Events in April 2009 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2580/3rd-international-iupac-symposium-on-trace-elements-in-food Non RSC event Event dates: 1 - 3 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The meeting will consist in 2 and a half days of oral and poster presentations. The objective of this interdisciplinary symposium is to gather experts with different backgrounds to discuss all as<br/>Event Venue: Istituto Superiore di Sanit脿, Rome, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2584/trace-in-practice-new-methods-and-systems-for-confirming-the-origin-of-food Non RSC event Event dates: 1 - 3 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The TRACE 5th Conference Scientific Program will consist of contributions and presentations on the EU funded TRACE project as well as external contributions on the food traceability and authenticit<br/>Event Venue: Kardinal-D枚pfner-Haus, Freising, 85354, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2579/rsc-schools-analyst-competition-western-region-heat Non RSC event Event dates: 1 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2583/rsc-north-eastern-regional-organic-chemistry-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 1 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The meeting will showcase organic chemistry in the region with plenary lectures from: Prof Rainer Herges (University of Kiel) and Prof Sue Gibson (Imperial Collge London)<br/>Event Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2585/rsc-schools-analyst-competition-essex-regional-heat Non RSC event Event dates: 1 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The Essex regional heat of the 萝莉社 Schools' Analyst Competition; the winner will be entered into the national competition. Each school enters teams of three Year 12 pupils an<br/>Event Venue: Queen Mary, University of London, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2581/stability-testing-in-pharmaceutical-development-and-manufacturing Non RSC event Event dates: 1 - 2 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The purpose of this course is to give a comprehensive, integrated overview of pharmaceutical stability testing. It will include: A comprehensive review of ICH guidance, Interpreting data using stati<br/>Event Venue: Window Conference Venue, London, N1 8QG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2582/nasal-drug-delivery Non RSC event Event dates: 1 - 2 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This conference seeks to explore these and other questions within the field of nasal drug delivery reviewing interesting new data. Leading authorities in nasal drug delivery and associated technolo<br/>Event Venue: The RAC Club, London, SW1Y 5HS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2587/atmospheric-chemistry-forum Non RSC event Event dates: 2 April 2009<br/>Event summary: An opportunity for PhD students & early career researchers to discuss atmospheric chemistry research & to foster links with their peers<br/>Event Venue: 萝莉社, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2588/schools-analyst-midlands-regional-heat Non RSC event Event dates: 2 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Regional Heat for RSC Schools Analytical Chemistry Competition<br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2586/2nd-annual-protein-and-peptide-conference Non RSC event Event dates: 2 - 4 April 2009<br/>Event summary: PepCon is a Dedicated Event for Protein/Peptide Professionals marching into updating current frontier and advances in Protein/Peptide Sciences and Technology along with good business potentials. Pep<br/>Event Venue: COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2589/bit-life-sciences2nd-annual-protein-and-peptide-conference Non RSC event Event dates: 2 - 4 April 2009<br/>Event summary: PepCon-2009 is the 2nd annual protein and peptide conference of BIT Life Sciences.<br/>Event Venue: COEX, Seoul, South Korea http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2590/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 2 - 3 April 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: University of Sheffield Schools Laboratory, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2591/full-chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 2 - 3 April 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: Kingsbury High School, London, NW9 9JR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2592/young-chemists-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 3 April 2009<br/>Event summary: MMS Conferencing & Events is hosting their 7th annual one-day conference featuring presentations from young organic chemists that have started their independent academic careers within the last five<br/>Event Venue: Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2593/analytical-method-development-and-validation Non RSC event Event dates: 3 April 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: Windows Conference Venue, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2594/ladies-evening Non RSC event Event dates: 3 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A tour of the magnificent castle and grounds followed by a two course meal Theme: 007 black tie and evening dress.<br/>Event Venue: Muncaster Castle, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2595/lunch-and-tour-of-the-royal-institution-for-retired-members Non RSC event Event dates: 3 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, W1S 4BS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15129/the-future-of-biofuels-d4 Non RSC event Event dates: 4 - 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Snowbird Resort, Utah, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2596/the-international-conference-for-nanotechnology-industries-the-leading-technology-of-21st-century Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 7 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The conference will focus on nanoscale material and structure, nanooptics and nanophotonics, nanoelectronics<br/>Event Venue: Riyadh Intercontinental, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2597/bit-s-6th-life-spring-forum-for-celebrating-60-years-of-prof-arnold-l-demain-s-science-in-ibio-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 7 April 2009<br/>Event summary: In this conference, we are preparing a Special Forum: BIT鈥檚 6th Life Spring Forum: To celebrate Prof. Arnold L. Demain鈥檚 60 years鈥� Science: http://bit-ibio.com/lifespring.asp<br/>Event Venue: COEX, Seoul, South Korea http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2598/international-workshop-on-advanced-nanostructured-surfaces-for-industrial-applications-ii-nanoproduction-and-applications-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 7 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The workshop is dedicated to advanced functional surfaces with speakers discussing the synthesis, characterization and application of nanomaterials and nanotechnology.<br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0DG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2603/8th-asia-petchem-feedstocks-markets Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 7 April 2009<br/>Event summary: CMT鈥檚 petchem feedstock series have attracted over 360 attendees in the past years. This 2009 edition will spotlight on the theme 鈥淚ntegration & Competitiveness the Key to Survive the Downturn鈥�. Don<br/>Event Venue: Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore, 058281, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2600/chi-s-drug-discovery-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: 鈥� Fragment-Based Drug Discovery 鈥� The Impact of Outsourcing Chemistry at the Project Level 鈥� HCV Drug Discovery 鈥� HIV Inhibitors: Exploring Today鈥檚 Most Promising Targets 鈥� Kinase Inhibitor Chem<br/>Event Venue: Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2602/china-2009-pharmaceutical-randd-summit Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: IBC鈥檚 China 2009 Pharmaceutical R&D Summit, brings together the industry鈥檚 luminaries to discuss the global role of China鈥檚 pharmaceutical industry, its transition from imitation to innovation, as w<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Shanghai, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2605/ee-and-res-congress-and-exhibition Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 9 April 2009<br/>Event summary: International Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources 1st year of show 2006 Frequency: Annual Open to Trade visitors<br/>Event Venue: National Palace of Culture, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2599/rsc-bioorganic-group-postgraduate-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 6 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The meeting will involve talks from final year PhD students; a poster session; refreshments and lunch; and the AGM of the RSC Bioorganic Group. In addition, Professor Sheena Radford, University of L<br/>Event Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2604/thermal-analysis-for-beginners Non RSC event Event dates: 6 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This course is aimed at new users of thermal techniques in Industry and Academia. It is intended to give a basic understanding of the techniques and how they can be used in a wide range of differen<br/>Event Venue: University of Bath, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2601/chi-s-pegs Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 10 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The 2009 PEGS Summit includes comprehensive coverage of topics that take you from discovery to market, showcasing the newest approaches and technologies in the field to enable the next generation of<br/>Event Venue: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2607/sympoc-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 9 April 2009<br/>Event summary: 3rd Annual meeting in Physical Organic Chemistry. Hosted by the Glasgow Centre for Physical Organic Chemistry in conjunction with the RSC Organic Reaction Mechanisms Group.<br/>Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1QE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2606/printed-electronics-europe-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The commercialisation of Printed Electronics, creating the focal point for the industry<br/>Event Venue: Maritim Hotel, Dresden, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2608/thermal-analysis-conference Non RSC event Event dates: 7 - 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bath, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2609/rsc-party-booking-looking-for-buddy-musical Non RSC event Event dates: 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: 7.30 pm<br/>Event Venue: Octagon Theatre Bolton, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2610/social-event-looking-for-buddy Non RSC event Event dates: 8 April 2009<br/>Event summary: a new musical by Alan Plater and Alan Barnes. We have a block booking for members of the Manchester and District Local Section and their guests. Meet at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start<br/>Event Venue: Octagon Theatre Bolton, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2611/business-plan-workshop Non RSC event Event dates: 9 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A half-day workshop giving guidelines for creating an effective business plan.<br/>Event Venue: British Library, London, NW1, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2612/advances-in-chemical-sciences-symposium Non RSC event Event dates: 10 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Sponsored by ACS, RSC-US and IUPAC Eminent scientists from industry and academia will deliver plenary lectures. Confirmed Lecturers include: Melanie Sanford, University of Michigan 鈥淧d(II/<br/>Event Venue: Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2613/bioassays Non RSC event Event dates: 14 - 16 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This meeting, designed for scientists, analysts, assay statisticians, and managers who work with biological assays during development or routine product release covers techniques for streamlining de<br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, Washington, D.C., United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2615/faraday-discussion-142-cold-and-ultracold-molecules RSC event Event dates: 15 - 17 April 2009<br/>Event summary: There have been enormous recent advances in our ability to produce and trap samples of translationally cold molecules (below 1 K) and ultracold molecules (below 1 mK). <br/>Event Venue: Durham University, Durham, DH1 , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2614/irvine-review-lectures Non RSC event Event dates: 15 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Systems chemistry: a new field emerging from the marriage of prebiotic & supramolecular chemistry with theoretical biology & complex systems research<br/>Event Venue: University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15130/advances-in-synthetic-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Limited Offer We have secured a limited quantity of the essential new book 鈥淧ractical Microwave Synthesis for Organic Chemists: Strategies, Instruments, and Protocols鈥� authored by C. Oliver Kappe, <br/>Event Venue: Edinburgh., United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2616/biofine-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Biofine Europe 2009 consists of two top quality conferences covering the areas of synthetic biology and drug discovery. Taking place at the same time is the sixth Biofine exhibition.<br/>Event Venue: Konzerthaus Freiburg, Freiburg, 79098, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2617/annual-dinner-mid-southern-counties-section Non RSC event Event dates: 17 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Milford Hall Hotel, Salisbury, SP1 3TE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2618/retired-members-lunch-suffolk-area Non RSC event Event dates: 17 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A social event for retired members in the Bury St. Edmunds area.<br/>Event Venue: The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmund, IP33 1LT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2619/thinking-and-acting-sustainably-profile-of-a-21st-century-professional Non RSC event Event dates: 17 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A leading expert in the field of sustainability will lead a one day workshop bringing together professionals from different sectors. The programme will be both educational and interactive, with part<br/>Event Venue: Swansea University, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2620/a-chance-to-taste-some-chemistry-visit-to-brewery-restaurant-koulu-turku Non RSC event Event dates: 18 April 2009<br/>Event summary: In connection with this year's RSC Theme of "The Vital Ingredient: chemical science and engineering for sustainable food" there will be a visit to the Panimoravintola Koulu in Turku 14鈧� per perso<br/>Event Venue: Panimoravintola Koulu, Turku, 20100, Finland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2622/colloids-group-agm-and-rideal-lecture-it-was-gravity-which-pulled-us-down Non RSC event Event dates: 20 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This year's recipient of the award is Professor Richard Buscall, who is well known to most in the colloid community<br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2623/rideal-lecture-it-was-gravity-which-pulled-us-down Non RSC event Event dates: 20 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This joint SCI / RSC event never fails to bring those in the colloid community together. This years Rideal Lecture will be awarded to Professor Richard Buscall, worked for many years at ICI heading <br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2621/realizing-structural-change-management-for-patient-recruitment-success Non RSC event Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Successfully Navigate the Changing Landscape of Patient Recruitment and Retention. Join executive-level management from biopharma and device Sponsors, CROs, consultants and enrollment services prov<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2624/using-nmr-spectroscopy-as-a-high-sensitivity-tool-for-the-detection-of-reaction-intermediates Non RSC event Event dates: 21 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2626/cancelled-chemnet-visit-to-reading-scientific-services-limited Non RSC event Event dates: 21 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited, Reading, RG6 6LA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2627/exploitation-of-technology-electrochemical-energy-storage Non RSC event Event dates: 21 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This series of workshops will cover a number of different technology topics<br/>Event Venue: Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2628/the-history-and-taste-of-tea Non RSC event Event dates: 21 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Preston College, Fulwood Campus, Preston, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2629/rsc-local-networking-evening Non RSC event Event dates: 21 April 2009<br/>Event summary: An opportunity to hear a selection of short talks from local networks outlining their network activities and ideas for how you can get involved<br/>Event Venue: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes, WA8 0DF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2625/world-drug-safety-congress-americas-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Brings together pharmaceutical, biotechnology and regulatory representatives in a forum that addresses the key drug safety issues.<br/>Event Venue: Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington DC, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2630/secrets-of-batch-process-scale-up Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Operating a commercially viable chemical process requires a good chemical synthesis to start with, but is also subject to the interplay of a myriad of important physical phenomena, traditionally the<br/>Event Venue: London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15132/pi-3-kinase-signaling-in-disease-z3 Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 27 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Joint meeting with Complex Lipids in Biology: Signaling, Compartmentalization and Disease (Z4)<br/>Event Venue: Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, California, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15131/stem-cell-niche-interactions-d5 Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 26 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2640/chi-s-alliance-management-congress Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This Alliance Management Congress continues to be one of the largest, most prestigious annual conferences in North America for Vice Presidents, Department Heads, Directors, and Managers of Alliance <br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2639/chemical-development-and-scale-up-in-the-fine-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-industries Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This ever popular training course for chemists and engineers in industry aims to discuss the most efficient methods for developing cheap, robust processes. It covers the principles of scale-up and d<br/>Event Venue: Fort Lauderdale, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2631/total-food-2009-sustainability-of-the-food-chain Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Focussing on the sustainable exploitation of agri-food co-products and related biomass, thereby helping to minimise waste<br/>Event Venue: Norwich BioScience Institutes, Norwich, NR4 7UA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2632/chemical-sciences-research-seminar Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2633/deploying-a-performance-management-solution-to-optimize-the-supply-chain-process Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: 鈥� Overview of the critical steps within the supply chain process. 鈥� Identify and evaluate the various inefficiencies and subsequent exposure to losses in an inefficient work environment. 鈥� Case <br/>Event Venue: Online, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2634/cost-cutting-corporate-carbon-reduction-strategies Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Cut Carbon. Cut Costs. Keep Compliant. Keep Green On The Agenda. Join The ENDS Report at our 6th corporate carbon footprinting conference and find out how your business, and bottom line, can bene<br/>Event Venue: The Ibis, London, SW6 1UD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2635/applying-intelligent-technologies-to-improve-operational-efficiencies Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: 鈥� Outline the management of critical business processes and controls in complex environments. 鈥� Identify the Key Performance Indicators (KPI鈥檚) that affect an organization鈥檚 profitability. 鈥� Prese<br/>Event Venue: Online, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2636/advanced-data-presentation-and-analysis Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: 鈥� Overview of standard reporting and presentation formats. 鈥� The importance of recognizing the 鈥渁udience鈥� and understanding their needs. 鈥� Program on presentation methodologies defining critical t<br/>Event Venue: Online, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2637/northwest-business-pitch-event-advanced-engineering-chemicals-and-instrumentation Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The North West Innovation Network, Business Link, Chemicals Northwest, Northwest Automotive Alliance and Northwest Aerospace Alliance have collaborated to arrange an ideal pitching and networking op<br/>Event Venue: The Heath Business Park, Runcorn, WA7 4QX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2638/recent-developments-in-electrochemistry-catalysis-and-alternative-media Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2641/fully-booked-chemnet-taster-day-at-imperial-college Non RSC event Event dates: 22 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A chance to do hands on chemistry in the undergrad labs, get a tour of the campus and meet students and staff<br/>Event Venue: Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2643/chi-s-tools-and-metrics-congress Non RSC event Event dates: 23 - 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: We will be running the Tools and Metrics Congress back-to-back with the 6th Annual Alliance Management Congress, which takes place April 22-23, 2009. This meeting will offer case studies that delve <br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2644/xxiii-international-epr-seminar Non RSC event Event dates: 23 - 25 April 2009<br/>Event summary: International EPR Seminar including EPR instrumentation, Spectroelectrochemistry. Photochemistry, Quantitative EPR, EPR in biology and medicine, EPR in polymer chemistry. Plenary lectures will be <br/>Event Venue: Bad Gottleuba, Bad Gottleuba, 01816, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2642/rsc-sci-lecture-fire-in-the-earth-system-natural-force-or-manmade-disaster Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This talk will show how long-term geological records of fire and large-scale sytheses of charcoal records of fire can be used to understand changing fire regimes.<br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2645/bioplastics-processing-and-properties Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This is the first conference in the UK to address issues associated with the use of bioplastics as they enter the mainstream of the plastics industry.This one day meeting will focus on the industria<br/>Event Venue: Loughborough University, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2646/climate-change-causes-environmental-consequences-and-natural-englands-role Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Hull, HULL, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2647/pharmaceutical-manfacturing-surival-in-the-21st-century Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This event will explore ways to reduce costs without exporting production operation. We believe that the 鈥榗ost of compliance鈥� is driven up by a lack of understanding of what compliance really means<br/>Event Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2648/cancelled-presentation-skills Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2649/the-impact-of-ich-q8-10 Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2650/industrial-visit-to-boc Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A site visit and tour of the BOC plant on Teesside<br/>Event Venue: BOC, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2651/art-meets-science-the-story-of-lapis-lazuli-and-ultra-marine Non RSC event Event dates: 23 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The extraordinary story of lapis lazuli and ultramarine will be described. Suitable for artists and scientists<br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2652/new-light-source-for-the-uk Non RSC event Event dates: 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A New Light Source, building on the very latest photon source technology, will allow us to conduct unique studies of the microscopic motions that occur within matter of all kinds. The exceptional br<br/>Event Venue: Royal Society, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2653/improving-immunohistochemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This popular meeting is now in its sixth year. It was created to merge the need for technical-based updates in the areas of immunohistochemistry, clinical histopathology and in situ hybridisation. A<br/>Event Venue: UCL Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 1EH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2654/sfc-for-pharmaceutical-analysis-opportunity-or-challenge Non RSC event Event dates: 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This one-day meeting will provide a unique opportunity to hear about the very latest developments in SFC as well as a general overview of the past, present and future for SFC with a general focus on<br/>Event Venue: Guys Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15134/going-green-towards-sustainability-in-conservation Non RSC event Event dates: 24 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Conservators and their colleagues are responding to the need to reduce the environmental impact of their professional activities. Such efforts may also anticipate regulatory requirements, given nati<br/>Event Venue: The British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15133/chemical-biophysics-symposium-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 24 - 26 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The Chemical Biophysics Symposium is a student organized conference now in its eighth year of providing an informal venue for discussions of topics bridging the physical and biological sciences. Pas<br/>Event Venue: University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 3H6, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15135/the-biology-of-rna-silencing-d6 Non RSC event Event dates: 25 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Fairmont Empress Victoria, British Columbia, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2658/bioassay-and-technoogy-innovation-15-years-of-shaping-drug-discovery Non RSC event Event dates: 26 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: On behalf of the Society for Biomolecular Sciences, we invite you to 鈥渕eet us in Lille鈥� to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the formation of the Society. The theme of the 2009 Conference & Exhibit<br/>Event Venue: Lille Grand Palais, Lille, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2655/eurocombicat-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 26 - 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Combinatorial Catalysis Research and High-Throughput Technologies a) Hardware and methodology development b) Data management and information technologies c) Academic case studies in catalysis a<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Bayren, Playa de Gandia, Valencia, 46730, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2657/the-3rd-annual-fda-dia-statistics-forum Non RSC event Event dates: 26 - 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The FDA/DIA Forum provides a venue to discuss important statistical issues associated with the development and review of therapeutic drugs and biologics. The meeting is intended to be an annual, ope<br/>Event Venue: Westin Arlington Gateway, Arlington, 22203, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2656/rsc-spring-cycle-ride Non RSC event Event dates: 26 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A 35 - 45 mile road ride for Chemists from the Teesside Section, around the Cleveland area.<br/>Event Venue: Hartburn Shops, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2663/bio-it-world-conference-and-expo-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 27 - 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Since its debut in 2002, the annual Bio-IT World Conference & Expo has established itself as a premier event showcasing the myriad applications of IT and informatics to biomedical research and the d<br/>Event Venue: World Trade Center, Boston, MA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15136/the-development-of-veterinary-medicines Non RSC event Event dates: 27 April 2009<br/>Event summary: According to the WHO, approximately 75% of communicable diseases affecting humans emerging over the past 10 years have been caused by pathogens originating from animals or products of animal origin.<br/>Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2662/biosecurity-and-containment-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 27 - 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A new two day technical meeting inspired by fresh developments and current issues in the field, including recent releases of pathogenic material, the heightened prospect of bioterrorism and the near<br/>Event Venue: Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2664/carbohydrate-lectin-interactions Non RSC event Event dates: 27 - 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This is being organised by Professor Stefan Oscarson of UCD and will feature a strong list of European and UK speakers.<br/>Event Venue: University College, Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2659/organic-process-research-and-development Non RSC event Event dates: 27 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This conference brings together chemists and engineers from all parts of the world to discuss issues related to synthetic route design, development and optimisation and the scale-up of these process<br/>Event Venue: Fort Lauderdale, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2661/additives-2009-fuels-and-lubricants-for-energy-efficient-and-sustainable-transport RSC event Event dates: 27 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This conference will focus on the developments of fuel and lubricant additive technology<br/>Event Venue: Park Inn Hotel, York, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2660/rsc-ludwig-mond-lectureship-recent-developments-in-oxidation-catalysis-molecular-recognition-induced-selectivity Non RSC event Event dates: 27 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2665/from-cosmic-chirality-to-virus-structure-lord-kelvins-legacy Non RSC event Event dates: 27 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2666/lessons-learned-in-medicinal-chemistry-from-concept-to-clinic Non RSC event Event dates: 27 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This meeting is aimed at all those medicinal chemists who want to become better drug hunters<br/>Event Venue: Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2667/the-language-of-sustainability-shouting-but-not-being-heard Non RSC event Event dates: 27 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This one day conference focuses on the Language of Sustainability and features some of the most prominent voices in the sector. During the morning session a panel of invited guests will articulate h<br/>Event Venue: Grosvenor Office, London, W1K 3JP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2671/integrated-tablet-formulation-development-and-tablet-process-development-and-validation Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This unique 3 day course introduces and integrates the key elements of tablet development based on the principles of Quality by Design (QbD) set out in ICH Q9: 路 Preformulation studies 路 Formula<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2679/understanding-polymorphism-and-crystallisation Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This course teaches chemists and engineers some fundamental aspects of crystal chemistry, nucleation and crystal growth, the operation of batch crystallisers and methodologies of characterisation. B<br/>Event Venue: Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2668/global-challenges-and-chemical-opportunities-an-rsc-perspective Non RSC event Event dates: 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: RSC President Prof David Garner will consider the sustainable solutions to many of the World's most significant challenges that can be provided by the chemical sciences.<br/>Event Venue: British School of Brussels, Tervuren, 3080, Belgium http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2669/chilterns-and-middlesex-agm-lecture-and-buffet Non RSC event Event dates: 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Lecture title: 'a Little Light Relief'<br/>Event Venue: 萝莉社, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2673/chemistry-lecture-intramolecular-mobility-in-liquid-and-solid-phases-towards-an-understanding-of-intermolecular-affinity Non RSC event Event dates: 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2676/bnms-37th-annual-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The Radiochemistry Group are holding a symposium as part of the British Nuclear Medicine Society's 37th Annual Meeting<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Central (G Mex Centre), M2 3GX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2677/young-chemist-in-industry-xviii Non RSC event Event dates: 28 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This annual one-day meeting represents a unique opportunity for graduate chemists to showcase their research to an external audience. The programme includes a wide range of topics including process,<br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2670/supply-chain-management-in-biotech-pharma Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This 2-day workshop aims to provide participants with a complete overview of professional supply chain management processes used across all sectors and then spotlight the issues and opportunities th<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2672/gmp-auditor-training Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The key to effective internal auditing of suppliers is the training of both auditors and auditees in the purpose and relevant techniques of the audit and how these techniques can be channelled to ac<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2674/european-conference-on-intellectual-capital Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Invites researchers, practitioners and academics to present their research findings, work in progress, case studies and conceptual advances in the field of intellectual capital (IC) measurement and <br/>Event Venue: INHolland University of Applied Sciences, Haarlem, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2678/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 28 - 29 April 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: Bellerive FCJ Catholic College, Liverpool, L8 3SB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2681/the-real-mccoy-the-analyses-of-counterfeit-products Non RSC event Event dates: 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This one day meeting will look at various analytical techniques used for detecting counterfeit products. Lectures will range from detecting countefeit pharmaceutical products to art forgeries<br/>Event Venue: AstraZeneca, Loughborough, LE11 5RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2684/forensic-and-biomedical-applications-of-lab-on-a-chip-technology Non RSC event Event dates: 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2685/rsc-ludwig-mond-lectureship-recent-developments-in-oxidation-catalysis-molecular-recognition-induced-selectivity Non RSC event Event dates: 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2686/tiger-tavern-and-brewery-tour Non RSC event Event dates: 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Gain an insight of what goes into beer making, followed by sampling of beer and networking<br/>Event Venue: Asia Pacific Breweries, 639934, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2687/joint-lecture-with-institute-of-biology Non RSC event Event dates: 29 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Title: TBA in the field of biocatalysts for synthesising pharmaceutical intermediates and methods to convert renewable feedstocks into new products.<br/>Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2683/european-forum-for-qualified-person-for-pharmacovigilance-qppv-2009 Non RSC event Event dates: 29 - 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: European legislation such as Volume 9A requires all marketing authorisation holders to have one qualified person for pharmacovigilance (QPPV) with responsibility for establishing and maintaining all<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf London, London, E14 9PQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2688/pub-quiz-09 Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Head of Steam Pub, Liverpool, L1 1RJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2689/20th-symposium-on-medicinal-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: The 2009 edition of this long-standing and popular one day meeting will contain the usual mix of creative drug discovery and insightful analysis of the medicinal chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9TP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2690/memorial-evening-for-prof-francis-leslie-scott Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: A memorial evening will be held at University College Cork in honour of Prof Francis Leslie Scott who sadly passed away recently. His enormous contribution to the Chemistry Department, UCC and furth<br/>Event Venue: University College Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2691/how-to-audit-api-manufacturers Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: This one day seminar is aimed at QA staff in drug products manufacturers and especially their QPs who have specific responsibilities under directive 2004/27/EC Who should attend Supplier auditor<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2694/nmrdg-spring-2009-meeting-applications-of-nmr-to-materials-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Focusing on NMR methods and applications in the area of materials chemistry, with an emphasis on solid-state methodology<br/>Event Venue: AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood Site, Loughborough, LE11 5RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2695/hydrogen-as-a-transport-fuel Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: Early Evening Lecture Series<br/>Event Venue: University of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/2696/flavours-fragrances-or-food Non RSC event Event dates: 30 April 2009<br/>Event summary: History, development, chemistry and applications-including creating and formulating products<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom