ESF-EMBO Symposium
COMPARATIVE GENOMICS OF EUKARYOTIC MICROORGANISMS: EUKARYOTIC GENOME EVOLUTION, APPROACHES WITH YEASTS AND FUNGI
Chaired by
CHAIR:
- Jean-LucSoucietE-Mail
- Université de Strasbourg and CNRSFaculté des Sciences de la VieInstitut de BotaniqueGDR CNRS 2354 Génolevures-2StrasbourgFrance
VICE-CHAIR:
- Edward J.LouisE-Mail
- University of NottinghamSchool of BiologyInstitute of GeneticsQueen's Medical CentreNottinghamUnited Kingdom
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
Matthew Berriman, Hinxton, UK - Katsumi Isono, Kisarazu, JP - Regine Kahmann, Marburg, DE - Steven Salzberg, Rockville, US - Hans Westerhoff, Amsterdam, NL - Ken Wolfe, Dublin, IE
ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
Bernard Dujon, Institut Pasteur, FR - Claude Gaillardin, INA-PG, FR - Ed Louis, Nottingham, UK - Jean-Luc Souciet, ULP Strasbourg, FR
Dates
12-17 November 2005
Location
Hotel Eden Roc, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain
The conference will take place in Sant Feliu de Guixols, on the Spanish Costa Brava, 120 km north of Barcelona and 30 km south of Girona. Group transportation will be arranged from/to Barcelona airport, on arrival and departure days.
Final Programme & List of Accepted Participants
Within the eukaryotic genomes lies the history of the origin of many important biological processes found in this evolutionary group. It is now clear that the comparisons of genomes of numerous phylogenetically related species is the basic strategy to unravel the history of genomes. Yeasts and fungi with their compact and small-sized genomes are highly valuable model systems to approach the history of genome evolution. Moreover, inter-kingdom genome comparisons open the way to novel and exciting discoveries given the recent publications of numerous eukaryotic genomes (Paramecium, Trypanosoma, Tetrahymena, Diatoms, Algae, etc). The goal of this symposium is to offer a unique opportunity to exchange novel methods or ideas in the global field of comparative genomics, to discuss direct applications in the field of fungal infections and biomedical research and to offer an excellent educational platform for young scientists.
The symposium will address the following topics:
- Mechanisms of genome evolution in yeasts and fungi
- Comparative genomics and phylogeny of small eukaryotes including algae and parasites
- Natural genome dynamics in small eukaryotes
- Lessons of comparative genomics on pathogenesis
- Regulatory networks and cis-regulatory elements
- Non coding RNA genes
- Perspectives in comparative genomics of small genomes
- Algorithms, Computing and databases
Oral conferences as well as poster sessions will provide ample opportunity for formal and informal exchange between participants on these different topics.
| Final Programme PDF (134 KB) Last Updated 3-November-2005 List of Invited Speakers & Accepted Participants |
Group Transportation & Practical Information Guide
- On Saturday 12 November, group transportation (three buses) will be arranged from Barcelona airport to the hotel. Bus departure times will be as follows: 16.30, 18.30, 19.00.
- Bus transportation back to Barcelona airport will also be arranged for Thursday 17 November departing at: 12.15, 13.00, 14.00.
| For further information, please consult the Practical Information Guide PDF (298 KB) |
Conference Fees
Conference fees include full local costs, a half-day excusion and, for conferees, a registration fee of EUR 250.
Guest fees do not include use of conference facilities and equipment (i.e. internet...) nor are guests entitled to attend sessions.
Fees | Fees (1) | What the fees cover |
EUR 740 | EUR 790 | conference, meals and single room |
EUR 670 | EUR 720 | conference, meals and twin OR double room |
EUR 450 | EUR 500 | non-resident: conference, meals (no room) |
EUR 400 | EUR 450 | guest, full-board and shared double room with conferee |
EUR 370 | EUR 420 | guest, half-board and shared double room with conferee |
(1) A 50 EUR supplement is charged if payment is received after the deadline (4 weeks prior to the conference) | ||
Registration Form
All accepted participants - invited speakers and grantees included - are requested to confirm attendance and room requirements by filling in and faxing back a Registration Form.
Closing Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 14 October 2005 
ESF Contact
ESF Conferences Unit
conferences[at]esf.org
Phone: +32 (0)2 533 2020
Fax: +32 (0)2 538 8486
Please quote 05-196 in any correspondence.
Partnership
This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF) in partnership with the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
With Support from
