We are looking forward to seeing you at the Novel Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases workshop.
This event is co-organised and funded by the Institute of Infection, B2B2B Network, London In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, and DIAMONDS consortium.
Funding is also provided by the UKRI IAA Healthy Society award and the Rosetrees Trust.
Key information
- Date: Monday 25th March and Tuesday 26th March
- Timings:
- Monday:
- Start: The programme will start promptly at 9:30. Registration from 9:00.
- End: Programme ends at 16:20, followed by a drinks and canape reception.
- Tuesday:
- Start: Programme will start at 9:45. Coffee from 9:30.
- End: Programme ends at 16:00. Delegates are dismissed.
- Monday:
Useful links
For in-person attendance (must be registered with confirmation email from organisers)
- Location: Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AG (see directions below; Google maps link).
- Talks and panel sessions will take place in the Kohn Centre (ground floor)
- Catering will be in the Marble Hall (ground floor)
- There will be signage at the front entrance of the Royal Society to guide you to the rooms.
- Please register at the desk in front of the Kohn Centre (not the main entrance of Royal Society)
For online attendees
- The event will be live-streamed via Zoom, which can be joined using these links:
- Day 1:
- Day 2:
- Comments and questions can be posted to the chat. A moderator will raise them to the Chair and panel. Due to time, we may not have the opportunity to address all questions/comments.
Event information
- Building logistics and information
- Directions to Royal Society
- Photography and identification badges
- What will be provided (incl. catering and dietary requirements)
Building logistics and information
- The rooms we will be using are on the ground floor
- Restrooms are in the basement, accessible by stairs or lifts
- Wifi: The Royal Society has its own dedicated complimentary WiFi:
- Network: RS-Pubic
- Password: Newton+apple
Directions to Royal Society
- The Royal Society is ~8 min walk from Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, or Charing Cross underground stations.
- A great landmark to look out for is the tall pillar/statue adjacent to the venue—see the image below.
- Once you are at the statue, the venue is just a few houses down on Carlton Avenue. For those of you coming from Piccadilly Circus underground station, the statue should be directly in front of you as you exit from the Regent Street/St James/Eros exit so walk towards that.
- The entrance to the venue is shown in the photo. Note, that the building is no longer covered in scaffolding.
Photography and identification badges
- Photography will be taking place so please let the organisers know if you do not want to be included in photos that may be shared more widely.
- The venue requires everyone to wear their name badges (which will be provided at the registration desk) at all times.
What will be provided (incl. catering and dietary requirements)
- Name badges: to be picked up at the registration desk. Security requires these to be worn at all times. We would be grateful if you could return your badge at the end of the meeting.
- Virtual programmes: We will not be printing programmes. Instead, there will be QR codes to access the agenda, which is also linked here.
- Catering
- Refreshments (tea, coffee, cold drinks) + pastries throughout both days
- Lunches both days
- A canape and drinks reception at the end of Day 1
- There will be a selection of food options, including those suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free diets. If you have any questions about ingredients or are unable to locate the appropriate meal, please ask the venue staff.
- [For those of you staying at the Gem Hotel, breakfast is included with your stay]
For visitors to London
Airport transfers
- Please refer to the various transport links from the airport you are arriving at.
- For the links below that allow you to enter the post code of your destination to help decide the best route, Venue postcode = SW1Y 5AG ; Gem hotel postcode = SW7 5NB.
Heathrow: https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/by-rail-or-train
- Note, the Underground (Piccadilly) line will get you directly to the underground stations closest to the venue (Piccadilly Circus/Leicester Square) and to the Gem hotel (Gloucester Road). It may be quicker to use this option in the long run rather than getting the Heathrow Express (which gets to London faster but may require you to travel on the underground to get to your final destination).
Gatwick: https://www.gatwickairport.com/transport-options/to-from-london.html
Luton: https://www.london-luton.co.uk/luton-airport-express
Stanstead: https://www.stanstedairport.com/getting-to-and-from/by-train/
London City: https://www.londoncityairport.com/getting-to-and-from/leaving-from-the-airport
Gem Hotel Strathmore
- The closest Underground station to the hotel is Gloucester Road Station – just a 4-minute walk away. See map below.
- Address: Gem Hotel Strathmore, 41 Queen's Gate Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 5NB (google maps)
- Breakfast is provided with your stay.
Getting to Gem Hotel from Gloucester Road Underground Station
After you turn from the main road into Queens Gate Gardens, the hotel will be on your left:
