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USEFUL INFORMATION
Below you will find some useful information.
Are you a PhD student, post-Doctoral Fellow or young scientist currently carrying out research on an innovative application of pharmaceutical analytical science?
If so, would you like the opportunity to win a prestigious award with a bursary of up to £1000 to attend a conference relevant to your area of interest?
Each year, the JPAG awards the Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award. This Award goes to the presenter of the best short paper at a national conference on the pharmaceutical sciences held each September.
In 2013 the Award will be made at the JPAG session at the UK PharmSci Conference, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, on Monday 2nd September. For more details see: www.apsgb.org
The deadline for submission of abstracts for 2013 has now passed.
If you are planning on presenting a poster at a JPAG meeting, click on the following button to download some information on what you need to know and do:
If you are planning on attending a JPAG meeting, here are some details on how to get there:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA
RSC: +44 (0)20 7437 8656
RAS: +44 (0)20 7734 4582 or +44 (0)20 7734 3307
Burlington House is on the north side of Piccadilly, midway between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park underground stations.
Burlington House surrounds a large courtyard which also houses The Royal Academy; after entering the gates off Piccadilly you will find the Royal Astronomical Society immediately on the left hand side of the courtyard, and the Royal Society of Chemistry at the far right hand side of the courtyard.
Please note that disabled persons access is incomplete - please telephone in advance.
Underground - The nearest stations are Green Park or Piccadilly Circus.
Buses - Numbers 9, 14, 19, 22, 38 all stop near Burlington House
Car – Please note that Piccadilly is in the London Congestion Charge Zone where a charge is payable. For details see
http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/getting_around/parking-in-london
GSK
Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage Herts, SG1 2NY
Tel: +44 (0)1438 745745
The site is approximately 30 miles North of London on the A1(M)
Buses - The Stevenage site is not supported by a regular bus service
Train - The site is about 25 minutes walk from Stevenage Train Station. Intercity trains stopping at Stevenage run from Kings Cross via Finsbury Park on the line to Peterborough, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. There is a taxi rank opposite the station. For the symposium on 5th July a mini-bus service will be provided.
Car – If arriving by car you will require a vehicle pass (which MUST be booked in advance; please enquire). The site is approximately 30 miles from London on the A1(M). Exit at junction 7 and take the A602 Eastbound towards Hertford and Ware. At the first roundabout take the third exit and you will see the entrance to the site. The security Reception is a further 50 yards on the left.
Air - Stevenage is 12 miles from Luton Airport, 35 miles from Heathrow Airport and 35 miles from Stansted Airport.
Site instructions
On arrival please report to the reception area next to the security gatehouse. You will be issued with a visitor's badge and your host will be informed of your arrival. You will then be directed to the reception area on site where your host will meet you. Visitors' badges should be worn throughout your visit and handed in before you leave the site.
The Company operates a no-smoking policy which means that smoking is only permitted outside the site boundary or in designated smoking areas if available.
We request that you do not bring cameras or recording equipment on to site. Please note that the taking of photographs without prior permission is strictly prohibited (this includes the use of cameras or mobile phones with photo-capability). Your compliance with this request is appreciated.
The following hotels may be suitable for accommodation:
President - Imperial Hotel Bloomsbury
http://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/president
Mercure London Bloomsbury
See http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-8066-mercure-london-bloomsbury/index.shtml
Travelodge Covent Garden
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/318/London-Central-Covent-Garden-hotel
Please note that the JPAG has no "approved" list of hotels and no specific recommendation is implied. Delegates should ensure that the hotels are suitable for their needs.
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Below you will find some useful information.
THE JPAG GEOFFREY PHILLIPS ANALYTICAL SCIENCE AWARD
Are you a PhD student, post-Doctoral Fellow or young scientist currently carrying out research on an innovative application of pharmaceutical analytical science?
If so, would you like the opportunity to win a prestigious award with a bursary of up to £1000 to attend a conference relevant to your area of interest?
Each year, the JPAG awards the Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award. This Award goes to the presenter of the best short paper at a national conference on the pharmaceutical sciences held each September.
In 2013 the Award will be made at the JPAG session at the UK PharmSci Conference, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, on Monday 2nd September. For more details see: www.apsgb.org
The deadline for submission of abstracts for 2013 has now passed.
PRESENTING A POSTER AT A JPAG MEETING
If you are planning on presenting a poster at a JPAG meeting, click on the following button to download some information on what you need to know and do:
JPAG MEETING VENUES
If you are planning on attending a JPAG meeting, here are some details on how to get there:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA
RSC: +44 (0)20 7437 8656
RAS: +44 (0)20 7734 4582 or +44 (0)20 7734 3307
Burlington House is on the north side of Piccadilly, midway between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park underground stations.
Burlington House surrounds a large courtyard which also houses The Royal Academy; after entering the gates off Piccadilly you will find the Royal Astronomical Society immediately on the left hand side of the courtyard, and the Royal Society of Chemistry at the far right hand side of the courtyard.
Please note that disabled persons access is incomplete - please telephone in advance.
Underground - The nearest stations are Green Park or Piccadilly Circus.
Buses - Numbers 9, 14, 19, 22, 38 all stop near Burlington House
Car – Please note that Piccadilly is in the London Congestion Charge Zone where a charge is payable. For details see
http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/getting_around/parking-in-london
GSK
Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage Herts, SG1 2NY
Tel: +44 (0)1438 745745
The site is approximately 30 miles North of London on the A1(M)
Buses - The Stevenage site is not supported by a regular bus service
Train - The site is about 25 minutes walk from Stevenage Train Station. Intercity trains stopping at Stevenage run from Kings Cross via Finsbury Park on the line to Peterborough, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. There is a taxi rank opposite the station. For the symposium on 5th July a mini-bus service will be provided.
Car – If arriving by car you will require a vehicle pass (which MUST be booked in advance; please enquire). The site is approximately 30 miles from London on the A1(M). Exit at junction 7 and take the A602 Eastbound towards Hertford and Ware. At the first roundabout take the third exit and you will see the entrance to the site. The security Reception is a further 50 yards on the left.
Air - Stevenage is 12 miles from Luton Airport, 35 miles from Heathrow Airport and 35 miles from Stansted Airport.
Site instructions
On arrival please report to the reception area next to the security gatehouse. You will be issued with a visitor's badge and your host will be informed of your arrival. You will then be directed to the reception area on site where your host will meet you. Visitors' badges should be worn throughout your visit and handed in before you leave the site.
The Company operates a no-smoking policy which means that smoking is only permitted outside the site boundary or in designated smoking areas if available.
We request that you do not bring cameras or recording equipment on to site. Please note that the taking of photographs without prior permission is strictly prohibited (this includes the use of cameras or mobile phones with photo-capability). Your compliance with this request is appreciated.
HOTELS NEAR THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY
The following hotels may be suitable for accommodation:
President - Imperial Hotel Bloomsbury
http://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/president
Mercure London Bloomsbury
See http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-8066-mercure-london-bloomsbury/index.shtml
Travelodge Covent Garden
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/318/London-Central-Covent-Garden-hotel
Please note that the JPAG has no "approved" list of hotels and no specific recommendation is implied. Delegates should ensure that the hotels are suitable for their needs.
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Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award
Dr Jonathan Moffat, University of East Anglia, receiving the 2012 award from Ken Leiper, JPAG Chairman, for his presentation on "Photothermal infrared microscopy; a novel method for the analysis of single particles of pharmaceutical materials".
Kathryn Bradley, Merck Sharp & Dohme, received a Highly Commended award for her presentation on "Preliminary development of PAT methods for controlled release pellet coating"
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2011: Dr Laura Waters, University of Huddersfield
Drug-micelle interactions using calorimetric analysis
2010: Mr L Almeida e Sousa
The use of photocalorimetry to assess the photostability of nifedipine solutions
2009: Miss Isobel Cook
A study of vial headspace moisture in an entire freeze-dried batch and the factors affecting moisture content variability
2008: Miss Louise Ho
THz-pulsed imaging analytical technique for tablet film coating: monitoring the unit operation and process scale-up
2007: Dr Claire Martin
The electrical impedance analysis of nutraceutical formulation stability in the frozen state
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