More Information
Universal molecular tools, applicable to any organism, have been developed which enable the changes caused by retrotransposons to be observed and measured. These phenomena unite retrotransposon research across all eukaryotes, and make an interdisciplinary approach highly attractive. Europe has a particularly strong academic community with interests in retrotransposons of fungi, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. The extreme diversity of host organisms has resulted, until now, in few opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction. The ESF Network will capitalize on these strengths to establish a strong collaborative framework for rapid progress in our understanding of the impacts of these genetic symbionts on organisms, genomes, and biodiversity.
Activities
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Short Visits (= Current News/Status)
1st Workshop took place in Carry-le-Rouet (France) on 18-21 May 2001
2nd Workshop took place on 14-17 June 2002 in Helsinki (Finland)
3rd Workshop took place on 23-26 May 2003 in Kranjska Gora (Slovenia)
News/current status
The Network Coordination Committee met for the first time on 9 December 2000 in Dundee (UK).
The Network organised its
first Workshop on 18-21 May 2001 in Carry-le-Rouet (France)
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2nd Workshop took place on 14-17 June 2002 in Helsinki (Finland)
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The third workshop is planned to be taking place on 23-26 May 2003 in Slovenia
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A permanent Call has been opened for mobility grants for research visits
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