Welcome

16-19 March 2009

We are delighted to provide you with preliminary details of the Society for Endocrinology BES 2009 meeting, taking place once again in the spa town of Harrogate on 16-19 March 2009. We are looking forward to building upon the success of our 2008 meeting and have planned an exciting scientific programme. This annual meeting brings together the best of basic science, translational research, clinical investigation and clinical practice.

The meeting will encompass nine plenary lectures, six of which being Society medal lectures. There will be ten symposia including the Young Endocrinologists’ symposium. Other sessions include Clinical Management Workshops, Meet the Expert sessions, Nurse sessions and a Clinical Debate.

The meeting will feature both oral communications and poster presentations. There will be many prizes available for high scoring presentations by Young Endocrinologists.

Harrogate is a picturesque town located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. This pretty market town is filled with boutiques, antique shops and fantastic accommodation and the best Tea Rooms in the UK, Betty’s! The conference facilities are excellent, the Harrogate International Centre being the second largest venue outside of London.

The event will host a varied social programme which will include all the favourites such as the Welcome Reception at the Majestic Hotel and the Young Endocrinologists’ quiz at the HIC. An informal buffet will be held on the Tuesday evening at the Majestic Hotel. Great food and lively entertainment will help to make this an evening to remember.

We look forward to seeing you in Harrogate.