February 2013 Events in February 2013 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8609/the-sixth-biennial-australian-colloid-and-interface-symposium Non RSC event The Sixth Biennial Australian Colloid & Interface Symposium Event dates: 3 - 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This international four-day conference (plus Sunday Welcome reception), will provide an excellent opportunity for international and local colloid, surface and interface scientists to meet and discus<br/>Event Venue: Outrigger Resort & Spa, Noosa, 4567, Australia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8610/africa-conference-on-infectious-diseases-and-emergency-response-acider-2013 Non RSC event AFRICA CONFERENCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (ACIDER 2013) Event dates: 4 - 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: You are invited to the Africa Conference on Infectious Diseases and Emergency Response (ACIDER 2013) holding at the International Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria 4th-7th February, 2013.<br/>Event Venue: International Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8611/rsc-younger-members-mixer-meeting Non RSC event RSC Younger Members Mixer Meeting Event dates: 4 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The general aim of this event is to bring together representatives from the local chemical societies of the leading universities along with the RSC younger member representatives of the local sectio<br/>Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8612/chemical-processing-for-a-sustainable-society-a-new-golden-age-for-industrial-catalysis Non RSC event Chemical processing for a sustainable society - A new golden age for industrial catalysis? Event dates: 4 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15971/basic-essentials-of-lc-and-lc-ms-method-development-and-troubleshooting-lc-and-lc-ms-training-course Non RSC event Basic Essentials of LC & LC-MS, Method Development & Troubleshooting LC & LC-MS Training Course Event dates: 4 - 8 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Take advantage of this reduced rate 5-day instrument-independent package training course which provides the key essential approaches in performing both LC (emphasis on chromatography) and LC-MS (emp<br/>Event Venue: Berlin, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8613/chis-summit-for-clinical-ops-executives-scope Non RSC event CHI's Summit for Clinical Ops Executives (SCOPE) Event dates: 5 - 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: SCOPE: Overcoming Key Challenges in Forecasting, Site Selection, Recruitment, Data Collection and Project Management is taking place February 5-7, 2013 in Miami, FL.<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, FL, 33131, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8614/john-pickett-plant-metabolism-exploited-for-sustainable-food-production-by-breeding-gm-and-companion-cropping Non RSC event John Pickett - Plant metabolism exploited for sustainable food production by breeding, GM and companion cropping Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Currently food production relies on chemical synthesis, although often inspired by natural processes. However, in the face of climate change and world population increase, more sustainable approache<br/>Event Venue: The Society of Chemical Industry, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8615/edinburgh-and-south-east-scotland-local-section-agm Non RSC event Edinburgh and South East Scotland Local Section AGM Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The AGM will begin with a talk at 17:00 by Prof. Dick Lacey, Centre for Applied Science and Technology, The Home Office, entitled "91AV, Security, and Contraband". This will be followed by ligh<br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8616/chemistry-for-non-specialists Non RSC event 91AV For Non Specialists Event dates: 5 - 6 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching 91AV amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Wymondham College, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8617/statistics-for-analytical-chemists Non RSC event Statistics for analytical chemists Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The course is aimed at analysts who need to evaluate data or carry out tasks such as method validation and uncertainty estimation. The course focuses on the practical application of statistical tec<br/>Event Venue: LGC Ltd, Teddington, TW110LY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8618/water-system-biofilm-control-and-microbial-monitoring-myths-webinar-by-globalcompliancepanel Non RSC event Water System Biofilm Control and Microbial Monitoring Myths - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A number of water system myths will be discussed that are related to microbial control approaches as well as microbial monitoring. Each myth will be explained as to its origin and then put into true<br/>Event Venue: Online Training, Fremont, 94539, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8619/rsc-india-roadshow RSC event RSC India Roadshow Event dates: 5 - 11 February 2013<br/>Event summary: We are pleased to announce the RSC India Roadshow, which will take place in February 2013. The roadshow will comprise three one-day scientific symposia in Kolkata, Bangalore and Pune, featuring <br/>Event Venue: India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8620/open-access-research-and-the-future-for-academic-publishing Non RSC event Open access research and the future for academic publishing Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Government has largely accepted the recommendations in Dame Janet Finch's report Accessibility, sustainability, excellence: how to expand access to research publications, which included making publi<br/>Event Venue: Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8621/materials-chemistry-division-schools-lecture-your-solar-powered-future Non RSC event Materials 91AV Division Schools Lecture: Your Solar-Powered Future. Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This is a ChemNet event for students aged 16-18. All of us are completely dependent upon massive amounts of energy to go about our daily lives. Have you ever wondered how we can sustain this withou<br/>Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8622/discovering-new-medicines-the-role-of-the-chemist Non RSC event Discovering New Medicines: The Role Of The Chemist. Event dates: 5 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A Lecture for Sixth Form Students. 91AV is the cornerstone in the continuing search for new medicines. After a brief review of the treatment of ailments through the ages the lecture will look<br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8623/thames-valley-section-family-lecture-as-if-by-magic Non RSC event Thames Valley Section Family Lecture - As If By Magic Event dates: 6 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The lecture introduces many important aspects, both historical and contemporary, of chemistry. It is illustrated with a wide variety of demonstrations which are presented in a lively and authoritati<br/>Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8624/rsc-john-jeyes-award Non RSC event RSC John Jeyes Award Event dates: 6 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Prof Ally Lewis, University of York 'Atmospheric composition from kerbside to global’<br/>Event Venue: University College Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8625/adaptive-clinical-trials-the-modern-way-of-doing-clinical-trials-webinar-by-globalcompliancepanel Non RSC event Adaptive Clinical Trials: The Modern Way of Doing Clinical Trials - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel Event dates: 6 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This session will briefly review the basics of adaptive clinical trials, the impacts and challenges of adaptive clinical trials. Understanding better the concept of adaptive clinical trials will hel<br/>Event Venue: Online Training, Fremont, 94539, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8626/cms-chemistry-research-seminars Non RSC event CMS CHEMISTRY RESEARCH SEMINARS Event dates: 6 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Dr Joseph Hriljac - University of Birmingham Conversion of Ion Exchange Materials into Waste forms for Radionuclides<br/>Event Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8627/joint-rsc-iop-lecture Non RSC event Joint RSC/IOP lecture Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Atmospheric Waves from the Surface of the Earth to the Edge of Space<br/>Event Venue: Aberystwyth University, SY23 5DE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8628/skin-health-for-all-confronting-the-silent-tragedy-of-skin-disease Non RSC event Skin Health for All - Confronting the Silent Tragedy of Skin Disease Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Using examples and case studies to examine the science behind the cause and cure of skin disease, the silent tragedy played out in developing countries.<br/>Event Venue: 91AV Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8629/midlands-regional-meeting RSC event Midlands Regional Meeting Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Leicester City, Leicester, LE1 5LX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8630/one-globe-2013-uniting-knowledge-communities Non RSC event One Globe 2013: Uniting Knowledge Communities' Event dates: 7 - 8 February 2013<br/>Event summary: 'One Globe 2013: Uniting Knowledge Communities' is a premier conference focusing on Global Education in South Asia. The conference is a platform for educator, government official, investor, poli<br/>Event Venue: Janpath Lane, New Delhi, 110001, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8631/2-day-in-person-seminar-computer-system-validation-reduce-costs-and-avoid-483s Non RSC event 2-day In-person Seminar: Computer System Validation - Reduce Costs and Avoid 483s Event dates: 7 - 8 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Every computerized system used in laboratory, clinical, manufacturing settings and in the quality process has to be validated regularly in order to confirm the efficiency. The two day seminar will h<br/>Event Venue: Scottsdale, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8632/33rd-annual-general-meeting Non RSC event 33rd Annual General Meeting Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: BAWA, Bristol, BS34 7RG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8633/energy-from-gas-some-chemical-aspects Non RSC event Energy from Gas: some Chemical Aspects Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: BAWA, Bristol, BS34 7RG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8634/sex-lies-and-nanotechnology-in-association-with-rsc-chemnet Non RSC event Sex, Lies and Nanotechnology - in association with RSC ChemNet Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Neath Port Talbot College, NEATH, SA10 7RF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8635/assuring-the-quality-of-medicines Non RSC event Assuring The Quality of Medicines Event dates: 7 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This symposium examines the critical role that QPs have in batch release and their need for a full understanding of analytical and regulatory developments involved.<br/>Event Venue: 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15972/2-day-in-person-seminar-fda-s-gmp-expectations-for-phase-i-and-first-in-man-clinical-trials Non RSC event 2-day In-person Seminar: FDA’s GMP Expectations for Phase I and First-in-Man Clinical Trials Event dates: 7 - 8 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Phase 1 clinical trials are conducted in very small number of healthy participants with lower doses basically to establish safety and hence do not need a significant amount of investigational materi<br/>Event Venue: Omni Hotel San Diego, San Diego, 92101, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8636/whisky-aroma-ology Non RSC event Whisky Aroma-ology Event dates: 8 February 2013<br/>Event summary: An evening looking at the science of whisky flavour, taste and smell with appropriate practical opportunities.<br/>Event Venue: Linlithgow Union Canal Society, Linlithgow, EH49 6AJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8637/1-day-anthias-absolute-basics-of-gc-and-gc-ms-course Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS course Event dates: 8 February 2013<br/>Event summary: For those absolute beginners in GC and GC-MS, who may not even know what a Gas Chromatograph looks like, this is the perfect introduction for you. The What? Why? Where? When? and How? of GC & GC-MS.<br/>Event Venue: To be confirmed, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8638/coalescence-of-chemical-sciences-to-confront-the-future-challenges Non RSC event Coalescence of Chemical Sciences to Confront the Future Challenges Event dates: 9 - 10 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The objective of the conference is to bring in the experts to share their thoughts about interdisciplinary chemical sciences, in the perspective of fields of chemistry, materials, medicines, and env<br/>Event Venue: Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15973/barriers-of-the-cns Non RSC event Barriers of the CNS Event dates: 10 - 13 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The conference will be chaired by Gert Fricker (Heidelberg) & David Begley (Kings College London)<br/>Event Venue: Canary Islands, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15974/3rd-annual-european-food-manufacturing-and-safety-summit-2013 Non RSC event 3rd Annual European Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit 2013 Event dates: 11 - 12 February 2013<br/>Event summary: "The European Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit 2013 attracts over 150+ senior level food and beverage professionals wanting to learn how to improve productivity, achieve continuous improvement and<br/>Event Venue: Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, Netherlands, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8639/chi-s-molecular-med-tri-conference Non RSC event CHI’s Molecular Med Tri-Conference Event dates: 11 - 15 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Molecular Med Tri-Conference is the leading drug discovery research event covering a broad spectrum of cutting-edge topics within molecular medicine.<br/>Event Venue: Moscone North Convention Center, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8640/mdandm-west-medical-design-and-manufacturing-conference-and-exhibition Non RSC event MD&M West- Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition Event dates: 11 - 14 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The most comprehensive medical technology conference and exhibition at the world’s largest event for medical design and manufacturing.<br/>Event Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8641/molecular-editing-with-fluorine Non RSC event Molecular Editing with Fluorine Event dates: 11 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8642/4-day-anthias-hands-on-sample-preparation Non RSC event 4-day Anthias Hands-on Sample Preparation Event dates: 11 - 14 February 2013<br/>Event summary: If you have reasonable gas chromatography experience but want further hands on training on a new sampling technique, then this course is for you. You can come for a 1-, 2-, 3 or 4- day course, learn<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8643/1-day-anthias-hands-on-headspace Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Hands-on Headspace Event dates: 11 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Spend part of the day learning the theory of static and dynamic headspace and how to modify samples to improve results, then use this knowledge to create HS methods, analyse samples and experiment w<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8644/1-day-anthias-hands-on-solid-phase-micro-extraction-spme Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Hands-on Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) Event dates: 12 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Spend part of the day learning the theory behind Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction and similar techniques like Stir-Bar Sorptive Extraction and how to modify samples to improve results, then use this kno<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8645/lecture-series Non RSC event Lecture Series Event dates: 12 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Dr. Zoltan Takats, Imperial College London<br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8646/rsc-erdf-lecture-at-bangor-university-with-dr-zoltan-takats Non RSC event RSC/ERDF Lecture at Bangor University with Dr Zoltan Takats Event dates: 12 February 2013<br/>Event summary: "Profiling of biological tissues by ambient mass spectrometry - from imaging to surgery"<br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8647/1-day-anthias-hands-on-thermal-desorption Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Hands-on Thermal Desorption Event dates: 13 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This one day course begins with the theory of thermal desorption, types of samples that can be analysed using this technique, types of tube packing materials and how to collect samples. This knowled<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8648/rsc-analytical-division-prize-and-award-winners-symposium Non RSC event RSC Analytical Division Prize and Award Winners Symposium Event dates: 13 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15975/mitochondria-metabolic-regulation-and-the-biology-of-aging Non RSC event Mitochondria, metabolic regulation and the Biology of Aging Event dates: 13 - 16 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Current research on mechanisms underlying aging processes is driven by recent discoveries in lower eukaryotic model systems, and by their application to more complex organisms, including humans. Fro<br/>Event Venue: Canary Islands, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8649/1-day-anthias-hands-on-pyrolysis Non RSC event 1-day Anthias Hands-on Pyrolysis Event dates: 14 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Spend part of the day learning the theory behind the different pyrolysis techniques and then put this knowledge into practice in the lab, creating pyrolysis methods, analysing samples and changing p<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8650/north-west-regional-meeting RSC event North West Regional Meeting Event dates: 14 February 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: Liverpool Marriott Hotel City Centre, Liverpool, L1 1RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8651/drug-testing-and-the-olympics Non RSC event Drug Testing and the Olympics Event dates: 14 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Swansea University, SWANSEA, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8652/cancelled-chemistry-for-non-specialists Non RSC event CANCELLED - 91AV For Non-Specialists Event dates: 14 - 15 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This four-day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching 91AV amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8653/rsc-robert-boyle-prize-for-analytical-science-2012-seminar Non RSC event RSC Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science 2012 Seminar Event dates: 15 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Professor Norman Dovichi University of Notre Dame For pioneering development of ultrasensitive separations, including the first separations at zepto- and yoctomole levels and capillary electroph<br/>Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8654/environmental-monitoring-and-contamination-control-plan Non RSC event Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control Plan Event dates: 15 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This 90-minute cleanroom contamination control training will review the common mistakes that people make in cleanrooms that lead to contamination, show how to develop a successful contamination cont<br/>Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15976/nanobiomaterials Non RSC event Nanobiomaterials Event dates: 16 - 19 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The conference will be chaired by Nick Quirke (Imperial College London) & Marie-Louise Saboungi (CRMD)<br/>Event Venue: Canary Islands, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8655/advances-and-progress-in-drug-design Non RSC event Advances and Progress in Drug Design Event dates: 18 - 19 February 2013<br/>Event summary: SMi's 12th annual conference on Drug Design will focus on the latest developments in this fast-paced field and bring together senior representatives from industry and academia to discuss Statistical<br/>Event Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8656/organometallic-chemistry-in-the-solid-state Non RSC event Organometallic 91AV in the Solid–State Event dates: 18 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8657/4th-annual-world-drug-delivery-and-formulation-summit-2013 Non RSC event 4th Annual World Drug Delivery & Formulation Summit 2013 Event dates: 18 - 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The World Drug Delivery & Formulation Summit will take place in Berlin, Germany on February 2013 with the leading drug formulation and delivery professionals from across Europe to examine the latest<br/>Event Venue: Maritim ProArte Hotel Berlin, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8658/asia-nuclear-business-platform-2013 Non RSC event Asia Nuclear Business Platform 2013 Event dates: 18 - 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Asia Nuclear Business Platform is an event crafted by the industry for the industry. With a main focus on new build in Asia, the conference is an extensive programme covering the breadth and dept<br/>Event Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, Hong Kong, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8659/satellite-remote-sensing-of-the-troposphere Non RSC event Satellite Remote Sensing of the Troposphere Event dates: 19 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Throughout the world, the deteriorating air quality and the changing climate are due to the increasing burden of atmospheric pollutants in the lower atmosphere. These trace gases can now be measured<br/>Event Venue: Keele Hub for Sustainability, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8660/evidence-2013 Non RSC event Evidence 2013 Event dates: 19 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Europe’s largest and most holistic event on the use of real world outcomes for pharmaceutical products: an exhibition, a series of seminars, and a multi track strategic conference.<br/>Event Venue: Business Design Centre, N1 0QH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8661/rsc-erdf-lecture-at-bangor-university-with-dr-paul-clark RSC event RSC/ERDF Lecture at Bangor University with Dr Paul Clark Event dates: 19 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Total Synthesis of Tetrahydropyran-containing Natural Products<br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8662/1st-international-congress-in-medical-writing Non RSC event 1st International Congress in Medical Writing Event dates: 19 - 21 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15977/3rd-annual-lyophilization-for-biologicals Non RSC event 3rd Annual Lyophilization for Biologicals Event dates: 19 - 21 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The 3rd Annual Lyophilization for Biologicals conference, will address scale-up, transferring technologies and implementing PAT with presentations from the FDA, Genzyme and other industry experts.<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Excelsior, Munich, 80335, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15978/bioinorganic-chemistry Non RSC event Bioinorganic 91AV Event dates: 19 - 22 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The conference will be chaired by Frank Meyer (Georg-August-Universitat Gottingen)<br/>Event Venue: Canary Islands, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8663/teaching-fellows-meeting RSC event Teaching Fellows Meeting Event dates: 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A meeting of chemistry teaching fellows to share best practice and to promote networking and career development<br/>Event Venue: 91AV Centre, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8664/london-centre-for-nanotechnology-phd-projects-showcase-event Non RSC event London Centre for Nanotechnology Phd Projects Showcase Event Event dates: 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This is a chance for final year students, in any scientific discipline, to visit the LCN to learn about the many PhD opportunities available for the forthcoming year.<br/>Event Venue: London Centre for Nanotechnology, London, WC1H 0AH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8665/industrial-biotechnology-in-chemical-manufacturing Non RSC event Industrial Biotechnology in Chemical Manufacturing Event dates: 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8666/cms-chemistry-research-seminars Non RSC event CMS CHEMISTRY RESEARCH SEMINARS Event dates: 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Dr Manuela Mura - UCLan "Theoretical characterisation of assemblies of  flat organic molecules on Au(111) surface"<br/>Event Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8667/development-of-high-temperature-fuel-cells Non RSC event Development of High Temperature Fuel Cells Event dates: 20 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keele University, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8668/innovation-seminar-series-innovation-in-business-strategy Non RSC event Innovation Seminar Series: Innovation in Business Strategy Event dates: 21 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: The 91AV Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8669/2-day-in-person-seminar-on-validate-your-own-excel-spreadsheet-application-at-san-francisco Non RSC event 2-day In-person Seminar on “Validate your own Excel Spreadsheet Application” at San Francisco Event dates: 21 - 22 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This seminar will improve your Excel skills and create a set of validation documents that you can use for subsequent Excel application validation projects.<br/>Event Venue: San Francisco, San Francisco, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8670/scottish-regional-meeting RSC event Scottish Regional Meeting Event dates: 21 February 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: Glasgow Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, G3 8RR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8671/the-chemistry-of-jelly-and-ice-cream Non RSC event The 91AV of Jelly & Ice Cream Event dates: 22 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Come and find out a little bit about the chemistry behind one of Britain's favourite desserts! Suggested age range is up to 14 years. Parents and carers are very welcome. Two sessions are availab<br/>Event Venue: University of Sunderland, Sunderland, SR1 3SD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8672/launch-event-for-new-water-quality-standard-bs-8552 Non RSC event Launch event for new water quality standard (BS 8552) Event dates: 22 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Join us on Friday 22 February 2013 at BSI, Chiswick, London. At the launch of BS 8552 find out how to improve the monitoring of building services closed systems including heating and chilled water t<br/>Event Venue: BSI Chiswick, London, W4 4AL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15979/natural-products Non RSC event Natural Products Event dates: 22 - 25 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The conference will be chaired by Russell Cox (University of Bristol)<br/>Event Venue: Canary Islands, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8673/spie-advanced-lithography-2013-conference-and-exhibition Non RSC event SPIE Advanced Lithography 2013 Conference & Exhibition Event dates: 24 - 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: SPIE Advanced Lithography is the internationally recognized forum for reporting state-of-the-art research and development in optical lithography, resists, and more.<br/>Event Venue: San Jose Convention Center and San Jose Marriott, San Jose, CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8674/wood-plastic-composites-2013 Non RSC event Wood-Plastic Composites 2013 Event dates: 25 - 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel, Vienna, Austria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8675/open-access-in-the-uk-and-what-it-means-for-scientific-research Non RSC event Open access in the UK and what it means for scientific research Event dates: 25 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A special one-day workshop to discuss the implications for scientific researchers of Government and funder policies on open access publication.<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8676/doctoral-training-centre-in-functional-materials-and-devices-open-day Non RSC event Doctoral Training Centre in Functional Materials & Devices, Open Day Event dates: 25 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This open day will outline how the DTC plans to drive innovation in SMEs and OEMs in the functional materials and device sector by providing interdisciplinary PhD level research and training.<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 3JD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8677/for-richer-pore-porous-molecules-and-materials-through-supramolecular-chemistry Non RSC event For Richer Pore: Porous Molecules and Materials Through Supramolecular 91AV Event dates: 25 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8678/agm Non RSC event AGM Event dates: 25 February 2013<br/>Event summary: At the AGM we will review 2012, elect committee members and officers and discuss plans for 2013. John Luton will give a public lecture.<br/>Event Venue: Betchworth Village Hall, RH3 7DF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8679/cancelled-asymmetric-lewis-base-catalysis-for-carbo-and-heterocycle-synthesis Non RSC event CANCELLED: Asymmetric Lewis base catalysis for carbo- and heterocycle synthesis Event dates: 25 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8680/7th-optimising-antibodies-engineering-and-discovery Non RSC event 7th Optimising Antibodies: Engineering and Discovery Event dates: 25 - 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: 7th Antibody Engineering & Discovery will allow you access to cutting edge strategies, from the world's largest drug developers, to help you optimize your antibody discovery and engineering practice<br/>Event Venue: Frankfurt, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15980/electrochemistry Non RSC event Electrochemistry Event dates: 25 - 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The conference will be chaired by Mark Koper (Leiden University) & Robert Hillman (University of Leicester)<br/>Event Venue: Canary Islands, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15981/embl-advanced-course-development-of-transgenic-animal-models-using-zinc-finger-nucleases Non RSC event EMBL Advanced Course Development of Transgenic Animal Models Using Zinc Finger Nucleases Event dates: 25 - 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The workshop will primarily educate researchers on the key aspects of using ZFNs for creating transgenic animal models by embryo injection.<br/>Event Venue: EMBL, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15982/2nd-annual-international-conference-on-sustainable-energy-and-environmental-sciences-sees-2013 Non RSC event 2nd Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences (SEES 2013) Event dates: 25 - 26 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The 2nd Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences (SEES 2013) is organized by Global Science and Technology Forum http://www.env-energy.org/<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore, 178881, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15983/2nd-annual-international-conference-on-cognitive-and-behavioral-psychology-cbp-2013 Non RSC event 2nd Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP 2013) Event dates: 25 - 26 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The 2nd Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP 2013) is organized by Global Science and Technology Forum http://www.cognitive-behavior.org/<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore, 178881, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8681/taiwan-trials-2013 Non RSC event Taiwan Trials 2013 Event dates: 26 - 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Taiwan Trials 2013 will give you the unique opportunity to position your business in front of decision makers from Taiwan’s and the region’s most progressive companies involved in pharmaceutical, bi<br/>Event Venue: Taipei, Chinese Taipei http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8682/a-pollutants-tale Non RSC event A Pollutant's Tale Event dates: 26 February 2013<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Swindon Academy, Swindon, SN2 1JR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8683/structure-2013 Non RSC event Structure 2013 Event dates: 26 - 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: 2-day meeting showcasing new and evolving techniques, workflows and applications in the broad framework of molecular structure elucidation of "small" molecules<br/>Event Venue: University of Loughborough, LE11 3GR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8684/agm-and-lecture Non RSC event AGM and Lecture Event dates: 26 February 2013<br/>Event summary: An Illustrated Lecture with an explanation of the fantastic Phenomenon<br/>Event Venue: Preston College, Preston, PR2 8UR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8686/reach-and-clp-enforcement-measurement-and-related-issues-for-public-analysts-and-enforcement-authorities Non RSC event REACH and CLP enforcement: measurement and related issues for Public Analysts and Enforcement Authorities Event dates: 26 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A seminar held as part of the Government Chemist advisory function aimed at PAs, TSOs and other enforcement bodies<br/>Event Venue: Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester, M16 0PX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8687/asiatides-oligonucleotide-and-peptide-research-technology-and-product-development-2013 Non RSC event AsiaTIDES: Oligonucleotide and Peptide Research, Technology and Product Development 2013 Event dates: 26 - 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: The TIDES Conference Series has featured 31 events - 14 in the US, 13 in Europe and 4 in Asia. TIDES is the only conference to focus on technology and product development, manufacturing and partneri<br/>Event Venue: Sheraton Miyako, Tokyo, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8688/stepwise-introduction-to-practical-hplc-part-1 Non RSC event Stepwise Introduction to 'Practical' HPLC Part 1 Event dates: 26 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Gain a good understanding of the fundamental principles of HPLC on this 2 part course & discover ways in which to make your chromatography easier & more efficient.<br/>Event Venue: Reading, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8689/virtual-screening-success Non RSC event Virtual Screening Success Event dates: 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This webinar will highlight some of the methods Cresset uses to ensure successful virtual screening campaigns, the best outcome, what the pitfalls are and how best to avoid them.<br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8690/evaluating-measurement-uncertainty-for-chemical-testing-laboratories Non RSC event Evaluating measurement uncertainty for chemical testing laboratories Event dates: 27 - 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This course will help you: • Understand how uncertainty can be evaluated for chemical test results • Use method validation and quality control data in uncertainty estimates • Give your customers <br/>Event Venue: LGC Ltd, Teddington, TW110LY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8691/cafe-scientifique Non RSC event Cafe Scientifique Event dates: 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: What magnets can tell us about the structure of nature's robots<br/>Event Venue: King's Head, Beverley, HU17 9AH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8692/lecture-in-association-with-the-yorkshire-branch-of-the-institute-of-physics Non RSC event Lecture in association with the Yorkshire Branch of the Institute of Physics Event dates: 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Exceptional Women and Scientific Success- a lecture/talk by Georgina Ferry, freelance science writer, biographer, editor and broadcaster.<br/>Event Venue: University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8693/the-railway-chemists Non RSC event The Railway Chemists Event dates: 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Chemists were first employed as consultants by the railways from the earliest days, and later they acted as full-time employees in railway company laboratories. When the railways were privatised in <br/>Event Venue: Queens University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1LP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15985/biobanking-2013 Non RSC event Biobanking 2013 Event dates: 27 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Biobanking 2013 will discuss the banking of Biospecimens used for basic research through clinical trials. Efficient and effective collection, processing, storage, and tracking of biospecimens will b<br/>Event Venue: The Royal College of Pathologists, London, SW1Y 5AF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8695/biomarker-discovery-driving-technologies Non RSC event Biomarker discovery: Driving technologies Event dates: 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: This conference is focused on technologies that are driving advances in this area and their application at gene and expression level in solid and fluid biosamples. As such this conference is target<br/>Event Venue: The Royal College of Pathologists, London, SW1Y 5AF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8696/whats-in-your-drink-britvic-soft-drinks-ltd-tour Non RSC event What's in your Drink? Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd - Tour Event dates: 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: Britvic is a well known manufacturer of soft drinks. This interesting visit will involve a tour of their facility at Widford, Chelmsford. There will be the opportunity to look at the investigation<br/>Event Venue: Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8697/ireland-regional-meeting RSC event Ireland Regional Meeting Event dates: 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: RSC Regional Meetings are open to all RSC members. The agenda is based upon current RSC goals and objectives and is aligned with the strategic plan.<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8698/order-disorder-flexibility-function Non RSC event Order, Disorder, Flexibility, Function Event dates: 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A talk into the nature of materials and how their crystallography relates to their properties including magnetism, optics and negative thermal expansion.<br/>Event Venue: Charterhouse School, Godalming, Godalming, GU7 2DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/8699/recent-advances-in-the-analysis-of-complex-environmental-matrices Non RSC event Recent Advances in the Analysis of Complex Environmental Matrices Event dates: 28 February 2013<br/>Event summary: A joint meeting between the RSC Analytical Division Separation Science Group and the RSC Environmental 91AV Group that aims to cover the developments in analytical instrumentation which now mak<br/>Event Venue: 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom