I B I S
International BioIron Society
Fifth Congress of the
International BioIron Society
(IBIS), Biennial World Meeting
(BioIron 2013)
April 14 – 18, 2013
University College London
London, United Kingdom
Featuring Special Events:
Educational Introductory Course ▪ April 14, 2013
“Essentials of BioIron for Clinicians and Scientists”
“Meet the Expert” Sessions for Trainees
April 16 – 18, 2013
ME E T I N G A N N O U N C E M E N T
The BioIron conference is the main international forum
for comprehensive presentation and discussion of cutting-edge
advances in iron biology, iron-related diseases
(iron overload disorders, iron-restrictive anemias, and others),
and diagnostics and therapies related to these diseases.
WELCOME TO LONDON AND BIOIRON 2013
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is our privilege to invite you to the Fifth Congress of the International BioIron Society
(BioIron 2013) that will be held at University College London (UCL), April 14 – 18,
2013. It is particularly fitting that BioIron should return to London this year as the first
meeting of this group was also held at UCL in 1973 (40 years ago).
The Board of Directors, the Local Organizing Committee and the dedicated staff at
Weiser Associates have worked together to develop what we strongly believe will be
an exciting and informative meeting for both young and senior participants. The venue
is in the heart of London, so in addition to excellent science, participants will also
have easy access to world famous museums, galleries and open spaces, including
the London Eye.
The congress will include plenary sessions on novel aspects of iron biology and on
innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment of iron related disorders. Concurrent sessions will address in-depth specific topics in both iron biology and diseases.
It has been our dedicated effort to make the meeting affordable and attractive to
young participants. Trainees who submit an abstract may apply for a bursary and
compete for “best posters” or “best oral presentations” awards. “Meet the Experts”
sessions have been organized at breakfast time based on trainees’ choices. The Introductory Course on Sunday afternoon is another novelty of this meeting and has
been especially designed for young scientists, but is also open to senior investigators/
clinicians who intend to refresh their global iron knowledge.
Several satellite meetings are planned in order to allow participants with special interests to meet, exploiting the BioIron 2013 attendance. We are pleased to announce
that the International Federation of Associations for Patients with Haemochromatosis
will join the London meeting.
We invite you to take part in all the social activities and especially to the gala dinner,
which will include a cruise from Tower Bridge to the Thames Barrier, live music and
live entertainment.
We wish to express our warmest thanks to the private and public sponsors who by
their support have made this event possible and we look forward to welcoming you to
one of the most famous and beautiful European capital cities.
On behalf of the IBIS Board of Directors and of the Local Organizing Committee,
Clara Camaschella, MD, IBIS President
Kaila S. Srai, Congress President
Greg Anderson, PhD, IBIS President Elect
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 - 2013
OFFICERS
Clara Camaschella, MD, President
Greg Anderson, BSc, MSc, PhD,
President-Elect
Suzy Torti, PhD, Secretary
Dorine Swinkels, MD, PhD, Treasurer
Tomas Ganz, PhD, MD, Past-President
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Wendy J. Weiser, Executive Director
Sue O’Sullivan, Associate Director
2013 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Kaila S. Srai, BSc, MSc, PhD, President
Robert W. Evans, BA, PhD
Paul A. Sharp, BSc, PhD
John Porter, MD, FRCP
Alexander H. Drakesmith, PhD
Charareh Pourzand, PhD, DSc
Toby Richards, MD, FRCS
DIRECTORS
Ioav Cabantchik, MD, PhD
Gaetano Cairo, PhD
Caroline Enns, PhD
Mark Fleming, MD, PhD
Martina Muckenthaler, PhD
Caroline Philpott, MD
DATES OF CONGRESS | APRIL 14 - 18, 2013
International BioIron Society
On Sunday, April 14, the educational Introductory Course will start at 13:00 BST*, followed by the Welcome Reception at 19:00 BST*. The congress will begin with the Opening Ceremony at the University College London on Monday, April 15, at 9:00 BST* and
concludes with the Award Ceremony during the gala dinner on Thursday evening, April 18.
BRITISH SUMMER TIME (BST)*
All times listed in this brochure observe the 24-hour clock in British Summer Time.
VENUE
University College London
Bloomsbury Campus
Gower Street
London, WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7679 2000
Phone (outside the UK): +44 20 7679 2000
LANGUAGE
The official language of the congress will be English.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Early registration deadline:March 14, 2013
Hotel registration deadline:Please check www.ectravel.co.uk/5 for a list of available
hotels and booking information.
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DATES OF CONGRESS | APRIL 14 - 18, 2013
International BioIron Society
REGISTRATION
Register online via the BioIron website: http://www.bioiron.org
You can also register by mail or by fax using the enclosed Registration Form.
Registration fee for participant includes:
• Admission to Opening Ceremony, all scientific sessions and the Introductory Course
• Admission to the exhibition area
• Congress materials (congress bag, badge, certificate of attendance)
• Abstract Book
• Coffee breaks, lunch, and afternoon refreshments
• Admission to Welcome Reception on Sunday, April 14, 2013
Registration fee for accompanying person includes:
• Admission to the exhibition area
• Coffee breaks, lunch, and afternoon refreshments
• Admission to Welcome Reception on Sunday, April 14, 2013
• Transportation to and from surrounding hotels
The Gala Dinner aboard the “Dixie Queen” boat requires separate registration and
an additional fee. Please see the registration form for details.
BIOIRON 2013
The BioIron Meeting is the main international forum for the comprehensive presentation and
discussion of cutting-edge advances in the biology of iron and the role of iron in medical
science. During the last two decades research has progressed rapidly and has elucidated
essential molecular mechanisms that regulate cellular and systemic iron metabolism and
homeostasis. All previous BioIron meetings have witnessed exciting progress and discoveries that are now translated from bench to bedside. The knowledge gained has had a major
translational impact in traditional iron-related disorders such as iron overload and deficiency.
Furthermore, an essential role for iron has been recognized in other common disorders,
including cancer, cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders.
BioIron is open to basic scientists and to physicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment
of iron disorders. As our knowledge of the role of iron in different disorders has increased
it has become evident that the potential benefits derived from the development of drugs
and approaches that target the main iron regulatory pathways also have significant impact
beyond the boundaries of classical iron disorders.
The most recent results and advances in the field will be presented at the meeting. Outstanding scientists will be invited to give state-of-the-art keynote lectures. Oral presentations
selected from the submitted contributions will present novel unpublished data. For these
reasons and for its strong interdisciplinary character the meeting provides a great opportunity to foster collaboration among iron scientists and clinicians. In addition, the meeting will
provide excellent training and an exciting environment for junior investigators and trainees
to further develop their knowledge of iron metabolism.
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BIOIRON STUDENT BURSARIES
Applications must be received by January 1, 2013
A number of student bursaries will be available to assist students and post-doctoral scholars who submit an abstract to BioIron 2013 as the presenting author. These bursaries will
take the form of complimentary registration for the meeting and partial reimbursement for
travel and accommodation expenses, the latter depending on available funds.
If you would like to apply for a student bursary, you should supply the following:
1.
A page providing the following information:
Name
Contact Information (including email address)
Institution and Degree
Name of Supervisor
Abstract Title
2.
A cover letter specifying why you wish to be considered for a bursary
3.
A copy of your abstract
4.
A signed letter of support from your supervisor. This letter should include
confirmation that you are a full-time student or a post-doctoral fellow
Please email the above information to [email protected] no later than Tuesday,
January 1, 2013.
MEETING REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Meeting registration forms must be received by the International BioIron Society
Executive Office by March 14, 2013, to receive the discounted early registration rate.
All forms received after this deadline will be
assessed the regular registration fee.
SPECIAL NEEDS
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call
(847) 517-7225.
REGISTRATION/INFORMATION DESK
The registration/information desk hours are
as follows:
Location: University College London
Sunday, April 14
11:00 – 20:00 BST
Monday, April 15
08:00 – 18:30 BST
Tuesday, April 16
08:00 – 14:30 BST
Wednesday, April 17 08:00 – 18:15 BST
Thursday, April 18 08:00 – 18:15 BST
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION &
REFUND POLICY
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the International BioIron
Society Executive Office by March 22,
2013. All refund requests will be subject to
a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be
made after March 22, 2013.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
For hotel information, and to book a room,
please visit: www.ectravel.co.uk/5
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR BIOIRON 2013
All sessions located at University College London unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013
Introductory Course: Essentials of BioIron for Clinicians and Scientists
12:00 – 13:00
Registration and Open Buffet Lunch
13:00 – 13:15
Introductory Remarks
Clara Camaschella, Italy; Ioav Cabantchik, Israel
13:15 – 14:45
Basic Aspects of Iron Control and Biology
Moderators: Paolo Arosio, Italy; Greg Anderson, Australia
13:15 – 13:45
Essentials of Iron Role in Biology
Robert Crichton, Belgium
13:45 – 14:15
Iron Homeostasis: From Cells to Organisms (I)
Tracey Rouault, United States
14:15 – 14:45
Iron Homeostasis: From Cells to Organisms (II)
Martina Muckenthaler, Germany
14:45 – 16:15
Clinical Aspects of Iron in Major Health Problems (I)
Iron and Anemia
Moderators: Guenter Weiss, Austria;
Herbert Y. Lin, United States
14:45 – 15:15 Nutritional Iron Deficiency—A Worldwide Problem
Michael B. Zimmermann, Switzerland
15:15 – 15:45 Anemia of Cancer and Inflammation
Tomas Ganz, United States
15:45 – 16:15
Selecting Optimal Modes of Iron Supplementation
Iain C. MacDougall, United Kingdom
16:15 – 16:45
Tea/Coffee Break
16:45 – 18:15
Clinical Aspects of Iron in Major Health Problems (II)
Systemic Iron Overload
Moderators: John Porter, United Kingdom;
Pierre Brissot, France
16:45 – 17:15
Pathophysiology of Genetic Iron Overload
Antonello Pietrangelo, Italy
17:15 – 17:45
Non-Invasive Assessment of Iron Overload
Dudley Pennell, United Kingdom
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
All sessions located at University College London unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013 Continued
17:45 – 18:15
Selecting Optimal Treatment for Iron Burden
Maria D. Cappellini, Italy
19:30
BioIron Welcome Reception (Sponsored by Vifor Pharma)
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Address
Professor Malcolm Grant CBE, United Kingdom; Kaila Srai, United Kingdom;
Clara Camaschella, Italy
Session I: Iron Transport Between and Within Cells
Chairs: Caroline Philpott, United States; Nancy Andrews, United States
Invited Speaker: Nancy Andrews, United States
Session II: Iron in Translational Medicine
Chairs: Kaila Srai, United Kingdom; Peter Robbins, United Kingdom
Invited Speakers: Joseph Boyle, United Kingdom; Peter Robbins, United Kingdom;
Aloke Finn, United States
Session III: Systemic Iron Regulation
Chairs: Martina Muckenthaler, Germany; Karin Finberg, United States
Session IV: IV Iron Supplementation: Benefits Versus Risks
Chairs: Toby Richards, United Kingdom; Chaim Hershko, Israel
Benefits: Iain MacDougal, United Kingdom
Risks: Gunter Weiss, Austria
Session V: Structure-Function Relationships of Iron-Related Proteins
Chairs: Caroline Enns, United States; Robert Evans, United Kingdom
Invited Speaker: Roland Lill, Germany
Session VI: Round Table: Iron in Transfusion Independent Thalassemias:
Insights from Clinical and Animal Models
Chairs: John Porter, United Kingdom; Vip Viprakasit, Thailand
Invited Speakers: Yelena Ginzburg, United States; Stefano Rivella, United States;
John Porter, United Kingdom; Ali Taher, Lebanon
POSTER WALK I – with wine and beer (Sponsored by Pharmacosmos)
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
All sessions located at University College London unless otherwise noted.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013
Meet the Expert Session I – Animal Models of Iron Disorders
Nancy Andrews, United States
Session VII: Iron and Cancer
Chairs: Suzy Torti, United States; Des Richardson, Australia
Session VIII: Keynote Address – Oxygen and Iron Homeostasis
Invited Speaker: Christopher Schofield, United Kingdom
Business Meeting
Afternoon free for social activities
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013
Meet the Expert Session II – How Do We Search for New Genes of Iron Metabolism?
Mark Fleming, United States
Session IX: Iron and Malarial Infection
Chairs: Alexander Drakesmith, United Kingdom; Michael Zimmermann, Switzerland
Session X: Special Keynote Lecture – Iron, Energy and Origin of Life
Invited Speaker: Nick Lane, United Kingdom
Session XI: BioIron – Biometals Joint Session
Chairs: Guenther Winkelmann, Germany; Greg Anderson, Australia
Session XII: Hepcidin Assays for Clinical Diagnosis and Monitoring: Yes or No?
Chairs: Dorine Swinkels, Netherlands; Domenico Girelli, Italy
Session XIII: Symposium on Mitochondrial Iron Disorders
Chairs: Ioav Cabantchik, Israel; Barry Paw, United States
Invited Speakers: Arnold Munnich, France; Tracey Rouault, United States; Grazia Isaya,
United States
POSTER WALK II
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
All sessions located at University College London unless otherwise noted.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
Meet the Expert Session III – How Do We Measure Iron Transport Mechanisms in
Cells and Their Compartments?
Ioav Cabantchik, Israel; Bryan MacKenzie, United States
Session XIV: Iron Hypoxia and Erythropoiesis
Chairs: Gaetano Cairo, Italy; Carole Peysonnaux, France
Invited Speaker: Max Gassmann, Switzerland
Session XV: Cell Iron Regulation
Chairs: Matthias Hentze, Germany; Elizabeth Leibold, United States
Session XVI: Iron in Inflammation/Infections
Chairs: Tomas Ganz, United States; Cindy Roy, United States
Session XVII: Heme Traffic
Chair: Mark Fleming, United States
Invited Speaker: Janis Abkowitz, United States
Session XVIII: Iron in Brain and Neurodegeneration
Chairs: Joshua Dunaief, United States; James Duce, United Kingdom
Session XIX: Hemochromatosis and Other Liver Iron Loading Disorders
Chairs: Antonello Pietrangelo, Italy; Heinz Zoller, Austria
Session XX: Therapeutic Manipulation of the Hepcidin Pathway
Chairs: Elizabeta Nemeth, United States; Igor Theurl, Austria
Session XXI: Analytical Methods for Iron Studies Including MRI
Chairs: Timothy St. Pierre, Australia; John Wood, United States
Session XXII: Best of Posters
Chairs: Clara Camaschella, Italy; Guenter Weiss, Austria
Gala Dinner/Award Ceremony
Location: The “Dixie Queen” Boat, Tower Pier
ABSTRACTS
Submit your abstract submissions now! Abstracts are being accepted online
only. Submissions close December 10, 2012.
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AFFILIATED SYMPOSIA
MINI SYMPOSIUM ON IRON, OXIDATIVE STRESS AND SKIN
Date:
April 14, 2013
Time: 13:00 – 18:00 BST
Location: University College London, Gower Street, London
Cost:
Free for registrants of the BioIron Congress without lunch
(£10 with lunch). £30 for those attending the Skin Mini Symposium only
(£40 with lunch)
Topics: Understanding the role of iron, heme and heme oxygenase in sun
light-induced damage to skin; recent advances in design of pro-iron chelators for skin photoprotection; exploring the role of iron and
oxidative stress in skin pathologies and therapy of skin disorders
For further information, please contact:
Charareh Pourzand, PhD, DSc
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (44)1225 383590
ROUND TABLE: CLINICAL END POINT OF IRON THERAPY, ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES
Date: April 16, 2013
Time:
14:00 – 16:00 BST
Contact Toby Richards ([email protected])
or Kaila Srai ([email protected]) for further information.
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF ASSOCIATIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH
HAEMOCHROMATOSIS
Date: April 19, 2013
Time: 09:00 – 18:00 BST
Location: University College London, Gower Street, London
WORKSHOP ON HAPTOGLOBIN AND RELATED PROTEINS: BIOLOGY,
PATHOLOGY, GENETICS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
A number of international scientists with interest in the haptoglobin and related protein
fields are currently organizing a Workshop in conjunction with the BioIron 2013 Congress.
Date: April 19, 2013
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Location: University College London, Gower Street, London
Cost: £40 for registrants of the BioIron Congress; £75 for those attending the Haptoglobin Workshop only. Details for registering for this
Symposium/Workshop to follow.
Speakers include (subject to confirmation):
• Prof. Bo Åkerström, University of Lund, Sweden
• Dr. Paul Buehler, CBER, FDA, Bethesda, USA
• Prof. Willem Buurman, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands
• Prof. Joris Delanghe, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
• Dr. Søren Moestrup, University of Aarhus, Denmark
• Prof. Ann Smith, University of Missouri-KC, Kansas City, USA
• Dr. Emanuela Tolosano, University of Turin, Italy
• Dr. Sophie Visvikis-Siest, INSERM, Nancy, France
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AFFILIATED SYMPOSIA CONTINUED
If you are interested in being a speaker at the Workshop on Haptoglobin please send an
email to Dr. Bo Hedlund, Minneapolis, MN, USA. ([email protected]) and/or Dr. Robert Evans ([email protected]), Professor, Brunel University, London, England
and Member of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2013 BioIron Congress
FE-S PROTEINS MEETING
Date: April 19, 2013
Location: National Institute for Medical Research, The Ridgeway Mill Hill,
London, NW7 1AA
For further information, please contact:
Annalisa Pastore, PhD
Phone: 0208 816 2629
SOCIAL EVENTS
WELCOME RECEPTION
Date:
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Time:
19:00 – 21:00 BST
Location:
University College London
Attire:
Casual
Cost:
One ticket included in registration fee.
Additional tickets can be
purchased for $25 USD.
Members can visit with exhibitors while connecting with their fellow members, and enjoying a variety of appetizers.
GALA DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY
Date:
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 19:00 – 24:00 BST
Location:
The “Dixie Queen”
Embark and disembark at:
Tower Pier
Lower Thames Street,
London, EC3N 4DT
Transportation to and from Tower Pier will be provided.
Attire:
Formal Dress
Cost:
$90 USD
Plan to join IBIS for dinner and dancing at the annual Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
aboard the “Dixie Queen,” London’s largest entertainment, conference and party boat.
She is a stunning $10 million conversion into a luxurious replica of a 19th century Mississippi Paddleboat. Until only recently she was Stockholm’s favorite cruising night club, and
the haunt of the younger members of the Royal Family.
The “Dixie Queen” sets new standards for style and the sheer quality of her interior with
over 3,500 square feet of interior dining area and 2,000 square feet of exterior decking.
Now she will be Britain’s largest conference, party and event boat, based right by Tower
Bridge!
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OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING
FLIGHT ON THE LONDON EYE
London Eye, an extraordinary piece of engineering design
and architecture, which at 135 meters high, is the world’s
highest observation wheel and the city’s fourth tallest structure. This unique attraction offers unrivalled views of up to 40
kilometers in all directions and a totally new perspective of
London’s landmarks.
MUSEUMS IN LONDON
London offers an array of museums where general entrance
is free, based on donations on entry. There is a charge for any
additional special exhibitions.
BRITISH MUSEUM
Set in scholarly Bloomsbury, the museum is divided basically
into the national collections of antiquities; prints and drawings;
coins, medals and banknotes; and ethnography.
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Founded in 1852 due to the success of the Great Exhibition,
the V&A, as it is fondly known, houses the world’s greatest
collection of fine and applied arts, unrivalled in their scope
and diversity. The buildings today represent one of the finest
groups of Victorian buildings in the country.
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The Natural History Museum has a splendid collection of dinosaur fossils and skeletons as well as permanent exhibitions
depicting Man’s evolution, the origin of the species and ecology
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
The National Gallery was founded in 1824 and houses a rich
collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th
century to 1900 in its home on Trafalgar Square. There are
masterpieces on display from Reubens, Van Gogh, Turner,
Leonardo Da Vinci, Monet and Rembrandt, to name a few.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
The National Portrait Gallery recounts Britain’s development
through portraits. Its collection of portraits of important British
men and women constitutes an extraordinary survey of historical and contemporary personalities offering a pantheon of
likenesses of political, artistic, scientific and royal figures.
ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL
A Cathedral dedicated to St. Paul has overlooked the City of
London since 604 AD, a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life.
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OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING CONTINUED
The current Cathedral – the fourth to occupy this site – was
designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built
between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed
in the Great Fire of London. Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who
oversaw its building that London’s leading church should be
as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.
As the Cathedral of the capital city, St Paul’s is the spiritual focus for the nation. This is where people and events of
overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated since the first Service took
place in 1697. Over the centuries, St Paul’s has changed to
reflect shifting tastes and attitudes. Decoration has been added and removed, services have been updated, and different
areas have been put to new uses. Today, the history of the
nation is written in the carved stone of its pillars and arches
and is celebrated in its work of art and monument.
TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS
A keep, a prison and still a fortress, the Tower has served as a
palace, place of execution and in its time has housed the Royal Mint, the Royal Observatory, the Royal Menagerie and the
Public Records. Now it is famous for the Bloody Tower, Traitors Gate, the Ravens, the Yeoman Warders and of course
the Crown Jewels including the First Star of Africa, one of the
biggest diamonds in the world.
Although they have been displayed in a number of different
locations within the Tower, in 1994 the Jewels were rehoused
in a magnificent new treasury within the Waterloo Barracks.
Guests enter the Jewel House through the impressive Hall
of Monarchs. This room displays a royal crest, representing
every British monarch dating back to that of William the Conqueror.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries,
Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British
history – the shrine of St. Edward the Confessor, the tombs
of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous
and the great. It has been the setting for every Coronation
since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions. Today,
it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. Neither a cathedral nor a parish church, Westminster Abbey is a “Royal
Peculiar” under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter, subject
only to the Sovereign.
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THANK YOU TO OUR
2013 EDUCATIONAL GRANT SUPPORTERS
THANK YOU TO OUR
2013 PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS
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TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT INFORMATION
London Heathrow Airport is approximately
20 miles from the University College London or 40 minutes by car. London Gatwick
Airport is approximately 30 miles from the
University College London or 1 hour by car.
RENTAL CAR INFORMATION
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car
company for the International BioIron
Society (IBIS). For reservations, please
call (800) 331-1600, and use the code
“J901055” to receive the discounted rates.
TAXI CAB SERVICES
London’s iconic black taxis stop at the taxi
ranks outside all Heathrow terminals and
can also be booked in advance for a fixed
price either online or at the taxi information
desks in the arrivals halls of each terminal. All drivers are fully licensed and have
passed the world famous “Knowledge of
London” examination.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Transfer from/to Heathrow:
The most economic means of travelling
from/to Heathrow is on the London Underground on the Piccadilly Line (blue
line) which will take you without having to
change to Russell Square (just south of
UCL) and Kings Cross St Pancras (just
North of UCL). The journey time is around
1 hour. Please refer to the link below for
other forms of transfer between London
and Heathrow including the Heathrow
Express.
http://www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/
transport.html
Book with Heathrow taxis at:
http://www.heathrowtaxis.org/bookonline/
bookataxi or call at +44 (0) 203 178 8923
(09:00 – 17:00 BST)
Taxi rates for a one-way transfer to the hotel cost approximately £80 – £85.
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TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED
Transfer from / to Gatwick:
Refer to the link below for transfer details
of trains from Gatwick to London Victoria
http://www.gatwickexpress.com/
QUESTIONS
Please feel free to contact the International
BioIron Society Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bioiron.org
Travel from / to Europe
Refer to the link below for train travel from
/ to Europe:
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisure/
destinations.jsp
GENERAL INFORMATION
WEATHER
London in April has an average high of
13°C/55°F, however its weather is known to
be highly unpredictable with a fair amount
of rain, so we recommend you to bring
warm clothing and a waterproof jacket.
LOCAL TIME
The local time in London is British Summer
Time (BST).
ELECTRICITY
Supply: 230V AC (American and Canadian
travelers should prepare to bring an adapter and a converter)
MONEY
The official currency of London is the British Pound Sterling (GBP).
EMERGENCY NUMBER
For ambulance, fire or police, dial 999.
British money is based on the decimal system; there are one hundred pence to each
pound sterling (£).
Notes: £50, £20, £10, £5
Coinage: £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p
Cards: Access, MasterCard, American
Express, Diners Club, VISA are widely accepted in shops, restaurants etc. NB: Retailers now have the option to charge more
for goods and services bought by credit
card, although they are obliged to display
a clear indication that differentiated pricing
applies.
VISITING LONDON
For information on documentation required
for entrance into the United Kingdom,
please visit the UK Border Agency website
at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
visas-immigration/visiting/general/documents/
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
International BioIron Society
Two Woodfield Lake
1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 520
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 USA
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bioiron.org
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REGISTRATION FORM
The deadline for discounted early registration is March 14, 2013.
After March 14, 2013, regular registration fees will apply to online & on-site registration.
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□ 385 USD
Total Cost
=$ _________
=$ _________
=$ _________
=$ _________
Industry – If you are an employee of industry, you must register in one of these two categories:
2013 IBIS Promotional Partner or Exhibitor
$790
NOT a 2013 IBIS Promotional Partner or Exhibitor
NOTE: If you are employed by industry and your company is not exhibiting at the 2013 IBIS biennial meeting but would like to register to
attend this conference, please contact JP Baunach at (847) 264-5942 or by email [email protected] in the IBIS executive office to confirm
your registration.
*Non-members who pay the full registration fee will receive one year free membership to IBIS, should they be interested.
□ Please check this box if you are interested in IBIS membership (January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013)
**To apply for the student registration fee (Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows-in-Training), the applicant must be under 35 years of
age. The registration form must be sent together with a letter signed by the trainee’s supervisor.
MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS (Included in Student/Trainee registration fee)
This year we are offering Meet the Expert Sessions to students/trainees. If you would like to attend, please mark your first, second and third
choices on the appropriate lines (using 1, 2 and 3).
Please note:
 Preference for attendance at the Meet the Expert Sessions will be given to pre-registered students /trainees. Attendance at each
Meet the Expert Session is limited and will be made on a first come, first served basis
Tuesday, April 16, 2013,
07:30 – 08:45 BST
______ Meet the Expert Session I:
Animal Models of Iron Disorders
Nancy Andrews, MD, PhD, United
States
Wednesday, April 17, 2013,
07:30 – 08:45 BST
______ Meet the Expert Session II:
How Do We Search for New Genes of
Iron Metabolism?
Mark Fleming, MD, DPhil, United
States
Thursday, April 18, 2013,
07:30 – 08:45 BST
______ Meet the Expert Session III:
How Do We Measure Iron Transport
Mechanisms in Cells and Their
Compartments?
Ioav Cabantchik, MD, PhD, Israel;
Bryan MacKenzie, PhD, United States
ADDITIONAL TICKETS (Not included in registration fee)
Additional Evening Function Tickets for Non-Registered Guests
Welcome Reception: April 14, 2013
One ticket is included in your attendee registration fee.
Additional Welcome Reception Tickets:
# of tickets = ______
at $25 per ticket
= ________
# of tickets = ______
at $90 per ticket
= ________
Gala Dinner: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tickets are NOT included in your attendee registration fee.
SIGHTSEEING CARDS (Not included in registration fee)
London Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour
1-Day, Adult
#__________ x $45.51 USD or £29 = __________
Total Registration Fee(s)
Total Additional Social Events Ticket(s)
Total Sightseeing Card(s)
$_____________
$_____________
$_____________
Grand Total
$___________
PAYMENT INFORMATION
The International BioIron Society requires payment for registration fees and full payment of optional activities by check, wire transfer
or credit card.
Check (payable to the International BioIron Society)
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Credit Card #: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date: ___________________________________________ CVV#: ___________________________________
Name on Credit Card: _________________________________________________________________________________
Billing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________________
The issuer of the card identified on this item is authorized to pay the amount shown as TOTAL upon proper presentation. I promise to
pay such TOTAL (together with any other charges due thereon) subject to and in accordance with the agreement governing the use of
such card.
*Wire Transfers: Please email the International BioIron Society for detailed wire transfer information at: [email protected].
Please forward payment to:
International BioIron Society
Two Woodfield Lake ▪ 1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 520 ▪ Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 USA
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: [email protected]
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Website: www.bioiron.org
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the
International BioIron Society Executive Office by March 22, 2013. All
refund requests will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will
be made after March 22, 2013.