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109FAQ ID Nr.106-07-31Last UpdatedTo begin the registration procedure for the meeting please fill in and submit the registration form on the meeting home page (web addresses and links below). Secondly please submit an abstract (if you would like to present work) or a personal research summary (if you do not want to present) - and we will then include you amongst the list of confirmed participants. Finally, if you are eligible, please submit the meeting fee. If you have questions please contact the meeting organizer - england@mangosee.com. LINKS TO REGISTRATION FORMS ON MEETING HOME PAGES: Meetings in 2007: Malaria 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm Pathogenic Helminths 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm HIV/AIDS 2007 http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm Pneumococci 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm Antibiotic Resistance 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm Medicinal Chemistry 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm Meetings in 2008: Hepatitis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm Tuberculosis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm Enteric Pathogens 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm18680Sort Nr.How do I register to participate in (and present at) a meeting?
617FAQ ID Nr.206-07-31Last UpdatedThe first step is to complete and submit the online registration form on the meeting home page. Alternatively, if you would like to make a first contact with the meeting organizer ahead of anything else please simply contact us by email at england@mangosee.com.20240Sort Nr.I'm interested in signing up for the meeting - what's the first step in the registration procedure?
60FAQ ID Nr.306-07-31Last UpdatedYou need only submit an abstract if you intend to give either an oral or poster presentation during the meeting. If you intend to participate in the meeting, but do not want to present work then we ask that in place of an abstract you submit a short personal research summary (a paragraph or two on your background and research interests) as part of your registration for the meeting. You will not typically be included amongst the list of confirmed participants until we have received either your abstract or personal research summary. If submitting an abstract feel free to include details on your background and research interests to the abstract - this will serve to help other participants to get to know you and your specific interests all the more quickly.17180Sort Nr.Do I need to submit an abstract?
46FAQ ID Nr.406-07-31Last UpdatedNo, we would prefer that you don't. To initiate your registration for the meeting please simply fill in and submit the (web-based) registration form on the meeting's home page. If you have problems with the registration form please let us know by email - mangosteen@mangosee.com.17000Sort Nr.Can I register for a meeting by email?
445FAQ ID Nr.506-07-31Last UpdatedNo, but there is a form on the internet (address below) which we ask you to fill in and submit - this is the single most important step of registering for the meeting. LINKS TO REGISTRATION FORMS ON MEETING HOME PAGES: Meetings in 2007: Malaria 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm Pathogenic Helminths 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm HIV/AIDS 2007 http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm Pneumococci 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm Antibiotic Resistance 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm Medicinal Chemistry 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm Meetings in 2008: Hepatitis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm Tuberculosis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm Enteric Pathogens 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm21260Sort Nr.Is there a registration form on the internet which I can download, print out, fill in and send to the meeting organizer in order to register for the meeting?
639FAQ ID Nr.606-07-31Last UpdatedPlease submit it as possible after submitting the online registration form.20160Sort Nr.When should I submit my abstract?
108FAQ ID Nr.706-07-31Last UpdatedWith very few exceptions, there is no question of your registration being rejected - your registration is automatically accepted upon receipt of the internet-based registration form. Your participation in the meeting is not dependent on the meeting organizer selecting you as a meeting participant. Please do not expect the meeting organizer to contact you to inform you that your registration has been accepted. Perhaps the best way to check that your registration has been successfully completed is to look for your name on the list of confirmed participants on the meeting home page.18660Sort Nr.How do I know if my registration has been accepted?
107FAQ ID Nr.806-07-31Last UpdatedWith very few exceptions, there is no question of your abstract being rejected - your abstract is automatically accepted upon receipt, as is your request for an oral presentation - it's simply part of the registration process. Your participation in the meeting is not dependent on the meeting organizer selecting your abstract for presentation. Please do not expect the meeting organizer to contact you to inform you that your abstract has been accepted for presentation, please simply assume this is the case.18640Sort Nr.How do I know if my abstract has been accepted?
525FAQ ID Nr.906-07-31Last UpdatedUnlike many traditionally organized meetings, Mangosteen's meetings do not have strict admission criteria - we operate an open admissions policy. If you are actively engaged in research in the field of the meeting, or are otherwise working in or interested in the field then you are welcome to register - and we welcome your interest in doing so. If we have doubts about your connection with the field of the meeting, and its relevance to you, then we will contact you to explain your interest in the meeting.19360Sort Nr.What are the admission criteria to be able to register for a meeting?
443FAQ ID Nr.1006-07-31Last UpdatedNo. There is no strict date by which you must complete the registration procedure. To be sure of a place, should the meeting reach capacity, it of course makes sense to register just as soon as you decide to participate in the meeting. Other than this, perhaps the most important reasons to register early are to be sure to leave adequate time to apply for any visas that you may need, to take all essential healthcare precautions and to purchase a cost-effective plane ticket.21420Sort Nr.Is there a deadline for registration?
444FAQ ID Nr.1106-07-31Last UpdatedNo. There is no strict date by which you must submit your abstract in order to secure your presentation slot in the programme. However, in the majority of cases, you will not be considered (and listed) as a confirmed participant until you have submitted your abstract - so please do make sure to submit it just as soon as you have submitted the internet-based registration form.20840Sort Nr.Is there a deadline for the submission of abstracts?
401FAQ ID Nr.1206-07-31Last UpdatedNo, absolutely not. Your abstracts help us structure the meeting programme, we do not use them to select who will participate.16300Sort Nr.Is it possible that my registration will be denied/rejected because of my abstract?
475FAQ ID Nr.1306-07-31Last UpdatedIf you have submitted the registration form and sent in your abstract (or personal research summary), and paid the meeting fee if it applies to you - then the next step is simply that you prepare for the trip by purchasing a plane ticket, making sure that you apply for any visas you may need, and finally visit your doctor or travel health clinic to discuss any healthcare precautions you may wish to take. As a confirmed participant you may also wish to take a good look at Mangosteen's Database of Answers for Senegal and The Gambia to prepare for the trip to West Africa - this document is located on a password protected website, please email us to request the password. Link to Mangosteen's Database of Answers for Senegal and The Gambia: http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/database_of_answers_on_senegal_and_the_gambia_v2.pdf20920Sort Nr.I've completed the registration procedure for the meeting - what do I need to do next?
540FAQ ID Nr.1406-07-31Last UpdatedParticipants take part in the meeting. 'Confirmed participants' are how we term individuals who have completed the registration procedure and hence have themselves confirmed to us that they will participate. Again, the meeting organizer does not coin interested people as confirmed participants, but rather by their actions and words they tell us that they will participate in the meeting - we can only trust that they are good for their word, and the majority of people certainly are. Inevitably however, not all confirmed participants will participate in the meeting - some will decide to withdraw their registration before the start of the meeting (which is of course entirely their prerogative and is perfectly acceptable to the meeting organizer), while others will simply choose not to cancel, subsequently stop communicating with the meeting organizer and then not show up at the meeting venue (which is frankly annoying to all actual participants and the meeting organizer since in many cases it can cause significant disruptions to the programme). If nothing else we ask that all confirmed participants email us to withdraw their registration if they choose not to participate in the meeting. Thanks.19480Sort Nr.What is meant by the term 'confirmed participant'?
213FAQ ID Nr.1506-07-31Last UpdatedYes, certainly. Please simply request one and we'll send it to you as an email file attachment. If you need a hard copy (paper print-out) do let us know and we'll mail one to you.15660Sort Nr.I need an invoice for the meeting fee to pass on to my institute's administrative division - are you able to provide me with one?
43FAQ ID Nr.1606-07-31Last UpdatedNo, absolutely not. This is not that kind of conference - this is very much an open meeting. Within reason, if you are interested in the meeting we welcome your participation - please simply begin the sign-up procedure by submitting the registration form on the meeting's home page. LINKS TO MEETING HOME PAGES: Meetings in 2007: Malaria 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm Pathogenic Helminths 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm HIV/AIDS 2007 http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm Pneumococci 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm Antibiotic Resistance 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm Medicinal Chemistry 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm Meetings in 2008: Hepatitis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm Tuberculosis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm Enteric Pathogens 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm17600Sort Nr.Are the meeting organizers selecting the people who will be allowed to participate based on abstract submissions?
233FAQ ID Nr.1706-07-31Last UpdatedNo. Rather than an abstract please submit a personal summary or research summary to let us and the other meeting participants know about you, your background and specific interests.15840Sort Nr.I intend to participate in the meeting, but do not want to present any work - do I also need to submit an abstract?
59FAQ ID Nr.1806-07-31Last UpdatedNo. We will happily include you amongst the list of confirmed participants once we have received your registration form (submitted via the internet) and abstract/personal research summary. We are looking for a clear sign of commitment and intent to participate to include you amongst the list of confirmed participants - the registration form is the beginning of this and the abstract is second. Payment of the meeting fee is the truest sign of commitment, however, we do not ask all non-exempt participants to pay at the time of registration. This notwithstanding, early payment of the meeting fee is of course greatly appreciated by the meeting organizer.16920Sort Nr.Do I need to pay the meeting fee in order to be added to the list of confirmed participants?
172FAQ ID Nr.1906-07-31Last UpdatedWe're sorry, it’s possible that we overlooked it. Please send us an email to request it once again. If you're in a hurry for it, please mark the subject "URGENT - LETTER OF INVITATION" and make sure to include the deadline by which you need to receive it.18200Sort Nr.I didn't receive the invitation letter that I asked for - what do I do?
333FAQ ID Nr.2006-07-31Last UpdatedYes, please do. Please do submit the internet based registration form to get your foot in the door so to speak - at the very least this will provide us with your contact details and allow us to keep you updated. LINKS TO REGISTRATION FORMS ON MEETING HOME PAGES: Meetings in 2007: Malaria 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm Pathogenic Helminths 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm HIV/AIDS 2007 http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm Pneumococci 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm Antibiotic Resistance 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm Medicinal Chemistry 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm Meetings in 2008: Hepatitis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm Tuberculosis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm Enteric Pathogens 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm16860Sort Nr.I'm not sure if I will participate - should I register now with the risk that I will cancel later?
519FAQ ID Nr.2106-07-31Last UpdatedAll that we ask is that you please give us an idea of your research interests and backgrounds in a few words or short phrases. These keywords and keyphrases will be added alongside your name and institution on the list of confirmed participants. The aim here is to give everyone interested in the meeting, both confirmed and prospective participants a quick way to see who will be at the meeting and what they are interested in (before taking the time to read individual abstracts or personal research summaries).18860Sort Nr.The online registration form asks for participants to submit a few keywords or keyphrases - what does this mean?
715FAQ ID Nr.2206-07-31Last UpdatedNo. We'll only cancel your registration if you specifically ask us to cancel it. If we don't receive your meeting fee ahead of the meeting we will simply provide a polite reminder during and/or shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.20080Sort Nr.Will my registration be cancelled if I don’t pay the meeting fee ahead of the meeting?
212FAQ ID Nr.2306-07-31Last UpdatedYes. This is our preferred (and default) method of getting the invoice to you.15640Sort Nr.I need an invoice for the meeting fee - can it be emailed to me as a file attachment?
313FAQ ID Nr.2406-07-31Last UpdatedPlease contact us without delay to explain your particular situation. We'll let you know what me may or may not be able to do to help.16620Sort Nr.I'm a late registrant, and will need to obtain a visa in order to participate in the meeting - what do you suggest I do?
486FAQ ID Nr.2506-07-31Last UpdatedYes. Please just let us know by email that you need one. If you need specific wording in your letter please also state the text that you need in your email message.21800Sort Nr.My institute (or employer) requires that I obtain a letter of confirmation from the meeting organizer in order to be able to participate in the meeting - it must state that I am registered as a participant and/or that my presentation has been accepted - is such a letter available?
329FAQ ID Nr.2606-07-31Last UpdatedYes, certainly, we appreciate your situation. Please simply take your time and submit your registration if/when you have finally decided to participate. There is no strict registration deadline for the meeting.16800Sort Nr.I'm interested in the meeting - but I'm not sure at this point that I will be able to participate - is it OK that I delay my registration?
488FAQ ID Nr.2706-07-31Last UpdatedYes, please do, we'd really like to hear from you. Given that the meeting is a little different than most, and is being held in a non-traditional location, we would really like to give you every opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the meeting and/or the meeting location. Whatever your question we'll get back to you personally with the answers that you need.22880Sort Nr.My secretary (or colleague) is taking care my registration and planning for the meeting - is there any reason that I need to communicate with the meeting organizer personally?
161FAQ ID Nr.2806-07-31Last UpdatedYes, it's possible and encouraged. Only one thing - before we can allow you to register we do need to know your current institution and affiliation - and we need you to tell us why exactly it is that you are interested in participating in the meeting.18340Sort Nr.I am not an expert in the field of the meeting - my expertise is somewhat on the periphery - but I would like to participate in the meeting, will this be possible?
555FAQ ID Nr.2906-07-31Last UpdatedSimply speaking, confirmed participants have completed the registration procedure whereas unconfirmed participants have not - the names of all confirmed participants will be included on the list on the meeting home page. If you believe that you should be considered a confirmed participant but have not been included on the list please think why that might be - it maybe that your registration is not yet complete - or ask us why by email.23440Sort Nr.What is the difference between a 'confirmed participant' and an unconfirmed (or prospective) participant?
487FAQ ID Nr.3006-07-31Last UpdatedYes. Please just let us know by email that you need one. If you need specific wording in your letter please also state the text that you need in your email message.21760Sort Nr.My institute (or employer) requires that I obtain a letter of invitation from the meeting organizer in order to be able to participate in the meeting - is one available?
50FAQ ID Nr.3106-07-31Last UpdatedNo, we're sorry to say that this isn't possible. We are able to provide you with an invoice for the meeting fee, but how much you spend on accommodation, food, local transportation and other sundries is entirely down to you and hence rather out of the control of the meeting organizer. If necessary we can prepay your accommodation for you, and so will provide an invoice for your hotel room. We can also point you in the direction of the budget forecast for the meeting which is available on the respective meeting web pages. Budget Forecasts for upcoming meetings can be found at the following addresses: Meetings in 2007: Malaria 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007budgetforecast.pdf Pathogenic Helminths 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007budgetforecast.pdf HIV/AIDS 2007 http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007budgetforecast.pdf Pneumococci 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007budgetforecast.pdf Antibiotic Resistance 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007budgetforecast.pdf Medicinal Chemistry 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007budgetforecast.pdf Meetings in 2008: Hepatitis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008budgetforecast.pdf Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008budgetforecast.pdf Tuberculosis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008budgetforecast.pdf Enteric Pathogens 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008budgetforecast.pdf22280Sort

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To begin the registration procedure for the meeting please fill in and submit the registration form on the meeting home page (web addresses and links below).  Secondly please submit an abstract (if you would like to present work) or a personal research summary (if you do not want to present) - and we will then include you amongst the list of confirmed participants.  Finally, if you are eligible, please submit the meeting fee.  If you have questions please contact the meeting organizer - england@mangosee.com.

LINKS TO REGISTRATION FORMS ON MEETING HOME PAGES:

Meetings in 2007:

Malaria 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm

Pathogenic Helminths 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm

HIV/AIDS 2007
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm

Pneumococci 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm

Antibiotic Resistance 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm

Medicinal Chemistry 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm


Meetings in 2008:

Hepatitis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm

Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm

Tuberculosis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm

Enteric Pathogens 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm

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The first step is to complete and submit the online registration form on the meeting home page.  Alternatively, if you would like to make a first contact with the meeting organizer ahead of anything else please simply contact us by email at england@mangosee.com.

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You need only submit an abstract if you intend to give either an oral or poster presentation during the meeting.  If you intend to participate in the meeting, but do not want to present work then we ask that in place of an abstract you submit a short personal research summary (a paragraph or two on your background and research interests) as part of your registration for the meeting.  You will not typically be included amongst the list of confirmed participants until we have received either your abstract or personal research summary.  If submitting an abstract feel free to include details on your background and research interests to the abstract - this will serve to help other participants to get to know you and your specific interests all the more quickly.

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No, we would prefer that you don't.  To initiate your registration for the meeting please simply fill in and submit the (web-based) registration form on the meeting's home page.  If you have problems with the registration form please let us know by email - mangosteen@mangosee.com.

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No, but there is a form on the internet (address below) which we ask you to fill in and submit - this is the single most important step of registering for the meeting.  

LINKS TO REGISTRATION FORMS ON MEETING HOME PAGES:

Meetings in 2007:

Malaria 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm

Pathogenic Helminths 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm

HIV/AIDS 2007
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm

Pneumococci 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm

Antibiotic Resistance 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm

Medicinal Chemistry 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm

Meetings in 2008:

Hepatitis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm

Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm

Tuberculosis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm

Enteric Pathogens 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm

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Please submit it as possible after submitting the online registration form.

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With very few exceptions, there is no question of your registration being rejected  - your registration is automatically accepted upon receipt of the internet-based registration form.  Your participation in the meeting is not dependent on the meeting organizer selecting you as a meeting participant.  Please do not expect the meeting organizer to contact you to inform you that your registration has been accepted.  Perhaps the best way to check that your registration has been successfully completed is to look for your name on the list of confirmed participants on the meeting home page.

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How do I know if my registration has been accepted?

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With very few exceptions, there is no question of your abstract being rejected - your abstract is automatically accepted upon receipt, as is your request for an oral presentation - it's simply part of the registration process.  Your participation in the meeting is not dependent on the meeting organizer selecting your abstract for presentation.  Please do not expect the meeting organizer to contact you to inform you that your abstract has been accepted for presentation, please simply assume this is the case.

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Unlike many traditionally organized meetings, Mangosteen's meetings do not have strict admission criteria - we operate an open admissions policy.  If you are actively engaged in research in the field of the meeting, or are otherwise working in or interested in the field then you are welcome to register - and we welcome your interest in doing so.  If we have doubts about your connection with the field of the meeting, and its relevance to you,  then we will contact you to explain your interest in the meeting.

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No.  There is no strict date by which you must complete the registration procedure.  To be sure of a place, should the meeting reach capacity, it of course makes sense to register just as soon as you decide to participate in the meeting.  Other than this, perhaps the most important reasons to register early are to be sure to leave adequate time to apply for any visas that you may need, to take all essential healthcare precautions and to purchase a cost-effective plane ticket.

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No.  There is no strict date by which you must submit your abstract in order to secure your presentation slot in the programme.  However, in the majority of cases, you will not be considered (and listed) as a confirmed participant until you have submitted your abstract - so please do make sure to submit it just as soon as you have submitted the internet-based registration form.

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No, absolutely not.  Your abstracts help us structure the meeting programme, we do not use them to select who will participate.

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If you have submitted the registration form and sent in your abstract (or personal research summary), and paid the meeting fee if it applies to you - then the next step is simply that you prepare for the trip by purchasing a plane ticket, making sure that you apply for any visas you may need, and finally visit your doctor or travel health clinic to discuss any healthcare precautions you may wish to take.  As a confirmed participant you may also wish to take a good look at Mangosteen's Database of Answers for Senegal and The Gambia to prepare for the trip to West Africa - this document is located on a password protected website, please email us to request the password.

Link to Mangosteen's Database of Answers for Senegal and The Gambia: 
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/database_of_answers_on_senegal_and_the_gambia_v2.pdf

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Participants take part in the meeting.  'Confirmed participants' are how we term individuals who have completed the registration procedure and hence have themselves confirmed to us that they will participate.  Again, the meeting organizer does not coin interested people as confirmed participants, but rather by their actions and words they tell us that they will participate in the meeting - we can only trust that they are good for their word, and the majority of people certainly are.  Inevitably however, not all confirmed participants will participate in the meeting - some will decide to withdraw their registration before the start of the meeting (which is of course entirely their prerogative and is perfectly acceptable to the meeting organizer), while others will simply choose not to cancel, subsequently stop communicating with the meeting organizer and then not show up at the meeting venue (which is frankly annoying to all actual participants and the meeting organizer since in many cases it can cause significant disruptions to the programme).  If nothing else we ask that all confirmed participants email us to withdraw their registration if they choose not to participate in the meeting.  Thanks.

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What is meant by the term 'confirmed participant'?

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Yes, certainly.  Please simply request one and we'll send it to you as an email file attachment.  If you need a hard copy (paper print-out) do let us know and we'll mail one to you.

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I need an invoice for the meeting fee to pass on to my institute's administrative division - are you able to provide me with one?

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No, absolutely not.  This is not that kind of conference - this is very much an open meeting.  Within reason, if you are interested in the meeting we welcome your participation - please simply begin the sign-up procedure by submitting the registration form on the meeting's home page.

LINKS TO MEETING HOME PAGES:

Meetings in 2007:

Malaria 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm

Pathogenic Helminths 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm

HIV/AIDS 2007
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm

Pneumococci 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm

Antibiotic Resistance 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm

Medicinal Chemistry 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm


Meetings in 2008:

Hepatitis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm

Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm

Tuberculosis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm

Enteric Pathogens 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm

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Are the meeting organizers selecting the people who will be allowed to participate based on abstract submissions?

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No.  Rather than an abstract please submit a personal summary or research summary to let us and the other meeting participants know about you, your background and specific interests.

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I intend to participate in the meeting, but do not want to present any work - do I also need to submit an abstract?

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No.  We will happily include you amongst the list of confirmed participants once we have received your registration form (submitted via the internet) and abstract/personal research summary.  We are looking for a clear sign of commitment and intent to participate to include you amongst the list of confirmed participants - the registration form is the beginning of this and the abstract is second.  Payment of the meeting fee is the truest sign of commitment, however, we do not ask all non-exempt participants to pay at the time of registration.  This notwithstanding, early payment of the meeting fee is of course greatly appreciated by the meeting organizer.

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Do I need to pay the meeting fee in order to be added to the list of confirmed participants?

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We're sorry, it’s possible that we overlooked it.  Please send us an email to request it once again.  If you're in a hurry for it, please mark the subject "URGENT - LETTER OF INVITATION" and make sure to include the deadline by which you need to receive it.

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I didn't receive the invitation letter that I asked for - what do I do?

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Yes, please do.  Please do submit the internet based registration form to get your foot in the door so to speak - at the very least this will provide us with your contact details and allow us to keep you updated.

LINKS TO REGISTRATION FORMS ON MEETING HOME PAGES:

Meetings in 2007:

Malaria 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007.htm

Pathogenic Helminths 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007.htm

HIV/AIDS 2007
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007.htm

Pneumococci 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007.htm

Antibiotic Resistance 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007.htm

Medicinal Chemistry 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007.htm

Meetings in 2008:

Hepatitis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008.htm

Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008.htm

Tuberculosis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008.htm

Enteric Pathogens 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008.htm

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I'm not sure if I will participate - should I register now with the risk that I will cancel later?

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All that we ask is that you please give us an idea of your research interests and backgrounds in a few words or short phrases.  These keywords and keyphrases will be added alongside your name and institution on the list of confirmed participants.  The aim here is to give everyone interested in the meeting, both confirmed and prospective participants a quick way to see who will be at the meeting and what they are interested in (before taking the time to read individual abstracts or personal research summaries).

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The online registration form asks for participants to submit a few keywords or keyphrases - what does this mean?

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No.  We'll only cancel your registration if you specifically ask us to cancel it.  If we don't receive your meeting fee ahead of the meeting we will simply provide a polite reminder during and/or shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.

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Will my registration be cancelled if I don’t pay the meeting fee ahead of the meeting?

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Yes.  This is our preferred (and default) method of getting the invoice to you.

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I need an invoice for the meeting fee - can it be emailed to me as a file attachment?

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Please contact us without delay to explain your particular situation.  We'll let you know what me may or may not be able to do to help.

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I'm a late registrant, and will need to obtain a visa in order to participate in the meeting - what do you suggest I do?

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Yes.  Please just let us know by email that you need one.  If you need specific wording in your letter please also state the text that you need in your email message.

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My institute (or employer) requires that I obtain a letter of confirmation from the meeting organizer in order to be able to participate in the meeting - it must state that I am registered as a participant and/or that my presentation has been accepted - is such a letter available?

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Yes, certainly, we appreciate your situation.  Please simply take your time and submit your registration if/when you have finally decided to participate.  There is no strict registration deadline for the meeting.

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I'm interested in the meeting - but I'm not sure at this point that I will be able to participate - is it OK that I delay my registration?

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Yes, please do, we'd really like to hear from you.  Given that the meeting is a little different than most, and is being held in a non-traditional location, we would really like to give you every opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the meeting and/or the meeting location.  Whatever your question we'll get back to you personally with the answers that you need.

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My secretary (or colleague) is taking care my registration and planning for the meeting - is there any reason that I need to communicate with the meeting organizer personally?

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Yes, it's possible and encouraged.  Only one thing - before we can allow you to register we do need to know your current institution and affiliation - and we need you to tell us why exactly it is that you are interested in participating in the meeting.

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I am not an expert in the field of the meeting - my expertise is somewhat on the periphery - but I would like to participate in the meeting, will this be possible?

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Simply speaking, confirmed participants have completed the registration procedure whereas unconfirmed participants have not - the names of all confirmed participants will be included on the list on the meeting home page.  If you believe that you should be considered a confirmed participant but have not been included on the list please think why that might be - it maybe that your registration is not yet complete - or ask us why by email.

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What is the difference between a 'confirmed participant' and an unconfirmed (or prospective) participant?

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Yes.  Please just let us know by email that you need one.  If you need specific wording in your letter please also state the text that you need in your email message.

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My institute (or employer) requires that I obtain a letter of invitation from the meeting organizer in order to be able to participate in the meeting - is one available?

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No, we're sorry to say that this isn't possible.  We are able to provide you with an invoice for the meeting fee, but how much you spend on accommodation, food, local transportation and other sundries is entirely down to you and hence rather out of the control of the meeting organizer. If necessary we can prepay your accommodation for you, and so will provide an invoice for your hotel room.   We can also point you in the direction of the budget forecast for the meeting which is available on the respective meeting web pages.

Budget Forecasts for upcoming meetings can be found at the following addresses:

Meetings in 2007:

Malaria 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007budgetforecast.pdf

Pathogenic Helminths 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007budgetforecast.pdf

HIV/AIDS 2007
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007budgetforecast.pdf

Pneumococci 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007budgetforecast.pdf

Antibiotic Resistance 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007budgetforecast.pdf

Medicinal Chemistry 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007budgetforecast.pdf


Meetings in 2008:

Hepatitis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008budgetforecast.pdf

Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008budgetforecast.pdf

Tuberculosis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008budgetforecast.pdf

Enteric Pathogens 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008budgetforecast.pdf

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