Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques

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Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques

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Waste Water Cluster (WWC) European Workshop

November 19-21, 2003 Aguadulce (Almería), Spain

Index

• About the Meeting o Introduction o Main Topics

o Sponsors and Organizers o Location and Venue

o Official Language

• Scientific Information

o International Scientific Committee o Keynote Lectures and Lectures o Presentation of Communications o Meeting Proceedings

o Exhibition o Short Course

o Scientific Contributions

o Preliminary Program

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• Registration

o Registration Fees o Grants

o Meeting Secretariat o Registration Form

• Accommodation

o Accommodation Rates o Entrusted Travel Agency o Accommodation Form

• Social Programme

• Deadlines

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ABOUT THE MEETING

Introduction

On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are pleased to invite the scientific community attending the 3rd Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques (SECyTA), which will be held in Almería (Spain), from the 19^th - 21st November 2003. The aim is to provide a communication forum for knowledge and technology transfer among scientists interested in chromatography and related techniques and their applications.

The SECyTA Society has recently evolved from the former GCTA Group.

SECyTA brings together the main Spanish chromatographers, which includes over 500 members, and more than 20 collaborating companies.

This is the third meeting following the two previous successful ones in Valencia and Barcelona. During this event the Annual General Meeting of this association will be held.

On this occasion, The SECyTA has invited two other associated groups to give their support and join in – The Waste Water Cluster and The European-Mediterranean Association- Environmental Education Assessment and Protection. These two groups are very well-known and they have already convened a series of meetings which were greatly relevant and productive such as those held in 1999 (Porto, Portugal) and 2001 (Mainz, Germany).

In this next conference that will be held in Almería, two new projects on wastewater, funded by the European Union-DG Research (Environment Directorate), will be presented in parallel sessions: P-THREE (Removal of Persistent Polar Pollutants Through Improved Treatment of Wastewater Effluents) and CADOX (A Coupled and Advanced Oxidation-Biological Process for Recycling of Industrial Wastewater Containing Persistent Organic Contaminants), that consider different techniques of elimination, like membranes, photocatalysis, biological treatments and the analysis of pollutants at different steps of wastewater treatment. The topics and speakers are listed below.

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Main Topics

Main topics include:

- Gas Chromatography / High-Performance Liquid Chromatography - Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Extraction

- Capillary Electrophoresis

- Multidimensional and Hyphenated Techniques - On-line Techniques and Automatization

- Sample Preparation / Miniaturization in separation methods - Chiral Separations

And their applications to Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Food and Biochemical analysis. Other specific topics will be:

- Wastewater Analysis and The Contamination - Remediation and Disinfection

- Advanced Wastewater treatment

Sponsors and Organizers

Supporting organizations

• Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología

• Junta de Andalucía

• University of Almería

• Mediterranean Games Almería 2005

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Organizing Committee

Conference Chairman: Dr. Amadeo R. Fernández-Alba

Scientific Secretary: Dr. Ana Agüera López

Vocals: Dr. María Dolores Hernando Dr. Xavier Guardino

Dr. Antonio Valverde Dr. Sixto Malato

Ms. Milagros Mezcua Peral Ms. María José Gómez Ms. Susana López Rivero

Meeting Secretariat

Dr. Ana Agüera

Departamento de Hidrogeología y Química Analítica Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales

Universidad de Almería 04120 Almería (Spain)

Telephone: (+34) 950 015531 Fax: (+34) 950 015483

E-mail:[email protected]

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Location and Venue

Almería is an Andalusian city located at the south-east corner of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in the 9^th century, when the south of Europe started to be dominated by the Arabians, Almería was growing around its Moorish Castle, La Alcazaba, which is still today the symbol of the city. Actually, Almería is a prosperous city, whose economy is based on both tourism and intensive agriculture. With unique climate conditions, wild and wonderful beaches, excellent tourist facilities, and the vicinity of other important historical and tourist centres (Granada 180 km and Malaga 220 km) you can enjoy in Almería a multitude of recreational and cultural activities.

The Playadulce Hotel^**** is the venue of the meeting. It is ideally situated in the Almería Beach Resort Area, right at the beach of Aguadulce, and very well served by public transport from/to both Almería airport (15 km) and Almería city centre (9 km). The Hotel has an excellent position next to the Mediterranean Coast, special conference rooms and exhibition halls available, as well as very comfortable and well-equipped rooms. The Playadulce Hotel, the perfect setting for mixing business and relaxation, offers gardens with outside swimming pool and direct access to the beach, tennis courts, heated indoor pool, restaurant, Bar, Pub and Snack-Bar.

Official Language

English is the official language of the conference

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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

International Scientific Committee

• Dr. TriantafyllosAlbanis (University of Ioannina, Greece)

• Dr. Damiá Barceló, (IIQAB-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain)

• Dr. U.A.Th. Brinkman (Free University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

• Dr. José Carlos Díez-Masa (CSIC, Madrid, Spain)

• Dr. Francesco Dondi (University of Ferrara, Italy)

• Dr. Amadeo R. Fernández-Alba (Universidad de Almería, Spain)

• Dr. María Teresa Galcerán (Universidad de Barcelona, Spain)

• Dr. Joan Grimalt (IIQAB-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain)

• Dr. Jean-Marie Herrmann (Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France)

• Dr. Thomas P. Knepper (ESWE, Wiesbaden, Germany)

• Dr. Sixto Malato (Plataforma Solar de Almería-CIEMAT, Almería, Spain)

• Dr. Jordi Mañes (Universidad de Valencia, Spain)

• Dr. Karin Markides (Uppsala University, Sweden)

• Dr. Leonardo Palmisano (Universita di Palermo, Italy)

• Dr. Cesar Pulgarin (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland)

• Dr. Pier Giorgio Righetti (Università di Verona, Italy)

• Dr. Michael Thurman (U.S. Geological Survey, Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.A.)

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Keynote Lectures and Lectures

• U.A.Th. Brinkman, Free University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) “Present and Future of Comprehensive GC-GC”.

• Avelino González, European Commi ssion “Water Cycle and EU Water Policies”.

• Damiá Barceló, IIQAB-CSIC (Spain) “Recent Advances in the Determination of Selected Emerging Pollutants (Steroid Sex Hormones, Drugs and Surfactants) During Wastewater Treatment”.

• Thomas Knepper, Institute for Water Research and Water Technology (Germany) “Environmental Impact of Insect Repellents”.

• Francesco Dondi, University of Ferrara (Italy) “Decoding two Dimensional Multicomponent Separations”.

• Luis Martín Plaza, DG-SANCO, European Commission “Food Analysis and EU Food Alert System”.

• Amadeo R. Fernández-Alba, Universidad de Almería (Spain)

“Determination of Pesticides in Food. EU Perspectives”.

• Sixto Malato Rodríguez, Plataforma Solar de Almería (Spain) “Solar Advances Oxidation Processes Applied to Wastewater Treatment.

Overview and Analytical Evaluation”.

• Emilio Gelpi, IIB-CSIC (Spain) “Search for Protein Markers in Proteomics”.

• Imma Ferrer, U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.A.) “Comparative Evaluation Between LC-Q-MS, LC-IT-MS and LC-TOF-MS Techniques for Contaminant Analysis”.

• Karin Markides, Uppsala University (Sweden) “Nano-micro-macro, all in one chip!".

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• Cesar Pulgarín, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland)

“Treatment of Chemical and Bacteriological Contamination of Water by Coupling of Advanced Oxidation Processes and Biological Systems”.

• Pier Giorgio Righetti, Università di Verona (Italy)

“Folding/Unfolding/Misfolding/Refolding of Proteins as Monitored by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis”.

• Roma Tauler, Universidad de Barcelona (Spain) “Chemometrics modelling of main contamination sources in environmental samples”.

• Michael Thurman, U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.A.) “Evaluation and occurrence of antibiotics in environmental samples by LC/MS/MS”.

Presentation of Communications

The program of the Meeting will comprise of lectures and key lectures by the invited speakers and both oral and posters presentations. Participants interested are invited to submit to the Meeting Secretariat a one page abstract no later than September 20, 2003. Authors may indicate their preference for an oral or poster presentation but the final decision concerning acceptance and type of presentation will remain with the Scientific Committee. Abstracts must be in English and will be presented on one page format DIN A4 according with the following indications: all margins 3 cm wide, Word processor format, 12 pt Times New Roman font and single space. The title must be in bold capital letters, followed by a space, the name and full postal address of the authors, two spaces and the text. Abstracts must be preferably submitted by e-mail or by diskette (3 ½ inch, PC format) to the Meeting Secretariat.

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The time available for oral communications will be 15-20 minutes. Poster size must not exceed 90 cm (width) x 110 cm (height).

Meeting Proceedings

Attendees are also invited to present papers for publication in a special volume of the Journal of Chromatography A. Manuscripts must be written according to the guidelines of the journal and delivered in quadruplicate to the Meeting Secretariat during the Meeting. Papers will be subject to the usual peer review refereeing procedure.

Exhibition

In parallel with the scientific programme, an exhibition of the most recent developments in analytical instrumentation, chemical and materials, books and other accessories, will be organized. Companies interested in participating in the exhibition should contact with the meeting Secretariat.

Short Course

A short course in LC-MS and GC-MS analysis will be organized before the Meeting if enough participants are interested. Full details will be given in our web page:

http://www.ual.es/Congresos/secyta2003

Scientific Contributions

More information in our web page:

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Preliminary Program

REGISTRATION

Registration Fees

Registration fee includes admission to the sessions, meeting documentation, book of abstracts, coffee breaks, Welcome Reception and the Farewell dinner. Registration fees are as follows:

Before October 20 After October 20 Participants 380 Euros 410 Euros Participants (SECyTA members) 320 Euros 350 Euros

Students* 150 Euros 180 Euros

Accompanying persons 150 Euros 180 Euros

* Proof of student status required (i.e.: copy of current university student ID)

Grants

The SECyTA, together with the sponsors, will offer grants to attend the Meeting. Grants include free registration fee and financial aid for travel and accommodation expenses. Requirements to enjoy these grants are: to be a member of the SECyTA, to present a scientific communication and to justify not perceiving any stable remuneration by means of a letter from the research advisor, who must be registered in the meeting and be member of the SECyTA. This letter must be submitted to the Meeting Secretariat by post or fax before September 15, 2003.

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REGISTRATION FORM

Full Name

Company Title

Department Address

Postal Code City Country

Telephone Fax e-mail

Registration: The enclosed registration form should be completed and submitted with a copy of the bank transfer to the Meeting Secretariat by mail or Fax (Fax number 34 950 015483).

Registration fee includes admission to the sessions, meeting documentation, book of abstracts, coffee breaks, Welcome Reception and the Farewell dinner.

Registration Fees are as follows (mark the selected option):

Before October 20 After October 20

Participants 380 € 410 €

Participants (SECyTA Members) 320 € 350 €

Students* 150 € 180 €

Accompanying Persons 150 € 180 €

* Proof of student status required (i.e.: copy of current university student ID)

Bank Transfer to:Caja Rural de Almeria, Almeria, Spain Account Nº 3058-0130-16-2731001008

In favour of "Universidad de Almeria (Secyta 2003)"

IMPORTANT: Name and surname in the bank transfer must be clearly included.

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Meeting Secretariat

Dr. Ana Agüera

Departamento de Hidrogeología y Química Analítica Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales

Universidad de Almería 04120 Almería (Spain)

Telephone: (+34) 950 015531 Fax: (+34) 950 015483 E-mail: [email protected]

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Rates

Hotel accommodation will be provided to participants at the 4-stars Playadulce Hotel (venue of the Meeting) in Aguadulce. Special room rates for meeting attendees are as follows:

Daily Price/Person Single Room 49,00 Euros Double Room 37,50 Euros

All prices include breakfast, lunch and taxes.

Entrusted Travel Agency

Hotel Accommodation will be provided to participants through the travel agency Viajes Alcazaba. To book your accommodation, please complete the Hotel Booking Form and return it before October 20, 2003 to Viajes Alcazaba together with payment.

Booking instructions and conditions are indicated in the Hotel Booking Form.

Viajes Alcazaba (Isabel Cuenca) C/ Gregorio Marañon, 10

04005 Almería (Spain) Tel.: +34 950 62 10 77 Fax: +34 950 62 13 13

e-mail: [email protected]

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HOTEL BOOKING FORM

Please, return this form before October 20, 2003 Fill this form and mail or fax to:

Att. Isabel Cuenca, Viajes Alcazaba, Gregorio Marañón

Fax: 34 950 621313 Tel: 34 950 621077 e-mail: [email protected]

Personal Information

Full Name

Company Title

Department Address

Postal Code City Country

Telephone Fax e-mail

Hotel Reservation

I would like to book:

Daily Price Nº of Nights Total Amount

Single Room 49.00 Euros x =

Double Room 37.50 Euros x =

Name of second person for double room

Arrival Date Departure Date

All prices include breakfast, lunch and taxes. Payment of the total amount listed above should be made directly to Viajes Alcazaba, either by credit card or bank transfer.

Payment Information

Bank transfer to the account Nº 2103-5002-78-0550-001233 Unicaja, Almeria (Spain) Charge my credit card for the total amount listed above

Visa American Express Mastercard Eurocard Diners Club Name of Cardholder

Credit Card Number Expiration Date

Signature Date

NOTES: After receipt of this form, you will receive a confirmation of your reservation.

CANCELLATIONS: The total processed payment will be refunded if cancellations are received in writing before November 1. If cancellations are received after that date, the total payment minus 60 Euros will be refunded.

IMPORTANT: Name and surname in the bank transfer must be clearly included.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMME

http://www.ual.es/Congresos/secyta2003

DEADLINES

September 20, 2003

Deadline for submission of contributed papers October 20, 2003

Deadline for Advance Registration September 15, 2003

Deadline to apply for a grant October 20, 2003

Deadline for Hotel Accommodation Registration.