EMBO/ FEBS/ISF WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS DYNAMICS OF INTRACELLULAR COMMUNICATION - OVERCOMING DISTANCE IN SIGNALLING NETWORKS

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1 EMBO/ FEBS/ISF WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS DYNAMICS OF INTRACELLULAR COMMUNICATION - OVERCOMING DISTANCE IN SIGNALLING NETWORKS Maale Hachamisha, Jerusalem Hills, Israel, March 18-22, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL INFORMATION VENUE Maale Hachamisha Kibbutz Hotel, Jerusalem Hills, Israel TIMETABLE The workshop will commence with a mid-day session on Sunday, March 18, Departures will be after breakfast on Thursday, March 22, LANGUAGE The workshop will be conducted in English. WORKSHOP REGISTRATION & ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES- March 18-22, 2007 Before After January 28, 2007 Scientist US$ 600 US$ 650 Student/Post Doc fellow* US$ 550 US$ 600 Accompanying Person** US$ 450 US$ 500 Supplement for Single US$ 160 US$ 160 Occupancy *Graduate Students and Post Doc Fellows must provide an official authorization of their status. Local participants must pay in Shekels according to rate of exchange on day of payment and subject to VAT (currently 15.5%). If you have not received a registration form in Shekels, please contact the conference secretariat. The package includes: 4 overnights accommodation in a standard room with dinners and breakfasts, coffee at breaks, lunch on session days, and participation in social events, including a half-day tour of Jerusalem. **Accompanying Person in room sharing with paying participant will be entitled to all meals and participation in social events as per registered participant. Should there be a small group interested in optional touring during session times, this will be arranged on-spot.

2 Sharing accommodation (if requested) will be arranged subject to availability during the Workshop, but not on the tours. HOW TO BOOK Kindly complete the Registration/Accommodation Form and return with required payment at your earliest convenience to: Target Conferences Ltd. PO Box 29041, Tel Aviv 61290, Israel Tel: , Fax , spatial2006@targetconf.com Target Conferences is the official travel agent for the Workshop. In addition to the Workshop Package, a choice of pre- and post tours is offered, specifically designed for participants and accompanying persons. VISAS Many participants may require a visa to enter Israel. We therefore suggest that you contact the Israeli Embassy/Consulate in your country or ask your travel agent for assistance. If you have difficulty in obtaining a visa kindly contact the Secretariat. CANCELLATION POLICY Our refund policy is based upon receiving notification as follows: Prior to February 21, 2007 full refund less US$ 50 handling fee. February 22 - March 4, 2007 US$200 Thereafter, no refund. CLIMATE AND DRESS CODE Dress code will be casual for all workshop events. During late March it is usually cool during the day and cold at night in the Judean Hills. We suggest you bring along a coat or windbreaker for the evenings, comfortable walking shoes and sandals, and a swimsuit (the hotel has an indoor, heated pool which will be open till about 22:00 at night). FLIGHTS AND TRANSPORTATION Direct flights exist from most major airports in northern America, Europe, India, China, Thailand and Africa by El Al Israel Airlines as well as by other International carriers. If you need advice on the most cost-effective routes and airlines please contact the secretariat. IMPORTANT NOTES Personal travel, luggage and health insurance are recommended. Please purchase this from your local travel agent. Please note that the organizers, EMBO, FEBS, ISF and other sponsors cannot be responsible for participants lacking appropriate insurance coverage in case of need. All tours are booked on the express condition that Target Conferences shall not be held responsible for and shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury or accident, to any person or his or her luggage or any other property, for any reason whatsoever SECRETARIAT The Secretariat will be happy to assist you with any additional information. Kindly contact SPATIAL2006 c/o Target Conferences Ltd. PO Box 29041, Tel Aviv Israel Tel: , Fax: spatial2006@targetconf.com WEBSITE Workshop website is at

3 OPTIONAL PRE- OR POST-WORKSHOP TOURS PRE-WORKSHOP TOUR A One Day Sightseeing Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Tel Aviv Friday, March 16, 2007 Arrival to Israel and overnight at the Marina Hotel, Tel Aviv Saturday, March 17, 2007 Full day sightseeing to include: Nazareth with the Church of Annunciation, Cana in Galilee, Tabgha site of the miracle of Fish and Loaves, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Yardenit the Baptismal site. Drop off at hotel in Marina Hotel and take Tour B or alternative arrangements. Rate per person in double room: US$ 125 Rate in single room: US$ 160 Rate includes: One overnight at the Marina Hotel, Tel Aviv (or similar) including breakfast Travel by air-conditioned coach with the services of a government licensed tour guide Entrance fees to sites, as per itinerary Not including: Lunch en route Tips to guide and driver Transfer from Ben Gurion airport to Tel Aviv. Rate is based on a minimum of 15 participants. PRE-WORKSHOP TOUR B Orientation tour of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Saturday, March 17, 2007 All day: Arrivals to Tel Aviv or participation in Tour A Overnight at the Marina Hotel, Tel Aviv Sunday, March 18, 2007 Early morning walking tour at the Carmel fresh produce market, drive down Rothschild Boulevard to view the Bauhaus architecture. On to Jaffa, the old port city and artist colony, before continuing to Maale Hachamisha Kibbutz Hotel where the workshop will be held. Rate per person in double room: US$ 110 Rate in single room: US$ 145 Rate includes: One overnight at the Marina Hotel, Tel Aviv (or similar) including breakfast. Travel by air-conditioned coach with the services of a government licensed tour guide Not including: Tips to guide and driver Transfer from Ben Gurion airport to Tel Aviv. Rate is based on a minimum of 15 participants.

4 POST-WORKSHOP TOUR C Dead Sea, Massada and overnight in Jerusalem Thursday, March 22, 2007 Following breakfast depart Maale Hachamisha for a day trip at the Dead Sea. Tour will include a dip at the Dead Sea, famous for its therapeutic waters. On to Massada, where you will reach the mountain top by cable car to view the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. End the day at a hotel in Jerusalem for overnight. Friday, March 23, 2007 Departures or optional extensions Rate per person in double room: US$ 125 Rate in single room: US$ 160 Rate includes: One overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem (or similar) including breakfast Travel by air-conditioned coach with the services of a government licensed tour guide Not including: Tips to guide and driver Transfer from from Jerusalem to the airport. Rate is based on a minimum of 15 participants.

5 EMBO/ FEBS WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS DYNAMICS OF INTRACELLULAR COMMUNICATION - OVERCOMING DISTANCE IN SIGNALLING NETWORKS Maale Hachamisha, Judean Hills, Israel, March 18-22, 2007 Registration/ Accommodation Form PLEASE COMPLETE AND or PRINT AND FAX TO THE SECRETARIAT SPATIAL2006, spatial2006@targetconf.com PO Box 29041, Tel Aviv 61290, Israel, Tel: , Fax: Surname First Name/s Title: Prof Dr Mr Ms Mailing Address City State Zip Code Country Telephone Fax I. REGISTRATION/ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE, March 18-22, 2007 Before After January 28, 2007 Scientist US$ 600 US$ 650 Student/Post Doc fellow* US$ 550 US$ 600 Accompanying Person** US$ 450 US$ 500 Supplement for Single Occupancy US$ 160 US$ 160 *Graduate Students and Post Doc Fellows must provide an official authorization of their status **Accompanying Person in room sharing with paying participant Registration/Accommodation Packages are based on a shared double room (unless you have marked off the supplement for single room). I will be sharing a room with another participant, or Non-participant accompanying person, or I wish to share with another participant (male/female) II. FLIGHT INFORMATION (very important please complete if possible at the time of registration) Arrival date Airline Flight # at hours Departure date Airline Flight # at hours III. OPTIONAL PRE- OR POST-TOURS Single Double Room Pre-Workshop Tour A, Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee, March 16-17, Pre-Workshop Tour B, Tel Aviv and Jaffa, March 17-18, Post-Workshop Tour C, Dead Sea, Massada, March 22-23, 2007.

6 METHOD OF PAYMENT Cheque, payable to Spatial2006, herewith enclosed Bank Transfer of US$ made as follows: Swift code Lumiilit, to Spatial2006 Bank Leumi, North Branch, 87 Ben Yehuda Street, Tel Aviv, Israel to account number 804-(950) /14 (copy enclosed) Charge US$ to credit card as below: American Express Diners Club MasterCard Visa Credit Card No. Expiry Date Numbers on back of card Signature: Date: