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233FAQ ID Nr.106-07-31Last 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?
3FAQ ID Nr.206-07-31Last UpdatedNo. You come when you want and you leave when you want, and you need only participate in the sessions that are of interest to you. You are not obliged to the meeting organizer in any way.17420Sort Nr.Am I in any way required or expected to stay for the full duration of the meeting programme?
715FAQ ID Nr.306-07-31Last 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?
699FAQ ID Nr.406-07-31Last UpdatedNo. Only those individuals who express an interest in presenting work will be doing so. Of these, some will present orally, some will have poster presentations, and some present both speak and present a poster. There is absolutely no obligation on any participant to present work - if you would like to sign up as a 'free' participant you are certainly most welcome to do so.22420Sort Nr.Will all of the people on the list of confirmed participants be presenting work?
469FAQ ID Nr.506-07-31Last UpdatedYes, of course. Please just request a receipt and we will send it to you as an email attachment. If you also need a hard copy (paper print-out) please just let us know and we'll get one to you.20620Sort Nr.I've paid the meeting fee and would very much appreciate a receipt - is this possible?
479FAQ ID Nr.606-07-31Last UpdatedYes, certainly. Please do contact us to discuss the possibilities.20980Sort Nr.We would like to list an upcoming meeting in our journal - will this be possible?
189FAQ ID Nr.706-07-31Last UpdatedYes, absolutely, as the organizer we would very like to encourage you to participate. Well let's say that traditionally, as a Ph.D. candidate, you might not be considered to be the most important person in the room! But this meeting is not being organized along traditional lines - and as such you certainly will be one of the most important people in the room and at the meeting - this meeting needs young, intelligent and driven scientists to take part and get involved since it is people like yourself who are the future of science and scientific research, with long problem-solving careers ahead of you.18280Sort Nr.I have not yet completed my Ph.D. and as such I am not sure how valuable a contribution I will be able to make to the conference at this point, but I would still very much like to participate - will it be possible for me to register and participate?
226FAQ ID Nr.806-07-31Last UpdatedWe're sorry to say that the short answer to your question is no. Although we can offer you an invitation in the form of an invitation letter we will not be able to cover your costs of travelling to and participating in the meeting. This is a meeting without sponsored invited speakers. The email you received was a general circular bringing the existence of the meeting to the attention of many of the key researchers in the field, some of whom will choose to participate in the meeting.15740Sort Nr.I received an email from the organizer informing me about the meeting - does this mean that I am invited as a speaker?
93FAQ ID Nr.906-07-31Last UpdatedYes, absolutely. Mangosteen's belief is that all participants are free participants! The meeting is about so much more than just the presentations. As much as possible, we aim to emphasize free discussion and put less of an emphasis on the formal presentations - anyone presenting work will do so for 30 minutes or so, but every participant will spend a number of days at the meeting talking and interacting with other participants - this is quite literally the main 'meeting' component and is we believe, just as important as the formal presentations.18500Sort Nr.I want to participate in the meeting but do not want to give either an oral or poster presentation - is it OK to be a 'free participant'?
426FAQ ID Nr.1006-07-31Last UpdatedNo. Mangosteen cannot and will not compel any individual participant to pay the meeting fee since it is our belief that your participation is so much more important than your meeting fee. Although meeting fees keeps the initiative alive and solvent, Mangosteen's meetings are all about participants, science and the exchange of ideas - this is our number one priority. Whether you pay the meeting fee or not you are more than welcome to participate and present work.21320Sort Nr.Is payment of the meeting fee mandatory?
266FAQ ID Nr.1106-07-31Last UpdatedYes, on both counts. It's unfortunate that you won't be able to make it to the meeting, but we welcome you decision to allow one of your junior researchers to take up this opportunity in your place - we believe that it will be an excellent experience for them at this point in their career. All participants are encouraged to present work, so yes, we look forward to receiving your student's request for an oral presentation slot. The request will be given equal consideration to all others.15460Sort Nr.I won't be able to participate in the meeting - is it OK if I send one of my students or postdocs in my place? And if so, will they be able to present work orally?
442FAQ ID Nr.1206-07-31Last UpdatedNo. Don't worry, your registration will not be cancelled if we do not receive your meeting fee payment before any specific date. However, the meeting organizer will greatly appreciate it if you get your payment to us just as soon as you are able after completing the initial registration procedure - this will help us immensely. We would like to collect as many meeting as early as possible ahead of the meeting and aim to collect the complement either during the meeting or shortly after its conclusion.21400Sort Nr.Is there a strict deadline by which I must submit my meeting fee?
8FAQ ID Nr.1306-07-31Last UpdatedNo. All participants are encouraged to bring and present work - as the meeting organizer we naturally want to see as much good work on show as possible. But no participant is in anyway obliged to give a presentation.17480Sort Nr.Are all participants in the meeting obliged to present work?
440FAQ ID Nr.1406-07-31Last UpdatedNo, we're sorry to say that there are no brochures for the meeting. All essential information on each meeting can be found on the respective meeting 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.htm21380Sort Nr.Is there a brochure for the meeting?
395FAQ ID Nr.1506-07-31Last UpdatedYes, absolutely. Please make sure the cheque is drawn in euros. and add 10 euros to the total to account for the charges that cashing the cheque will incur. For the standard meeting please therefore make the cheque out to the value of 310 euros.16220Sort Nr.Is it OK if I submit my meeting fee payment as an international bank cheque (banker's draft)?
281FAQ ID Nr.1606-07-31Last UpdatedNo, we're sorry it's not. Mangosteen is all about bringing world class researchers and research meetings to the developing world - there are many reasons for this, most of which are detailed on the introductory pages of this website. It is therefore impossible and very much against our own objectives to relocate the meeting to Europe. There may be a smaller number of participants and speakers at a meeting in West Africa than if it were to be held in Europe, but size is not everything and this meeting aims to focus the minds of the meeting participants in an altogether difference directions, making for very different, extremely enlightening and unforgettable experience.23040Sort Nr.I would prefer the meeting were held in Europe instead of Africa - I think this might help attract more participants and speakers - is a change of venue possible?
161FAQ ID Nr.1706-07-31Last 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?
396FAQ ID Nr.1806-07-31Last UpdatedYes, absolutely. Feel free to tell anyone whom you think might be interested in Mangosteen - we're certainly grateful for the free promotion! Many thanks ahead for your efforts.16240Sort Nr.Is it OK if I pass on Mangosteen's email and website details to some of my colleagues?
228FAQ ID Nr.1906-07-31Last UpdatedWe don't believe that being under the auspices of any body is what makes for a good meeting. But to a degree, we agree with your statement - Mangosteen is the organizer, and although comparatively new to the arena, Mangosteen is a reputable meeting organizer with a growing reputation. Mangosteen is an independent meeting organizer which as of July 2006 does not have any partnerships with societies or long established organizations. And the reason for this - it takes time to build a reputation, and to gain the trust of societies and organizations such that they are willing to partner with a new player in the field. We are working hard to build our standing both to build those partnerships and so that we can be viewed as a valuable independent contributor in our own right.15760Sort Nr.I think that the conference must be organized under the auspices of a reputable organization or society - what are your thoughts on this?
73FAQ ID Nr.2006-07-31Last UpdatedNo. It's just a bit of a coincidence that all of the meetings thus far have been in infectious disease fields. Mangosteen is a new initiative working hard to get established and as such we only working in a limited range of fields at this point in time. In time the objective is to expand into all fields of science and study - you name it, we're willing to consider it as the basis for a future meeting.24180Sort Nr.Does Mangosteen only hold meetings on topics related to infectious diseases?
72FAQ ID Nr.2106-07-31Last UpdatedYes. It's really only of use to confirmed participants, and as such it will be made available to all confirmed participants after registration - it's accessible via a password protected internet page. If you are a confirmed participant, and don't yet have access, please request the password from the meeting organizer - england@mangosee.com.17900Sort Nr.Does Mangosteen have a comprehensive database of answers with everything that a short term visitor needs to know about Senegal and/or The Gambia?
165FAQ ID Nr.2206-07-31Last UpdatedThis meeting is part of the Mangosteen initiative - one of the main objectives of which is to bring world class scientific research meetings and researchers to often forgotten parts of the developing world. The Gambia might not provide the science - but it does provide a fascinating, friendly and cost-effective location, and that's a major part of why the meeting will be held there. By way of a bonus, The Gambia, as poor as it is, does also have several world class research facilities in the shape of the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratories, with headquarters on the coast and field stations dotted around the country.23980Sort Nr.I am unaware of any great work in the field of the meeting being conducted in The Gambia - why is the meeting being held there?
103FAQ ID Nr.2306-07-31Last UpdatedFirstly we'd like to say many thanks for the offer of assistance. We're delighted to hear that you believe in the meeting and that you want to help drive it forward. Probably the most important thing you can do is simply spread the word! Word of mouth from individuals working in the field is so important to the creation of a successful meeting, so please do tell your colleagues and send emails to your contacts in the field. In addition to this please do contact us to let us know that you would like to offer your assistance - it certainly always helps to have people such as yourself to call on for ideas and suggestions at times.18580Sort Nr.How can I assist the meeting organizer in getting the meeting going?
680FAQ ID Nr.2406-07-31Last UpdatedThere are no pharmaceutical (or other) companies sponsoring the meeting only because it's not easy to get companies to sponsor meetings - it takes time for companies to show an interest in small independent initiatives. Mangosteen is a new initiative, we are working hard to get established and gain a reputation with our particular brand of meeting organization and scientific communication. We are also working to pick up sponsorship to help promote our meetings - but it all takes time. If you'd like to help with sponsorship or know someone whom you think might be interested please do let us know.19720Sort Nr.Why are there no pharmaceutical (or other) companies sponsoring the meeting?
687FAQ ID Nr.2506-07-31Last UpdatedThere are a number of reasons why we've chosen to put this meeting in West Africa - all of which fall within the goals of Mangosteen's initiative which aims to promote research and collaborative efforts in both the developing and developed worlds by bringing first world scientists to third world countries. More details on Mangosteen, our objective and approach can be found on the rest of this website - www.mangosee.com.22480Sort Nr.Why is the meeting in West Africa?
677FAQ ID Nr.2606-07-31Last UpdatedMangosteen is the meeting organizer - please take a look a the introductory web pages on this site (www.mangosee.com) to learn more about Mangosteen, our initiative and objectives.19880Sort Nr.Who is the meeting organizer?
394FAQ ID Nr.2706-07-31Last UpdatedWe would prefer that if at all possible you please don't send cheques (international bank cheques, banker's draft) in US dollars - such cheques create problems for us to cash, and as a result there will be additional charges to add to your basic meeting fee. If you have no other option but to pay with a US dollar or other non-euro cheque please do contact us ahead of time.15960Sort Nr.Is it OK if I send a cheque in US Dollars (or UK sterling, or other major currency rather than euros) to pay the meeting fee?
648FAQ ID Nr.2806-07-31Last UpdatedPlease refer to the following two web pages: Link to the web page containing the details of the meeting fee - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/fee.htm Link to the web page containing various alternative payment methods - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/paymentmethods.htm20480Sort Nr.Where on the Mangosteen website can I find more information on the meeting fee and how to submit my payment?
450FAQ ID Nr.2906-07-31Last UpdatedYes, there will be a poster in PDF format - please download it from the following web page - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/pdf/20072008postera4.pdf20660Sort Nr.Is there a poster advertising the meeting that I can download to hang on the wall of my office?
664FAQ ID Nr.3006-07-31Last UpdatedMeeting participants will come from all around the world - with the majority coming from Europe, North America and various African nations. Please take a look at the list of recent past participants to see where the meeting participants came from in the spring of 2006. Link to List of Recent Past Participants - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/pastparticipants.htm19740Sort Nr.Where will the majority of the meeting participants come from? Will they mostly be from African nations?
565FAQ ID Nr.3106-07-31Last UpdatedSeventy.18880Sort Nr.What is the maximum number of participants that will be allowed to register for the meeting?
554FAQ ID Nr.3206-07-31Last UpdatedWell ahead of the start date of any given meeting it is particularly difficult to estimate what the final number of participants will be. What we can say for sure is that the total number of participants will not exceed seventy - this is the predetermined upper limit for all of Mangosteen's meetings with the existing format. Our objective is that future meetings achieve similar participants numbers as Tuberculosis 2006 which had a total of approximately 50 participants. Between 40 and 60 participants is seen as the optimal number of participants for Mangosteen's style of small, informal conferences. Some meetings will be smaller than this, a lot depends on the size of the research field under discussion and the choice of dates for the meeting. One other thing is for sure - while we'll do everything possible to optimize participant numbers, if you are interested in participating in a meeting and tell your contacts and colleagues about it, this will increase participant numbers. Word of mouth from researchers in the field is so important in this respect.

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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.  You come when you want and you leave when you want, and you need only participate in the sessions that are of interest to you.  You are not obliged to the meeting organizer in any way.

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Am I in any way required or expected to stay for the full duration of the meeting programme?

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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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No.  Only those individuals who express an interest in presenting work will be doing so.  Of these, some will present orally, some will have poster presentations, and some present both speak and present a poster.   There is absolutely no obligation on any participant to present work - if you would like to sign up as a 'free' participant you are certainly most welcome to do so.

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Will all of the people on the list of confirmed participants be presenting work?

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Yes, of course.  Please just request a receipt and we will send it to you as an email attachment.  If you also need a hard copy (paper print-out) please just let us know and we'll get one to you.

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I've paid the meeting fee and would very much appreciate a receipt - is this possible?

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Yes, certainly.  Please do contact us to discuss the possibilities.

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We would like to list an upcoming meeting in our journal - will this be possible?

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Yes, absolutely, as the organizer we would very like to encourage you to participate.  Well let's say that traditionally, as a Ph.D. candidate, you might not be considered to be the most important person in the room!   But this meeting is not being organized along traditional lines - and as such you certainly will be one of the most important people in the room and at the meeting - this meeting needs young, intelligent and driven scientists to take part and get involved since it is people like yourself who are the future of science and scientific research, with long problem-solving careers ahead of you.

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I have not yet completed my Ph.D. and as such I am not sure how valuable a contribution I will be able to make to the conference at this point, but I would still very much like to participate - will it be possible for me to register and participate?

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We're sorry to say that the short answer to your question is no.  Although we can offer you an invitation in the form of an invitation letter we will not be able to cover your costs of travelling to and participating in the meeting.  This is a meeting without sponsored invited speakers.  The email you received was a general circular bringing the existence of the meeting to the attention of many of the key researchers in the field, some of whom will choose to participate in the meeting.

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I received an email from the organizer informing me about the meeting - does this mean that I am invited as a speaker?

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Yes, absolutely.  Mangosteen's belief is that all participants are free participants!  The meeting is about so much more than just the presentations.  As much as possible, we aim to emphasize free discussion and put less of an emphasis on the formal presentations - anyone presenting work will do so for 30 minutes or so, but every participant will spend a number of days at the meeting talking and interacting with other participants - this is quite literally the main 'meeting' component and is we believe, just as important as the formal presentations.

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I want to participate in the meeting but do not want to give either an oral or poster presentation - is it OK to be a 'free participant'?

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No.  Mangosteen cannot and will not compel any individual participant to pay the meeting fee since it is our belief that your participation is so much more important than your meeting fee.  Although meeting fees keeps the initiative alive and solvent, Mangosteen's meetings are all about participants, science and the exchange of ideas - this is our number one priority.  Whether you pay the meeting fee or not you are more than welcome to participate and present work.

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Is payment of the meeting fee mandatory?

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Yes, on both counts.  It's unfortunate that you won't be able to make it to the meeting, but we welcome you decision to allow one of your junior researchers to take up this opportunity in your place - we believe that it will be an excellent experience for them at this point in their career.  All participants are encouraged to present work, so yes, we look forward to receiving your student's request for an oral presentation slot.  The request will be given equal consideration to all others.

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I won't be able to participate in the meeting - is it OK if I send one of my students or postdocs in my place?  And if so, will they be able to present work orally?

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No.  Don't worry, your registration will not be cancelled if we do not receive your meeting fee payment before any specific date.  However, the meeting organizer will greatly appreciate it if you get your payment to us just as soon as you are able after completing the initial registration procedure - this will help us immensely.  We would like to collect as many meeting as early as possible ahead of the meeting and aim to collect the complement either during the meeting or shortly after its conclusion.

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Is there a strict deadline by which I must submit my meeting fee?

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No.  All participants are encouraged to bring and present work - as the meeting organizer we naturally want to see as much good work on show as possible.  But no participant is in anyway obliged to give a presentation.

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Are all participants in the meeting obliged to present work?

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No, we're sorry to say that there are no brochures for the meeting.  All essential information on each meeting can be found on the respective meeting 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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Yes, absolutely.  Please make sure the cheque is drawn in euros. and add 10 euros to the total to account for the charges that cashing the cheque will incur.  For the standard meeting please therefore make the cheque out to the value of 310 euros.

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Is it OK if I submit my meeting fee payment as an international bank cheque (banker's draft)?

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No, we're sorry it's not.  Mangosteen is all about bringing world class researchers and research meetings to the developing world - there are many reasons for this, most of which are detailed on the introductory pages of this website.  It is therefore impossible and very much against our own objectives to relocate the meeting to Europe.  There may be a smaller number of participants and speakers at a meeting in West Africa than if it were to be held in Europe, but size is not everything and this meeting aims to focus the minds of the meeting participants in an altogether difference directions, making for very different, extremely enlightening and unforgettable experience.

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I would prefer the meeting were held in Europe instead of Africa - I think this might help attract more participants and speakers - is a change of venue possible?

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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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Yes, absolutely.  Feel free to tell anyone whom you think might be interested in Mangosteen - we're certainly grateful for the free promotion!  Many thanks ahead for your efforts.

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Is it OK if I pass on Mangosteen's email and website details to some of my colleagues?

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We don't believe that being under the auspices of any body is what makes for a good meeting.  But to a degree, we agree with your statement - Mangosteen is the organizer, and although comparatively new to the arena, Mangosteen is a reputable meeting organizer with a growing reputation.  Mangosteen is an independent meeting organizer which as of July 2006 does not have any partnerships with societies or long established organizations.  And the reason for this - it takes time to build a reputation, and to gain the trust of societies and organizations such that they are willing to partner with a new player in the field.  We are working hard to build our standing both to build those partnerships and so that we can be viewed as a valuable independent contributor in our own right.

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I think that the conference must be organized under the auspices of a reputable organization or society - what are your thoughts on this?

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No.  It's just a bit of a coincidence that all of the meetings thus far have been in infectious disease fields.
Mangosteen is a new initiative working hard to get established and as such we only working in a limited range of fields at this point in time.  In time the objective is to expand into all fields of science and study - you name it, we're willing to consider it as the basis for a future meeting.

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Does Mangosteen only hold meetings on topics related to infectious diseases?

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Yes.  It's really only of use to confirmed participants, and as such it will be made available to all confirmed participants after registration - it's accessible via a password protected internet page.  If you are a confirmed participant, and don't yet have access, please request the password from the meeting organizer - england@mangosee.com.

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Does Mangosteen have a comprehensive database of answers with everything that a short term visitor needs to know about Senegal and/or The Gambia?

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This meeting is part of the Mangosteen initiative - one of the main objectives of which is to bring world class scientific research meetings and researchers to often forgotten parts of the developing world.  The Gambia might not provide the science - but it does provide a fascinating, friendly and cost-effective location, and that's a major part of why the meeting will be held there.  By way of a bonus, The Gambia, as poor as it is, does also have several world class research facilities in the shape of the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratories, with headquarters on the coast and field stations dotted around the country.

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I am unaware of any great work in the field of the meeting being conducted in The Gambia - why is the meeting being held there?

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Firstly we'd like to say many thanks for the offer of assistance.  We're delighted to hear that you believe in the meeting and that you want to help drive it forward.  Probably the most important thing you can do is simply spread the word!  Word of mouth from individuals working in the field is so important to the creation of a successful meeting, so please do tell your colleagues and send emails to your contacts in the field.  In addition to this please do contact us to let us know that you would like to offer your assistance - it certainly always helps to have people such as yourself to call on for ideas and suggestions at times.

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How can I assist the meeting organizer in getting the meeting going?

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There are no pharmaceutical (or other) companies sponsoring the meeting only because it's not easy to get companies to sponsor meetings - it takes time for companies to show an interest in small independent initiatives.  Mangosteen is a new initiative, we are working hard to get established and gain a reputation with our particular brand of meeting organization and scientific communication.  We are also working to pick up sponsorship to help promote our meetings - but it all takes time. If you'd like to help with sponsorship or know someone whom you think might be interested please do let us know.

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Why are there no pharmaceutical (or other) companies sponsoring the meeting?

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There are a number of reasons why we've chosen to put this meeting in West Africa - all of which fall within the goals of Mangosteen's initiative which aims to promote research and collaborative efforts in both the developing and developed worlds by bringing first world scientists to third world countries.  More details on Mangosteen, our objective and approach can be found on the rest of this website - www.mangosee.com.

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Why is the meeting in West Africa?

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Mangosteen is the meeting organizer - please take a look a the introductory web pages on this site (www.mangosee.com) to learn more about Mangosteen, our initiative and objectives.

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Who is the meeting organizer?

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We would prefer that if at all possible you please don't send cheques (international bank cheques, banker's draft) in US dollars - such cheques create problems for us to cash, and as a result there will be additional charges to add to your basic meeting fee.  If you have no other option but to pay with a US dollar or other non-euro cheque please do contact us ahead of time.

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Is it OK if I send a cheque in US Dollars (or UK sterling, or other major currency rather than euros) to pay the meeting fee?

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Please refer to the following two web pages:

Link to the web page containing the details of the meeting fee - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/fee.htm

Link to the web page containing various alternative payment methods - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/paymentmethods.htm

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Where on the Mangosteen website can I find more information on the meeting fee and how to submit my payment?

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Yes, there will be a poster in PDF format - please download it from the following web page - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/pdf/20072008postera4.pdf

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Is there a poster advertising the meeting that I can download to hang on the wall of my office?

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Meeting participants will come from all around the world - with the majority coming from Europe, North America and various African nations.  Please take a look at the list of recent past participants to see where the meeting participants came from in the spring of 2006.

Link to List of Recent Past Participants - 
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/pastparticipants.htm

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Where will the majority of the meeting participants come from?  Will they mostly be from African nations?

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Seventy.

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What is the maximum number of participants that will be allowed to register for the meeting?

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Well ahead of the start date of any given meeting it is particularly difficult to estimate what the final number of participants will be.  What we can say for sure is that the total number of participants will not exceed seventy - this is the predetermined upper limit for all of Mangosteen's meetings with the existing format.  Our objective is that future meetings achieve similar participants numbers as Tuberculosis 2006 which had a total of approximately 50 participants.  Between 40 and 60 participants is seen as the optimal number of participants for Mangosteen's style of small, informal conferences.  Some meetings will be smaller than this, a lot depends on the size of the research field under discussion and the choice of dates for the meeting.  One other thing is for sure - while we'll do everything possible to optimize participant numbers, if you are interested in participating in a meeting and tell your contacts and colleagues about it, this will increase participant numbers.  Word of mouth from researchers in the field is so important in this respect.