The Novartis Foundation
A scientific charitable Foundation promoting excellence in science

 
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Meetings
 Our scientific meetings programme includes unique three-day symposia and one-day discussion meetings. Here we bring together small groups of experts from around the world for intensive discussion of topics at the cutting edge of science. 

Publications
 Details of our symposium series, including the book catalogue and ordering information. The extensive discussions that take place at our symposia form an integral part of these books, and coupled with the international stature of the contributors, this has earned these symposium volumes a unique and respected place in the scientific literature. Approximately 350 out-of-print titles are now available from the Foundation at knock-down prices

Archive
 Browse our handbook with complete listings of the Foundation's publications, meetings and other activities

 

 The Novartis Foundation is a scientific and educational charity, formed in 1949 by the Swiss company Ciba (now Novartis). Located in central London, at the heart of the scientific community, we exist to promote scientific excellence by arranging internationally acclaimed scientific meetings, publishing books and communicating science to the public.

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT  CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF THE FOUNDATION

Towards the end of 2006, the Trustees of the Novartis Foundation were informed that the Novartis Company’s support for the Foundation would cease at the end of February 2008.

The Trustees have considered various options for the future, the favoured of which is a merger with another, cognate, organization whereupon the Foundation will then formally be dissolved. This remains contingent on the resolution of a number of technical matters, which we hope to bring to a successful conclusion in the spring. In the meantime, no Foundation symposia, discussion meetings or open meetings will be held and no symposium bursaries awarded. Symposium volumes will continue to be published up to and including NF293 Genetic effects on environmental vulnerability to disease, previous volumes still in print may be purchased from John Wiley and Son, and earlier, out-of-print, volumes directly from the Foundation (email orders to booksales@novartisfound.org.uk) subject to availability.

Insofar as the Foundation’s hospitality services are concerned, the function at 41 Portland Place will continue trading and a full booking, catering and hospitality service will be on offer throughout 2008.  Information on bookings for 2009 dates will be available later in the year.

Derek J. Chadwick, Director

Contact details:

The Novartis Foundation, 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1BN, UK
Email: dchadwick@novartisfound.org.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7636 9456

The Novartis Foundation is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities
 The Novartis Foundation is a registered charity no. 313574

 

 HOSPITALITY AT THE NOVARTIS FOUNDATION

Please note: while the scientific programme has been suspended, the hospitality side of operations at 41 Portland Place will continue:

Hospitality
 Conveniently situated in the heart of London, we offer competitively priced meeting facilities and accommodation in our historic 18th century house. On this page you will find full details of the facilities available, together with a price list and information on how to book.