BBSRC Systems Biology Roadshow in Scotland - 4 Nov 2009

The BBSRC is sponsoring a series of roadshows around the UK to explain and showcase its systems biology strategy.

The Scottish roadshow will be held on Wednesday, 4th November at the University of Glasgow.

There will be invited science talks, presentations from the BBSRC and from Scottish systems and informatics networks, space for posters and trade stands, refreshments and the opportunity to talk to BBSRC staff individually throughout the day, about strategy and funding opportunities.

The intention is to provide both those presently using, and those thinking of trying, systems approaches in their work, to hear the state of the art, and to make useful contacts both within and outside their own institutions.

Space is limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment.

There is no charge for this event.

Provisional timetable

Main sessions 9 am – 5 pm

Confirmed speakers:

Plenary:

Metabolomics and metabolic networks (Prof. Rainer Breitling, Groningen)

Networking and information:

Welcome from the University of Glasgow (Professor Steve Beaumont, VP Glasgow)

Systems Biology and the BBSRC (Dr Colin Miles, BBSRC)

The Scottish Universities Life Science Alliance and Systems Biology (Prof. Michael Barrett , Glasgow)

The Scottish Bioinformatics network (speaker tbc)

Scientific presentations:

Kees Weijer (U. Dundee), Paul Herron (Strathclyde U.), Mark Girolami (U. Glasgow), Andrew Millar (U. Edinburgh), Mamen Romano (Aberdeen U.), Anne Smith (U. St Andrews)

A poster session / wine and cheese social is planned for 5-6:30; and for those who can stay, a dinner in a local restaurant.

To register, please email Claire Grant (Claire.grant@bio.gla.ac.uk) with the title BBSRC Roadshow, and include:

· Your name and institution

· Whether you hope to bring a poster

· Whether you would like to attend the dinner

You will be informed whether your registration is successful: spaces are limited, so please register early!

Organised for the BBSRC by Michael Barrett, Julian Dow, Dave Burt & Rainer Breitling