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<td><h2 align="center" class="style1">4th Congress of the European Microbiologists </h2>
<h2 align="center" class="style1" style="font-size:40px;"> FEMS 2011 </h2>
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<td><p>Join leading microbiologists, virologists and researchers at the <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?KenesInternationalFE/448b31683c/8eed59d437/01a512fc0b/ref3=db1">4th Congress of European Microbiologists</a> (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. </p></td>
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<td bgcolor="#464D77"><strong><font color="#FFFFFF">Plenary Lectures will Include:</font></strong></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#ECEDF4"><p>Microbial phylogeography: Tb and leprosy<br>
<b>Stewart Cole, Switzerland</b></p></td>
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<b>S.G. (Siv) Andersson, Sweden</b></p></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#ECEDF4"><p>Pathways of secondary metabolism<br>
<b>Christopher Walsh, USA</b></p></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#ECEDF4"><p>Recoding and whole genome synthesis for virus attenuation and vaccine design <b>Eckard Wimmer, USA</b></p></td>
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<b>Jeff Errington, UK</b></p></td>
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<b>Rudy Amman, Germany</b></p></td>
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<td><p><img src="http://pr.ak.vresp.com/0e3e58f20/www.kenes.com/fems2011/mailshots/ms3_clip_image001.jpg" width="119" height="83" border="0" align="right">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.</p>
<p> This charming city is home to the European headquarters of the United Nations and <br>
<img src="http://pr.ak.vresp.com/6621c4b77/www.kenes.com/fems2011/mailshots/ms3_clip_image001_0000.jpg" width="120" height="90" border="0" align="right">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. </p></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#EBF1F5"><p><b><font color="#464D77">Congress Organizing Board</font></b><br>
<b>Jacques Schrenzel,</b> Switzerland - Chairperson <br>
<b>Roland Koerner</b>, UK<br>
<b>Jean-Claude Piffaretti</b>, Switzerland <br>
<b>Karl-Heinz Schleifer</b>, Germany </p>
<p><b><font color="#464D77">Program Committee</font></b><font color="#464D77"><br>
</font> <b>Jean-Claude Piffaretti</b>, Switzerland - Chairperson<br>
<b>Esteban Domingo</b>, Spain <br>
<b>Dieter Haas</b>, Switzerland<br>
<b>Urs Jenal</b>, Switzerland<br>
<b>Patrick Linder</b>, Switzerland<br>
<b>Dider Mazel</b>, France<br>
<b>Bernhard Schink</b>, Germany<br>
<b>Karl-Heinz Schleifer</b>, Germany <br>
<b>Jacques Schrenzel</b>, Switzerland</p></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#6B92AD"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Important Dates</font></b></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#EBF1F5"><p>Abstract Submission for Workshops & Poster Discussion Groups<br>
<b>Friday, January 14, 2011</b></p>
<p>Late Breaking Abstracts Submission Deadline<br>
<b>Sunday, January 23, 2011</b></p>
<p>Early Registration Deadline<br>
<b>Monday, March 14, 2011</b></p></td>
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