Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences

COST Action BM1309 EMF-MED

COST EMF-MED European network for innovative uses of EMFs in biomedical applications

Workshop on NON-Thermal EMF Cancer Treatment Workshop on Vagus Nerve Stimulation Warszawa, (14)15-16 February 2017

VENUE AND LOCAL INFORMATION

Meeting Venue: Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (CIOP-PIB) Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa POLAND

Local organiser: Dr. Jolanta Karpowicz Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (CIOP-PIB) email: [email protected] tel. +48 22 623 46 50

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(2 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

VENUE COST EMF-MED Workshops will be held in the building of the Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (CIOP-PIB).

The address is: Czerniakowska 16 00-701 Warszawa, Poland www.ciop.pl CIOP-PIB is attached to the ZUS building (Social Insurance Institution). However, the entrance is on the opposite side. Urgent/emergency contact to CIOP-PIB (24/24h): +4822- 623 32 62 (in Polish)

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(3 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

ABOUT THE CITY Warszawa, nurturing over 400 years of pride as a capital, is Poland’s largest city and an economic, political, and cultural centre. The symbol of the city is the Mermaid, featured on the city seal. Warszawa is a bustling metropolis and features an unforgettable history. A city where a fourth of the terrain is covered by parkland and a city of culture. Royal Castle - built in the 15th century, this castle served as residence of Mazovian princes. Once the capital was moved to Warszawa from Krakow, the castle served as seat of the king and the government. The castle has been renovated repeatedly and destroyed completely during World War II. It was rebuilt between 1971-1988 using castle remains and rubble. Today, the segment with the clock tower opens the way to the Old Town. Museum attractions include two original Rembrandt paintings as well as works by Bernard Bellotto, aka Canaletto, court painter to Polish King Stanisław August Poniatowski. Canaletto’s paintings were vital during Warsaw’s post-war reconstruction. Palace in Wilanow - one of the most important monuments of Polish national culture – the residence of Jan III Sobieski. Old Town - historic centre and oldest part of the city, it is also a living, breathing cultural salon. Founded in the 13th century as the prince's castle, it is surrounded by walls. During World War II, 90% of it was destroyed, but thanks to its excellent restoration and recovery, in 1980 it was granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage List. Currently, it is a lively place, bustling with tourists and locals, and full of galleries, cafés and restaurants. For more information please visit: http://warsawtour.pl/en CURRENCY The polish currency is złoty (local abbreviation is PLN) and 1 EUR is worth approximately 4.4 złoty (PLN). The currency can be exchanged in numerous exchange offices. The credit cards are widely accepted. TIME ZONE

- Warszawa is in the Europe Central time zone (GMT +1).

ELECTRICITY - In Poland, the voltage is 230 V, 50 Hz, the standard European double plug. Information for visitors - All essential information about Warsaw as well as about the attractions the city offers to its visitors can be found at http://www.warsawtour.pl/en. LOCAL TRANSPORT Bus, tram and metro tickets (in Polish: bilety) can be bought from newspaper and tobacco kiosks as well as from the ticket vending machines at selected stops and on board from drivers or ticket machines (but only in selected cars). The same tickets for all. Please remember to validate your ticket after buying it on the bus. Metro tickets can only be acquired prior to your journey. The daily tickets (valid for 24 hours) have to be validated only at first transfer. The official timetable of the public transportation lines can be found at: http://www.ztm.waw.pl/rozklad_nowy.php?c=182&l=2 Available tickets: •

single transfer ticket: 4.4 PLN (approx. 1 EUR, entitles to an unlimited number of journeys for a period not exceeding 75 minutes from its validation),

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one day ticket: 15 PLN (approx. 3.4 EUR).

Single transfer (left) and one day (right) Warsaw public transport tickets Taxis cost approximately 2.40 PLN (around 0.60 EUR) per kilometre. Taxi tariffs (PLN/KM) should be clearly displayed in the car window. Taxmeters displayed costs in PLN. It is advisable for visitors to confirm the price before setting off. The examples of authorized companies are: Sawa Taxi, phone: +48 22 644 44 44, www.sawataxi.com.pl Ele Sky Taxi, phone: +48 22 811 11 11, www.eletaxi.pl Super Taxi, phone: +48 22 578 98 00, www.supertaxi.pl

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(4 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

GETTING FROM THE CHOPIN AIRPORT Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport (http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/en/) is the main airport located in the south-western part of Warszawa, ca. 10 km from the city centre. The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is approximately 40 PLN (ca. 10 EUR), journey time is 20 minutes. Taxis can be hired in front of the arrivals hall of the airport. For safety reasons we strongly advise you to use licensed taxi services offered at Chopin Airport. Taxi tariffs should be clearly displayed in the car window. The local bus no. 175 (all week from 4:35 to 22:35) goes from the airport, through the city centre ("Centrum" bus stop – very close to the Novotel hotel) to “Pl. Piłsudskiego“ bus stop (near the Old Town). The journey time is ca. 30 minutes. You can also take a fast railway which allows Chopin Airport passengers to get to the city centre in ca. 25 minutes. The railway station is adjacent to Terminal A. The station’s platform can be accessed through the entrance near the long-distance bus terminal. The ticket costs 4.40 PLN (SKM) or 7 PLN (Koleje Mazowieckie - KM). Detailed information about public transportation form the airport can be found at: http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/en/public-transport.html

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(5 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE CHOPIN AIRPORT TO THE CIOP-PIB - Public transport (trip takes about 45 minutes) – shortest/direct/recommended route: 1. the BUS 148 - from the Warsaw Chopin Airport (bus stop “Lotnisko ChopinaPrzyloty 02”) to the “Al. Witosa 04” bus stop, 2. go to the other side of “Al. Witosa street (as shown at the map). Location of BUS 148 stop “Lotnisko Chopina-Przyloty 02” at Warsaw Chopin Airport

BUS 148 stop „Lotnisko ChopinaPrzyloty 02“

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(6 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

The walk from the BUS 148 stop “Al. Witosa 04” to CIOP-PIB building

CIOP-PIB

BUS 148 stop „Al. Witosa 04“

BUS 148 route

- TAXI (trip takes about 20 minutes): From the Warsaw Chopin Airport to the CIOP-PIB: trip approx. 12 km, typical taxi fare is around 50 PLN (approx. 12 EUR). But we recommend you to take exact information from taxi driver before you start the trip! Please use only taxi company authorised by the airport (announced in the arrival hall) and from the official taxi stop of authorised taxi in front of the exit from the arrival hall.

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(7 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE WARSAW CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION TO CIOP-PIB - Public transport (trip takes about 30 minutes) – shortest/direct/recommended route: 1. the BUS 131 - from the Warsaw Central Railway Station (bus stop “Dw. Centralny 25”) to the “Al. Witosa 01” bus stop. The BUS 131 stop is located next to station. 2. go to the other side of Czerniakowska street (as shown at the map). Location of BUS 131 stop “Dw. Centralny 25” at Warsaw Central Railway Station

BUS 131 stop „Dw. Centralny 25“

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(8 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

The walking route from BUS 131 stop “Al. Witosa 01” to CIOP-PIB

CIOP-PIB

BUS 131 route

BUS 131 stop „Al. Witosa 01“

- TAXI (trip takes about 20 minutes): From the Warszawa Central Railway Station to the CIOP-PIB: trip approx. 7 km, typical taxi fare is around 40 PLN (approx. 9 EUR). But we recommend you to take exact information from taxi driver before you start the trip! Please use only authorised taxi company and from the official taxi stop of authorised taxi in front of the exit from the arrival hall. The Dworzec Centralny is the main train station with train connections with the Chopin Airport, Modlin Airport, as well as fast train connections (2-3 hours long) with Krakow, Gdansk, Katowice and Poznan, which also have international flights connections.

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(9 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE WARSZAWA MODLIN AIRPORT TO THE CIOP-PIB - Public transport (trip takes about 100 minutes) – shortest/direct/recommended route: 1. airport busses covered in the colours of Koleje Mazowieckie (trip takes approx. 10 minutes) - from the Warszawa Modlin Airport to the Modlin Railway Station. There is special Airport Ticket of price 19 PLN (4.3 EUR) valid in both airport busses and trains, as well as Warszawa public transport (when validated). 2. Koleje Mazowieckie train (approx. 45 minutes trip) - from Modlin Railway Station to Warsaw Central Railway Station. 3. the BUS 131 - from the Warsaw Central Railway Station (bus stop “Dw. Centralny 25”) to the “Al. Witosa 01” bus stop. The BUS 131 stop is located next to station (see previous section for details). 4. go to the other side of al. Witosa street (see previous section for details) Warsaw Modlin Airport bus covered in the colours of Koleje Mazowieckie and Koleje Mazowieckie train

TAXI (trip takes about 1-2 hours, depend on the traffic in the city centre) From the Warszawa Modlin Airport to the CIOP-PIB: trip approx. 40 km, typical taxi fare is around 150 PLN (approx. 35 EUR), depend on the trafic. But we recommend you to take exact information from taxi driver before you start the trip! Please use only authorised taxi company and from the official taxi stop of authorised taxi in front of the exit from the arrival hall.

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(10 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

ACCOMMODATION

It is possible to have accommodation in a good room rates during the COST meetings – it is a time of winter school holidays in Warszawa. Please use any authorised hotels service, such as booking.com – they are now full of good offers for accommodation, even from the top hotels in the city – take this opportunity and consider holidays here! In case you would like to stay close to the venue – the nearest hotels are located at Mangalia street (a group of 3 hotels: Portos (3*), Atos (2*) and Aramis(1*) ) – approx. 15-20 minutes walk or short trip by public bus 148. They have also convenient public bus connection to the city centre and old city. In case you prefer a hotel in the city centre – the map suggests the area of the city which have convenient public bus connections with CIOP-PIB.

Old town

City centre

Area of recommended accommodation – to have convenient public bus connections to CIOP-PIB CIOP-PIB

The hotels near to CIOP-PIB (walking distance): Atos, Portos, Aramis – Mangalia Str.

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

(11 / 12 – 12.01.2017)

COST EMF-MED

Warsaw, (14)15-16 February 2017

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(12 / 12 – 12.01.2017)