Login [+] Improving health through research Home About Fellows Policy Careers Publications More You are here: Home About History Merger with the Novartis Foundation Merger with the Novartis Foundation The Novartis Foundation, and its predecessor the Ciba foundation, had a distinguished history in the promotion of international discussion of biomedicine. The Foundation was best known for its scientific symposia, which were held at the Foundation’s headquarters at 41 Portland Place. From 1947-2008, thousands of scientists attended meetings at 41 Portland Place, including some 84 Nobel Laureates. These prestigious symposia were published as reports. View information on how to order titles still in print. View an archive of the Novartis Foundation's previous activities The Novartis Foundation closed in 2008, following the Trustees’ decision to merge with the Academy of Medical Sciences. In October 2010 41 Portland Place opened as the headquarters of the Academy of Medical Sciences and a central London conference venue providing period and modern rooms for events and meetings. View information on room hire and conference facilities at 41 Portland Place. Please note we are no longer able to provide overnight accommodation at 41 Portland Place. Most viewed Recently updated Ordinary Fellows Read more Publications Read more Other resources Read more View more Reproducibility and reliability of biomedical research Read more Team science Read more NHS England's draft Research and Development Strategy Read more View more Our objectives Encouraging dialogue about medical science View now Join us Fellows events View now Contact us The Academy of Medical Sciences 41 Portland Place London W1B 1QH Tel: 020 3176 2150 E-mail: info@acmedsci.ac.uk Latest tweets from @acmedsci Keep in touch Select which update you would like to receive Academy newsletter Mentoring and Careers bulletin Publication and Press announcements 41 Portland Place newsletter Venue hire Room hire at the Academy's headquarters 41 Portland Place Quick links Home Press Office Policy Academy President Staff directory News Publications Careers Election to the Fellowship Governance About Fellows Mentoring Funding schemes History Events Job vacancies Academy of Medical Sciences' FORUM Fellows directory Follow us /acmedsci /acmedsci /acmedsci /acmedsci /company/acmedsci © The Academy of Medical Sciences 2013 | Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Site by alt