24 September 2009 - Fatty Acids and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Workshop (FAND 2009) - Magdalen College, Oxford

FAB Research is delighted to announce that some of the most highly-regarded researchers in this field will be gathering in Oxford in September to attend this multi-disciplinary workshop; making this an exceptional opportunity to share in the latest developments in this rapidly expanding area of study. The workshop will bring together research scientists from a wide range of different disciplines, and is also open to professionals and others with relevant experience.

The first such Research Workshop was held in Inverness in 1999, followed by a second Workshop, in Oxford in 2001 (FAND 2001) which was sponsored by The Dyslexia Research Trust. (More information and an overview of FAND 2001 here).

The 2009 Programme will include coverage of Genetic, Biochemical, Neurophysiological and Psychological Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders; Techniques for the Investigation of Fatty Acid Status and Metabolism; and the role of Nutrition and Diet in relation to Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders. (The 2009 Programme can be viewed and downloaded in PDF format here FAND 2009 Programme).

Keynote contributors confirmed to date include:

• Professor Gordon Bell, University of Stirling, UK
• Professor Gordon Claridge, Oxford University, UK
• Professor Michael Crawford, London Metropolitan University, UK
• Dr Pauline Emmett, University of Bristol, UK
• Professor Albert Galaburda, University of Harvard, USA
• Mr Bernard Gesch, University of Oxford, UK
• Dr Ben Goldacre, University of Oxford, UK
• Rachel Gow, Kings College, London
• Professor Sheila Innis, University of British Columbia, Canada
• Dr Dianne Lefevre, Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy, UK
• Dr Paul Montgomery, University of Oxford, UK
• Dr Alex Richardson, University of Oxford, UK
• Professor John Stein, University of Oxford, UK

The day will be made up of brief oral presentations organised in discrete themed sessions, each followed by open panel discussion to give all participants the opportunity for questions and discussion.

In addition, there will be an exhibition of poster abstracts after lunch, which will also be available for viewing during refreshment breaks and at the informal drinks reception in Magdalen College the preceding evening, Wednesday 23rd September, to which all delegates are welcome. Please follow this link if you would like to present your own work as a poster at this meeting Submission of Poster Abstracts for the FAND 2009 Research Workshop.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

Book and pay online
To pay by debit/credit card online, please complete the booking form below and proceed to the payment page.

Invoiced payment
If you would prefer to be invoiced for payment, please download a booking form (click on the link at the bottom of this page) and submit with a valid purchase order number which you should obtain from your finance department (if applicable). (In line with 'best practice', it is now a requirement of many organisations that all supplier invoices quote a valid purchase order number to allow payment to be made.)

Pay by post
Download, complete and return the booking form with your payment, by post, as directed. Please make cheques payable to 'FAB Research'.

REGISTRATION FEES

Standard rate - £295 - payable by those employed in a commercial environment or the public sector.

Academic rate - £195 - payable by those working full time in posts in universities or not-for-profit research organisations.

Student Rate - £95 - a limited number of places at the workshop have been made available for research or postgraduate students. If you would like to take up one of these, please enter your area of study and the institution where you are matriculated in your application.

FAB RESEARCH - GALA DINNER

A unique chance to hear Dr Ben Goldacre, the 'Bad Science' Guardian columnist, and Dr Paul Clayton, nutrition scientist and author, speaking after dinner.

FAB Research is hosting a Gala Dinner in the Banqueting Hall at Magdalen College on the evening of 24th September, to which all are welcome. Delegates at the workshop and their families and guests are warmly invited to attend at a reduced rate, as are delegates at the FAB Research Conference on Learning, Behaviour and Mood, which is being held on the following day, Friday 25th September. This will provide a chance to meet world-class researchers, colleagues and friends in the truly magnificent setting of the 15th century Banqueting Hall, and a unique opportunity to hear Dr Ben Goldacre and Dr Paul Clayton speaking after the dinner.

Gala Dinner Tickets for FAND delegates and their guests:

Individual ticket - £105 (save £20)
2 people - £205 (save £45)
3 people - £305 (save £70)
4 people - £405 (save £95)

Further details of the Gala Dinner and where you may also book and pay for tickets can be found here FAB Research - GALA DINNER - 24 September 2009.

Additionally, there are a limited number of rooms available within the college for delegates who would like to stay overnight on either the Wednesday 23rd or Thursday 24th September. If you would like to take advantage of the chance to stay in the College, during your time in Oxford, please write to [email protected] with 'Oxford Accommodation' as the message title, and we will send you further details.