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051439Z Apr 05
UNCLAS MADRID 001289
SIPDIS
STATE PLEASE PASS TO DHHS/NIH/FIC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO OTRA SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR NIH/FIC SERGI FERRE
REF: STATE 61340
1. Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Dr.
Sergi Ferre, Staff Scientist, National Institute on Drug
Abuse, NIH, to travel to Barcelona, April 15-26, to meet with
colleagues at the University of Barcelona and discuss a
number of projects such as, heteromerization of: cannabinoid
CB1 and dopamine D1 receptors; histamine H3 and dopamine D1
receptors; dopamine D2 and nicotinic receptors; adenosine A1
and A2A receptors; and adenosine A2A dopamine D2 and MGLU5
receptors. .
2. Embassy understands that no assistance is necessary.
3. Visitors are reminded that bearers of diplomatic and
official passports coming to Spain on official business need
to obtain a Spanish visa prior to arrival to Spain.
4. THREAT ASSESSMENT:
In general, Spain is safe. However, Madrid, Barcelona and
other large cities in Spain --including resort/convention
areas such as Benidorm-- attract a large number of criminals
and pickpockets and frequent incidents of crime of
opportunity against the unwary do occur. Carry only
essential items including a photocopy of your passport's
photo page. Visitors can protect themselves against crime by
being street-smart, alert and aware of their surroundings.
In the event you are victimized by crime, or experience any
security-related incident, please contact the Embassy's
Regional Security Office at 91-587-2550 or after hours at
91-587-2355. Official visitors to the Embassy in Madrid or
the Consulate General in Barcelona are encouraged to receive
a security briefing from the RSO office at their earliest
convenience. Additional information regarding safety and
security in Spain is available on the U.S. Department of
State's website (www.embusa.es).
Travelers are encouraged to review the most recent Worldwide
Caution issued by the Department of State. As the Department
of State continues to develop information on any potential
security threats to Americans overseas, it shares credible
threat information through its Consular Information Program
documents, available on the Internet at
http://travel/state.gov. In addition to information on the
Internet, U.S. travelers can hear recorded information by
calling the Department of State in Washington, D.C. at
202-647-5225 from their touch-tone telephone, or receive
information by automated telefax by dialing 202-647-3000 from
their fax machine.
MANZANARES