October 2008 Events in October 2008 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1798/chemistry-in-a-time-machine Non RSC event Chemistry in a Time Machine Event dates: 1 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Reactions in the Stars<br/>Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1799/the-chemical-interface-required-for-the-use-of-human-embryo-stem-cells-in-regenerative-medicine-rsc-lecture Non RSC event The chemical interface required for the use of human embryo stem cells in regenerative medicine (RSC Lecture) Event dates: 1 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1800/the-expert-witness-institute-annual-conference-2008 Non RSC event The Expert Witness Institute Annual Conference 2008 Event dates: 2 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The Expert Witness Institute Annual Conference titled “What’s next for Expert Opinion” The principal theme is the development of the market for expert opinion, and, the pitfalls and rewards of th<br/>Event Venue: The Conference Centre, London, SW1P 3NZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1804/sensory-impairment-quality-of-life-for-an-ageing-population Non RSC event Sensory impairment- Quality of life for an ageing population Event dates: 2 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Overview of the science behind age-related hearing and vision loss and therapeutics being developed.<br/>Event Venue: GlaxoSmithKline Research and Development, Stevenage, SG1 2NY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1806/materials-in-consumer-goods-and-healthcare-knowledge-and-technology-exchange Non RSC event Materials In Consumer Goods and Healthcare: Knowledge and Technology Exchange Event dates: 2 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The meeting aims to illustrate and promote Open Innovation in the UK’s Consumer Goods and Healthcare sectors by bringing together technology developers and users in a unique technology exchange even<br/>Event Venue: National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1807/functional-poly-ester-s-biodegradable-polymers-for-advanced-applications Non RSC event Functional poly(ester)s: Biodegradable polymers for advanced applications Event dates: 2 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This presentation will discuss the functionalisation of poly(ester) structures and will explore some of the motivations behind their synthesis<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1803/medical-imaging-continuum-path-forward-for-advancing-the-uses-of-medical-imaging-in-the-development-of-new-biopharmaceutical-products Non RSC event Medical Imaging Continuum: Path Forward for Advancing the Uses of Medical Imaging in the Development of New Biopharmaceutical Products Event dates: 2 - 3 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This meeting will give stakeholders an opportunity to influence the advancement of regulatory guidance by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies expected circa 2011.<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Bethesda Pooks Hill, Bethesda, 20814, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1805/fda-critical-path-transporter-workshop Non RSC event FDA Critical Path Transporter Workshop Event dates: 2 - 3 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Leading scientists from academia, the FDA and industry will present and lead discussion on the current status of the rapidly emerging field of drug transporters, the clinical relevance of drug uptak<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Bethesda North Hotel, North Bethesda, 20852, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1801/control-of-molecular-processes-induced-by-electrons-and-photons-experiments-and-interpretations Non RSC event Control of Molecular Processes induced by Electrons and Photons: Experiments and Interpretations Event dates: 2 - 4 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The theoretical chemistry group of Rome "Sapienza" will be organizing the conference for the retirement of Prof. H. Hotop in Rome, Italy from the 2nd to the 4th of October, 2008. The Interdisciplina<br/>Event Venue: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Rome, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1802/frontiers-in-chemical-sciences Non RSC event Frontiers in Chemical Sciences Event dates: 2 - 4 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The birth centenary of Late Dr S.V.Ananthakrishnan, former professor and head of department of chemistry Madras Christian College falls on 2nd October 2008.<br/>Event Venue: Madras Christian College, Chennai, 600059, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1809/better-looking-better-living-better-loving-by-dr-john-emsley Non RSC event “Better looking, better living, better loving” by Dr John Emsley Event dates: 3 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1808/esf-cost-high-level-research-conference-on-systems-chemistry Non RSC event ESF-COST High-Level Research Conference on Systems Chemistry Event dates: 3 - 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Systems Chemistry is the joint effort of prebiotic and supramolecular chemistry together with theoretical biology and complex systems research to address problems relating to the origin and synthesi<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Villa del Mare, Acquafredda di Maratea (Pz), 85041, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1810/5-european-meeting-on-solar-chemistry-and-photocatalysis-environmental-applications-spea5 Non RSC event 5° European Meeting on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA5) Event dates: 4 - 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The Congress, open to young and well experienced scientists, engineers and the industrial sector will focus on the latest advances and current state-of-the-art in the field of Environmental Applicat<br/>Event Venue: University of Palermo, Hotel La Torre, Palermo, 90151, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1812/third-international-conference-on-electrophoretic-deposition Non RSC event Third International Conference on Electrophoretic Deposition Event dates: 5 - 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The program will consist of invited and solicited oral presentations and poster presentations. Sessions topics will include but will not be restricted to: o Fundamentals of the EPD process and mod<br/>Event Venue: Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center, Hyogo, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1811/13th-nordic-symposium-on-catalysis Non RSC event 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis Event dates: 5 - 7 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Catalytic processes play an increasingly important role in a fast developing society. University and industry researchers working in the broad field of catalysis are most welcome to attend the sympo<br/>Event Venue: Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1814/radioactive-waste-management Non RSC event Radioactive Waste Management Event dates: 6 - 7 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Principles of waste management & repository sciences training<br/>Event Venue: Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1815/chi-s-drug-repositioning-2008 Non RSC event CHI’S Drug Repositioning 2008 Event dates: 6 - 7 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Case studies that best utilize available technologies to form a comprehensive picture of a compound or target’s potential value will be explored, and will shed light on how to exploit repositioning <br/>Event Venue: Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1813/from-information-to-drugs-fragment-based-design Non RSC event From Information to Drugs: Fragment-based Design Event dates: 6 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The lecture will present an overview of the development and use of computer software for identifying molecular fragments that demonstrate potential for incorporation into the design of new drugs.<br/>Event Venue: The ϲʿ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1817/trimark-molecular-diagnostics-conference-2008 Non RSC event TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 Event dates: 6 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 has been organized to provide a critical examination of the molecular diagnostics industry, as well as insight from key industry leaders concerning <br/>Event Venue: Princeton Club of New York, New York, NY, 10036, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1818/eudravigilance-information-day Non RSC event EudraVigilance Information Day Event dates: 6 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The electronic transmission of ICSRs is a key element in improving the process of adverse reaction reporting in pharmacovigilance. It is not only a major step forward in providing information more r<br/>Event Venue: EMEA, Canary Wharf, E14 4HB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1816/world-vaccine-congress-lyon-2008 Non RSC event World Vaccine Congress Lyon 2008 Event dates: 6 - 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Europe’s largest and most influential vaccine congress, the World Vaccine Congress Lyon celebrates its 10 year anniversary in 2008! Topics include vaccine policy, production, influenza preparedness,<br/>Event Venue: Palais des Congres, Lyon, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1822/science-and-energy Non RSC event Science and Energy Event dates: 7 - 9 October 2008<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/1826/catalytic-cross-coupling-reactions-in-aromatic-and-heteroaromatic-synthesis Non RSC event Catalytic Cross Coupling Reactions in Aromatic & Heteroaromatic Synthesis Event dates: 7 - 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This course provides the background, modern literature and the conceptual framework for transition metal catalysed cross-coupling reactions in aromatic/heteroaromatic synthetic chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: The Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1828/understanding-organic-reactions Non RSC event Understanding Organic Reactions Event dates: 7 - 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This course is specifically designed to help graduate and PhD level synthetic chemists revive their physical chemical knowledge and understand in a way that will be of real practical use in their wo<br/>Event Venue: Basel, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1823/chi-s-glp-bioanalysis-course-1 Non RSC event CHI’S GLP Bioanalysis Course # 1 Event dates: 7 - 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Harborside, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1827/filtrex08-the-filtration-conference-and-exhibition Non RSC event FILTREX08, the Filtration Conference and Exhibition Event dates: 7 - 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: FILTREX is one of the best Filtration Conference and Exhibition which bring together producers of all types of filter media as well as converters media, raw materials suppliers, measuring equipments<br/>Event Venue: Maritim Hotel Cologne, Cologne, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1824/solar-asia-2008 Non RSC event Solar Asia 2008 Event dates: 7 - 10 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Solar Energy Asia 2008 brings together key players from the solar energy industry including energy users and producers, manufacturers of energy equipment, parts and supplies, builders, architects, s<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1825/carbon-finance-asia-2008 Non RSC event Carbon Finance Asia 2008 Event dates: 7 - 10 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The only platform where international CERs buyers and investors meet carbon project owners and developers in Asia to discuss potential deals and partnership opportunities. With Asia being the larges<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1829/6th-international-symposium-on-technetium-and-rhenium-science-and-utilization Non RSC event 6th International Symposium on Technetium and Rhenium-Science and Utilization Event dates: 7 - 10 October 2008<br/>Event summary: 6th International Symposium on Technetium and Rhenium-Science and Utilization <br/>Event Venue: Conference Centre , Port Elizabeth , 6031 , South Africa http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1819/visit-to-imax-at-national-media-museum-bradford Non RSC event Visit to IMAX at National Media Museum, Bradford Event dates: 7 October 2008<br/>Event summary: A group visit to view the IMAX cinema (£4.95 per person, £3.95 students), preceded by an informal meal at a local Bradford restaurant.<br/>Event Venue: IMAX at National Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1820/nottingham-chemsoc-lecture-saturday-night-science Non RSC event Nottingham ChemSoc Lecture: Saturday Night Science Event dates: 7 October 2008<br/>Event summary: A general interest lecture investigating the science behind all those activities that generally go on, on a Saturday night!<br/>Event Venue: Nottingham University, Nottingham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1821/bedson-lecture-physical-exercise-characterising-pharmaceutical-solid-state-compounds Non RSC event Bedson Lecture: Physical Exercise: Characterising Pharmaceutical Solid State Compounds Event dates: 7 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Lecturer: Dr Matthew Johnson, GSK, Harlow. The meeting will include presentation of Student Prizes.<br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1830/gc-and-gc-ms-training-course Non RSC event GC & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 7 October 2008<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: Eindhoven, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15095/ethanol-and-biofuels-asia-2008 Non RSC event Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008 Event dates: 7 - 10 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008 links the entire biofuel supply chain from upstream to downstream where regulators, biofuel producers, feedstock suppliers, technology providers, project developers, o<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1831/desty-memorial-lecture Non RSC event Desty Memorial Lecture Event dates: 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This year the Desty Memorial Lectures are to honour the life time achievements of Professor John Knox. All the lectures relate to the research and innovation of Professor Knox. It is a great honou<br/>Event Venue: Royal Institution, London, W1X 4BS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1832/chi-s-accelerating-proof-of-concept Non RSC event CHI’S Accelerating Proof of Concept Event dates: 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: With increasing resource pressure, drug developers need to make more effective and informed go/no-go decisions as early as possible in the drug development process. Leading drug discovery and devel<br/>Event Venue: Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1834/adrien-albert-award-lecture-chemical-whispering-matching-molecules-with-biological-mechanisms-in-cancer-drug-discovery Non RSC event Adrien Albert Award Lecture: Chemical Whispering: Matching Molecules with Biological Mechanisms in Cancer Drug Discovery Event dates: 8 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 5EH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1833/working-buildings-2008 Non RSC event Working Buildings 2008 Event dates: 8 - 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Working Buildings 2008 These events will highlight and address the issues that professionals face within the building management industry through direct interaction with over 400 of the leading p<br/>Event Venue: Olympia Exhibition Centre, W14 8UX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15096/embl-conference-on-chemical-biology Non RSC event EMBL Conference on Chemical Biology Event dates: 8 - 12 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: EMBL Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1835/molecules-of-murder Non RSC event Molecules of Murder Event dates: 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Molecules of Murder is about infamous murderers and famous victims; about people like Harold Shipman, Adelaide Bartlett, and Georgi Markov. The talk will analyse the crimes from the viewpoint of the<br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1836/runcorn-rhydymwyn-and-the-manufacturing-of-mustard-gas-in-world-war-ii Non RSC event Runcorn, Rhydymwyn and the Manufacturing of Mustard Gas in World War II Event dates: 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Very few people, even locally, know about mustard gas production on Randle Island, its conversion to chemical munitions in North Wales, and plans to use those munitions. Come and hear this untold st<br/>Event Venue: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, WA8 0DF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1838/synthesis-and-applications-of-labelled-compounds Non RSC event Synthesis and Applications of Labelled Compounds Event dates: 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Seventeenth Annual Symposium of the International Isotope Society - UK Group. Amongst the topics to be covered are: labelling of biomolecules, syntheses and uses of carbon-14 labelled building bloc<br/>Event Venue: The Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Cambridge, CB10 1RQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1839/2008-a-small-space-odyssey-with-luminescent-molecules Non RSC event '2008: A Small Space Odyssey with Luminescent Molecules' Event dates: 9 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Luminescent molecular devices operate as sensors, robots and computing elements in humanly inaccessible spaces.<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1837/integrated-tablet-formulation-development Non RSC event Integrated Tablet Formulation Development Event dates: 9 - 10 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This unique 2 day course introduces and integrates the key elements of tablet development<br/>Event Venue: The Window Conference Venue, London, N1 8QG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1840/enzyme-mechanisms-fast-reaction-and-computational-approaches Non RSC event Enzyme mechanisms: fast reaction and computational approaches Event dates: 9 - 10 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Fast reaction and computational approaches play a major role in the elucidation of enzyme catalytic mechanisms. This meeting will focus on experimental approaches rather than systems. This meeting w<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1842/bit-life-sciences-1st-annual-biotechnology-venture-capital-forum Non RSC event BIT Life Sciences’ 1st annual Biotechnology Venture Capital Forum Event dates: 11 - 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Bio-vc Forum, 2008, with the theme of 'Invest in Biotechnology, Invest for Future',bio-vc is the place where representatives from bio venture and high tech companies build their networks around the <br/>Event Venue: Modern Art Museum, Dalian, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1841/afternoon-visit-to-national-fruit-collection Non RSC event Afternoon visit to National Fruit Collection Event dates: 11 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The National Fruit Collection is situated outside of Faversham just 1 mile from Junction 6 of the M2, and is the world’s largest collection of fruit trees and plants. The Collection consists of over<br/>Event Venue: Brogdale Farm, Faversham, ME13 0XZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1843/xixth-slovak-czech-spectroscopic-conference Non RSC event XIXth SLOVAK-CZECH SPECTROSCOPIC CONFERENCE Event dates: 12 - 16 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The XIXth Slovak-Czech Spectroscopic Conference (XIXth SCSC) is proceeding with a long term scientific cooperation between both spectroscopic societies. The meetings organized by the Czechoslovak Sp<br/>Event Venue: Casta-Papiernicka, Slovakia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1845/retired-members-lunch Non RSC event Retired Members' Lunch Event dates: 13 October 2008<br/>Event summary: A lunch for retired members and their guests has been arranged for Monday 13th October 2008 at the Emsworth Sailing Club, Bath Road, Emsworth at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. The cost of the 3 course lunch <br/>Event Venue: Emsworth Sailing Club, Emsworth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1846/rsc-centenary-lecture-professor-m-shibasaki RSC event RSC Centenary Lecture - Professor M Shibasaki Event dates: 13 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Last year's Centenary Award winner, Professor Shibasaki will be giving an endowed lecture at the University of Sussex.<br/>Event Venue: University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1847/uk-malaysia-symposium-on-medicinal-chemistry Non RSC event UK-Malaysia Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry Event dates: 13 - 14 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The symposium is aimed at researchers in industry and academia including graduate students working in the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and the South East region. During the symposium, the participants wi<br/>Event Venue: Asia Europe Institute at the University of Malaya,, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1848/tablet-process-development-and-validation Non RSC event Tablet Process Development and Validation Event dates: 13 - 14 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The goal of this workshop is to provide detailed information on the validation and qualification of manufacturing processes for tablets and capsules including process control, problem solving and do<br/>Event Venue: The Window Conference Venue, London, N1 8QG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1849/synthetic-heterocyclic-chemistry Non RSC event Synthetic Heterocyclic Chemistry Event dates: 13 - 14 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This heterocyclic chemistry conference is aimed at industrial chemists in discovery chemistry, process R&D and production. The programme will contain a mix of industrial and academic presentations, <br/>Event Venue: London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1844/latest-advances-in-drug-discovery-and-development Non RSC event Latest Advances in Drug Discovery & Development Event dates: 13 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Virtual Screening; Structure-based Drug Design; Ligand Optimisation; Free Energy; Docking; pKas; PDB Ligands; Chemogenomics; QSAR; Predictive Toxicology; ADME<br/>Event Venue: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, PA 19010, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1852/innovation-in-life-science-and-healthcare-research-and-product-development Non RSC event Innovation in Life Science & Healthcare Research and Product Development Event dates: 14 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Themes: Critical Path Advances in Drug Development, Innovation & Knowledge Management in R&D and Translational Medicine, Computational Biology, Predictive ADME, Predictive Toxicology, Metabolomics, <br/>Event Venue: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, PA 19010, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1850/energys-precious-joules-watts-in-the-future Non RSC event Energy's Precious Joules - Watts in the Future? Event dates: 14 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Gorseinon College, Swansea, SA4 6RD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1853/developing-the-it-agenda-for-pharmacy-in-england Non RSC event Developing the IT agenda for pharmacy in England Event dates: 14 October 2008<br/>Event summary: OBJECTIVES • To update delegates on the progress of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) - part of the National Programme for IT and explore the practicalities involved in terms of community<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1854/dia-fda-phrma-drug-safety-conference-planning-the-lifecycle-of-safety-evaluation Non RSC event DIA/FDA/PhRMA Drug Safety Conference: Planning the Lifecycle of Safety Evaluation Event dates: 14 - 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This conference will stimulate discussion between FDA and industry participants for proactive planning of safety evaluation. This will include planning for data collection, integration, analysis (in<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Key Bridge, Arlington, 22209, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1851/oncology-drug-development-world-europe Non RSC event Oncology Drug Development World Europe Event dates: 14 - 16 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The 2nd annual Oncology Drug Development World Europe will build upon the success of the 2007 inaugural event. The 2007 event attracted key oncology professionals globally and addressed the the crit<br/>Event Venue: The Hilton London Euston Hotel, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1857/current-advancements-in-clinical-trial-disclosure-the-changing-tide Non RSC event Current Advancements in Clinical Trial Disclosure: The Changing Tide Event dates: 15 - 16 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Follow-up to the Successful 2007 Clinical Trial Disclosure Workshop: Learning the Landscape and Reading the Roadmap. Gain expert insight from government, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medic<br/>Event Venue: Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, 60603, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1867/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4 Event dates: 15 - 16 October 2008<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: Alderman Peel High School, Norfolk, NR23 1RB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1856/industrial-visit-to-a-chemical-company-robinson-brothers Non RSC event Industrial Visit to a Chemical Company: Robinson Brothers Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Industrial visit for science teachers to a chemical company in the Midlands<br/>Event Venue: Robinson Brothers, Sandwell, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1858/leicestershire-police-forensic-visit Non RSC event Leicestershire Police Forensic visit Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: A visit to the Leicestershire Police Forensic science department<br/>Event Venue: Leicestershire Police HQ, Leicestershire, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1859/eric-tittensor-memorial-luncheon Non RSC event Eric Tittensor Memorial Luncheon Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Retired members luncheon<br/>Event Venue: Bradleys Restaurant, Huddersfield, HD1 5BB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1860/the-daniell-lecture-for-senior-school-pupils Non RSC event The Daniell Lecture for Senior School Pupils Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Title: Chemistry for New Sustainable Technologies.<br/>Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1861/rsc-centenary-lecture-professor-masakatsu-shibasaki-recent-progress-in-asymmetric-two-centre-catalysis Non RSC event RSC Centenary Lecture – Professor Masakatsu Shibasaki – Recent Progress in Asymmetric Two Centre Catalysis Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The half-day symposium on "Metals in Organic Synthesis" will finish with the Endowed Lecture by Professor Shibasaki.<br/>Event Venue: University of Bath, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1863/microanalytical-forum Non RSC event MicroAnalytical Forum Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: ϲʿ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1864/industry-connect-kent-support-for-small-science-companies Non RSC event Industry Connect: Kent Support for Small Science Companies Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This popular event includes presentations from local small companies and the chance to network with chemical science community in your area. Industry Connect is free and provides an excellent oppo<br/>Event Venue: Village Hotel Maidstone, Maidstone, ME14 3AQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1865/chemical-detective-putting-spectroscopy-to-work Non RSC event Chemical Detective - Putting Spectroscopy to Work Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Newham College of Further Education, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1866/boys-rahman-lecture Non RSC event Boys-Rahman Lecture Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: How conical intersections control photostability and photoisomerization in biological systems<br/>Event Venue: The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1869/retired-members-lunch Non RSC event Retired Members Lunch Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Lunch for retired members<br/>Event Venue: Park Farm Hotel, Hethersett, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1871/chemistry-at-work Non RSC event Chemistry at Work Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Helston Community College, Helston, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1872/chemistry-and-physics-seminar-the-spirit-of-inventiveness-erasmus-darwin-and-the-lunar-society Non RSC event Chemistry and Physics Seminar: The spirit of Inventiveness, Erasmus Darwin and the Lunar Society Event dates: 15 October 2008<br/>Event summary: By John Fyson, Kodak European Research Laboratories<br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1862/the-24th-china-plant-protection-information-exchange-and-pesticide-and-sprayer-facilities-trade-fair Non RSC event The 24th China Plant Protection Information Exchange & Pesticide and Sprayer Facilities Trade Fair Event dates: 15 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The 24th China Plant Protection Information Exchange & Pesticide and Sprayer Facilities Trade Fair (hereinafter as CPIET) will be held in Changchun International Conference & Exhibition Center from <br/>Event Venue: Changchun International Conference & Exhibition Center, Changchun, 130061, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1870/bridging-the-gap-between-lab-and-plant Non RSC event Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Plant Event dates: 15 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This series of modules deals with an area at the interface between organic chemistry and chemical engineering.<br/>Event Venue: Florence, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1855/benchmark-six-sigma-black-belt-certification Non RSC event Benchmark Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Event dates: 15 - 19 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Five-day Six Sigma Black Belt certification program to develop competence on the high rigor tools and techniques of Six Sigma. This program is exclusively for Six Sigma Green Belts to enable them le<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Radisson, New Delhi, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1868/6th-international-congress-of-young-chemists-youngchem-2008 Non RSC event 6th International Congress of Young Chemists 'YoungChem 2008' Event dates: 15 - 19 October 2008<br/>Event summary: YoungChem 2008 is the 6th edition of a successful event, organized annually by students of Warsaw University of Technology. YoungChem is an event organised by students and for students (including M.<br/>Event Venue: Aspel Hotel, Cracow, Poland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1873/advances-in-metabolic-profiling Non RSC event Advances in Metabolic Profiling Event dates: 16 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 4th annual Advances in Metabolic Profiling conference and exhibition. This year's event will take place in the historic city of Lisbon.<br/>Event Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre, 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1874/european-biomarkers-summit Non RSC event European Biomarkers Summit Event dates: 16 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 3rd annual European Biomarkers Summit. This year's event will take place in the historic city of Lisbon.<br/>Event Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre, 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1875/proteomics-europe Non RSC event Proteomics Europe Event dates: 16 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the 2nd annual Proteomics Europe conference and exhibition. This year's event will take place in the historic city of Lisbon.<br/>Event Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre, 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1877/ibc-training-course-bioassay-method-development-and-validation Non RSC event IBC Training Course: Bioassay Method Development & Validation Event dates: 16 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Learn the steps needed to select, develop, optimize and validate biological assays to meet regulatory requirements in preclinical and clinical stages of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.<br/>Event Venue: Research Triangle Park, NC, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1879/uk-singapore-symposium-on-medicinal-chemistry Non RSC event UK-Singapore Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry Event dates: 16 - 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The symposium is aimed at researchers in industry and academia including graduate students and will allow participants plenty of opportunity to meet and network with potential collaborators. Med<br/>Event Venue: Biopolis, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1876/advances-in-pharmaceutical-laboratory-efficiency Non RSC event Advances in pharmaceutical laboratory efficiency Event dates: 16 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The Quality Control Laboratory, in both the R & D and Operations environment, is a key element of the supply chain and has a particularly significant impact on lead times, affecting speed of drug de<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1878/batteries-fuel-cells-and-solar-cells-how-they-work-and-the-chemistry-behind-them Non RSC event Batteries, fuel cells and solar cells: How they work, and the chemistry behind them Event dates: 16 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1880/the-science-of-chocolate Non RSC event The Science of Chocolate Event dates: 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Lecture followed by Chocolate tasting<br/>Event Venue: The Chase Hotel, CA28 7LG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1881/under-the-volcano-sir-william-hamilton-and-mt-vesuvius Non RSC event Under the Volcano: Sir William Hamilton and Mt Vesuvius Event dates: 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: In the late 18th Century, Sir William Hamilton FSA FRS (1730–1803, British Envoy Extraordinary to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies 1764–1800) observed and described several eruptions of Mt Vesuvius, <br/>Event Venue: The Geological Society of London, London, W1J 0BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1882/rsc-centenary-lecture-professor-m-shibasaki RSC event RSC Centenary Lecture - Professor M Shibasaki Event dates: 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Last year's Centenary Award winner, Professor Shibasaki will be giving an endowed lecture at the University of Sussex.<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1883/social-evening-a-chemist-s-experience-with-the-government Non RSC event Social Evening ‘A Chemist’s Experience with the Government' Event dates: 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This year’s Social Evening is to be held at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. Our speaker will be Dr Andrew Bell, Chief Scientist, Physical Sciences Department, DSTL who will talk abou<br/>Event Venue: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1884/the-code-at-the-cole-face Non RSC event The Code at 'The Cole Face' Event dates: 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The morning session will cover all you need to know about how medicines advertising is controlled in the UK, focusing on both the legal requirements and the requirements of the ABPI Code of Practice<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1885/recent-progress-in-asymmetric-two-center-catalysis Non RSC event Recent Progress in Asymmetric Two-Center Catalysis Event dates: 17 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Recent progress in Lewis acid-Brønsted base asymmetric catalysis and Lewis acid-Lewis base asymmetric catalysis will be discussed.<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1887/satellite-workshop-chemistry-and-applications-of-oils-and-fats Non RSC event Satellite Workshop: Chemistry and Applications of Oils and Fats Event dates: 18 - 19 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Prof. F. D. Gunstone and 3 other lecturers will provide a practical course for chemists, technical and research workers to prepare them for analytical, milling, refining, and food applications of oi<br/>Event Venue: Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1886/bit-life-sciences-international-drug-discovery-science-and-technology-iddst-2008 Non RSC event BIT Life Sciences’ International Drug Discovery Science and Technology (IDDST)-2008 Event dates: 18 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: (IDDST)-2008, with the theme of ‘One World, One Hope’, which will be held during October 18-22, 2008 in Beijing, China, (PS: http://www.iddst.com/iddst2008/).<br/>Event Venue: Loong Palace Hotel & Resort, Beijing, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1893/discovery2diagnostics-d2d Non RSC event Discovery2Diagnostics (D2D) Event dates: 20 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Drawing upon the 15th Annual Chips to Hits®, 7th Annual Biomarkers, and 7th annual Molecular Diagnostics meetings, IBC developed the Discovery2Diagnostics Conference & Exhibition to reflect recent c<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1894/early-to-late-stage-bioprocess-development-summit Non RSC event Early to Late Stage Bioprocess Development Summit Event dates: 20 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: IBC’s 5th Annual Early to Late Stage Bioprocess Development Summit offers strategies for your analytical and process development programs that optimize the use of internal and external resources and<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1898/comptest-2008 Non RSC event CompTest 2008 Event dates: 20 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: 4th International Conference of Composites Testing & Model Identification<br/>Event Venue: National Composites Centre, Ohio, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1899/labtech-conference-and-exhibition-2008 Non RSC event LABTECH Conference & Exhibition 2008 Event dates: 20 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: LABTECH Conference & Exhibition 2008 <br/>Event Venue: The Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Center , Manama , mailto:ghres@batelco.com.bh , Bahrain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1895/chi-s-discovery-on-target Non RSC event CHI’S Discovery on Target Event dates: 20 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: • RNAI For Screening • Kinase Inhibitors • HDAC Inhibitors: Targeting Oncology & Beyond • Oncology Drug Targets-Managing The Portfolio RNAI For Therapeutics • RNAI For Therapeutics<br/>Event Venue: World Trade Center, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1900/gc-and-gc-ms-training-course Non RSC event GC & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 20 - 24 October 2008<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: Liverpool, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1889/2nd-annual-clinical-forum-data-driven-drug-development-decisions Non RSC event 2nd Annual Clinical Forum - Data Driven Drug Development Decisions Event dates: 20 - 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: In its second year after a very successful first event in 2007, the DIA Clinical Forum will again provide broad learning, discussion and networking opportunities for clinical operations professional<br/>Event Venue: Ljubljana Exhibition & Convention Centre, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1888/rsc-centenary-lecture-professor-masakatsu-shibasaki-recent-progress-in-asymmetric-two-centre-catalysis Non RSC event RSC Centenary Lecture – Professor Masakatsu Shibasaki – Recent Progress in Asymmetric Two Centre Catalysis Event dates: 20 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1890/trimark-stem-cell-conference-2008 Non RSC event TriMark Stem Cell Conference 2008 Event dates: 20 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The TriMark Stem Cell Conference 2008 has been organized to provide a critical examination of the stem cell industry, as well as insight from key industry leaders concerning cutting edge stem cell t<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1891/section-social-buffet Non RSC event Section Social Buffet Event dates: 20 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Section mixer meeting with address from Ambassador for Chemistry<br/>Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Hudderfield, HD1 3DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1892/pharmaceutical-randd-productivity-forum-2008 Non RSC event Pharmaceutical R&D Productivity Forum 2008 Event dates: 20 - 21 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The Pharmaceutical R&D Productivity Forum 2008 melds innovative research with productive business strategies to advance forward-thinking practices.<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, San Diego, California, 92122, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1896/chi-s-protein-expression-europe Non RSC event CHI’S Protein Expression Europe Event dates: 20 - 21 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This conference will explore the newest data and innovations relating to the expression and characterization of proteins for biological understanding and therapeutics, as well as strategies to make <br/>Event Venue: Lisbon, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1897/fip-sig-workshop-special-dosage-forms-what-s-new-with-in-vitro-drug-release Non RSC event FIP/SIG Workshop: Special dosage forms – What’s new with in vitro drug release? Event dates: 20 - 21 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This workshop will present drug release methodologies to evaluate the product performance for special dosage forms, such as, buccal, topical, ophthalmic, inhalation, stent and nanoparticle formulati<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1901/rsc-lecture-with-dr-corcoran Non RSC event RSC Lecture with Dr Corcoran Event dates: 21 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The regulation of Medical herbalists as professionals is evolving into evidence-based medicine that relies on quality plant material and products.<br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1909/functionalized-ynamides-and-enamides-synthesis-reactivity-and-applications Non RSC event Functionalized Ynamides and Enamides: Synthesis, Reactivity and Applications Event dates: 21 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Lecturer: Dr Christophe Meyer, CNRS, Paris. The synthetic routes to ynamides will be presented including mechanisms when they are not obvious. Aside from many "known" reactions some palladium che<br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1910/cost-effectively-minimise-waste-and-maximise-recycling-in-your-business Non RSC event Cost effectively minimise waste and maximise recycling in your business Event dates: 21 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Ensure full legislative compliance, green your supply chain and engage staff to cost-effectively minimise waste & maximise recycling in your business for a strong corporate image.<br/>Event Venue: The Ibis Earls Court, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1902/secrets-of-batch-process-scale-up Non RSC event Secrets of Batch Process Scale Up Event dates: 21 - 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: An understanding of these scale-up phenomena is crucial for the laboratory development of processes that will scale successfully<br/>Event Venue: Nice, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1903/chemical-development-and-scale-up-in-the-fine-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-industries Non RSC event Chemical Development and Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries Event dates: 21 - 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This training course for chemists and engineers in industry aims to discuss the most efficient methods for developing cheap, robust processes<br/>Event Venue: Savannah, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1906/clinical-outsourcing-world-americas Non RSC event Clinical Outsourcing World Americas Event dates: 21 - 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Addresses key strategic and operational considerations<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1911/oils-and-fats-international-congress-ofic2008 Non RSC event Oils & Fats International Congress OFIC2008 Event dates: 21 - 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Current hot issues facing the oils and fats industry will be featured:- Global trends, sustainability of oil supply, biofuels, emerging technologies, green nutritional products, oils & fats nutritio<br/>Event Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1904/8th-asia-surfactants-personal-and-homecare-markets Non RSC event 8th Asia Surfactants Personal & Homecare Markets Event dates: 21 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Highlights: • Rising feedstock cost on surfactant industry • Global Oleochemical market outlook • Sugar-derived (APG), MES, AE, LAB growth potential in Asia • Update on REACH and impact on exp<br/>Event Venue: Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai, 200120, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1905/practical-phase-transfer-catalysis Non RSC event Practical Phase-Transfer Catalysis Event dates: 21 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This 2-day course provides a structured approach and broad applications for developing high-performance and low-cost processes using phase-transfer catalysis. Practical guidelines focus on achieving<br/>Event Venue: Barcelona, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1907/academic-screening-and-drug-discovery-tools-technologies-and-strategies Non RSC event Academic Screening & Drug Discovery: Tools, Technologies, & Strategies Event dates: 21 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: For the past few decades, drug development has been viewed as outside the mission of academic institutions. However, as technology becomes more accessible and as understanding of biological systems <br/>Event Venue: Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, King of Prussia, 19406, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1908/end-to-end-supply-chain-optimisation Non RSC event End-to-End Supply Chain Optimisation Event dates: 21 - 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: E2E 2008 brings together key supply chain leaders and distribution partners to exchange the latest strategies and projects in minimizing risk, increasing efficiency and visibility in global supply c<br/>Event Venue: Thistle Marble Arch, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1912/half-day-symposium-iron-in-biology Non RSC event Half Day Symposium 'Iron in Biology' Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The scope of the symposium is broad and should appeal to chemists, biochemists, geneticists, spectroscopists and structural biologists.<br/>Event Venue: Unversity of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1914/rsc-centenary-lecture-professor-m-shibasaki RSC event RSC Centenary Lecture - Professor M Shibasaki Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Last year's Centenary Award winner, Professor Shibasaki will be giving an endowed lecture at the University of Sussex.<br/>Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1915/25th-intelligent-sensing-programme Non RSC event 25th Intelligent Sensing Programme Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The quarterly ISP is the national forum for developers, suppliers and end-users of sensor systems and instrumentation. It is a great opportunity for networking and collaboration building for the ben<br/>Event Venue: IET, London, WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1916/the-application-of-science-in-wales Non RSC event The Application of Science in Wales Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations are holding a special free science conference that will be relevant to all practitioners and stakeholders engaged in science teaching and policy in Wales.<br/>Event Venue: St Davids Hotel & Spa, Cardiff, CF10 5SD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1919/iron-biological-systems Non RSC event Iron Biological Systems Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The symposium will explore the uptake of iron and its role in biology and medicine and will be of interest to chemists, biochemists, structural biologists and geneticists. The talks will be accessib<br/>Event Venue: University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 9HN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1923/chemistry-and-physics-seminar-non-conventional-ligands-in-f-element-chemistry Non RSC event Chemistry and Physics Seminar: Non-Conventional Ligands in f-Element Chemistry Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: By Dr Steve Liddle, University of Nottingham<br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1924/business-intelligence-and-financial-planning-and-analysis-symposium Non RSC event Business Intelligence and Financial Planning & Analysis Symposium Event dates: 22 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1920/biointernational-conference-2008-towards-improved-harmonization-in-regulating-multisource-products Non RSC event Biointernational Conference 2008: Towards Improved Harmonization in Regulating Multisource Products Event dates: 22 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Bio-International 2008 aims to develop a common approach for tackling complex issues such as Bioequivalence/interchangeability of Cytotoxic Drug Products, Topical Drug Products and Respiratory Drug <br/>Event Venue: RPSGB, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1921/bits-1st-annual-congress-and-expo-of-molecular-diagnostics-cemd-2008 Non RSC event BIT's 1st Annual Congress and Expo of Molecular Diagnostics (CEMD-2008) Event dates: 22 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This Congress and Expo is organized by BITlifesciences, dedicated to building a platform of the molecular diagnostics industry, as well as to provide insight from key industry leaders concerning cut<br/>Event Venue: Emprk Grand Hotel, Beijing, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1922/meeting-future-challenges-in-risk-assessment Non RSC event Meeting Future Challenges in Risk Assessment Event dates: 22 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1917/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4 Event dates: 22 - 23 October 2008<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: Westcliff High School for Girls, Essex, SS0 0BS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1918/chi-s-antibodies-europe Non RSC event CHI’S Antibodies Europe Event dates: 22 - 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Although therapeutic antibodies have come a long way in the past several years, many problems still exist in the production and use of these complex molecules. The negative qualities of these protei<br/>Event Venue: Lisbon Marriott Hotel, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15097/bits-1st-annual-congress-and-expo-of-molecular-diagnostics-cemd-2008 Non RSC event BIT's 1st Annual Congress and Expo of Molecular Diagnostics (CEMD-2008) Event dates: 22 - 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This Congress and Expo is organized by BIT life sciences, dedicated to building a platform of the molecular diagnostics industry, as well as to provide insight from key industry leaders concerning c<br/>Event Venue: Beijing & Xi'an, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1913/expo-of-molecular-diagnostics-cemd-2008-china Non RSC event Expo of Molecular Diagnostics (CEMD-2008), China Event dates: 22 - 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The congress’ll build a platform of the molecular diagnostics industry; provide insight from key industry leaders concerning cutting-edge molecular diagnostics technology<br/>Event Venue: Empark Grand Hotel, Beijing & Xi'an,, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1927/hybrid-inorganic-organic-framework-materials-and-their-applications Non RSC event Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Framework Materials and their Applications Event dates: 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The presentation will focus on some aspects of our recent work on framework metal carboxylates, examine the factors that control structural trends in hybrid materials and their potential application<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1928/2008-mid-scotland-top-of-the-firm Non RSC event 2008 Mid-Scotland Top of the Firm Event dates: 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: A light hearted fun night at the Leapark Hotel Grangemouth to discover who will win the coveted title of "Top Firm 2008" and get their hands on the prestigious Top of the Firm Trophy<br/>Event Venue: Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth, FK3 9BX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1932/chemical-challenges-for-advancing-cleaner-coal-and-carbon-capture-technologies Non RSC event Chemical Challenges for Advancing Cleaner Coal and Carbon Capture Technologies Event dates: 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: First of the annual series of lectures organised by the Mid Wales Local Section Trust<br/>Event Venue: University of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1933/tritium-handling-measurement-and-disposal Non RSC event Tritium- handling, measurement and disposal Event dates: 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The seminar is intended as a forum for individuals from military, nuclear and life sciences backgrounds to share their experience in all aspects of 3H use including handling, sample preservation, qu<br/>Event Venue: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1937/joint-rsc-sci-lecture-new-nuclear-development-in-the-uk Non RSC event Joint RSC/SCI Lecture: New Nuclear Development in the UK Event dates: 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The talk will examine the issues around nuclear power and why it is thought that new nuclear power stations will have an important future role.<br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1938/reach-and-its-impact-on-industry Non RSC event REACH and its impact on industry Event dates: 23 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Enabling a good understanding of the strategies underlying REACH and the impact that this legislation will have for Industry and an understanding of the toxicological assessment involved in safe or <br/>Event Venue: University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15098/cell-based-assays-innovations-in-reagents-technologies-and-screening Non RSC event Cell-Based Assays: Innovations in Reagents, Technologies & Screening Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This symposium is designed to capture successful techniques and practices that enable high quality cell-based assays using commonly employed cell types such as CHO, HEK and U-2 OS, as well as the ex<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, King of Prussia, PA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1939/5th-european-conference-on-pesticides-and-related-organic-micropollutants-in-the-environment Non RSC event 5th European Conference on Pesticides and Related Organic Micropollutants in the Environment. Event dates: 23 - 25 October 2008<br/>Event summary: - Pesticides behaviour in the environment -Levels of pesticide residues in water, soil and air - Quality of agricultural products -Transportation, Fate Models and Regulations -Ecotoxicity and en<br/>Event Venue: Mercure Euro centre Hotel, MARSEILLE, 13001, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1925/the-gc-clinic-2-day-course Non RSC event The GC Clinic 2-day course Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Method Development & Optimisation, Selective discrimination, Fast GC, Deconvolution, Multi-dimensional GC, Troubleshooting & Maintenance.<br/>Event Venue: Liverpool, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1926/production-process-deviation-strategies-for-investigation Non RSC event Production Process Deviation: Strategies for Investigation Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Learn about methods of investigating the root and probable cause of deviations that occur in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and hear case studies of actual investigations.<br/>Event Venue: Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1929/chi-s-adaptive-clinical-trials Non RSC event CHI’S Adaptive Clinical Trials Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Scope of conference – 2007 was a big year for both the implementation and recognition of the value of adaptive trial designs in drug development. This was evidenced by: • Large pharmaceutical organ<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Washington, Washington, DC, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1930/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks3-4 Non RSC event Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS3/4 Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<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: Ralph Allen School, Bath, BA2 7AD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1931/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks3-4 Non RSC event Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS3/4 Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<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: Plymouth High School for Girls, Plymouth, PL4 6HT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1934/3rd-annual-dia-outsourcing-summit Non RSC event 3rd Annual DIA Outsourcing Summit Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This one-of-a-kind summit will focus on interactive discussion rather than lengthy formal presentations. Case study exercises will be used as ice breakers and will enable participants to share their<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC, 20008, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1935/project-management-excellence-in-life-sciences-balancing-art-and-science Non RSC event Project Management Excellence in Life Sciences: Balancing Art and Science Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This two-day conference will explore the skills, processes, and tools necessary to achieve project management success at your organisation. Leaders in their fields will present topnotch lectures and<br/>Event Venue: Grand Union Hotel, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1936/project-management-excellence-in-life-sciences-balancing-art-and-science Non RSC event Project Management Excellence in Life Sciences: Balancing Art and Science Event dates: 23 - 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This two-day conference will explore the skills, processes, and tools necessary to achieve project management success at your organization. Leaders in their fields will present top-notch lectures an<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, 20008, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1940/retired-members-lecture-and-luncheon Non RSC event Retired Members' Lecture and Luncheon Event dates: 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Title: Magic and the Magic Circle<br/>Event Venue: ϲʿ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1941/mapping-chemical-reactions-mountains-or-molehills Non RSC event Mapping Chemical Reactions: Mountains or Molehills? Event dates: 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Prof. Ronald Breslow from Columbia University, New York will talk about Extending Nature with Biomimetic Chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1942/wynne-jones-memorial-lecture-2008-mapping-chemical-reactions-mountainns-or-molehills-extending-nature-by-biometric-chemistry Non RSC event Wynne Jones Memorial Lecture 2008 - Mapping Chemical Reactions: Mountainns or Molehills? Extending Nature by Biometric Chemistry Event dates: 24 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1944/global-water-congress Non RSC event Global Water Congress Event dates: 26 - 27 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The 3rd Annual Global Water Management Congress 2008 is hosting up to 150 upper-level executives from industry and municipality water services looking for in-depth technical knowledge and comp<br/>Event Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1943/2nd-coast-to-coast-medicinal-and-synthetic-chemistry-symposium Non RSC event 2nd Coast to Coast Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry Symposium Event dates: 26 - 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The first meeting of this series was held in the seaside resort of Torquay in 2006. The organisers invite participants to this second meeting which will follow the previous highly successful format<br/>Event Venue: The Riviera Conference Centre, Torquay, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1946/active-pharmaceutical-ingredients-development-supply-and-commercial-manufacture Non RSC event Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Development, Supply and Commercial Manufacture Event dates: 27 - 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This 2 day course is designed to give an overview of the development of chemical processes for the supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients for human consumption both in clinical trials and comme<br/>Event Venue: The Baltic Exchange, London, EC3A 8BH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1947/reach-summit-2008 Non RSC event REACH Summit 2008 Event dates: 27 - 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Preparing for the financial and strategic impact on your business<br/>Event Venue: Berns Conference, Stockholm, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1945/6th-european-short-course-on-principles-and-applications-of-time-resolved-fluorescence Non RSC event 6th European Short Course on Principles and Applications of Time-resolved Fluorescence Event dates: 27 - 31 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The course is intended for individuals wishing an in-depth introduction to the principles of fluorescence spectroscopy and its applications to the Life Sciences. The course is held in cooperation <br/>Event Venue: PicoQuant GmbH, Berlin, 12489, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1948/chemists-in-non-chemical-industries Non RSC event Chemists in non-Chemical Industries Event dates: 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This meeting of the Historical Group will discuss the activities of chemists in some industries which, at least as far as public perception is concerned, have realtively little to do with chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: RSC HQ, London, W1V 0BN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1951/chemistry-event-getting-biological-with-natural-products Non RSC event Chemistry Event: Getting Biological with Natural Products Event dates: 28 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1950/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4 Event dates: 28 - 29 October 2008<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: University of Sheffield Schools Laboratory, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1949/chi-s-bridging-pharma-and-it Non RSC event CHI’S Bridging Pharma & IT Event dates: 28 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Drawing on the reputation and expertise of Bio-IT World and Cambridge Healthtech Institute, Bridging Pharma and IT is one of the most influential meetings in North America. It is the only meeting t<br/>Event Venue: CHI’S Bridging Pharma & IT, Providence, RI, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1952/randd-leaders-forum-autumn-2008 Non RSC event R&D Leaders’ Forum Autumn 2008 Event dates: 28 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The event is the 7h annual Autumn R&D Leaders’ Forum and will once again provide a key meeting place for top-level pharma and biotech R&D executives. The highly interactive conference agenda will f<br/>Event Venue: The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1953/phacilitate-oncology-leaders-forum-2008 Non RSC event Phacilitate Oncology Leaders’ Forum 2008 Event dates: 28 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The Oncology Leaders’ Forum provides an annual high-level meeting place for senior level figures driving the development, approval and launch of novel cancer therapies of all classes. The ’08 progr<br/>Event Venue: The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1954/adme-and-herg-in-medicinal-chemistry Non RSC event ADME and hERG in Medicinal Chemistry Event dates: 29 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This course is an interactive approach to learning medicinal chemistry and is divided into self-contained blocks that require no prior knowledge of the topic.<br/>Event Venue: Basel, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1960/chemeng08 Non RSC event ChemEng08 Event dates: 29 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: IChemE are proud to announce the launch of ChemEng08 – an opportunity for engineers and scientists to meet, talk, learn, educate, influence and grow. We are staging a vibrant 2-day event and would u<br/>Event Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1962/structured-product-labeling-spl-preparing-for-fda-electronic-drug-registration-and-drug-listing Non RSC event Structured Product Labeling (SPL) Preparing for FDA Electronic Drug Registration and Drug Listing Event dates: 29 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The FDA Amendments Act placed into law the requirement for electronic drug establishment registration and drug listing. FDA is adopting the use of extensible markup language (XML) files in a standar<br/>Event Venue: Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1955/women-members-network-meeting Non RSC event Women Members Network Meeting Event dates: 29 October 2008<br/>Event summary: The first of the meetings this session. Please contact Pat Urwin, the new co-ordinator, with ideas about topics and venues for these meetings.<br/>Event Venue: To be arranged, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1956/an-introduction-to-chemical-information Non RSC event An Introduction to Chemical Information Event dates: 29 October 2008<br/>Event summary: An impartial and critical overview of Chemical Information products given by specialists from academia, the pharmaceutical industry and vendors.<br/>Event Venue: Burlington House, London, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1957/chemical-sciences-research-seminar Non RSC event Chemical Sciences Research Seminar Event dates: 29 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1958/sustainable-energy-new-solutions-from-physics-and-engineering Non RSC event Sustainable Energy - New Solutions from Physics and Engineering Event dates: 29 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This meeting aims to highlight new scientific and engineering ventures which are beginning to give some solutions to the provision of new energy sources and reduction in carbon emission.<br/>Event Venue: Institute of Physics, London, W1B 1NT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1959/why-oil-costs-over-130-per-barrel Non RSC event Why Oil Costs over $130 per barrel Event dates: 29 October 2008<br/>Event summary: A presentation given by Euan Mearns, Editor of "The Oil Drum: Europe", on a topical and crucial subject for all our futures.<br/>Event Venue: University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1961/chemistry-and-physics-seminar-novel-synthetic-methods-for-the-formation-of-planar-chiral-iron-and-cobalt-metallocenes Non RSC event Chemistry and Physics Seminar: Novel Synthetic Methods for the Formation of Planar Chiral Iron and Cobalt Metallocenes Event dates: 29 October 2008<br/>Event summary: By Dr Caroline Scheuermann, Universität Stuttgart<br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15099/introduction-to-oncology-and-chemotherapy Non RSC event Introduction to Oncology and Chemotherapy Event dates: 29 - 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Delegates attending this course will benefit from an introductory overview of the terminology and classification of cancer and the principle issues in its treatment. Commonly available anti-cancer <br/>Event Venue: San Diego, CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1964/international-workshop-on-ultrafast-chemical-physics-2008 Non RSC event International Workshop on Ultrafast Chemical Physics 2008 Event dates: 30 - 31 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Two day workshop encompassing the current state of the art in ultrafast chemical physics and includes invited seminars and contributions from leading international researchers. The meeting coincides<br/>Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1965/association-of-public-analysts-annual-conference Non RSC event Association of Public Analysts Annual Conference Event dates: 30 - 31 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Public Analysts carry out chemical and microbiological testing of foods in laboratories throught the UK on behalf of the consumer. Members of the Association will be joined by delegates from the Foo<br/>Event Venue: Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1966/pharmaceutical-patents-and-regulatory-exclusivity-workshop Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Patents and Regulatory Exclusivity Workshop Event dates: 30 - 31 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: NH Harrington Hall, London, SW7 4JB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1963/nonstatistical-dynamics-and-the-chemistry-of-reactive-intermediates Non RSC event Nonstatistical Dynamics and the Chemistry of Reactive Intermediates Event dates: 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: Recent computational and experimental work has revealed that some of the cherished ideas of mechanistic organic chemistry may need revision because thermally generated reactive intermediates often d<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1967/rsc-time-management-and-personal-effectiveness Non RSC event RSC Time Management and Personal Effectiveness Event dates: 30 October 2008<br/>Event summary: This one-day workshop will help you to take control, achieve more, learn new techniques and get greater value from your time and your life.<br/>Event Venue: ϲʿ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1968/annual-dinner Non RSC event Annual Dinner Event dates: 31 October 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Air Force Club, London, W1J 7PY, United Kingdom