10:00 – 10:45

Registration and Refreshments

 

10:45 – 11:00

Welcome and Introduction (Dr Liz Roberts and Dr Chris Mathes)

 

Session 1	Chair: Dr Chris Mathes
11:00 – 11:35	Professor Hugh Robinson, University of Cambridge “Excitability and electrical activity in neuroendocrine cancer cells”
11:35 – 12:10	Dr Kelly Gatfield – GlaxoSmithKline “Automated Electrophysiology in Drug Discovery”

 

12:10 – 13:30

Lunch and Posters

 

Session 2	Chair: Dr Ali Obergrussberger, Nanion Technologies
13:30 – 14:05	Dr Saïd El Haou, AstraZeneca “Don’t be too hasty with your ion channel safety”
14:05 – 14:40	Professor Christian Grimm, University of Munich “Endo-lysosomal Ca2+ channels as novel drug targets"
14:40 – 15:15	Dr Alex Haworth, Metrion Biosciences “Validating functional effects of antibody toxin fusions against sodium channels”

 

15:15 – 15:45

Coffee Break  and Posters

 

Session 3	Chair: Dr Katie Puddefoot, Metrion Biosciences
15:45 – 16:20	Professor Sandip Patel, University College London “Ion selectivity switching in a lysosomal ion channel”
16:20 – 16:55	Dr Raimund Dutzler, University of Zurich “Mechanistic relationships in the TMEM16 family of Ca2+ activated ion channels and lipid scramblases”
16:55 – 17:10	Closing remarks and Awards

 

17:10 – 18:30

Drinks Reception

 

Call for Abstracts is now Open!  

Deadline for abstracts 6 March 2025

 
We encourage all delegates to submit their abstracts for the upcoming meeting! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your research, engage with fellow attendees, and contribute to the vibrant discussions within our community. Your insights and findings could inspire others and spark new collaborations. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work.  

 

Submit your abstract today! 

Before submitting your abstract, please make sure to adhere to the abstract guidelines. 
 
Abstract review  
 
Abstracts will be reviewed both for inclusion in the programme. The review process will be as follows:  
 
1. Authors to submit abstracts in time for deadline: 6 March 2025
 
2. Abstracts will be reviewed based on whether the author followed the guidelines on page 2.  
 
3. Abstracts that are suitable for inclusion in the programme will be allocated to an oral communication or poster session. Unsuitable abstracts will be rejected. Authors will be notified of decisions during week commencing 31 March 2025. 
 
This process means that there will not be a second round of review and authors will not be able to make any changes to abstracts after the submission deadline. We therefore urge authors to consider the instructions on page 2 before submitting.  
 
To be eligible for an oral communication or poster prize, authors must attend the meeting in Cambridge.

Registration is now open! 
 

Sign Up Today! 

Below are the registration fees, which include full access to the conference, including lunch. 
 

Standard Ticket	£60.00
ECR Ticket	£35.00

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Meetings and Events Team at meetings@bps.ac.uk.

ECR Travel Bursary Guidelines 

Early Career Researchers can apply for a bursary to support travel costs for attending the Cambridge Ion Channel Forum meeting.

Eligibility
•    Be a current Early Career Researcher
•    Be a registered attendee of the event  
•    Apply by Friday 14 March 2025 at 3pm (GMT).

Criteria
Awards will be based on the number of eligible applications, with preference given to those who clearly demonstrate the benefits of attending the meeting. 

How to apply
Early Career Researchers can apply for a travel bursary during the registration process. We will ask you to complete the registration form and provide a brief paragraph confirming where you are studying or working to verify your ECR status, as well as a short statement (max 100 words) explaining how attending the meeting will benefit you.

When will I know if my application has been successful?
We will make every effort to notify applicants by Monday 24 March, to give sufficient time to book transport at reasonable fares.

How much can I apply for?
You can apply for up to £150 per applicant. 
 
What can I use this money for?
This bursary is intended to support attendees with travel costs, such as train or plane tickets. Unfortunately, the bursary cannot be used to cover the cost of the conference ticket. If you need help with funding the cost of the conference ticket, we encourage you to speak to your university department or employer. They often have funds available to support students/employees attending conferences that will help with your studies and/or career development.
 
Payment
•    If you are successful, we will provide you with the relevant information need to receive payment. Claims will need to be completed within four weeks of the closing date of the meeting, along with your receipts, the email confirming the bursary, and a certificate of attendance.
•    We will only make payments to a bank account in the applicant’s name, unless otherwise agreed with the Finance Team.

This bursary is open until Friday 14 March 2025 at 3pm (GMT).