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| Förster Resonance Energy Transfer and Beyond Conference: May 2nd through 5th, 2018 |
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1 Home
Dear Fellow Researchers, while wishing you interesting FRET and Beyond meeting, we describe below all pertinent information. However, do not hesitate to ask our stewards and/or supporting organizational staff. Kind regards, Scientific and Organizational Committees.
2 Scope
The meeting will be focused on being an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in FRET and Beyond. We support and encourage the discussions to take place after each scientific talk, where meeting attendees debate the ideas presented to foster a dynamic scientific exchange. Since we are looking for excellence and scientific leadership, the number of meeting participants by invitation will be limited. The leadership starts in the mind, where ideas precede actions. We aspire to formulate leap forward questions, a big questions programme, rather than communicating transient findings.
3 Scientific and Steering Committee of FRET and Beyond
- Anthony Harriman - Newcastle University[1]
- Elisha Hass - Bar-Ilan University[2]
- Erich Sackmann - Universität München[3]
- Akbar Salam - Wake Forest University[4]
- Gregory Scholes - Princeton University[5]
- Shammai Speiser - Technion - Israel Institute of Technology[6]
- Attila Szabo - National Institutes of Health[7]
- Wieb VanderMeer - Western Kentucky University[8]
- Rienk van Grondelle - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[9]
- Ulf Edvinsson - www.LumiPedia.org[10]
- Stephan Reed - www.LumiPedia.org[11]
- Kris Sienicki - www.LumiPedia.org[12]
- Villa Europa Organizational Support (stewards, catering, social events, transportation, ect.).
4 Dates to Observe
1. Registration Nov. 15[math]^{th}[/math] through Dec. 15[math]^{th}[/math].
2. Abstract Submission deadline January 15[math]^{th}[/math], 2018.
3. Second Meeting Call March 15[math]^{th}[/math], 2018.
4. May 2[math]^{nd}[/math] through 5[math]^{th}[/math], 2018 FRET & Beyond Meeting.
5. Video recording of lectures publication (May 10[math]^{th}[/math]) at www.LumiPedia.org. [13].
6. www.LumiPedai.org[14] publication of lectures (after submission and peer-review).
5 Topics
The Förster Resonance Energy Transfer and Beyond conference focuses on the fundamentals of FRET & B ranging from molecular, through biological till practical applications and investigations. The meeting emphasizes on developing a new theoretical, experimental and practical understanding of FRET & B. The burgeoning use of classical FRET methods calls for closer look at beyond FRET problems in this highly multidisciplinary pursuit.
6 Program
To be announced
| FRET and Beyond Scientific Program | ||
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| Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 - Opening Session | ||
| 17:00 - 19:00 | Participants Registration/Information Desk at Foyer | |
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Welcome Address | |
| 19:15 - 20:00 | Review Lecture - FRET: Then and Now | |
| 20:00 - 22:00 | Reception, Launch and Music Concert at [to be announced] | |
| Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 - First Meeting Day | ||
| 09:00 - 09:45 | Author | Lecture Title |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | Author | Lecture Title |
| To be added | ||
| Friday, May 4th, 2018 - Second Meeting Day | ||
| 09:00 - 09:45 | Author | Lecture Title |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | Author | Lecture Title |
| To be added | ||
7 Registration
The easiest way to register is to forward an e-mail with your name to the address:
FRET-2018@LumiPedia.org
We will take care of all issues.
8 Meeting Proceedings
1. All plenary lectures and discussion will be video recorded and posted at www.LumiPedia.org.[15]
2. We expect that the plenary lectures will be summarized and published at www.Lumipedia.org.[16] Instructions for authors are here [[17]].
9 Meeting Venue and Information
9.1 The Venue
The conference FRET & B will be held on the main campus of the University of Warsaw, Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28, in the Old Library building (Collegium Novum).[18] After entering the main gate[19] to the campus you will see the building in front of you.
9.2 Registration/Conference Office
Early registration will be possible on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Old Library. After 8 PM we will go leisurely for dinner to the Old Town of Warsaw. All are welcome to join us. The Registration Desk/Conference Office will be located in the main (ground floor) lobby on Wednesday and Saturday. It will be open 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday and 8:00 AM – 7 PM on the other conference days. Please do not hesitate to approach the Organizers or the Conference Office in case of any questions/problems you may have.
9.3 Coffee Breaks and Lunches
Coffee, tea and pastries will be available during the conference days. The lunch break is always between 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Lunches will be served in the Old Library building on the same level as talks in rooms 111/112 and 115/116, and their costs are covered by the registration fee.
9.4 Internet Access
The conference venue has a wireless access to the internet. In order to connect, choose the network named uw-konf and type the password fret&b.
In addition, stationary computers with internet connections for conference participants are located on the second floor in the Old Library; room 209 (the entrance through room 206). No username/password are required.
9.5 Information for Speakers
The lectures will be in Room 16 (Audytorium) with the entrance from the main lobby, and in Rooms 111/112, 115/116 located on the first floor. All of them are equipped with computer projectors, overhead (foil) projectors and (usually small) white- or blackboards. It is strongly recommended to use computer projectors for your talks as the main medium.
9.6 Transport Information
Upon your arrival look for conference assistant at the AirPort exit with the sign FRET. He/she will direct you to an already paid Taxi service to drive you to the hotel according to your booking. So no worries, just enjoy the ride.
9.6.1 Public
Warsaw has an extensive bus and tram system criss-crossing the city as well as a good metro system running from north to south and a second line that opened in March 2015 running east to west. Over 1,500 buses operate in and around the city, and most run from between 05:00 and 23:00. After that night buses run on most routes twice every hour. All night buses display the letter N, followed by a two-digit number.
9.6.2 Tickets
(all valid for use on metro, bus, and tram) can be bought from some kiosks bearing the green and yellow RUCH logo, or anywhere with a sign reading Bilety. There are now also a series of ticket machines with instructions in English dotted around the city, and English translations are printed on tickets. A standard public transport single ticket costs 4.40zł., about €1 or $1.25.
9.6.3 Taxi
Just hire a taxi in the usual way.
9.6.4 Rent a Car
Rent a Car offices, are located in the public arrival hall and mezzanine level of Terminal of the Warsaw Airport. [20]
9.6.5 Accomodation
Suggested Hotels (to be added)
Booking on your Own (to be added)
9.6.6 Health
No, special issues are present. All medical services in Poland are free. For no-EU citizens, extra health insurance will do. However, no worries, if needed you will receive all services before one will ask you for papers. For emergencies dial pan-European number 112.
9.6.7 Weather
May in Poland is generally regarded sunny and quite hot, but be prepared for varying weather. The average temperature in May is about 20°C/68°F.
Check the local weather forecast for the next couple of days.[21]
10 Accompanying Person Program
We are welcome to meeting participants who are accompanying persons. These may include:
1. Research Associates who will participate in FRET and Beyond meeting as observes and will receive the 15% discount,
2. Privet accompanying persons who will enjoy the social program at the rate and agenda depending upon the number of participants.[22]
3. In both cases, interested persons should contact Stephan Reed at stephanreed@openacademicpress.de
