Forthcoming Institute Conferences

Nanoscale Physics and Technology

Introduction

PDF version of 'Call for Papers'

The Nanoscale Physics and Technology group of the Institute of Physics are organising a two day meeting, entitled ‘Nanoscale physics and technology: the interface with medical and biological sciences’.  The meeting is designed to bring together scientists from across the disciplines, either already working within this inter-disciplinary field, or interested in learning more about this exciting area.   A series of sessions are planned, covering topics such as nanobiomaterials, biomimetics (i.e. nanostructures in biology and their application to engineering), nanophotonics, nanobiosensors, nanoscience approaches for bioscience and nanomedicine (i.e. drug delivery, tissue engineering, imaging), nanotoxicology, the interface of nanoengineering and nanoelectronics (including nanofluids, biomolecular approaches and sensing) and new and improved techniques for the study of biological material on the nanoscale. The sessions are to be formulated to provide good discussion opportunities. We aim to bring together a range of scientists from across the disciplines with a plan to promote some lively discussion and potential for developing and creating new ides.

Location and venue
Travel Information
The conference will be held on the Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, only a few minutes walk from the main ‘Highfield’ campus. Accommodation will be provided in the nearby Highfield Hall.

Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the South of England. It’s south coast location ensures easy access by road, rail, sea and air. The city benefits from it own international airport, serviced by national and budget airlines to many UK and European destinations. Southampton Airport Parkway operates a direct bus link to the University Campus.

Speakers
Speakers who have already agreed to present their research includes:

• The toxicology of manufacture nanoparticles
  Professor K Donaldson, MRC/University of Edinburgh for Inflammation Research, UK
  
  
• Dr P. Dunstan, University of Swansea, UK
  
  
• Prof. H. Gao, Brown University, USA
  
  
• Prof. N. Halas, Rice University, Houston, USA
  
  
• Holographic Sensors
  Prof. C. Lowe, University of Cambridge, UK
  
  
• Nano-sized systems for targeted MR imaging
  Prof. K. Nicolay, Eindhoven, NL
  
  
• Prof. A. Parker, Natural History Museum, London, UK
  
  
• Prof S. R. P. Silva, University of Surrey, UK
  
  
• Prof. T. Vo-Dinh, Duke University, USA
  
  

Social programme
There will be a conference dinner on the evening of the 26 March.

On the evening of the 25 March dinner will be served for those who have reserved overnight accommodation and the bar at Highfield Hall will be open.

Call for abstracts
Abstracts are invited for talks and poster presentations. Talks will be selected by the local organising committee and will be either 30 or 15 minutes in length.

Submission
Submit your abstract on-line
Abstract text should be a maximum of 600 words plus up to five appropriate references and one figure, the total length should be no more than one page of A4 text. Please submit your abstract as either a Word document file or plain text following the guidelines below.  The abstract deadline is 25 January 2007.

• The title of the abstract should be in lower case with only the first letter capitalized
• If submitting in plain text, any equations or formula should be submitted in LaTex
• Maximum of five references and one figure
• It is recommended that you upload a Word document file, if submitting references and figures.
• Indicate preference for oral or poster work
• Indicate whether the work is prodominately student work

Corresponding authors will receive a reference number confirming successful submission. Please quote this number if making subsequent enquiries regarding the status of your abstract. Presenters may also view their abstracts on-line via the members' area http://members.iop.org, instructions will be provided in your confirmation e-mail. If unable to submit an abstract on-line or you encounter any problems, please send a copy of the abstract to claire.garland@iop.org.

Accommodation
Both enhanced and en-suite accommodation has been reserved for participants in the Highfield hall’s of residence. Rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Enhanced Accommodation
Bathroom facilities are shared between 6 – 8 bedrooms. Toiletries and towels will be provided in each room with tea and coffee making facilities available in shared kitchens.

En-Suite Accommodation
All rooms have private bath or shower facilities with toiletries and towels provided.  Tea and coffee making facilities are available in shared kitchens.

Bedrooms and kitchens are serviced daily.

Registration, Fees and Facilities

Conference Fees
Residential Fee - The residential fee covers attendance at all sessions, refreshments and lunch, dinner on Sunday, Conference Dinner on Monday, 2 nights accommodation (enhanced or en-suite) and conference material.

Non Residential Fee - The non residential fee covers attendance at all sessions, refreshments and lunch, Conference Dinner on Monday and conference material.

The fees are as follows:
Before or on 25 January 2007

Residential Rate (En-Suite)

Residential Rate (Enhanced)

Non Residential Rate

After 25 January 2007

Residential Rate (En-Suite)

Residential Rate (Enhanced)

Non Residential Rate

*Members of the Institute of Physics
the Members rate is available to:
All members of the Institute of Physics including those with applications pending
Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies    
Members of other Physics societies which have a Companion Society or other collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
Members of the BAN (Business Affiliates Network).

Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all who have an interest in physics, for more information see http://about.iop.org/IOP/Benefits/ or contact membership@iop.org

**Concessionary Rate - Institute members
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members and those on a career break or a low income. (Please submit proof of status together with your registration form).

***Non-Members
Registrants paying this fee will automatically become affiliate members of the Institute of Physics for 12 months and will receive copies of Physics World. As an affiliate member you will be entitled to attend all conferences at the member’s rate for the year and to join one technical or professional group at no extra charge.

Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://www.members.iop.org or e-mail membership@iop.org

On-line Registration
On-line registration is now available.  NOTE: Those registering at the member or concessionary rate will be required to submit their membership number. For members of other societies, please indicate from the drop down list to which society you belong. Note on-line registrations will be accepted only if accompanied by a valid credit of debit card; all payments will be processed securely using WorldPay. Confirmation of payment will be sent to you by e-mail once the transaction has been completed.

If you are unable to pay by debit or credit card please download a PDF Registration Form and mail your registration form, together with a remittance for fees to Registrations Department, Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, LondonW1B 1NT, UK. You can also fax it to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed.
 
Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.

Methods of payment for postal registrations

• Cheque, Bank Draft - Payable to the Institute of Physics in either Pound Sterling, Euros (rate of 1.46) or US Dollar (rate of 1.80).
• Bank Transfer - Payable to the Institute of Physics, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9-13 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SE3 1DD:
  UK £ Sterling payments to account number 00253575 sort code 30-94-81
  € Euro payments (exchange rate 1.46 to account number 86000359, Sort Code 30-94-81
  $ US Dollar payment (exchange rate of 1.80) to account number 11306596, Sort Code 30-94-81. A copy of the instructions to the bank should be enclosed with the Conference Registration Form.
• Credit Card: Master/Visa/American Express

Confirmation of Booking, Registration Enquiries
Online - Details of your bookings will appear on screen prior to entering credit card details; please print this page for your records. You should also receive confirmation of your booking within five days of registering.

Registration via hard copy - You should receive confirmation of your booking within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will be sent a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.

For enquiries about your booking or payment please e-mail registrations@iop.org

Cancellation Policy
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 5 March will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept cancellations made over the telephone, unless accompanied by a cancellation in writing). No refund can be made to those canceling after 5 March 2007.

Key dates

Conference organisation
The conference is organised by the Nanoscale Physics and Technology Group of the Institute of Physics, the University of Southampton NanoForum and the Southampton Life Sciences Interfaces Forum.

Local organising committee
T Melvin, Optoelectrics Research Centre and Committee Member of Nanoscale Physics and Technology Group.
J Wilkinson, Optoelectrics Research Centre
C Please, Department of Mathematics
D Bagnall, School of Electronics and Computer Science
P Lagoudakis, School of Physics and Astronomy
R Oreffo, School of Medical Sciences
J Teeling, School of Biological Sciences
A Wyttenbach, School of Biological Sciences

Enquiries
Claire Garland
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT
UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
Fax: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail: claire.garland@iop.org

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