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Welcome

We’re pleased to announce the dates for the next MolPharm Workshop.

For those who’ve attended before, you’ll know this means an exceptional meeting which combines cutting edge exciting science with a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and which encourages discussion and collaboration both in and out of the lecture theatre. 

You can see Jack Martin and Tim Cundy’s report of the science presented at the 2009 meeting here.

Scientific Committee

Chairman:
Graham Russell (Oxford and Sheffield, UK)

Co-Chairs:
Cyrus Cooper (Oxford and Southampton, UK)
Peter Croucher (Sydney, Australia)
Jack Martin (Melbourne, Australia)

About the meeting

This workshop is the fifth in a series that started in 2003. It is intended to provide a basis for understanding the molecular mechanisms of action of drugs known to act on the skeleton, and a rational basis for developing novel therapies in the future, based on some of the remarkable recent advances in the genetics and biology of bone.

The meeting is interactive and international, with speakers who are leaders of their fields in academia and industry. The workshop is held at St Catherine’s College, Oxford. This delightful campus setting creates excellent opportunities for productive interactions among all participants.

Who Should Attend?

The workshop should be of interest to all scientists involved in drug discovery and the pharmacology of bone and related tissues, as well as to clinical scientists involved in translating this new knowledge into clinical practice for the benefit of patients with bone and joint diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, inflammation, arthritis and cancer as well as rarer forms of bone disease.

Attendees are expected to include:

• Basic Scientists
• Clinical Researchers
• Industry Representatives

Disciplines represented are expected to include:

• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Endocrinology
• Rheumatology
• Haematology
• Oncology
• Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Nephrology
• Internal Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Nursing and other Professions Allied to Medicine
  

Programme

View the preliminary programme here

Speakers and other faculty to include:

• Nigel Arden (Oxford, UK)
• Paolo Bianco (Rome, Italy)
• Nicolas Bonnet (Geneva, Switzerland)
• Chas Bountra (Oxford UK)
• Alan Boyde (London, UK)
• Henry Bryant (Eli Lilly)
• Andrew Chantry (Sheffield, UK)
• Rob Coleman (Sheffield, UK)
• Cyrus Cooper (Oxford and Southampton, UK)
• Fraser Coxon (Aberdeen, UK)
• Anna Daroszewska (Edinburgh, UK)
• Ranjit Dhindsa (Washington, USA)
• Aimee Duan (Oxford, UK)
• Jim Dunford (Oxford, UK)
• Te L Duong (Merck)
• Andrea del Fattore (L’Aquila, Italy)
• Richard Eastell (Sheffield, UK)
• Hal Ebetino (Cincinnati, USA)
• James Edwards (Oxford, UK)
• Serge Ferrari (Geneva, Switzerland)
• Lorie Fitzpatrick (GSK)
• Ignac Fogelman (London, UK)
• Jim Gallagher (Liverpool, UK)
• Alison Gartland (Sheffield, UK)
• Lorenz Hofbauer (Dresden, Germany)
• Aymen Idris (Edinburgh, UK)
• Sophie Jamal (Toronto, Canada)
• Gordon Klein (Galveston, USA)
• Michaela Kneissel (Basle, Switzerland)
• Gary Krishnan (Eli Lilly)
• Florence Lorget (BioMarin, Novato, USA)
• Ken Lyles (Durham, USA)
• Guillaume Mabilleau (Angers, France)
• Joan McGowan (NIAMS, Bethesda, USA)
• Charles McKenna (Los Angeles, USA)
• Marie Migaud (Belfast, UK)
• Paul Miller (Colorado, USA)
• Udo Oppermann (Oxford, UK)
• Michael Pazianas (Oxford, UK)
• Lilian Plotkin (Indianapolis, USA)
• Jo Price (Bristol, UK)
• Stuart Ralston (Edinburgh, UK(
• Martina Rauner (Dresden, Germany)
• Jonathan Reeve (Cambridge, UK)
• Ian Reid (Auckland, New Zealand)
• Philip Riches (Edinburgh, UK)
• David Roodman (Pittsburgh, USA)
• Cliff Rosen (Maine, USA)
• Mike Rosenblatt (Merck)
• Natalie Sims (Melbourne, Australia)
• Tim Skerry (Sheffield, UK)
• Peter Taylor (Oxford, UK)
• Keith Thompson (Aberdeen, UK)
• Michael Whyte (St Louis, USA)
• Keith Willett (Oxford, UK)

View the Faculty Biographical Notes here

Faculty photos - coming soon.

The Workshop will include a full day update on Bisphosphonates on Saturday 30 June 2012.

Registration and accommodation

On-line registration form (please click on link to access the form)

This is a residential conference and the meeting packages include bed and breakfast accommodation on campus and dinner on each night. St Catherine’s is a compact campus close to the city centre and all bedrooms are a few metres walk from the lecture theatres and dining hall.

Day delegate rates are available as an option for those who do not require accommodation. If you are registering as a day delegate but wish to join the evening events please select the options on the registration form.

If you wish to bring an accompanying person and would like information about availability of accommodation please contact the conference secretariat.  Accompanying persons do not pay a registration fee but tickets for evening events can be booked through the registration form.

Registration fees

From 30 March there is a late booking surcharge of £80 on the full residential package and £30 per day on the daily rate.

The full residential meeting package includes:

• Scientific programme (Wednesday through to Saturday)
• Bed and breakfast accommodation (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
• Mid-morning and afternoon refreshments
• Seated hot lunch (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• College dinner (Wednesday and Thursday)
• Oxford Walking Tour (Wednesday)
• Reception and Workshop Dinner (Friday)

The daily rate includes:

• Scientific programme
• Mid-morning and afternoon refreshments
• Seated hot lunch

*Reduced fee can be paid by students (PhD students, undergraduates), Junior Post Docs (within 3 years of PhD), residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.  You must send a letter from your Head of Department to the Organisers at email janet@janet-crompton.com or fax no +44 (0)1453 548919 to confirm your eligibility in order to qualify for the reduced fee.

Additional options:

Receipts
You will be sent a receipt to confirm your registration. You should check this carefully to ensure that all your requirements have been confirmed. Please bring this receipt with you to the conference.

Cancellation
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 30 March 2012. Until that time a refund of 70% of the registration fee will be made. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that date.

Social programme

The following events are included in the registration package for residential delegates. Day delegates can also book to attend (see registration form):

Exhibition and sponsorship

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Janet Crompton for further information.

Venue

Oxford established itself as a centre of academic excellence in the thirteenth century, with the founding of its first three colleges and academic Halls. The University is the oldest in the UK, and forms the heart of a fascinating city. As well as a priceless heritage, modern Oxford offers a wide range of entertainments and shopping options, and within a short distance lie the Cotswolds, Stratford-on-Avon, home of William Shakespeare, and Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

All scientific sessions will be held at St Catherine’s College, Manor Road, Oxford, UK.

St Catherine’s College founded in 1962, is one of Oxford’s newer colleges. Designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, the College has a traditional layout in quadrangle style with gardens. Its situation and architecture make it a most successful conference venue.

Map

Travel

By air
There are several major airports within 90 minutes of Oxford: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham and Luton. Regular coaches and trains connect the airports with the city.
If you have a choice, we would recommend that you fly to London Heathrow as this is the most convenient for Oxford.

Individual car transfers
We recommend Richard Atkinson at www.oxicars.com.

Telephone: +44 (0)1865 875900

Advance booking required – please mention that you are attending the Oxford bone meeting when making your booking.

Bus transfers

Heathrow
Please see The Oxford Bus Company: The Airline for further details. Pick up the bus at the Central Bus Station Bay 14A for terminals 1, 2 or 3, or Terminal 5 Bay 11.  From Terminal 4 you can either go to the Central Bus Station or to Terminal 5 Bay 11.
Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station in Oxford and a taxi from there to St Catherine’s College.
Fare - £22 one way, £26 return

Gatwick
Please see The Oxford Bus Company: The Airline for further details. Pick up the bus at the South Terminal Upper Forecourt or North Terminal Bay 4.
Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station in Oxford and a taxi from there to St Catherine’s College.
Fare - £27 one way, £36 return

Train transfer
(Heathrow Express) service from Heathrow to London Paddington station. Passengers will have to transfer to another train and buy separate tickets from London Paddington to Oxford. Taxis are available at Oxford railway station.
The rail and bus journeys between Heathrow and Oxford take around the same time (approximately 1 hour), but rail is more expensive.

By train
There are regular train services to Oxford from all parts of the country and from continental Europe via the EuroTunnel.

By road
Oxford lies at the centre of a network of major roads and motorways. The M40 gives access to the West and Wales. There are regular bus and coach links, including all-night coaches to and from London. Journey time approximately 1 hour from London and from Birmingham.

Getting to St Catherine's College

For other detailed information about how to get to St Catherine's College rail, coach, car, or on foot, and a map please visit the college website.

Car parking
Some parking is available in the College car park.

Disabled access

Disabled access is available. It would be helpful if you could let Janet Crompton know in advance if you may require any special assistance during your stay in Oxford.

Official letter of invitation

Official letters of invitation, which are intended to assist with administrative arrangements in certain countries, will be issued on request. Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the organisers.

Cancellation and insurance

In the event that the workshop is cancelled, or it if cannot take place for any reason outside the control of the organisers, the amount of the conference fee shall be refunded. The liability of the organisers will be limited to the refund and they will not be liable for any other losses incurred. In addition, the organisers shall not be held liable for any personal accidents, illness, losses or damage to private property of delegates registered for the conference. Delegates are therefore advised to take out their own comprehensive insurance.

Language

The official language of the Workshop will be English.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Accreditation will be sought from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association.

Mailing list

You may like to join our mailing list.

Contact details

Janet Crompton, Conference Organiser
The Old White Hart, North Nibley, Dursley, Glos GL11 6DS, UK
Tel: + 44 (0)1453 549929
Fax: + 44 (0)1453 548919
Contact: janetcrompton