"The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) supports research in all areas of medical and related science. We are funded by the UK taxpayer. Our aim is to improve the health and quality of life of the public and to contribute to the wealth of the nation. On 9 February 2005, Council, MRC's governing body is holding a public meeting in Manchester to discuss its current range of research and how it can bring greatest benefit to the health of people in the UK and overseas. " http://www.livegroup.co.uk/mrcpublicmeeting/ You might like to publicise this meeting to any of your users with an interest in research. I think this is the first time MRC has held a public meeting like this. Frank Norman, Librarian. National Institute for Medical Research The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW7 1AA, UK tel 020 8816 2227 fax 020 8816 2230 email [log in to unmask]