The 2018 South China Symposium on Structural Biology will be held on Dec 7-9 at Sun Yet-sen University in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province.

The symposium, organized by Biophysical Society of China (BSC), Sun Yet-sen University and its Office of Scientific Research & Development, will include the following two topics: methods for structural biology and latest technologies and research experience in the area.

I. Organization

Chairman: Rao Zihe

1. Academic committee

Director: Rao Zihe

Members: Guo Zhihong, Huang Mingdong, Lin Donghai, Lin Tianwei, Liu Jinsong, Xie Wei, and Zhang Hongmin

2. Organization committee

Director: Xie Wei

Deputy directors: Chen Yaoqing, Chen Shoudeng, Gao Song, Liang Huanhuan, Li Huilin, Liu Yingfang, Sun Litao, Wang Jiaqi, Xia Wei, Zhang Qinfen, and Zhou Huihao

3. Secretariat

Secretary general: Xia Wei

Secretaries: Chen Ran 15002008161

                   Guo Yu 15626126794

II. Time

Dec 7-9, 2018

III. Venue

No 3 Teaching Building at South campus of Sun Yet-sen University in Guangzhou

IV. Registration and registration fee

Online registration has been closed. On-site registration is available at the No 3 Teaching Building at South campus of Sun Yet-sen University. Attendees can receive invoices at the registration desk.

V. Essay and abstract submission

The essay and abstract submission has been closed.

VI. Important dates

Registration: closed

Abstract submission: closed

VII. Accommodation

The organizers will offer accommodation for attendees. The specific address will be announced when registration on site.

VIII. Contact

Sun Yet-sen University

Chen Ran  15002008161, chenr45@mail2.sysu.edu.cn

Guo Yu  15626126794, guoy25@mail2.sysu.edu.cn

IX. Transportation guide

1. Baiyun Airport

Participants can take the airport shuttle bus and Metro Line 3 to Sun Yet-sen University from Baiyun Airport. The bus runs every 30 minutes and costs 25 yuan.

2. Guangzhou South Station (high-speed railway station)

It takes about 45 minutes by taxi to Sun Yet-sen University from Guangzhou South Station. Participants can also get to the university by taking Metro Line 2 to Changgang station and transferring to Metro Line 8 to reach Sun Yet-sen University station.

3. Guangzhou Railway Station

It takes about 35 minutes by taxi to Sun Yet-sen University from Guangzhou Railway Station.

Participants can also get to the university by taking Metro Line 2 to Changgang station and transferring to Metro Line 8 to reach Sun Yet-sen University station.

4. Guangzhou East Railway Station

It takes about 30 minutes by taxi to Sun Yet-sen University from Guangzhou East Railway Station.

Participants can also get to the university by taking Metro Line 3 to Kecun station and transferring to Metro Line 8 to reach Sun Yet-sen University station.

Map of Guangzhou Metro [Photo/bsc.org.cn]