LAVA - ESLAV Joint Autumn Meeting 2008

Welcome | Programme | Organisers | General Information | Speakers

Welcome Message

The Presidents of LAVA and ESLAV would like to invite members of both associations to Dublin on September 7th for the 2nd joint meeting of our two societies. The last time that we held a meeting together was back in 2000, also in Ireland, and those of you who attended will remember what a great success that event was. Your host on that occasion, Peter Nowlan, has kindly agreed to act as local organiser once more, so we have great confidence in another enjoyable and instructive meeting.

The scientific programme is being finalised. The session topics will include:

• globalisation of laboratory animal medicine
• biosecurity of rodent imports
• technical developments within MRI
• bio-safety and hygiene when using imaging technology
• primate pathology

Planning for the social programme is also well advanced, and will include a Gala dinner and many opportunities to explore the night life of Dublin. As well as the networking opportunities that joint meetings offer, the scientific sessions, workshops and social events will bring opinions and perspectives from a wider community than those seen at single society events.

Details about registration, including links for online registration, are shown below.

There has been a call for abstracts.

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Programme

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Organising Committee

Meeting Coordinators: Colin Gilbert (LAVA) and Caroline Johner (ESLAV)

Scientific Committee & Programme Organisers: Ghislaine Poirier (ESLAV/ECLAM) and Greg Whelan (LAVA)

Scientific Committee: Hans Hedrich (ESLAV/ECLAM), Helmut Ehall (LAVA) and Dennis Lambrigts (ESLAV/ECLAM)

Local Organiser: Peter Nowlan

For any queries not covered by this document, you can email the organising committee at dublin2008@lava.uk.net.

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General Information

Accommodation: There are 2 types of accommodation available, both are convenient to the conference venue and both types include breakfast -

• Budget/Student Accommodation
• 3-Star Hotel Accommodation

Budget/Student Accommodation is available a short walk from the venue and delegates can choose from single/twin en-suite accommodation or apartment sharing accommodation (4 bedrooms in an apartment with kitchen/living room and 2 bathrooms). Bedrooms in the apartment can be booked on an individual basis and rooms have individual locks. Accommodation includes continental breakfast.

3-Star Hotel Accommodation is available a short walk from the venue and is convenient to a stop for the Aircoach transfer from Dublin Airport. It offers all the facilities of a modern city hotel including internet access and laptop safes. Rate includes breakfast and taxes. Please note that only twin and double rooms are available and there is no availability on Saturday 6th September.

Book accommodation online using the online registration form. Click here to register online for the conference.

Currency: Registration, accommodation and social event fees are payable in Euros (€).

Electricity: 230V at 50Hz, similar to the rest of Europe. Plugs are 3 pin.

Insurance: The Local Organising Committee and venue accept no liability for personal injuries sustained or for loss or damage to property belonging to delegates, either during or as a result of the conference. Registration fees do not include insurance. In your own interests, you are strongly advised to check the validity of your own insurance before attending the conference. Insurance should be purchased in your country of origin.

Registration: The fee for attendance at the conference is;

The fee above includes the following:

• Participation in the scientific sessions of the conference
• Coffee breaks and lunches
• Congress pack
• Welcome reception
• Conference dinner

Online Registration: Click here to register online for the conference.

Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellations of registration received in writing by the organiser on or before 8th August 2008 will be refunded but a €50 administraion fee will be withheld.
Cancellations of accommodation reservations received in writing by the organiser will only be cancelled if the rooms are re-sold as the policy for group reservations does not allow cancellations.

Onsite Registration Desk Opening Hours:

Sunday 7th September	16:00-18:00
Monday 8th September	08:00-18:00
Tuesday 9th September	09:00-13:00

Social Events:

Sunday 7th September
A Welcome Reception will be held at the venue on Sunday evening from 18:30-20:00

Monday 8th September
The Conference Dinner will take place at 20:00 at the venue.

Tours: There are many tours available in and around the city of Dublin and you are advised to view the Dublin Tourism website for information.

Travel and Transport:

Dublin Airport is serviced by all international airlines. For information on airlines that fly into Dublin please visit the Dublin Airport website.

Dublin City is accessed by bus and taxi. Air Coach and Dublin Bus operate bus services to Dublin city centre. The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is c.€25. There is no train service from the airport to the city centre.

Weather: The weather in Dublin in September is usually pleasant and average temperatures are between c.15-17 celsius. Evenings are colder and a jacket is recommended and as always in Ireland there is a possibility of rain!

Visas: Delegates requiring a visa for entry to Ireland are strongly advised to make their application in their home country at least three months before the intended date of travel. Please refer to this useful guide.

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Faculty of Speakers

To be confirmed.

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