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From: Li Birong
To: ovary-science@nottingham.ac.uk
Subject: 2nd ICTA. (fwd)
Second Announcement (email edition)
SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSGENIC ANIMALS
October 26-29, Beijing China
INVITATION
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committees of the Second
International Conference on Transgenic Animals, it is our pleasure to=20
cordially invite you to attend the Second International Conference on
Transgenic Animals (2nd ICTA) in Beijing on Oct. 26-29, 1998.=20
Transgenic animals play vital roles in diversified fields within the life
sciences. Today, we are experiencing an era of rapid development in=20
transgenic animal research worldwide. This conference will cover a wide=20
range of topics including the following sessions:
1) Transgenic Bioreactors;
2) Transgenic Models;
3) Alternative Transgenic Models;
4) Transgenic Transplantation Models;
5) Transgenic Safety;
6) Transgenic Techniques;
7) Transgenic Bioinformatics.
The conference will provide a good opportunity for participants to meet
colleagues from different areas in the world, exchange ideas, strengthen
academic links and form friendships that transcend the boundaries of
nationalities, race, religion and politics. In addition, the
International Society for Transgenic Research (ISTR) will be formally
established during the meeting. The mission of the Society will be to
establish a community of researchers to foster and disseminate knowledge
pertaining to the genetic engineering of animals and animal modeling. The
principal goals of the Society will be to further both basic and applied
research endeavors, and to promote the interactive exchange of
information and ideas in the field. The goals set forth shall be achieved
and facilitated through scientific meetings, interactive exchanges, and
the publication of scholarly work.
If you will be able to attend our conference, please contact the
Secretariat with your completed registration form as soon as possible. We
look forward to welcoming you in Beijing for an exciting scientific and
cultural experience in October, 1998.=20
Cordially yours,
Chairs of Scientific Committee
Dr. Carl A. Pinkert (The University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Prof. Yong-Fu Chen (China Agricultural University)
Chair of the Organizing Committee
Mr. Bi-Rong Li (BILONG Transgenics)
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS (WITH CONFIRMED SESSION CHAIRS):=20
1) Transgenic Bioreactors (Chairman: Yong-Fu Chen);
2) Transgenic Models (Chairman: Ken-ichi Yamamura);
3) Alternative Transgenic Models (Chairman: Carl A. Pinkert);
4) Transgenic Transplantation Models (Chairman: Fritz H. Bach);
5) Transgenic Safety (Chairman: Roy Forster);
6) Transgenic Techniques (Chairman: De-Pei Liu);
7) Transgenic Bioinformatics (Chairwoman: Anna Anagnostopoulos).
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE=20
Dr. Carl A. Pinkert (Chairman, USA);=20
Prof. Yong-Fu Chen (Chairman, China);
Dr. Ming-Tao Zeng (USA);=20
Dr. Zhi-Yong Yang (Australia);
Dr. Dr. Joerg Poetzsch (Germany);=20
Dr. Mauro C. Dal Canto (USA);
Dr. G. Bernardi (France);
Dr. Afrozul Haq (Saudi Arab);
Prof. Ken-ichi Yamamura (Japan);
Prof. Fritz H. Bach (USA);
Prof. Roy Foster (France);
Prof. De-Pei Liu (China);
Dr. Jian Li (China);
Dr. Chiharu Tohyama (Japan);
Dr. Luiz Reis (Brazil);
Prof. Moshe Shani (Israel);
Dr. Jerry Yang (USA);
Dr. Qing-Rong Liu (USA);
Dr. Yi-Ping Li (China);
Dr. Thomas Walther (Germany);
Dr. Zhou Rong-Jia (China);
(to be continued)
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
October 26 (Mon)
10:00-18:00 Registration
20:00-21:30 Plenary Sessions
October 27 (Tue) =09
09:00-09:30 Opening Ceremony
09:30-12:00 Plenary Sessions
10:30-10:45 Tea Break
12:00-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-17:30 Technical Sessions
15:30-15:45 Tea Break=20
18:00-19:30 Welcoming Reception
October 28 (Wen) =09
09:00-12:00 Technical Sessions
10:30-10:45 Tea Break
12:00-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-17:30 Technical Sessions
15:30-15:45 Tea Break=20
October 29 (Thu)
08:30-18:00 Excursion to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:=20
Mr. Bi-Rong Li (Chairman);
Dr. De-Pei Liu (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences);=20
Mr. Zhong-Lian Zhang(CICCST);
Mr. Gui-Lin Wu (Conda Dacon Group);
Dr. Shi-You Ding (Tel Aviv University);
Mr. Wang-Mao (Bill) Ge (The Ohio State University);
Mr. Jian Zhu (Shanghai, China);
Mr. Shu Zhang (Sichuan, China);
Dr. Jin-Kun Chen (USA) ;
GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue
The conference will be held in the Central Garden Hotel (Zhong Yuan
Hotel). It is located at the northwest part of the city, about 40 km from
Beijing Capital Airport. The address is:
18 Gaoliangqiao Xiejie, Xizhimen Wai, Beijing 100081, China=20
Tel: +86-10-62178888, Fax: +86-10-62174728
Passport and Visa
A valid passport and visa for visiting China are required. Upon receiving
your registration form and fees, China International Conference Center
for Science and Technology (CICCST) will send you an official invitation
letter. Please apply a visa with this letter at the nearest Chinese
Embassy or Consulate.
Health and Insurance
The registration fees don't cover the insurance regarding accidents,
sickness, or loss of personal properties.
Currency/Banking
The monetary system in China is based on the RMB Yuan. Foreign currency
(both cash and traveler's checks ) can be changed to RMB Yuan at branches
of Bank of China in Beijing Capital Airport and most hotels. Please keep
voucher by which you can change RMB to foreign currency upon you leave
China. Some major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Master,
JCB etc. Are accepted by most hotels, a few super markets and some big
department stores. If you want to change cash with credit cards, you have
to go to the Head office of Bank of China located in the west city
district of Beijing.
Arrival in Beijing
Taxi service is available at Beijing Capital Airport. The cost from the
airport to the Central Garden Hotel is usually about USD15(RMB 120Yuan).=20
The note below will help you to the Hotel
Please take me to the Central Garden Hotel.=C7=EB=CB=CD=CE=D2=C8=A5=D6=D0=
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Weather
October is the best season in Beijing. It is sunny and dry. The average
temperature is about 18-20 C.=20
Conference Facilities
35 mm slides projectors and overhead projectors will be available in all
meeting rooms.
Electricity
220 V/50 Hz electricity is provided throughout China. Major hotels usually
supply 110V outlet for razor.
Reconfirmation of Departure Air-ticket
The departure air ticket should be reconfirmed 72 hours in advance. It
can be done by making a phone call to the airline office in Beijing. The
registration desk will provide the phone number of airline companies.
Airport Tax
RMB 50 and 90 will be charged for domestic and international, respectively.
Registration Fee
Before May 1, 1998 After May 1, 1998
Delegate US$350 US$380
Accompanying Persons US$190 US$230
Registered delegates are entitled to:
* Attendance of all sessions
* Tea breaks
* An abstract
* Welcoming reception and farewell banquet
Registered accompanying persons are entitled to
* Opening ceremony
* Farewell banquet
* souvenir
* Two days local tour ( October 27, 28)
Pre-registration
Please complete the attached registration form and return it with
registration fee to the conference secretariat before the deadline, May
1, 1998. The registration form without the registration fees will not be
processed.
Registration Desk
The conference registration desk will be set up in the lobby of the
Central Garden Hotel. It will open at the following hours:
October 26 (Sun) 10:00-12:00 13:00-18:00
October 27 (Mon) 08:30-12:00 13:00-18:00
All participants are requested to check into the hotel, then go to the
registration desk for picking up the conference kit.
Hotel Accommodations
The Central Garden Hotel is an international four-star hotel, equipped
with air- conditioning, refrigerators, mini bar, satellite TV
programs...
Conference participants will enjoy a special discount room rate:=20
* Single room: US$80 * Double room: US$85
Hotel Reservation
In order to secure a room reservation, a deposit of US$100 is required.
The reservations are to be made on the attached registration form.=20
Local Tour
LT-1
October 27 (Tue) 08:30-17:00
The lama Temple - Lunch - the Summer Palace
Price: US$30/person
LT-2
October 28 (Wen) 08:30-17:00
The Tianmen Square - Lunch - The Forbidden City
Price: US$ 35/person
LT-3
October 29 (Thu) 08:30-18:00
The Great Wall - Lunch - Ming Tombs
Price: US$50/person
POST CONFERENCE TOUR
Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Guangzhou - Hong Kong ( 5.5 days )
October 30(Fri) Beijing - Xi'an by air
October 31(Sat) Xi'an Sightseeing in Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
November 1(Sun) Xi'an - Guilin by air
November 2(Mon)=09 Guilin Li River Cruise
November 3(Tue)=09 Guilin - Guangzhou by air, sightseeing in the afternoon
November 4(Wen) Exit to Hong Kong by train No.93 (11:30-13:15)
Price: Single Occupancy US$910, Double Occupancy US$820/person
Notes:
1. The tour fees cover inter-city transportation, hotel accommodations,
full meals and sightseeing entrance, English speaking guides and
transportation to Hong Kong.
2. If no roommate is indicated in your registration form, a single room
will be arranged.
3. Price is subject to change without notice and based on 10 people
traveling together
Method of Payment
Registration fees, hotel deposit, and tour fees must be in US dollars,
and made payable by the following methods:
1. Bank transfer to:=20
Head Office of Bank of China, Beijing, China. Account No.50180702
CICCST/ICTA 2nd
2. Bank draft::=20
CICCST/ICTA 2nd, 86 Xueyuan Nanlu, Beijing 100081, China
Notes:
In order to avoid any trouble in money transfer, please send a copy of
your remittance invoice or receipt together with your registration form.
Personal cheque is not acceptable.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND
Cancellation must be made in writing to the conference secretariat.
Before September 1, 1998=09 After September 1, 1998
Registration fee=0975% refund=09=09=09=09no refund
Hotel deposit=09=09 no refund=09=09=09=09no refund
Tour fee =09=0990% refund=09=09=09=0970% refund
SECRETARIAT:=20
Dr. Jing-Yuan Yu (Secretary-general, BILONG Transgenics);
Ms. Xiao-Mei Yu (BILONG Transgenics);=20
Mr. Zhen-Ming Cao (Shanghai, China);
Mr. Ling-Chao Xia (Beijing, China);
Ms. Li-Ling Li (Fujian, China).
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
Carl A. Pinkert, Ph.D.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Comparative Medicine, VH227
1670 University Boulevard,
Birmingham, AL 35294-0019,
USA
tel: (205)934-9574 * fax: (205)975-4390
Email: pinkert@uab.edu=20
Abstract Deadline: August 31, 1998
* For information regarding the scientific program, abstracts, etc.,
please contact:
BILONG Transgenics----A Creative Group for Transgenics
42 Furongli, Haidian District, Beijing 100080, China=20
Tel: 86-10-6256-8687, 86-10-6257-9370
86-10-6257-3398, 86-139-136-9818
Tel/Fax: 86-10-6253-2114
Email: bilong@post.tau.ac.il
libr@mimi.cnc.ac.cn
http://www.freeyellow.com/members/bilong/
* For information regarding registration, hotel reservations, tours, visa
applications, cancellations and payment, please contact:
Mr. Zhang Zhong-Lian
CICCST/ ICTA 2ND, 86 Xueyuan Nanlu, Beijing 100081, China
Tel: 86-10-6217-4948
Fax: 86-10-6218-0142
Email: cicast@public.bta.net.cn=20
http://www.ciccst.org.cn/icta
REGISTRATION FORM
Second International Conference on Transgenic Animals
October 26-29, Beijing China
Please complete and return this form before My 1, 1998 to: =09=09=09
Mr.Zhang Zhonglian /CICCST/2nd ICTA =09=09=09=09=09=09
86 Xueyuan Nanlu, Beijing 100081, China=09=09=09
Title: _____ Prof. ____ Dr. ______ Mr. ________ Mrs._________ Ms. _________=
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Surname_______________________ First name _________________________________=
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Nationality ____________Occupation ______________ Passport No._____________=
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Organization ______________________________________________________________=
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Mailing address ___________________________________________________________=
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Tel: ________________ Fax: _____________________ Email: ___________________=
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Accompanying Persons
Full name _______________________ Passport No. ___________________________
Full name _______________________ Passport No. ___________________________
Visa will be issued in ______________ ( city ) __________________ ( country=
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Arrival at _______ on ( date )________ by ( flight )___________=20
Registration fee
Before May 1,1998 After May 1, 1998
Delegate USD350 USD380
Accom. Person US$190 US$230
Hotel deposit US$100
PT tour US$910/820
LT US$
Grand total US$_________________________________
Please check:
* I have enclosed a bank draft for the above grand total payable to the
secretariat of 2nd ICTA.
* I have remitted the above grand total on _______ ( date ) through my
bank ________ To the account of 2nd ICTA, account No. 50180702 at the
Head Office of bank of China, Beijing, China.
Date ____________________________ Signature ______________________________
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sonal cheque is not acceptable.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND
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SECRETARIAT:=20
Dr. Jing-Yuan Yu (Secretary-general, B