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European Federation of Biotechnology Section on Biochemical Engineering Science
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Biochemical Engineering Science Biochemical Engineering Science for the Quality of Life
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The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) established
the Section on Biochemical Engineering Science in August 1995 by interlinking
the Working Parties on Bioreactor Performance, Downstream Processing and
Measurement and Control. The Section aims to involve as many researchers
as possible in its activity and has decided to promote and organize the
ESBES Symposium Series. ESBES 1 took place in Dublin, in 1996. Now in Porto, ESBES 2 will have the
very same aim of bringing together young and established researchers from
universities, research institutes and industry to discuss the various subdisciplines
of biochemical engineering. Furthermore, ESBES 2 will provide a timely opportunity
to discuss new initiatives in research collaboration for the forthcoming
EC Framework V Programme.
The Symposium theme, Biochemical Engineering Science for the Quality of Life,
will particularly address new developments in the fields of Cell Factories,
Food and Environment. Specific Symposium topics will include -
ESBES 2 will be held in the 'Seminário do Vilar'
Conference Center, in the City of Porto, Portugal, from September 16 to
19, 1998.
Porto is a City rich in history and culture, with its historical Old Centre recently classified by
UNESCO as a World Heritage. Situated in the right bank of the River Douro,
near the River Estuary which opens into the Atlantic, it is Portugal's second largest city and is
considered the capital of Northern Portugal, a region of commerce and industry, but also of striking beauty.
Today Porto is a City very easily accessible from abroad,
with many direct flights to Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport,
situated about 13 km from the City Centre.
The 'Seminário de Vilar' is a recently built Conference Centre,
near the heart of the City, with
spacious facilities for both small and large meetings.
Overlooking the River Douro, it provides a secluded, relaxed
and quiet environment both for formal and informal discussion and exchange of ideas.
It is within 5-10 minutes walking distance of hotels,
restaurants and modern shopping centers and is a mere 20-30 minute walk from
the picturesque historical Old City.
Address
The formal address is:
Seminário de Vilar
Telephone - 351-2-600.0824
In fact, the 'Rua Arcediago Van Zeller' is a less known street (a lane) and the Seminário de Vilar
sits on the corner of this lane with the well known Rua do Vilar.
See map with hotel locations, bus stop and congress centre.
Links to information on the Web
The programme will consist of oral and poster presentations.
Authors wishing to present a contribution are asked to submit an Abstract of
1 A4 page by April 30, 1998, at the latest.
The abstract should emphasize the aim of the research presented
and include a short description of the methods involved, together
with an overview of the results and conclusions.
The required Abstract format and the procedure for electronic submission
are described here. This very same information
will be sent by e-mail or normal mail upon specific request to the Conference Secretariat.
Authors are encouraged to employ the
electronic submission procedure described on this WWW site,
but contributions may also be sent by normal mail on paper, together with a file on a
floppy disk (3-1/2", PC format), using Microsoft WORD.
The Scientific Committee is responsible for the selection of Abstracts for inclusion in the Symposium.
A limited number of Abstracts will be selected for oral presentation.
The Authors of these contributions will be asked to submit a
short 4-6 page paper.
Notification of acceptance of the Abstracts and of the type of presentation will
be sent to the Authors by June 1, 1998.
Posters should not exceed 120 cm in width and 160 cm in height.
The panels have a hard plastic-type surface.
Please bring and use only removable adhesive stuff.
Posters will be displayed from 16th (14:00) to 19th (13:00) September.
Poster presentation sessions will be held on 17th and 18th September (15:50-18:00).
The selected Abstracts and short papers by invited speakers together with selected oral presentations
will be published as symposium proceedings, which will be handed to the participants.
A limited number of Abstracts authors will be invited to submit
full papers for a dedicated issue of the
Journal of Biotechnology,
which will be published after the Symposium.
It is expected and required for publication that for each paper at least
one author will register for the meeting.
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to see weekly currency rates for Portuguese Escudo.
Financial support may be available to PhD students giving
an oral or poster presentation. Those interested should indicate their interest on the
reply form.
The Symposium Secretariat will acknowledge receipt of all pre-registrations.
For final registration
A winword file with a Registration form may be downloaded from here.
Registration forms will also be supplied with the 2nd Announcement
document which will be distributed on March 1st, 1998.
A list of Recommended Accommodation can be found here
The scientific programme will consist essentially of oral and poster presentations.
The former will be composed of both invited lectures and communications selected from
the contributions submitted to the Symposium. The structure of the whole symposium
programme, including contributions by the invited lecturers, is presented below.
The Organisation will keep the Symposium Programme updated on this web site.
This is the provisional format for the Symposium programme programme:
day by day - invited plenary speakers - social events
The registration fee for delegates and the fee for accompanying persons include
the Reception, with a 'Porto de Honra' on the evening of Wednesday 16, and the
guided Visit to the City and to the Port Wine Cellars, on the Saturday afternoon.
The following events are already organised with Abreu Tours -
Abreu Tours are one of the oldest and most respected travel agencies in Portugal.
Arrangements for these tours should be made direct with Abreu Tours.
For details, please consult the information web page.
Other tours and cultural events will be announced on this web site.
LANGUAGE: English will be the official language throughout the conference.
Name badges:
Each participant will receive a name badge. The badge will be needed for admission to all scientific and social events.
Insurance disclaimer:
While the Organising Committee and Secretariat of the Symposium will make every effort to ensure the safety and confort of all delegates, responsibility cannot be taken for any accidents or damage that may occur during the Symposium.
Cancellation and refunds:
Registration fees and accommodation payments (for rooms in the Conference Centre) will be 80% refundable for cancellations up to 30th August. Bank charges will be deducted from refunds.
Non-appearance or later changes by delegates will involve total loss of deposit.
Visa formalities:
Participants from a number of countries outside the EU may need an entry visa for Portugal. They are advised to contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in their countries, for specific information.
Currency :
Local currency is the "escudo" (PTE). You will find coins of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 escudos and notes of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 escudos.
Major credit cards are generally accepted.
PTE / ECU rates last updated on January 31st, 1998: 1 ECU ~ 200 PTE
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to see weekly currency rates for Portuguese Escudo.
Climate:
In September, the weather is usually fine. For weather reports on Porto and Portugal please consult the Web sites:
Porto and
Portugal
Instructions for submission of abstracts, registration forms
and further details may be obtained from:
Phone: +351-2-2041694
Fax: +351-2-2000808
E-mail: esbes2@fe.up.pt
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Ms. Joana Azeredo
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