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International Symposium on Usher Syndrome and Related Diseases. May 2010

From 27/05/2010 to 29/05/2010

General Information

Meeting venue
The “International Symposium on Usher Syndrome and Related Diseases” will be held in the Auditorium Santiago Grisolía in the Science Museum Príncipe Felipe of Valencia (Spain). The museum, designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, and with an auditorium of 2.800 square metres, provides the perfect venue for this symposium.

These emblematic projects have turned Valencia, with its heritage of over two thousand years of history, into a most modern city. The city is easily accessible by road, rail, sea and air. Its culture, cuisine and academic tradition along with its location on the Mediterranean coast and its pleasant climate, make the city the ideal setting for this symposium.

Auditorium Santiago Grisolía
Science Museum Príncipe Felipe
City of Arts and Sciences
Av. Autopista del Saler, 7
46013 Valencia, Spain

How to arrive at the venue
The Science Museum Principe Felipe, which is one of the buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences (a cultural entertainment centre with stunning architecture), is in the dry river bed Turia.

By bus
The following EMT buses go to the venue: 19, 35, 95 and 40. The trip from the City Hall square takes about 15 minutes.
For more information, please visit www.emtvalencia.es

By metro
The metro lines closest to the venue are lines nº 3 and nº 5. For more information, please visit www.metrovalencia.com

City of Valencia
Valencia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast and has more than 800.000 inhabitants, making it the third largest city in Spain. It is a pleasant historical city with modern tourist infrastructures and enjoys a good climate, attractive surroundings and offers a wide variety of cultural and leisure events. There are several sandy beaches and other places of interest within easy reach of the city. To discover Valencia, please visit www.turisvalencia.es
Valencia Interactive Map

Visas
Some participants may require visas in order to enter to Spain. Please check with your travel agent if a visa is required.

Language
The lectures will be given in English.