April 2015 Events in April 2015 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17479/organic-division-north-eastern-regional-meeting-2015 Featured RSC event Organic Division North-Eastern Regional Meeting 2015 Event dates: 1 April 2015<br/>Event summary: One day meeting for academic and industrial researchers working in the North East<br/>Event Venue: The University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17549/reagentless-synthesis Non RSC event Reagentless Synthesis Event dates: 1 April 2015<br/>Event summary: One-day meeting to bring together some of the leading practitioners in the field of 'reagentless synthesis' who will showcase their latest cutting-edge research in using the strategies for synthesis. <br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17858/virtual-instruments-for-molecular-science-a-multifrequency-spectrometer Featured RSC event Virtual Instruments for Molecular Science: a multifrequency spectrometer Event dates: 1 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A lecture of computational spectroscopy <br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18252/chemistry-at-work-2015-manchester Non RSC event Chemistry at Work 2015 Manchester Event dates: 1 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Groups of year 8/9 pupils tour presentations/workshops from local companies.<br/>Event Venue: The University of Manchester , Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17920/peter-hoares-revision-workshops Non RSC event Peter Hoare's Revision Workshops Event dates: 7 - 10 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Revision workshops are offered for both AS and A2 Chemistry, tailored to fit the two most common A-level Chemistry specifications studied in North East schools, namely AQA and OCR A<br/>Event Venue: School of Chemistry, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16419/rsc-joseph-chatt-award-lecture-professor-amy-rosenzweig Featured RSC event RSC Joseph Chatt Award Lecture - Professor Amy Rosenzweig Event dates: 7 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Prof. Amy Rosenzweig of Northwestern University will lecture on her bioinorganic chemistry research. The talk, entitled "Biological Methane Oxidation" is in honour of her RSC Joseph Chatt Award. <br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17816/cphi-south-east-asia-p-mec-innopack Non RSC event CPhI South East Asia, P-MEC, InnoPack Event dates: 8 - 10 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Reach the ASEAN pharma Market during CPhI, P-MEC, InnoPack South East Asia <br/>Event Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta, 10620, Indonesia http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16989/inorganic-biochemistry-discussion-group-ibdg-spring-meeting Featured RSC event Inorganic Biochemistry Discussion Group (IBDG) Spring Meeting Event dates: 9 - 10 April 2015<br/>Event summary: IBDG has a long tradition of holding excellent, relatively short meetings that provide opportunities for the bioinorganic community to come together. <br/>Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17596/rsc-organic-division-midlands-meeting-2015 Featured RSC event RSC Organic Division Midlands Meeting 2015 Event dates: 9 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This is an annual meeting showcasing research in the broad area of organic chemistry, particularly that of new academics, from Universities in the Midlands region. <br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Richard Roberts Building, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17678/systems-in-infection-biology Non RSC event Systems in Infection Biology Event dates: 9 - 11 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The focus of the symposium will be on highlighting emerging opportunities in systems biology in connection to important themes in infection biology and state-of-the-art tools in structural biology.<br/>Event Venue: Bernhard-Nocht-Institute for Tropical Medicine, Hamburg, 20259, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12116/electrostatics-2015 Non RSC event Electrostatics 2015 Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Electrostatics 2015 is the next conference in the quadrennial series of international conferences organised by the IOP Electrostatics Group.<br/>Event Venue: Southampton Solent University, Southampton, SO14 7NN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17265/10th-efmc-short-course-on-medicinal-chemistry-small-molecule-modulation-of-protein-protein-interactions-ppis Non RSC event 10th EFMC Short Course on Medicinal Chemistry - Small-Molecule Modulation of Protein-Protein Interactions (PPIs) Event dates: 12 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Short course aimed to favour cultural and scientific growth of the medicinal chemistry community and intended for scientists working in the field. 35 participants maximum to favour discussion.<br/>Event Venue: Castle Oud Poelgeest, OEGSTGEEST , 2341 NM , Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18400/chemistry-roadshow-at-university-of-california-san-diego Featured RSC event Chemistry Roadshow at University of California, San Diego Event dates: 13 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The RSC Roadshow is a free-to-attend event running from 2pm- 5pm, followed by a reception <br/>Event Venue: University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, CA 92093, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12117/proteinase-2015-9th-rsc-sci-symposium-on-proteinase-inhibitor-design Featured RSC event Proteinase 2015: 9th RSC / SCI symposium on proteinase inhibitor design Event dates: 13 - 14 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This symposium will cover progress in the design and synthesis of protease inhibitors for a diverse range of disease indications,<br/>Event Venue: Novartis, Basel, CH-4103, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12118/chemical-development-and-scale-up-in-the-fine-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-industries Non RSC event Chemical Development & Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A logical investigative approach to all aspects of chemical development is described, with an abundance of case studies from literature, conferences and private communications.<br/>Event Venue: Mumbai, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12119/27th-dia-annual-euromeeting Non RSC event 27th DIA Annual EuroMeeting Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Featuring over 110 sessions attracting more than 3,000 professionals involved in the development of medicines from more than 50 countries.<br/>Event Venue: Palais des Congres, Paris, 75017, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12120/corrosion-chemistry-faraday-discussion Featured RSC event Corrosion Chemistry: Faraday Discussion Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Over the last decade or so, there has been immense progress in the development of tools, both experimental and theoretical, for probing the solid/fluid interface at the nanoscale. <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18131/supercritical-fluids-green-solvents-for-green-chemistry Non RSC event Supercritical fluids - green solvents for green chemistry Event dates: 13 - 14 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Royal Society scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Peter Licence, University of Nottingham and Professor Andrew Cooper, University of Liverpool<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16409/global-conference-on-vaccines-2015 Non RSC event Global Conference on Vaccines 2015 Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Our aim is to aggregate researchers, academicians and scientists from the Vaccine community and create an avenue towards robust exchange of information on technological advances, new scientific achi<br/>Event Venue: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17299/world-congress-and-expo-on-nanotechnology-and-materials-science Non RSC event World Congress and Expo on Nanotechnology and Materials Science Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Nanotechnology-2015 welcomes all the delegates throughout the world in the field of nanotechnology and materials science. <br/>Event Venue: Crowne Plaza Dubai - Deira, Dubai, 8668, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17110/asthma-and-copd Non RSC event Asthma and COPD Event dates: 13 - 14 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A must attend for respiratory professionals, the sell-out Asthma and COPD show returns to London next Spring to explore the future of therapeutics, diagnosis and care. <br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Regents Park, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17788/comprehensive-gc-hardware-training-thermo-trace-gc Non RSC event Comprehensive GC Hardware Training (Thermo TRACE GC) Event dates: 13 - 14 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The two-day Comprehensive GC Hardware Training course introduces the fundamental theory of gas chromatography along with the set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Thermo TRACE GC hardware.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17610/nsccs-ionisation-masterclass-2015 Non RSC event NSCCS Ionisation Masterclass 2015 Event dates: 14 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The NSCCS will hold a Masterclass on Computing Molecular Photoionisation Processes.<br/>Event Venue: Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12121/8th-annual-clinical-forum Non RSC event 8th Annual Clinical Forum Event dates: 14 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Conference brings together industry thought leaders across the key disciplines of data management, clinical operations, drug safety & medical writing.<br/>Event Venue: Palais des Congres, Paris, 75017, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12122/the-2015-obesity-summit Non RSC event The 2015 Obesity Summit Event dates: 14 - 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Obesity, is widely recognized as the largest and fastest growing public health problem in the developed and developing world. This three day event will discuss aspects of obesity development an<br/>Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12123/polymer-foam-2015 Non RSC event Polymer Foam 2015 Event dates: 14 - 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This event will give attendees the chance to meet and discuss new production technology, innovations, and uses of cellular polymer materials with some of the most influential professionals in the in<br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, Elizabeth, 07201, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18307/thermo-scientific-analytical-techniques-for-materials-science Non RSC event Thermo Scientific Analytical Techniques for Materials Science Event dates: 14 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Transforming Research in Materials Science. <br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17208/seminar-dalton-young-researcher-award-2014-dr-kogularamanan-suntharalingam Featured RSC event Seminar - Dalton Young Researcher Award, 2014 - Dr Kogularamanan Suntharalingam Event dates: 14 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A seminar by Dr. Kogularamanan Suntharalingam of MIT University. The seminar will begin at 4p.m. Stay up-to-date with changes at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/about/seminars/’<br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18401/chemistry-roadshow-at-university-of-southern-california Featured RSC event Chemistry Roadshow at University of Southern California, Event dates: 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The RSC Roadshow is a free-to-attend event running from 2pm- 5pm, followed by a reception. <br/>Event Venue: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 90089, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12124/membrane-signalling-and-transport-computation-and-experiment Non RSC event Membrane Signalling and Transport: Computation and Experiment Event dates: 15 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The aim of the conference is to discuss recent structural and functional developments of membrane proteins in experimental and computational contexts. Topics covered will include ligand-gated ion ch<br/>Event Venue: Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 6QA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18003/photovoltaic-science-applications-and-technology-conference-pvsat-11 Non RSC event Photovoltaic Science, Applications & Technology Conference (PVSAT-11) Event dates: 15 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: 3-day conference organised by the Solar Energy Society (UK-ISES) featuring 8 invited speakers, 31 contributory speakers and over 30 poster presentations.<br/>Event Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18051/local-section-annual-general-meeting Featured RSC event Local Section Annual General Meeting Event dates: 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: AGM and presentation<br/>Event Venue: Hull University, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17361/2015-medical-affairs-strategic-summit-east-mass Non RSC event 2015 Medical Affairs Strategic Summit East (MASS) Event dates: 15 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: MASS is the original and leading summit designed to optimize medical affairs teams and discuss new ideas, trends and ways of collaborating with your MSLs and clinical research colleagues.<br/>Event Venue: The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown, 07960, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17789/comprehensive-gc-software-training-thermo-xcalibur Non RSC event Comprehensive GC Software Training (Thermo Xcalibur) Event dates: 15 - 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The two-day Comprehensive GC Software Training course introduces the Thermo Xcalibur software for both instrument acquisition and data analysis.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16696/uea-school-of-chemistry-research-seminar-professor-rudolf-allemann RSC event UEA School of Chemistry Research Seminar - Professor Rudolf Allemann Event dates: 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Professor Rudolf Allemann of the University of Cardiff will give a lecture on his Biological Chemistry research, title: Chemical Wizardry: Terpene Synthases and an Expansion of the Terpenome <br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17864/rsc-schools-analyst-competition-south-west Featured event RSC School's Analyst Competition: South West Event dates: 15 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Local schools and colleges are invited to participate in a regional heat of the school's analyst competition. Teams of 3 will compete to represent their school/college in the finals.<br/>Event Venue: Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16924/embo-embl-symposium-cellular-heterogeneity-role-of-variability-and-noise-in-biological-decision-making Non RSC event EMBO | EMBL Symposium: Cellular Heterogeneity: Role of Variability and Noise in Biological Decision-Making Event dates: 15 - 18 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The purpose of this symposium is to bring together researchers across different disciplines with a shared interest in studying the origins and consequences of variability in biological systems.<br/>Event Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17048/burjeel-medicine-update-conference Non RSC event Burjeel Medicine Update Conference Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This premier event aims to provide participants with the recent updates and latest developments through a broad array of clinical and practice management topics to be addressed by expert Speakers.<br/>Event Venue: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, 111929, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16952/crystallisation-and-polymorphism-for-discovery-chemists Non RSC event Crystallisation & Polymorphism for Discovery Chemists Event dates: 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Crystallisation & Polymorphism for Discovery Chemists<br/>Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17824/thermal-desorption-then-and-now Featured RSC event Thermal Desorption - then and now Event dates: 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A one day meeting of the Automation and Analytical Management Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry with Posters and Exhibition<br/>Event Venue: The Health and Safety Laboratory, Buxton, SK17 9JN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17499/hands-on-advanced-uhplc-hplc-method-development-2-days Non RSC event Hands-on Advanced UHPLC/HPLC Method Development (2 Days) Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This course is 50% theory & 50% practical. Based on the instructor's extensive experience, gain the practical skills to develop better (rugged & reproducible) LC methods.<br/>Event Venue: Hichrom Ltd, Reading, RG7 4PE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17570/the-commercial-graphene-show-europe-2015 Non RSC event The Commercial Graphene Show Europe 2015 Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Commercial Graphene Show is set to cut through the hype and hot air, and directly tackle the challenges associated with applying graphene in a commercial environment.<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18005/15th-annual-rsc-fluorine-subject-group-postgraduate-meeting Featured RSC event 15th Annual RSC Fluorine Subject Group Postgraduate Meeting Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The RSC Fluorine Subject Group's 15th Annual meeting will be in Durham on the 16th and 17th April. A focus of the symposium is for graduate students to present their PhD research. <br/>Event Venue: University of Durham, Durham , DH1 3LH , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12125/a-chemists-journey-from-amino-acids-to-mad-cows RSC event A Chemist's Journey from Amino Acids to Mad Cows Event dates: 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A Chemist's Journey from Amino Acids to Mad Cows<br/>Event Venue: Swansea University, SWANSEA, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18223/change-control-best-practices-avoiding-unintended-consequences-of-changes Non RSC event Change Control Best Practices - Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Changes Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: With FDA citing inadequate change control constantly in its 483s and Warning Letters, the prerequisite to ensure that changes are accurately described, justified, assessed for risk, implemented<br/>Event Venue: Boston, Boston, 2108, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18224/meeting-regulatory-requirements-ich-gmp-usp-fda-for-analytical-procedures-for-pharmaceutical-products Non RSC event Meeting Regulatory Requirements (ICH, GMP, USP, FDA) for Analytical Procedures for Pharmaceutical Products Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: New medicines are developed every day to meet medical needs and improve quality of life and HPLC methods are widely used in R&D and QC pharmaceutical labs.<br/>Event Venue: Madison, Madison, 53705, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18364/pharmaceutical-compressed-air-quality-gmp-standards-and-requirements Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Compressed Air - Quality GMP Standards and Requirements Event dates: 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This webinar will take you through the primary sources of compressed air contamination. It will also detail GMP standards and requirements pertaining to compressed air quality.<br/>Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17240/gmp-compliance-for-quality-control-and-contract-laboratories-2-day-in-person-seminar Non RSC event GMP Compliance for Quality Control and Contract Laboratories: 2-day In-person Seminar Event dates: 16 - 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn about the regulatory background and GMP requirements for quality control and contract laboratories.<br/>Event Venue: Boston, MA, Boston, 02108, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17142/closed-loop-optimisation-of-synthesis Non RSC event Closed Loop Optimisation of Synthesis Event dates: 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A one day symposium organised by the EPSRC Dial-a-Molecule Grand Challenge Network to discuss Closed Loop Optimisation of Synthesis. <br/>Event Venue: GSK Stevenage, Stevenage, SG1 2NY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18309/thermo-scientific-analytical-techniques-for-materials-science Non RSC event Thermo Scientific Analytical Techniques for Materials Science Event dates: 16 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Transforming Research in Materials Science<br/>Event Venue: The Wilton Centre, Middlesbrough, TS10 4RF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17295/european-stroke-organisation-conference-2015 Non RSC event European Stroke Organisation Conference 2015 Event dates: 17 - 19 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Welcome to the new European Stroke Organisation (ESO) annual conference – The Voice of Stroke in Europe. 17-19 April, 2015. Glasgow, UK<br/>Event Venue: Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18340/improving-the-energy-balance-of-the-urban-water-cycle Featured RSC event Improving the Energy Balance of the Urban Water Cycle Event dates: 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This first in a series of roadshows to showcase the results of work carried out by Kirklees Council and Bradford University in to innovative energy recovery strategies within the urban water cycle.<br/>Event Venue: Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18402/chemistry-roadshow-at-california-institute-of-technology Featured RSC event Chemistry Roadshow at California Institute of Technology Event dates: 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The RSC Roadshow is a free-to-attend event running from 2pm- 5pm, followed by a reception. <br/>Event Venue: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, 91125, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12126/nucleosides-and-nucleotides-synthetic-and-biological-chemistry Featured RSC event Nucleosides and Nucleotides: synthetic and biological chemistry Event dates: 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Nucleosides and nucleotides remain one of the most fruitful drug classes, providing about 50% of antiviral drugs and 20% of cancer drugs used in the UK. <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17646/making-concrete-greener Non RSC event Making Concrete Greener Event dates: 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Most concrete is produced with Portland Cement whose manufacture produces large amounts of CO2 due to energy used and the calcination of CaCO3. <br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17401/iv-international-congress-on-dual-disorders-and-dual-psycho-pathology Non RSC event IV International Congress on Dual Disorders and Dual Psycho-Pathology Event dates: 17 - 20 April 2015<br/>Event summary: MEET colleagues and experts from more than 80 countries to discuss the latest trends and research in Dual Disorders and Dual Psycho-Pathology.<br/>Event Venue: CCIB – International Convention Centre of Barcelona, Barcelona, 08019, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17769/organic-division-ireland-regional-meeting Featured RSC event Organic Division Ireland Regional Meeting Event dates: 17 April 2015<br/>Event summary: RSC Natural Product Award 2014 Lecture will be given by Prof Ian Paterson and will coincide with the Organic Division Regional Symposium and other events at University College Cork.<br/>Event Venue: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18523/national-consultation-on-climate-change-adaptation-in-india Non RSC event National Consultation on Climate Change Adaptation in India Event dates: 17 - 18 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This marks the end of the first year of diagnostic research in selected sub-regions in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. <br/>Event Venue: India International Centre, New Delhi, 110003, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17551/british-toxicology-society-annual-congress-2015 Non RSC event British Toxicology Society Annual Congress 2015 Event dates: 19 - 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The BTS Annual Congress takes place on 19th to 22th April 2015 at St. John's Hotel, Solihull. Symposia will include a joint session with RSC Toxicology group on "Pharmaceuticals in the Environment".<br/>Event Venue: St. John's Hotel, Solihull, B91 1AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17496/small-molecule-potentiation-and-differentiation-of-stem-cells-a-growth-area Featured RSC event Small-molecule potentiation and differentiation of stem cells: a growth area? Event dates: 20 April 2015<br/>Event summary: At this symposium key scientists will identify new perspectives and discuss future challenges for the use of chemical approaches to facilitate stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17334/copper-n-heterocyclic-carbenes-synthetic-strategies-activities-and-reactivities Featured RSC event Copper-N-Heterocyclic Carbenes; Synthetic Strategies, Activities and Reactivities Event dates: 20 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Copper-N-Heterocyclic Carbenes; Synthetic Strategies, Activities and Reactivities<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17400/freedom-to-operate-for-the-life-sciences-and-pharmaceutical-industries Non RSC event Freedom to Operate for the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries Event dates: 20 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This one day course provides in depth training on identifying and dealing with freedom to operate issues which arise in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical industries.<br/>Event Venue: London or Reading (To be confirmed), TBC, TBC, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16611/southern-dalton-meeting Featured RSC event Southern Dalton Meeting Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Regional meeting on all aspects of inorganic chemistry - 14 slots available for 20' talks - Poster competition for postgrad students <br/>Event Venue: University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16664/8th-annual-proteins-and-antibodies-congress-2015 Non RSC event 8th Annual Proteins & Antibodies Congress 2015 Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Oxford Global’s 8th Annual Proteins and Antibodies Congress is Europe’s leading Congress in the field. <br/>Event Venue: Novotel London West, LONDON, W6 8DR , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16676/2nd-annual-peptides-congress-2015 Non RSC event 2nd Annual Peptides Congress 2015 Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Join us for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Peptides Congress and hear key opinion leaders in the peptides industry discussing their latest research. <br/>Event Venue: Novotel London West, London, W6 8DR , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12127/positron-emission-tomography-pet-technology-and-application Non RSC event Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Technology and Application Event dates: 20 - 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The principal objectives of this programme are to review the basic principles of PET imaging and to convey an understanding of the modern application of PET technology.<br/>Event Venue: King's College London, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12128/nanoparticle-synthesis-and-assembly-faraday-discussion Featured RSC event Nanoparticle Synthesis and Assembly: Faraday Discussion Event dates: 20 - 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Nanoparticles can be viewed as a new type of "atom" with size dependent physical, optical and electronic properties that make them suitable for a wide variety of applications. There are many open qu<br/>Event Venue: Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17925/rsc-analytical-awards-symposium Featured RSC event RSC Analytical Awards Symposium Event dates: 20 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Analytical Division Awards Symposium featuring recent RSC awardees Evan Williams (UC Berkeley), Shabaz Mohammed (University of Oxford), Sarah McAughtrie (Strathclyde University) and others. <br/>Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16747/3rd-annual-biosimilars-and-biobetters-congress Non RSC event 3rd Annual Biosimilars & Biobetters Congress Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Join us for the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Biosimilars & Biobetters Congress and hear key opinion leaders discussing the current landscape of biosimilars. <br/>Event Venue: Novotel London West, London, W6 8DR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17969/complete-gas-chromatography-and-gc-ms-training-course Featured event Complete Gas Chromatography & GC-MS Training Course Event dates: 20 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The 5-day Complete GC & GC-MS course provides a complete training solution enabling you to understand your Gas Chromatograph or GC-MS instrument, develop applications, troubleshoot & maintain it.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17162/controlled-release-conference Non RSC event Controlled Release Conference Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Following on from our previous events, SMi’s is proud to present their Controlled Release Conference taking place on 20th & 21st April 2015.<br/>Event Venue: Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London, UK, London, NW3 3ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17219/adaptive-designs-in-clinical-trials Non RSC event Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials Event dates: 20 - 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Now in its 7th year, SMi is pleased to announce their 2015 agenda for Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials taking place on 20th & 21st April 2015. <br/>Event Venue: Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London, UK, London, NW3 3ST, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18349/rsc-biological-and-medicinal-chemistry-section-award-lecture-dr-michael-j-waring Featured RSC event RSC Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Section Award Lecture - Dr Michael J Waring Event dates: 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: RSC Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Section Award lecture by Dr Michael J Waring (AstraZeneca): 'Molecular Oncology – The role of chemistry in anti-cancer drug discovery.'<br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16837/nsccs-pnnl-env-rad-net-nwchem-workshop-2015 Non RSC event NSCCS/PNNL/Env-Rad-Net NWChem Workshop 2015 Event dates: 21 - 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The workshop is a joint venture of NSCCS, PNNL and Env-Rad-Net.<br/>Event Venue: Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16843/auditing-external Non RSC event Auditing - External Event dates: 21 - 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This course provides an introduction to the skills and processes necessary to perform effective external auditing and follows those details described in ISO 19011. <br/>Event Venue: The Science and Technology Centre, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17964/2nd-organic-chemistry-frontiers-international-symposium Featured RSC event 2nd Organic Chemistry Frontiers International Symposium Event dates: 21 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A one-day free event sponsored by the journal Organic Chemistry Frontiers.<br/>Event Venue: Zhejiang University, Yuquan Campus, Hangzhou, 310027, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12129/compounding-world-congress-2015 Non RSC event Compounding World Congress 2015 Event dates: 21 - 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The international conference on business strategies, innovative additives and process optimisation for thermoplastics compounders<br/>Event Venue: Maritim Hotel, Cologne, 50667, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16709/next-generation-batteries-2015 Non RSC event Next Generation Batteries 2015 Event dates: 21 - 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This event convenes leading experts in the fields of battery materials, systems design and integration, manufacturing and commercial applications who address emerging issues in the battery industry.<br/>Event Venue: San Diego Marriott La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17412/compounding-world-congress-2015 Non RSC event Compounding World Congress 2015 Event dates: 21 - 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The international conference on business strategies, innovative additives and process optimisation for thermoplastics compounders<br/>Event Venue: Maritim Hotel, Cologne, 50667, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17524/cphi-japan-2015 Non RSC event CPhI Japan 2015 Event dates: 22 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: CPhI Japan and co-located events ICSE, P-MEC | LABWorld, BioPh and InnoPack are the ultimate one-stop-shop for all pharma relevant activity concerning Japan.<br/>Event Venue: Big Sight Exhibition Centre - West Hall 1, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17647/agri-innovation-2015-emerging-science-and-technologies-in-crop-research Featured event Agri Innovation 2015: Emerging Science and Technologies in Crop Research Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The conference aims to provide an update in several of the most exciting areas of crop research. <br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16734/uea-school-of-chemistry-research-seminar-professor-dek-woolfson Featured RSC event UEA School of Chemistry Research Seminar – Professor Dek Woolfson Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Professor Dek Woolfson (University of Bristol) will give a lecture on his research, entitled "Expanding the Universe of Possible Protein Structures and Assemblies by De Novo Design"<br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16591/from-big-data-to-chemical-information Featured RSC event From Big Data to Chemical Information Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: We will explore the problems of data overload, opportunities that large data sets can present, and potential IT solutions to help chemists obtain information and knowledge from data repositories. <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17733/agm Featured RSC event AGM Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A lecture by Dr Nadia Abdul-Karim on 'Explosives, Explosions and the Aftermath' followed by the Annual General Meeting of the North Staffordshire Local Section<br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17767/theoretical-chemistry-group-graduate-student-meeting Featured RSC event Theoretical Chemistry Group Graduate Student Meeting Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Presentations of the latest research in UK Theoretical Chemistry by final year PhD students and posters by other PhD Students and postdocs. Prizes given for the best talk (Coulson prize) and posters.<br/>Event Venue: University of Manchester, School of Chemistry, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18534/rsc-corday-morgan-award-lecture-2015 Featured RSC event RSC Corday-Morgan Award Lecture 2015 Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Prof. David Spring (Cambridge) will give the RSC Corday-Morgan Award Lecture at 4:15 pm in CG60. <br/>Event Venue: Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16933/biotechnology-for-the-non-biotechnologist Non RSC event Biotechnology for the Non-Biotechnologist Event dates: 22 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This comprehensive 3 day course is ideal for Scientists and Non-Scientists needing to understand the basic theory, principles and techniques of biotechnology.<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice, 06200, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16781/2nd-peptides-seminar Non RSC event 2nd Peptides Seminar Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Oxford Global’s Peptides Seminar is a one-day interactive training seminar for both industry and academic delegates with no or limited experience within the peptides field. <br/>Event Venue: Novotel London West, London, W6 8DR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18368/validation-and-transfer-of-methods-for-pharmaceutical-analysis Non RSC event Validation & Transfer of Methods for Pharmaceutical Analysis Event dates: 22 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This course will provide the knowledge and understanding of analytical method validation, verification and transfer for interpretation of current regulatory guidance from EMA, FDA and ICH e.g. Q2(R1)<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Airport, London, TW6 2SQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18212/qp-symposium-qp-responsibilities-and-the-pharmaceutical-supply-chain Featured RSC event QP Symposium - QP responsibilities and the pharmaceutical supply chain Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: In an increasingly complex medicines industry, do you know your ‘boundaries and borders’ and where Qualified Person (QP) responsibility begins and ends? <br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Bloomsbury , London , WC1N 1HT , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17128/the-16th-international-exhibition-on-surfactant-and-detergent Non RSC event The 16th International Exhibition on Surfactant & Detergent Event dates: 22 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: 2015 international Exhibition of Surfactant and Detergent” will be held in April, 22-24, 2015 in Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing. <br/>Event Venue: Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing, Shanghai, 201199, China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18154/bristol-chemlabs-talk-and-lecture-demonstration Featured RSC event Bristol ChemLabS Talk & Lecture Demonstration Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: An opportunity to hear about current research in chemistry from a postgraduate student working at Bristol University and a spectacular lecture demonstration 'A Pollutant's Tale' by Tim Harrison.<br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18176/as-if-by-magic Featured RSC event As if by Magic! Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Andrew Szydlo will capture your imagination. Using demonstrations to illustrate key points, <br/>Event Venue: Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18318/caf-scientifique-milan-rsc-italian-section Featured RSC event Cafè Scientifique Milan - RSC Italian Section Event dates: 22 April 2015<br/>Event summary: First Cafè Scientifique in Milan organised by RSC italian Section<br/>Event Venue: Circolo dei Navigli , Milan, 20100, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17246/the-livery-companies-of-the-city-of-london Featured RSC event The Livery Companies of the City of London Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Retired members` lecture/lunch at Burlington House Piccadilly<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18431/webinar-on-a-robust-approach-to-validation-in-compliance-with-21-cfr-part-820-75 Non RSC event Webinar On A Robust Approach to Validation in Compliance with 21 CFR, Part 820.75 Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: will benefit from this training, especially if you are involved in the day-to-day activities associated with your organization’s validation studies. <br/>Event Venue: Online, Mississauga, L5V 2V5, Cape Verde http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18491/food-for-thought-2015 Non RSC event Food for Thought 2015 Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: SCI's Food Group's annual 'Food for Thought' evening event will be held on 23 April at UCL's Chemistry Department. <br/>Event Venue: UCL Chemistry Department, London, WC1H 0AJ , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17815/rsc-cumbria-section-agm Non RSC event RSC Cumbria Section AGM Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The RSC Cumbria Sections AGM is the annual review of our events and accounts, the election/re-election of officer and review of committee members. At the Chase Hotel on the 23rd April 2015 at 19:30.<br/>Event Venue: The Chase Hotel, Whitehaven, CA28 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16453/next-steps-for-the-research-excellence-framework Non RSC event Next steps for the Research Excellence Framework Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This timely seminar is scheduled to follow publication of this year's Research Excellence Framework (REF)<br/>Event Venue: TBC - Central London, Central London, LN1, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17688/2015-rideal-meeting-polymers-in-colloid-science Featured RSC event 2015 Rideal Meeting: Polymers in colloid science Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The winner of the 2015 Rideal Medal is Prof Paul Luckham of Imperial College and the theme of this year's meeting is Polymers in Colloid Science.<br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17557/qbd-and-lifecycle-management-for-analytical-methods Non RSC event QbD and Lifecycle Management for Analytical Methods Event dates: 23 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: As the industry is now applying Quality by Design (QbD) to process development, it is being recognized that this is also the way to improve and standardise our approach to analytical procedures<br/>Event Venue: BioCity Scotland, Newhouse Lanarkshire, ML1 5UH , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17481/5th-cmo-quality-oversight-and-risk-management Non RSC event 5th CMO Quality Oversight and Risk Management Event dates: 23 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Strategic Insights on Drug Development Outsourcing to a Contract Manufacturing Organization in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape.<br/>Event Venue: Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, Boston, 02114, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17306/26th-symposium-on-medicinal-chemistry-in-eastern-england-hatfield-meeting Featured RSC event 26th symposium on Medicinal Chemistry in Eastern England (Hatfield meeting) Event dates: 23 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The symposium on Medicinal Chemistry in Eastern England is a highly successful, long-standing, one-day meeting which runs annually.<br/>Event Venue: The Fielder Centre, Hatfield, AL10 9TP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17391/european-clinical-trials-inspection-readiness-summit Non RSC event European Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit Event dates: 23 - 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Improve Inspection Readiness through Maximizing Document Quality, Accessibility and Enhancing Partnerships.<br/>Event Venue: Hilton London Kensington, London, W11 4UL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18449/wine-tasting Featured RSC event Wine Tasting Event dates: 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Liverpool Local Section of the RSC will be holding a Wine Tasting Evening on Friday 24th April at the University of Liverpool starting at 6.30pm. <br/>Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18338/2nd-hans-suschitzky-organic-chemistry-symposium-at-the-university-of-salford Featured RSC event 2nd Hans Suschitzky Organic Chemistry Symposium at The University of Salford Event dates: 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry Symposium. Free to attend and open to academic and industrial communities. <br/>Event Venue: University of Salford, Salford, M5 4WT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16791/3rd-estro-forum Non RSC event 3rd ESTRO Forum Event dates: 24 - 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The conference includes symposia, joint sessions, teaching lectures, multidisciplinary tumour board sessions and all the latest innovations of the radiation oncology industry.<br/>Event Venue: CCIB, Barcelona, 08019, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16764/agm-and-dinner-mid-scotland-local-section Featured RSC event AGM & Dinner (Mid-Scotland Local Section) Event dates: 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The AGM of the Mid-Scotland Local Section followed by a 3 course dinner with wine and an after-dinner talk.<br/>Event Venue: Best Western Park Hotel, Falkirk, FK1 5RY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17918/formulating-functional-films-and-coatings Featured RSC event Formulating Functional Films and Coatings Event dates: 24 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This conference showcases how coatings, with their multi-functional properties, overcome significant formulation challenges to make them "smart". <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12130/4th-joint-meeting-of-ects-and-ibms Non RSC event 4th Joint Meeting of ECTS and IBMS Event dates: 25 - 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Joint Meeting offers an opportunity to enjoy a cutting-edge programme highlighting the latest advances in the field of calcified tissues and bone metabolism, addressing basic, translational and <br/>Event Venue: De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17931/cphi-russia-ipheb Non RSC event CPhI Russia @ IPhEB Event dates: 27 - 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The most comprehensive pharmaceutical exhibition & conference in Russia.<br/>Event Venue: JSC VDNH (VVC), Moscow, 129223, Russian Federation http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18432/webinar-on-drug-development-and-discovery-by-fda-standards Non RSC event Webinar On Drug Development & Discovery by FDA Standards Event dates: 27 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Drug Discovery and Development (but also the biologics and medical device) process is a very complex process with every participant focusing on their particular piece of discovery or development. <br/>Event Venue: Online, Mississauga, L5V 2V5, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17791/gc-ms-hands-on-sample-preparation Non RSC event GC-MS Hands-on Sample Preparation Event dates: 27 - 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Hands-On Sample Preparation course combines the 4 individual hands-on sample preparation days covering Headspace, Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME), Thermal Desorption (TD) and Pyrolysis.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17792/gc-ms-hands-on-headspace Non RSC event GC-MS Hands-on Headspace Event dates: 27 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn the theory of headspace and how to modify samples to improve results, then using this knowledge to create HS methods, analyse samples and experiment with parameters to see the effects.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17866/fantastic-plastics Featured RSC event Fantastic Plastics Event dates: 27 April 2015<br/>Event summary: 13:00 - 15:00, 14-16 Fantastic Plastic will take you on a walk through the future where plastic will change your world - and for the better!<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17867/fantastic-plastics Featured RSC event Fantastic Plastics Event dates: 27 April 2015<br/>Event summary: 19:00 - 20:30, 14-18 Fantastic Plastic will take you on a walk through the future where plastic will change your world - and for the better! <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17892/how-to-develop-hplc-methods Non RSC event How to Develop HPLC Methods Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn how to select appropriate method conditions and perform suitable investigative experiments to obtain a set of method parameters which enables the desired separation for mixtures of analytes.<br/>Event Venue: The Grand Connaught Rooms, London, WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17808/gc-ms-hands-on-solid-phase-micro-extraction-spme Non RSC event GC-MS Hands-on Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME) Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn the theory behind SPME and how to modify samples to improve results, then use this knowledge to create SPME methods, analyse samples and experiment with parameters to see the effects.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17689/biofuels-hype-or-reality Non RSC event Biofuels - hype or reality? Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This event provides the opportunity to discuss pros and cons, opportunities and also challenges that the biofuel process encounters.<br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17368/absolute-basics-of-gc-and-gc-ms Non RSC event Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The what, why, where, when & how of GC & GCMS. Boost your knowledge, understanding & confidence in all aspects of these techniques. Excellent introduction course to Gc & GC-MS.<br/>Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, Reading, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17494/royal-society-of-chemistry-s-pan-africa-chemistry-network-dinner-2015 Featured RSC event Royal Society of Chemistry’s Pan Africa Chemistry Network Dinner 2015 Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The evening will be a celebration of the achievements of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Pan Africa Chemistry Network (PACN)<br/>Event Venue: Burlington House, London, , W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17473/retired-members-springtime-social Featured RSC event Retired Members Springtime Social Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Lunch and guided tour of Sheffield Botanical Gardens<br/>Event Venue: Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Sheffield, S10 2LN., United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17548/annual-quiz-night-followed-by-a-buffet-supper Featured RSC event Annual Quiz Night followed by a Buffet Supper Event dates: 28 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Our Annual lighthearted Quiz presided over by Terry Howe.<br/>Event Venue: Preston`s College, Preston, PR2 8UR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/12131/biocatalysis-as-a-tool-for-the-synthetic-chemist Non RSC event Biocatalysis as a Tool for the Synthetic Chemist Event dates: 28 - 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The aim of the course is to give organic chemists an understanding and an overview of the subject of biotransformations.<br/>Event Venue: London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17139/2nd-annual-food-nutrition-and-agriculture-genomics-congress Non RSC event 2nd Annual Food, Nutrition and Agriculture Genomics Congress Event dates: 29 - 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The Congress will be held on 29th April & 30th April 2015 in London. The 2 day programme will feature over 30 insightful case studies in Food & Nutrition as well as Plant and Animal Genomics Research.<br/>Event Venue: TBC, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18331/free-webinar-principles-of-immunohistochemistry Non RSC event Free webinar: Principles of Immunohistochemistry Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A detailed guide to immunohistochemistry. It is a great resource for anyone new to immunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry.<br/>Event Venue: http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18209/molecular-oncology-past-present-and-future-of-anti-cancer-drug-design Non RSC event Molecular Oncology - Past, Present and Future of Anti-Cancer Drug Design Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The discovery of effective anti-cancer drugs is one of the greatest challenges to face humanity. <br/>Event Venue: New York University in London, London, WC1B 3RA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17505/lyophilisation-and-freeze-drying-usa Non RSC event Lyophilisation & Freeze Drying USA Event dates: 29 - 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: SMi Group are thrilled to announce the 3rd conference in the successful Lyophilisation series, Lyophilisation & Freeze Drying USA, taking place on 29th & 30th April 2015 in Iselin, New Jersey.<br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, 08830, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17447/introduction-to-sample-preparation-techniques Non RSC event Introduction to Sample Preparation Techniques Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: This course is aimed at analysts who need to develop assay methods for analytes in challenging matrices & who want to get a better idea of sample preparation techniques available.<br/>Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, Reading, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17448/theory-and-practice-of-solid-phase-extraction Non RSC event Theory & Practice of Solid Phase Extraction Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn to develop robust, efficient solid phase extraction methods. Discover the main modes of separation for SPE & the important factors to consider during method development.<br/>Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, Reading, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17449/headspace-sampling-for-gas-chromatography Non RSC event Headspace Sampling for Gas Chromatography Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: With many factors to consider when developing a headspace-GC method, this course will introduce the important principles & practical considerations of headspace sampling.<br/>Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, Reading, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17450/modern-thin-layer-chromatography Non RSC event Modern Thin Layer Chromatography Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn more about the capabilities of modern TLC. Look at separation mechanisms & detection methods as well as high performance TLC equipment for automation.<br/>Event Venue: Swan at Streatley, Reading, RG8 9HR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16718/rsc-prize-lecture Featured RSC event RSC Prize Lecture Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Prof. Joseph T. Hupp (Northwestern University) received the 2014 Stephanie L. Kwolek Award for key discoveries in design and syntheses of functional materials.<br/>Event Venue: University of Bath, Department of Chemistry, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17809/gc-ms-hands-on-thermal-desorption-td Non RSC event GC-MS Hands-on Thermal Desorption (TD) Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Theory of TD, types of samples that can be analysed, types of tube packing materials and how to collect samples, create TD methods, collect and analyse samples and experiment with parameters.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17893/how-to-develop-hplc-methods-for-challenging-separations Non RSC event How to Develop HPLC Methods for Challenging Separations Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn how to implement strategies to achieve satisfactory separation for ‘complex’ samples and use computer modelling to develop robust and fit for purpose LC methods.<br/>Event Venue: The Grand Connaught Rooms, London, WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17859/adventures-in-quantum-chemistry Featured RSC event Adventures in Quantum Chemistry Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A half-day meeting <br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18436/webinar-on-method-validation-utilizing-quality-by-design-qbd-and-risk-in-implementation Non RSC event Webinar On Method Validation: Utilizing Quality by Design (QbD) and Risk in Implementation Event dates: 29 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a growing need to improve performance driven by global competition and the increasing impact of information technology.<br/>Event Venue: Compliance Trainings, Mississauga, L5V 2V5, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17810/gc-ms-hands-on-pyrolysis Non RSC event GC-MS Hands-on Pyrolysis Event dates: 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: Learn the theory behind the different pyrolysis techniques and then put this knowledge into practice in the lab, creating pyrolysis methods, analysing samples and changing parameters.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17932/building-sustainable-solvent-solutions-for-industry Non RSC event Building Sustainable Solvent Solutions for Industry Event dates: 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: A one day event focusing on the implementation of safer, greener and more sustainable solvents into industry.<br/>Event Venue: Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16854/cosmetic-regulations Non RSC event Cosmetic Regulations Event dates: 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: An in-depth, interactive course which gives delegates a full overview and understanding of the cosmetics regulations in the EU, and what you need to know to market a product.<br/>Event Venue: The Science and Technology Centre, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18060/7th-international-seminar-corrective-and-preventive-action-in-fda-regulated-industry Non RSC event 7th International Seminar Corrective And Preventive Action In FDA Regulated Industry Event dates: 30 April 2015<br/>Event summary: The session will focus on uderstanding CAPA and will discuss about the Elements of a Corrective Action Program<br/>Event Venue: NJHA Conference & Event Center, New Jersey, 08540, United States