Structural Genomics: From Gene to Structure to Function Robinson College, Cambridge 20-22 September 2000 Venue:  Robinson College

Auditorium
The conference sessions will be held in the College's main Auditorium, which is air-conditioned, with excellent audio-visual facilities.

Posters and Exhibitors
There will be 2 rooms dedicated to poster displays, and 2 rooms with vendor and exhibitor stands. There will be a poster session on Thursday 21 September from 1630 to 1830, but posters may remain on display for the duration of the conference.

Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided in single study bedrooms.  All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities.  Most rooms will have private bathrooms, although this cannot be guaranteed.  Where there is no en-suite bathroom, facilities will be shared between 2 rooms.  The rooms do not have telephones.

In the event that our allocation of rooms becomes fully booked, Robinson can arrange accommodation at nearby colleges.  We will not book anyone into alternative accommodation without prior consultation.

Rooms should be available for occupation prior to registration on 20 September, and must be vacated by 0930 on the last day.  A luggage storage facility is available.

On arrival, residential delegates should collect their room keys from the Porters Lodge.  Keys should be returned to the Porters Lodge prior to departure.  Delegates will be charged a £15 fee for non-return of keys.

Catering
Breakfast (for residential delegates) and lunch will be taken in the self-service Garden Restaurant, which is air-conditioned.

Dinner (including the Conference Dinner) will be served in the College's more traditional, oak-panelled Dining Room.

Breakfast will be served from 0730 to 0900 and lunch and dinner are scheduled according to the conference programme.

Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks will be taken on the balcony.

There will be a drinks reception (sponsored by Molecular Simulations Inc.) on 20 September from 1800 - 1900. Receptions will be held on the Balcony, and all delegates are welcome to attend.

The College also has a bar, which is open at lunchtimes (1200-1400) and during the evening (1800-2300).

Parking
Parking is available at the Wilberforce Road sports ground, which is at the corner of Adams Road and Wilberforce Road (approx. 5-10 mins' walk from the conference venue).  A shuttle bus service will operate from the College to the sports ground at the beginning and end of the conference.  The charge for parking is £3 per car per night.

Please note that neither the College nor the conference organisers can accept any responsibility or liability in respect of loss or damage to any property, including motor cars, brought on the premises by individuals.

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