8–10 April, 2002: Highland fling: Biochemical Society Meeting No. 676, University of Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh

The campus of Heriot-Watt University welcomed the Biochemical Society with open arms, and even managed by Gary Burd to tempt some on to the dancefloor -- oh yes … we saw you! Around 400 delegates attended the meeting, (Executive Editor) which included colloquia on tetrapyrroles, amyloidogenic proteins, type II family of G-protein-coupled receptors, 14-3-3 proteins and antibodies. The Society also organized its first Research Colloquium aiming at a more relaxed, informal atmosphere, and this was judged a great success. The drinks reception was held at the Edinburgh City Chambers, and was hosted by Councillor Maureen Child (Executive Member for Finance).