[Gerlanet] FEMS 2011: Congress Updates: Plenary Lectures & Important Dates

[Þórunn Þorsteinsdóttir]

4th Congress of the European Microbiologists FEMS 2011
Geneva, Switzerland

Join leading microbiologists, virologists and researchers at the 4th
Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS 2011). This congress offers
participants the opportunity to advance their knowledge, discuss and
disseminate the latest research and deepen their insight into the
world of microbes.



Plenary Lectures will Include:
 - Microbial phylogeography: Tb and leprosy
   Stewart Cole, Switzerland
 - Microbial genome evolution
    S.G. (Siv) Andersson, Sweden
 - Pathways of secondary metabolism
   Christopher Walsh, USA
 - Recoding and whole genome synthesis for virus attenuation and
vaccine design
   Eckard Wimmer, USA
 - Microbial cell biology and cell structure
   Jeff Errington, UK
 - Molecular microbial ecology
   Rudy Amman, Germany

↘  View the preliminary timetable:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?KenesInternationalFE/448b31683c/8eed59d437/f76e2d75d9




About Geneva
Located on the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Swiss Alps,
Geneva is world-renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in
Europe. This charming city is home to the European headquarters of the
United Nations and has a long history of diversity and tolerance.
Today, Geneva is a popular tourist destination. Travelers from across
the globe flock to Geneva to explore the historical sites, relax in
the glorious Swiss countryside and partake in activities such as
skiing, hiking, boating and cycling.

↘  More details here:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?KenesInternationalFE/448b31683c/8eed59d437/92fdfbf2ad


Congress Organizing Board
 - Jacques Schrenzel, Switzerland - Chairperson
 - Roland Koerner, UK
 - Jean-Claude Piffaretti, Switzerland
 - Karl-Heinz Schleifer, Germany

Program Committee
 - Jean-Claude Piffaretti, Switzerland - Chairperson
 - Esteban Domingo, Spain
 - Dieter Haas, Switzerland
 - Urs Jenal, Switzerland
 - Patrick Linder, Switzerland
 - Dider Mazel, France
 - Bernhard Schink, Germany
 - Karl-Heinz Schleifer, Germany
 - Jacques Schrenzel, Switzerland


Important Dates

Abstract Submission for Workshops & Poster Discussion Groups: Friday,
January 14, 2011

Late Breaking Abstracts Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 23, 2011

Early Registration Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2011



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see who will be attending this congress:
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www.kenes.com/fems


Congress Organisers:
Kenes International,
1-3, Rue de  Chantepoulet
PO Box 1726 CH-1211,
Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
Email: fems at kenes.com

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