Gran Canaria 28 th June 1 st July 2014 12 th β-lactamase Meeting International Workshop CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN Some of the most famous beaches are in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana An ocean-full of golden sand beaches Information http://www.ulpgc.es/beta-lactamases http://12th-beta-lactamase-meeting.blogspot.com.es/ Contact 12th-beta-lactamase-meeting@ulpgc.es
Dear β-lactamase friends, It is our pleasure to announce that the 12 th β-lactamase meeting will take place in Gran Canaria (San Bartolomé de Tirajana), Canary Islands, Spain, from 28 th June to 1 st July 2014. This meeting will focus on the following topics: 1. Structure, function and mechanism of serine and metallo- beta-lactamases. 2. Epidemiology, genetics and evolution of beta-lactamases. 3. New drugs: antibiotics and inhibitors. 4. Other mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The registration fee will include four days of accommodations (three nights) in a four-star hotel and full board: Single room 340 /person Double room 290 /person Accompanying person 250 /person Second accompanying person 200 /person (same double room) Children up to 6 years old who are sharing a room with 2 adults Children between 7-12 years old who are sharing a room with 2 adults free 50% discount The registration fee will also cover abstract book and social dinner. Acceptable payment: Bank transfer to the following account number: Account Holder: Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria Bank Account: 2038 8745 92 6400014728 IBAN ES49 2038 8745 9264 0001 4728 (International Bank Account Number) BIC (Swift) CAHMESMMXXX. (Bank Identifier Code o Bankia) It should be clearly stated on the bank transfer order form: 12 th Beta- Lactamase Meeting-Registration Fee (Costs of bank transfer and currency exchange are not included in the registration fee and will be paid by the participants/ accompanying persons). Deadline for paying the registration fee by bank transfer will be 10 th March, 2014. A scanned copy of the bank transfer receipt must be sent to 12th-beta-lactamasemeeting@ulpgc.es before 15 th March, 2014. Transfer service between the airport and the hotel Private Bus for transfer between the Gran Canaria (LPA) International airport and the hotel can be chosen and added to the cost of the registration fee: 20 Euros* (*Shuttle bus service times will be announced prior to the conference, based on the arrival and departure times of the participants, as stated on the registration form).
Acceptable payment of this transfer service: Bank transfer. Bus terminals, taxis and car rentals are also available at the same airport. At this stage, we would appreciate it if you could confirm your interest in participation, and provide us with information on your scientific contribution(s) (oral or poster presentations). Please feel free to forward this message to anyone who might be interested and let us know so that we can add him/her to the mailing list. We are looking forward to receiving a positive response and a scientific contribution from your laboratory. Best regards, María M. Tavío
Registration Form Family Name/First Name Institute/Company Department Street P.O. Box Postal Code City Country State Telephone number FAX E-mail Date of arrival Date of departure Accompanying persons Please return this form to María M. Tavío for registration (12th-beta-lactamase-meeting@ulpgc.es) Registration Fees Single room 340 per person Double room 290 per person Accompanying person 250 per person Second accompanying person 200 per person Children up to 6 years old who are sharing room with 2 adults, free Children between 7-12 years old who are sharing room with 2 adults, 50% discount
Bus transfer service between the Gran Canaria (LPA) International airport and the hotel Yes No Shuttle bus service times will be announced prior to the conference, based on the arrival and departure times of the participants, as stated on the registration form. Presentation Authors should indicate their presentation preference: Oral Presentation Poster Presentation Tentative title for your presentation: Deadline for abstract submission: 12 th May 2014 Information on the meeting will be updated at http://www.ulpgc.es/beta-lactamases (Institutional website) http://12th-beta-lactamase-meeting.blogspot.com.es/ (Meeting Blog)