage windmill<br/>Event Venue: Heage Windmill, Derbyshire, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2791/pharmaceutical-and-biotech-patent-litigation-strategies Non Å·ÃÀAV event Pharmaceutical & Biotech Patent Litigation Strategies Event dates: 27 - 28 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Litigation Strategies event will address the constantly evolving legal trends within the EU and US forum<br/>Event Venue: tbc, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2792/chi-s-biomarker-world-congress Non Å·ÃÀAV event CHI’S Biomarker World Congress Event dates: 27 - 29 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The signature event in Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Biomarker Series, The Biomarker World Congress 2009 is dedicated to all areas of biomarker research spanning the pharmaceutical and diagnostic<br/>Event Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2793/2nd-georgian-bay-international-conference-on-bioinorganic-chemistry Non Å·ÃÀAV event 2nd Georgian Bay International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry Event dates: 27 - 29 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Bioinorganic chemistry crosses many boundaries and the conference covers research from molecular biology to analytical chemistry to the toxic effects of metals to synthetic chemistry of porphyrins, <br/>Event Venue: Stockey Centre, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2794/3rd-asian-new-drug-development-workshop Non Å·ÃÀAV event 3rd Asian New Drug Development Workshop Event dates: 28 - 29 May 2009<br/>Event summary: In 2007 and 2008, two conferences for Asian new drug development were held in Tokyo. Several issues about Asian development were discussed from the sponsor’s and the reviewer’s point of view. In<br/>Event Venue: Tower Hall Funabori, Tokyo, 134-0091, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2796/protein-crystallography-and-structure-guided-design Non Å·ÃÀAV event Protein Crystallography and Structure Guided Design Event dates: 28 - 29 May 2009<br/>Event summary: The two-day workshop will give an introduction to protein crystallography as well as the use of high-resolution protein structures for rational drug development. The main purpose of the lectures is <br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2795/rsc-sir-ronald-nyholm-lectureship-pathways-to-chemistry-literacy-science-for-all Non Å·ÃÀAV event Å·ÃÀAV Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship: Pathways to Chemistry Literacy: Science For All Event dates: 28 May 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The University of Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2797/an-outing-with-alan-honey Non Å·ÃÀAV event An Outing with Alan Honey Event dates: 29 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Morning coffee, followed by a walking tour of a local site of chemical interest and finishing with a pub lunch.<br/>Event Venue: TBA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2798/progress-in-stem-cell-biology-in-vitro-applications-for-research-and-development Non Å·ÃÀAV event Progress in Stem Cell Biology - In Vitro Applications for Research and Development Event dates: 29 May 2009<br/>Event summary: Human stem cells offer a source of renewable tissue that can be used for basic research, drug discovery, and cell replacement therapies. The use of such tissues is likely to impact on the research i<br/>Event Venue: BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3AX, United Kingdom