Welcome
The 12th Biological and Environmental Reference Material symposium (BERM12) is now over and, from the feedback received, was a resounding success, both scientifically and socially. More than 150 delegates from 26 countries attended the symposium, which was opened by the UK Science Minister, Lord Drayson and held in the spectacular surroundings of Keble College, Oxford.
Presenters of both oral and poster contributions are now encouraged to submit papers for the special issues of 'Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry' (ABC) and 'Accreditation and Quality Assurance' (ACQUAL) (publication page), which will focus on the new trends and developments in biological and environmental reference materials presented at the conference.
Over the next few weeks the presentation slides and some of the photographs taken at the symposium will be loaded onto a page of the BERM12 website accessible only to delegates. Details of this will be sent separately by e-mail to all delegates.
May I take this opportunity to thank all BERM12 delegates, supporters and exhibitors for their participation in and contribution to the success of the symposium.
Dr Steve Wood
BERM12 Organising Committee Chair
14 July 2009
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