Welcome

We are delighted to provide you with preliminary details of the Society for Endocrinology BES 2010 meeting, taking place in the modern city of Manchester on 15-18 March 2010. We are looking forward to building upon the success of our 2009 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 a number of plenary lectures, five of which are Society medal lectures. There will be nine 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 with many prizes available for high scoring presentations by Young Endocrinologists.

Situated in central Britain, Manchester has a population of 2.5 million people. As a city with roots in ancient history, it is regarded as one of the most progressive, cosmopolitan cities in the UK.  Manchester was the original city of the Industrial Revolution, the home of the first computer, along with the first ever professional football team. Few cities have enjoyed the levels of restoration Manchester has seen, the city now covered by excellent transport links across the UK and Europe, with London only two hours away by train. Manchester is well-served by hotel accommodation at all levels, from budget accommodation to stylish boutique hotels and four and five star establishments. The conference facilities are excellent with Manchester Central offering a variety of conference and exhibition services that form a unique convention complex right in the heart of the city.

The event will host a varied social programme which will include favourites such as the Welcome Reception. A conference dinner will be held on the Tuesday evening. Pleasant food and lively entertainment will help to make this an evening to remember.

Abstracts can be submitted online and the abstract deadline is 16 November 2009. Registrations are also submitted online.      

We look forward to seeing you in Manchester.

Mάrta Korbonits
Programme Secretary,
Society for Endocrinology

Waljit Dhillo
Programme Co-ordinator,
Society for Endocrinology BES 2010