资料：International Federation for Scientific Research #203 Lotus Garden Road, Mumbai 400 032, India 13 August Dr. Jonas Radcliffe SNB Laboratories Glasgow G3 8HN United Kingdom Membership #2789R Dear Dr. Radcliffe, This year, the International Federation for Scientific Research （IFSR） will hold its annual convention from 20 to 23 November. The conference will be held in Colombo, Sir Lanka, and will have Changing Migration Patterns as its theme. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Preeti Pillai, dean of biology at Gujarat University of Science and the author of the acclaimed book Migrant Birds in Asia. In addition, more than 100 noted speakers will be presenting their latest research findings related to migration and ecology. Register before 21 September and receive a 20 percent reduction on the registration fee. To register online and to look at presentation summaries, please visit www.ifsr.org Information on hotel accommodation and transportation options is also available on the site. The IFSR hopes you will be able to attend this important and informative convention. Yours sincerely, Me1issa Oduya Director, IFSR How can individuals receive a discount?