The XIV International Conference on Small- Angle Scattering (SAS) comes to the UK

When: 13th-18th September 2009
Where: Oxford, UK
Web: www.sas2009.org
Contact: sas2009@diamond.ac.uk

Along with ISIS, Diamond is honoured to be organising SAS 2009, an international meeting which has been held approximately every 3 years since 1965. Diamond News caught up with Dr Nick Terrill, Principal Beamline Scientist responsible for the SAXS beamlines here, who is Co-Chair of the Local Organising Committee for the meeting.

What will the conference offer to delegates?
Nick: “The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for scientists using SAS in the study of subjects ranging from biology and medicine, to materials science and nanotechnology, whether with light, X-rays or neutrons, to meet and share their latest scientific results and technological improvements.”

What is special about the 2009 meeting?
Nick: “For the first time in its history, the conference will be staged in the UK. For European based scientists using SAS, this presents the principal opportunity to learn and network with many of the top scientists in the field. We have an excellent programme for SAS 2009, including plenary speakers from across the world including Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and the US.”

How can I register for the conference?
Nick: “Delegates and speakers can register via the website, www.sas2009.org, and the Abstract & ‘Early-bird’ Registration deadlines have been extended to 1st May so there is still plenty of time to sign up for the conference. We are looking forward to welcoming around 500 delegates to Oxford for what promises to be a fascinating few days for the international small-angle scattering community.”