Symposium: "qPCR & dPCR Under The Microscope" 4 & 5 May 2020
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    • Prof Carl Wittwer
    • Dr Jan M Ruijter
    • Prof Michael Pfaffl
    • Prof Jo Vandesompele
    • Prof Stephen Bustin
    • Assoc Prof Alex Dobrovic
    • Dale Levitzke
    • John Mackay
    • Dr Ian Marsh
    • Dr Joy Kang
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Getting There

The Taronga Centre is at:
​Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, a short walk downhill from the main Taronga Zoo entrance. The symposium will be held in the Harbourview Ballroom.

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Coming by Ferry:

The Zoo is located just 12 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry. There are several ferry options:
Sydney Ferries
A ferry departs from Circular Quay every 30 minutes. A ferry timetable can be viewed here. 
Cost is around $5.84 each way, payable via Opal Card.
As at 16/5/18, Sydney Ferry Times are as follows:
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Captain Cook Cruises
The Zoo Express departs daily from Darling Harbour Pier 26 and Circular Quay. There's also an all day hop on, hop off option. For more information visit http://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises or call (02) 9206 1111. 
The 24 Hour Hop On Hop Off  departs daily from Darling Harbour, Manly Pier 26, Manly  and Circular Quay. For more information visit https://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/hop-on-hop-off/24-hour-pass-and-taronga-zoo/   or call (02) 9206 1111.
Sydney Harbour Eco Hopper
Hop on, hop off services across the harbour. Puchase tickets onboard at Manly Wharf or Circular Quay. For more information visit http://www.sydneyharbourecohopper.com.au/ or call (02) 9583 1199.
Fantasea Cruising Sydney
The Taronga Zoo shuttle departs twice daily from either Darling Harbour, (King Street Wharf #8) or Circular Quay (Eastern Pontoon). For more information visit http://www.fantasea.com.au/taronga-zoo-shuttle or call (02) 9556 9200.

Once you arrive at the Taronga Zoo wharf, a public bus will deliver you to the zoo's front entrance.
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Coming by bus
From the City:
The route M30 Metro Bus departs Central Station (Stand B on Eddy Avenue), Town Hall Station (Stand K, Park Street), Wynyard Station (Stand T, Clarence Street) and travels to Taronga Zoo every 10 to 15 minutes. The journey from the city over the Harbour Bridge takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Visit transportnsw.info for the route planner.
From the North
From Chatswood Interchange - Stand J take the 257 via Victoria Ave, Penshurst Street, Willoughby Road, Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Change at Mosman Junction and take the M30 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
From Lower North Shore
From Balmoral Beach, take the 238 from The Esplanade via Raglan Street, Wolseley Road, Middle Head Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
From Clifton Gardens, take the 228 from Morella Road via Thompson Street to Whiting Beach Road for a short walk to Taronga Zoo.
From the Northern Beaches
Coming from Manly, Balgowlah, Brookvale, Dee Why or Narrabeen, take a bus to Spit Junction and change for the M30 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.​

Coming by train
Catch a train to Circular Quay, then take a ferry to Taronga Zoo wharf (12 minute ferry journey). Ferries depart from Circular Quay every quarter-past and quarter-to the hour. Or take a train to Central Station (Stand B on Eddy Avenue), Town Hall Station (Stand K, Park Street), Wynyard Station (Stand T, Clarence Street) to connect with the M30 bus (30-45 minute bus journey over the Harbour Bridge).​

Coming by car
From the City
Cross the harbour either via the Harbour Bridge or Sydney Harbour Tunnel and continue on to the Warringah Freeway before taking the Military Road exit and turning right onto Military Road. Follow Military Road to Spit Junction and turn right to stay on Military Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo.
From the Northern Beaches
Cross the Spit Bridge and continue along Spit Road for approximately 3km before turning left on to Military Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo.
From the Lower North Shore
Find your way to Military Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo.
From the Western Suburbs
Coming via the M2
Follow the M2 Motorway and continue on to the Lane Cove Tunnel, making a slight right at the Gore Hill Freeway. Continue on to the Warringah Freeway before exiting on the right on to the Military Road exit. Continue on to Military Road, later turning right to stay on Military Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo.
Coming via the M5
Follow the M5 South West Way Motorway, merging on to General Holmes Drive. Take a slight left at the Eastern Distributor and continue onto the Cahill Expressway and continuing further on to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Continue on to the Warringah Freeway and exit right on to Falcon Street, continuing onto Military Road, later turning right to stay on Military Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo.

Parking
Parking is available at the Zoo. Entry to the car park is from Bradleys Head Road. The car park day rate is $18.

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"qPCR & dPCR Under The Microscope" Symposium 2020
​is managed by Gene Target Solutions.  Ph: (02) 8090 2675.  info@genetargetsolutions.com
  • Home
  • Program
  • Speakers
    • Prof Carl Wittwer
    • Dr Jan M Ruijter
    • Prof Michael Pfaffl
    • Prof Jo Vandesompele
    • Prof Stephen Bustin
    • Assoc Prof Alex Dobrovic
    • Dale Levitzke
    • John Mackay
    • Dr Ian Marsh
    • Dr Joy Kang
  • Getting There
  • Abstracts
  • Posters
  • Sponsors
  • FAQ
  • Dinner
  • Register