Jonathan Eisen

Canadian Society of Microbiologists 62nd Annual Conference June 20-23

The Canadian Society of Microbiologists cordially invites you to the 62nd Annual Conference, to beheld June 20-23 in Vancouver, British Columbia. This year’s meeting features plenary speakers Jonathan Eisen (UC Davis), Jeffrey F. Miller (UCLA), and David Relman (Stanford), and includes scientific sessions on host-pathogen interactions, microbial biotechnology, the human microbiome, horizontal gene transfer and population genetics, antibiotic discovery and resistance, and envirogenomics. CSM is an especially unique and affordable conference for students and trainees, with registration starting at only $125 for undergrads, awards for student presentations, and an unparalleled opportunity to network with international speakers in an intimate venue.

Abstract submission is open until April 25, and early registration rates – starting at only $125 – are available until May 18. For more information, see the attached poster or visit www.csm2012.ca.

We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!

The CSM 2012 Local Organizing Committee

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Save the Date — Forum Public Workshop on “The Science and Applications of Microbial Genomics”, June 12-13, 2012, Washington, DCw

I am passing along to you the announcement for our fast-approaching workshop on “the science and applications of microbial genomics.” Pamela Bertelson (pbertelson) will be following up shortly with a travel and logistics memo associated with your participation in this workshop.

I look forward to seeing you this coming June!

Eileen

INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE

*SAVE THE DATE*

The Forum on Microbial Threats is pleased to announce a public workshop on:

The Science and Applications of Microbial Genomics

June 12-13, 2012

Keck Building, Room 100

500 Fifth St., NW

Washington, DC 20001

The first bacterial genome was sequenced in 1995 and took more than 13 months of work to complete. Today, a microorganism’s entire genome can be sequenced in a few days. These technological advancements and concurrent investments in the fields of microbial ecology, evolution, forensics, and epidemiology have transformed our ability to use genomic sequence information to explore the origins, evolution, and drivers associated with historical and contemporaneous disease outbreaks. Nucleic acid sequencing technologies now provide access to the previously ‘unculturable’ — and thus, undetected — microorganisms that comprise the majority of microbial life.

On June 12th and 13th 2012, the Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Microbial Threats will host a public workshop to explore new scientific tools and methods for detecting and characterizing microbial species in order to better appreciate the microbial world around us.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A DRAFT Agenda for this meeting is attached for your information.

Click here to register.

Click here for the Meeting Website.