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Microbiology bloghttp://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/index.htmlMicrobiology blog RSS feeden 2010-03-05T15:30:38+00:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:31:27 +0000Conference: BiosensorsConferences2010-03-05T15:30:38+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/biosensors2010.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/biosensors2010.html#unique-entry-id-21May 26 - 28, 2010 20th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors
Glasgow, UK Further information
Biosensors 2010. Top plenary speakers, parallel symposia outlining the latest research in biosensors and related technologies supported by extensive poster sessions and an exhibition.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books]]>Book Review: RNAiBook ReviewVirology2010-03-05T14:43:27+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/rnai.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/rnai.html#unique-entry-id-20"The use of RNA interference to control gene expression is emerging as an exciting new technology. The potential of this mechanism depends on the ability to find a competent way to deliver the RNA. This compact book reviews all of these issues in a comprehensive manner." from Doodys (2010)

Further reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends]]>New Book on Water and Environmental MicrobiologyBooks2010-03-03T17:09:47+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/environmental-water-microbiology.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/environmental-water-microbiology.html#unique-entry-id-19The following new book has been announced:

Environmental Microbiology: Current Technology and Water Applications

Edited by: Keya Sen and Nicholas J. Ashbolt
ISBN: 978-1-904455-70-7
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: September 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>New Book on Nanotechnology in Water TreatmentBooks2010-03-03T17:04:40+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/nanotechnology-book.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/nanotechnology-book.html#unique-entry-id-18The following new book has been announced:

Nanotechnology in Water Treatment Applications

Edited by: T. Eugene Cloete, Michele de Kwaadsteniet, Marelize Botes and J. Manuel López-Romero
ISBN: 978-1-904455-66-0
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: June 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>New Book on Molecular Phylogeny of MicroorganismsBooks2010-03-03T17:03:15+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/microbial-phylogeny-book.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/microbial-phylogeny-book.html#unique-entry-id-17The following new book has been announced:

Molecular Phylogeny of Microorganisms

Edited by: Aharon Oren and R. Thane Papke
ISBN: 978-1-904455-67-7
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: July 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>New Book on BifidobacteriaBooks2010-03-03T17:01:15+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/bfidobacteria-book.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/bfidobacteria-book.html#unique-entry-id-16The following new book has been announced:

Bifidobacteria: Genomics and Molecular Aspects

Edited by: Baltasar Mayo and Douwe van Sinderen
ISBN: 978-1-904455-68-4
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: August 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>New Book on Signal RecognitionBooks2010-03-03T16:59:38+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/signal-recognition-book.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/signal-recognition-book.html#unique-entry-id-15The following new book has been announced:

Sensory Mechanisms in Bacteria: Molecular Aspects of Signal Recognition

Edited by: Stephen Spiro and Ray Dixon
ISBN: 978-1-904455-69-1
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: September 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>New Book on Insect VirologyBooks2010-03-03T16:58:21+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/insect-virology-book.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/insect-virology-book.html#unique-entry-id-14The following new book has been announced:

Insect Virology

Edited by: Sassan Asgari and Karyn N. Johnson
ISBN: 978-1-904455-71-4
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: September 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>Conference update: Microcon 2010Conferences2010-03-01T14:02:18+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/microcon2010.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/microcon2010.html#unique-entry-id-13Kolkata, India Further information
Microcon 2010. XXXIV National Conference of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books]]>Book Review: RNA Interference and VirusesBook ReviewVirology2010-03-01T11:11:03+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/rna-interference.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/rna-interference.html#unique-entry-id-12RNA Interference and Viruses
"a timely and well-compiled book, authored by several distinguished scientists who have made significant contributions to this important area of emerging research. The book consists of 11 chapters dealing with various aspects of the relevance of RNAi to viral infections in plant, insect and mammalian cells ... the book addresses a range of important fundamental issues that may impact on the development of RNAi-based therapies against several human diseases. It provides a solid introduction to the general concepts in the field of RNAi, how viruses modulate RNAi responses as well as issues involved in using RNAi as antiviral therapy. Thus, this book will be useful to a wide range of readership- from basic science students, to RNAi researchers, to virologists, to investors in drug development companies."

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RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends

Edited by: Miguel Angel Martínez
ISBN: 978-1-904455-56-1
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: February 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>New Book on Lentiviruses published todayVirologyBooks2010-03-01T08:40:56+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/lentivirus-book.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/lentivirus-book.html#unique-entry-id-11Lentiviruses edited by Moira Desport has been has been published today read more ...

Lentiviruses and Macrophages: Molecular and Cellular Interactions

Edited by: Moira Desport
ISBN: 978-1-904455-60-8
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: March 2010
Cover: Hardback

]]>Conference Update: Harnessing The Power of MicrobesConferencesEnvironmental Microbiology2010-02-26T16:58:56+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/56dcccbc903f5707e0e66ceabd62f813-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/56dcccbc903f5707e0e66ceabd62f813-10.html#unique-entry-id-10Bogor, Indonesia Further information
International Seminar of the Indonesian Society for Microbiology. The seminar aims to provide a platform for international microbiologists, biotechnologists, policy makers and the private sector to interact and exchange the latest ideas and techniques in microbiology and biotechnologySuggested reading: Environmental Molecular Microbiology]]>Conference Update: Food MicrobiologyConferencesEnvironmental Microbiology2010-02-26T16:56:11+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/food-microbiology-conference.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/food-microbiology-conference.html#unique-entry-id-9Copenhagen, Denmark Further information
Special emphasis will be on how microbes respond to changes in their environment and the congress will address applied and fundamental aspects of microbial behaviour in: Food fermentation and spoilage, Adverse environments, Risk assessment, Food production, The intestinal tract
Suggested reading: Environmental Microbiology Books]]>New Influenza BookBooksVirology2010-02-23T14:38:03+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/influenza-virology-book.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/influenza-virology-book.html#unique-entry-id-8Influenza: Molecular Virology" edited by Qinghua Wang and Yizhi Jane Tao has been just been published and is available for immediate dispatch read more ...

Influenza: Molecular Virology

Edited by: Qinghua Wang and Yizhi Jane Tao
ISBN: 978-1-904455-57-8
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: February 2010
Cover: Hardback
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]]>Conference update: BotrytisConferences2010-02-11T14:48:25+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/botrytis-conference.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/botrytis-conference.html#unique-entry-id-7Cadiz, Spain Further information
This XV Symposium on Botrytis will highlight cutting-edge advances in all major botrytis topics. This six-day event will feature recent findings from leading industrial, innovative researchers and academic experts in the field, in the form of lectures and posters.
Suggested reading: Mycology Books]]>Conference update: Biology of FungiConferences2010-02-11T14:47:38+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/fungi-conference.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/fungi-conference.html#unique-entry-id-6Edinburgh, UK Further information
Scientific themes include: Cell biology, biochemistry and physiology; Environment, ecology and interactions; Evolution, biodiversity and systematics; Fungal pathogenesis and disease control; Genomics, genetics and molecular biology
Suggested reading: Mycology Books]]>Conference update: Plant-Microbe InteractionsConferences2010-02-11T14:25:48+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/plant-microbe-interactions.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/plant-microbe-interactions.html#unique-entry-id-5Kyoto, Japan Further information
The biennial Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions is organized by IS-MPMI. An opportunity to learn and share with all of the international members, the congress has been held throughout the world, with locations varying from Italy, to Mexico, U.S., Russia and Europe.
Suggested reading: Plant pathogenic bacteria]]>Microbiology Conferences and MeetingsConferences2010-02-08T12:38:45+00:00http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/microbiology-conferences-2010.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.horizonpress.com/blogger/files/microbiology-conferences-2010.html#unique-entry-id-4Microbiology Conference List
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Microbiology conferences 2010

February 14 - 19, 2010 Antibiotics and Resistance: Challenges and Solutions
Santa Fe, NM, USA Further information
In the face of a growing crisis in antibiotic resistance and the emergence of new bacterial pathogens, there is a pressing clinical need for new antibiotics. Paradoxically, this call for new drugs comes at a time when investment in antibiotic development in the pharmaceutical industry is at historically low levels. Despite the promise of the genomic revolution to inform drug development and innovations in drug discovery and the fundamental biology that underpins it, modern control of infectious disease with antibiotics is perilously fragile. This meeting brings together researchers from medicine, academe and industry and from across scientific disciplines to discuss the challenges of antibiotic development in the 21st Century. What is the scope of the problem? What are possible solutions? What are the imperatives for the short and long term and is the traditional antibiotic paradigm in need of an overhaul? These questions will be the focus of the meeting that will help to define the problems and solutions in antibiotic development.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

February 16 - 21, 2010 Cell Biology of Virus Entry, Replication and Pathogenesis
Taos, NM, Canada Further information
The Keystone Symposia meeting on the Cell Biology of Virus Entry, Replication and Pathogenesis emphasizes key aspects of virus infection pathways and cellular responses. A central goal is the identification of critical virus-cell crosstalk during these processes. Rather than dividing viruses into separate “categories” such as positive-sense RNA viruses and DNA viruses, the meeting highlights common aspects of virus lifecycles among different virus groups. The multi-disciplinary nature of the proposed meeting is important in bringing together investigators using structural, molecular, cell biological, immunological and epidemiological methods. This emphasis on shared themes and multiple experimental approaches will continue to be critical to future advances in virology. While there has been spectacular recent progress in our understanding of virus lifecycles, we are still very far from being able to design antiviral strategies, and unexpected novel aspects of virus cell biology are constantly being discovered. Plenary sessions will cover the most important aspects of virus interactions with cells. Day 1 will include cutting-edge structural virology studies and imaging methods to follow single virus particles during entry. Day 2 will focus on the entry mechanisms of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses and the roles of cellular proteins in virus infection. Day 3 will cover viral and cellular aspects of virus replication and cellular antiviral responses. The last day will focus on the important areas of virus assembly and pathogenesis. Late-breaking exciting developments in this fast-moving field will be incorporated by short presentations and afternoon workshop sessions drawn from the submitted abstracts.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

February 18 - 19, 2010 Invasive Fungal Infections
Rome, Italy Further information
ESCMID Conference. Participants attending this conference will learn about the microbiological aspects, pathophysiology and clinical presentations of common and emerging invasive fungal infections. Up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment for these infections will also be discussed in detail and future prospects will be highlighted.
Suggested reading: Mycology Books

February 21 - 24, 2010 ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
Baltimore, MD, USA Further information
The purpose of this meeting is to bring together individuals who are carrying out research to defend against the growing threat of bioterrorism and decision makers shaping the future biodefense research agenda, recognizing that emerging infectious diseases serve as a paradigm for handling the public threat of bioterrorism.

February 23 - 26, 2010 Virus-host: partners in pathogenicity
San Jose, Costa Rica Further information
By necessity, viruses must resort to host cells for their amplification, since they rely on the host machineries for the synthesis of their proteins and efficient multiplication of their genome. EMBO World Lecture Courses
Suggested reading: Virology Books

February 26 - 26, 2010 The Bacteriophage in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine
Welwyn Garden City, UK Further information
This meeting is the third in a successful biennial series discussing the biological nature of bacteriophages, and their exploitation in basic microbiology (for genetics and functional genomics); diagnostics, ecology and evolution, phage display, vaccines, and in therapeutics in animal and human infections. The general structure of the meeting is to have short, expert presentations on this spectrum of topics, plus short Q and A sessions and offered posters. The meeting will be of interest to anyone who is currently using phages in their research work or who might be interested in the potential application of phages for basic biology, and applied topics such as bacterial diagnostics, vaccine development and phage therapy
Suggested reading: Bacteriophage: Genetics and Molecular Biology

February 27 - March 5, 2010 ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) Proteins: From Multidrug Resistance to Genetic Diseases
Innsbruck, Austria Further information
3rd FEBS Special Meeting on ABC Proteins - ABC2010 ABC2010 will cover all basic and applied aspects of ABC proteins, both in normal and cancer cells, as well as their important roles in genetic diseases as well as drug resistance phenomena in cancer or microbial systems. Leading scientists from all over the world and representatives of major pharmaceutical companies will present and discuss latest news on ABC proteins operating in bacteria, fungi, plants, parasites and humans. We were able to commit numerous leading experts to participate, with many new faces attending as plenary speakers.
Suggested reading: ABC Transporters in Microorganisms

March 2010

March 9 - 12, 2010 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (14th ICID)
Miami, FL, USA Further information
Organized by the International Society for Infectious Diseases. In this ever shrinking world where people, products and pathogens move rapidly around the globe, collective expertise and experience will enable researchers to find answers to the infectious disease challenges confronting society. A scientific program including cutting edge science to state-of the-art practices to global infectious disease control, all presented by an international faculty.
Suggested reading: Medical Microbiology Books

March 12, 2010 Recombinant Vaccines - Right Molecule, Right Place, Right Time?
Welwyn Garden City, UK Further information
Huge technological advances have been made recently in the genomic and post-genomic analyses of pathogens and disease. To exploit these advances for the production of successful recombinant vaccines we need strategies to select appropriate molecules and to deliver them appropriately to stimulate protective immune responses. This meeting will explore both candidate discovery and the tools for delivering vaccines effectively.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

March 12 - 14, 2010 The Clinical Vaccinology Course
San Diego, CA, USA Further information
Provides a comprehensive background in vaccinology for practicing clinicians.
Suggested reading: Medical Microbiology Books

March 14 - 19, 2010 New Antibacterial Discovery and Development
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
This Gordon Conference will address a critical issue regarding the availability of new antibacterial targets and developing these new targets through to useful antimicrobial agents. We will address this issue by assembling representatives of industry, academia, regulatory agencies, NIAID and, hopefully, political representatives.
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

March 16 - 17, 2010 Invasive Fungal Infections: Host-Pathogen Interaction
Oslo, Norway Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Education Course. Jointly organized by the ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG), the Antifungal Susceptibility Testing Subcommittee of th European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AFST-EUCAST) and the Nordic Society of Medical Mycology (NSMM).
Suggested reading: Mycology Books

March 17 - 18, 2010 12th Annual Superbugs and Superdrugs
London, UK Further information
Organized by SMI. Keynote address from Professor Peter Hawkey, Professor of Public Health Bacteriology, University of Birmingham and Health Protection Agency.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

March 21 - 26, 2010 Biology of Acute Respiratory Infection
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Microbiology books

March 21 - 26, 2010 HIV Vaccines
Banff, Canada Further information
Since a HIV vaccine is proving to be a particularly recalcitrant problem, a novel approach that facilitates a wider cross-fertilization of ideas would be very valuable and would be welcomed by the broader HIV vaccine research community. To that end, the major development proposed for the 2010 Keystone HIV Vaccine Symposium is to foster innovative ideas and new collaborations with immunology and vaccinology as it pertains to other viral diseases. Specifically, we propose that a new Joint Symposium of HIV Vaccines in conjunction with Viral Immunity be convened. This Joint Symposium would retain the valuable format that includes joint and separate sessions covering general and specific principles.
Suggested reading: AIDS Vaccine Development: Challenges and Opportunities

March 21 - 26, 2010 Viral Immunity
Banff, Canada Further information
The most exciting recent advances in viral immunity include the increased understanding of the role of innate immune mechanisms, interaction between innate and adaptive immunity, pathogen manipulation of host responses, and activation of immune responses and generation of immune memory. Despite these advances, basic mechanisms of anti-viral immunity are poorly characterized particularly for chronic infections. Efforts are also required to exploit recent research advances to improve vaccine design and therapeutic intervention. This meeting will include both innate and adaptive immunity and juxtapose animal models with human studies as it attempts to foster collaborative efforts between attending viral immunologists and the HIV vaccine researchers in the joint meeting. Expert talks in plenary sessions will encompass the latest in critical areas of viral immunity. Workshops and additional presentations will cover provocative and cutting-edge results from attendees. The meeting objective is to accelerate progress in understanding and manipulating anti-viral immunity to improve human health.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

March 22 - 24, 2010 Systems Biology of Microorganisms
Paris, France Further information
The current state-of-the-art in systems biology of microorganisms and the future developments and promises.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

March 22 - 26, 2010 10th ASM Conference on Candida and Candidiasis
Miami, FL, USA Further information
Candida is the major fungal pathogen of humans, causing infections that range from oral and vaginal candidiasis to life-threatening candidemia and invasive disease. The Candida field focuses on a broad spectrum of subjects that relate to epidemiology, drug resistance, infection, host response, and therapeutics.
Suggested reading: Candida: Comparative and Functional Genomics

March 22 - 26, 2010 2nd ASM Conference on Dimorphic Fungal Pathogens
Miami, FL, USA Further information
Session Topics on: Regulation of morphogenesis; Pathogenesis and virulence strategies; Host response to infection; Clinical diagnosis and treatment; Functional genomics and proteomics; Sequence workshop/community tool-building; Fungal evolution and selection. Of special note is the "Sequence workshop/commuity tool-building session" which will be a hands-on practical workshop where participants will be introduced to the sequenced genomes of all the dimorphic fungal pathogens as generated by the Broad Institute.
Suggested reading: Pathogenic Fungi: Insights in Molecular Biology

March 22 - 27, 2010 Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Infections: diagnostics, Antibiotic Resistance, New Therapeutic Options
Groningen, The Netherlands Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Technical Workshop. Jointly organized by the ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial Resistance in Anaerobic Bacteria (ESGARAB) and the ESCMID Study Group for Clostridium difficile (ESGCD).
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

March 24 - 26, 2010 ISHEID 2010 - International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Marseille, France Further information
Sessions on HIV and infectious diseases.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

March 28 - 31, 2010 3rd Joint Conference of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) and the Association for General and Applied Microbiology (VAAM)
Hannover, Germany Further information
Topics include: Antimicrobial compounds; Functional Genomics; Gene Regulation; Host Microbe Interaction; Infection and Cancer; Innate Immunity; Metabolism; MRSA; Tuberculosis
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

March 29 - April 1, 2010 SGM Spring 2010 Meeting. Systems, Mechanisms And Micro-Organisms
Edinburgh, UK Further information
Main Theme: Systems, Mechanisms And Micro-Organisms. Scientific sessions, Posters, Exhibition, Drinks receptions, Buffet lunch. The Gala Dinner will be at the Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

April 2010

April 7 - 11, 2010 Fourth European Congress Of Virology
Lake Como, Italy Further information
The Eurovirology Congresses, renamed European Virology Congresses, were initiated in 2000 to bring together young and senior investigators from all Countries of Europe and from all branches of Virology. The aim was to strengthen Virology in Europe, by providing a platform for basic, medical, clinical, veterinary, and plant Virology.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

April 8 - 17, 2010 Advanced optical microscopy 2010
Plymouth, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

April 10 - 13, 2010 20th ECCMID
Vienna, Austria Further information
The annual congress of ESCMID, the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Over 6500 participants attend.
Suggested reading: Medical Microbiology Books

April 11 - 16, 2010 Malaria: New Approaches to Understanding Host-Parasite Interactions
Copper Mountain, CO, USA Further information
Malaria has entered a new era—a partially effective vaccine may be licensed in the not too distant future, and the genomes of host, parasite and vector are now widely available. Major advances have been made in understanding basic parasite cell biology and fundamental immunology, using rapidly evolving molecular genetic technologies for both host and parasite. Systems biology approaches also offer a new paradigm for interrogating complex host responses to a complex pathogen. Future progress will require greater integration of these technologies to elucidate parasite cell biology, host-parasite interactions, and the specific mechanisms that confer protection in our model systems and in nature. This symposium will bring together these new fields to examine those aspects of host and Plasmodium biology important for understanding immunity and pathogenesis.
Suggested reading: Parasitology Booksy Books

April 11 - 16, 2010 Molecular Targets for Control of Vector-Borne Diseases: Bridging Lab and Field Research
Copper Mountain, CO, USA Further information
Vigorous research since the completion of the Anopheles gambiae genome sequence has established the malaria mosquito as a model organism for host-pathogen biology. However, the translation of this growing post-genomic knowledge base into new vector-targeted malaria control strategies is a distinct challenge that now leads laboratory-based molecular researchers to confront the complexity and heterogeneity of the natural malaria transmission system. Simultaneously, a body of field-based vector researchers has been developing new ways to utilize existing vector control tools such as bednets and insecticides that, if consistently implemented, can yield impressive outcomes. Lab and field based practitioners attend different meetings and rarely engage in direct dialog. This conference will examine the tension between the development of new practical malaria control tools, including genomic ones, and the advantages of more fully exploiting existing tools. It is hoped that the scientific discussion will help influence individual and programmatic research priorities.
Suggested reading: Borrelia: Molecular Biology, Host Interaction and Pathogenesis

April 15 - 16, 2010 SGM Irish Division
Galway, Ireland Further information
New insights in molecular microbiology through the manipulation of protein structure and function. Sessions include: Insights into microbial pathogenesis; Extending the frontiers of expression systems; Environmental microbiology: monitoring and exploitation
Suggested reading: Environmental Microbiology

April 16, 2010 SFAM Society for Applied Microbiology Spring Meeting 2010
Stratford upon Avon, UK Further information
Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM) 2010 spring meeting focusing on Salmonella, E coli O157, Cryptosporidia, Campylobacter, Clostridium, gastrointestinal infections
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

April 18 - 20, 2010 46th Annual Meeting of British Society for Medical Mycology (BSMM)
Exeter, UK Further information
The meeting generally attracts 80-120 delegates and covers topics from many areas of Medical Mycology. A range of international experts are contributing to this year's meeting, including a Special Retirement lecture from Professor Frank Odds (Aberdeen University) and the President's lecture from Professor Joe Heitman (Duke University).
Suggested reading: Mycology Books

April 19 - 22, 2010 32nd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels And Chemicals
Clearwater, FL, USA Further information
Topics related to the building of the new biomass fuels and chemicals industry. There is a session on development of new biomass sources, and a session on production and logistics to get feedstock to the biorefinery. Advances in pretreatment, microbial conversion and enzyme advances will be presented in two sessions each divided between fundamental and more applied aspects. Developments in bioprocessing and separations will be discussed in one session.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

April 19 - 23, 2010 Molecular Typing Methods for Bacterial Pathogens
Zagreb, Croatia Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Technical Workshop
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

April 24 - 28, 2010 2nd ASM Conference on Mobile DNA
Montreal, Canada Further information
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

April 26 - 28, 2010 13th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research
Baltimore, MD, USA Further information
The latest vaccine-related scientific data, results, and issues via symposia and panel discussions by expert faculty and through oral and poster sessions.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

May 2010

May 5 - 7, 2010 RNAi and miRNA World Congress
Boston, MA, USA Further information
Topics include: Target Discovery and Validation, Transfection, in vivo RNAi, siRNA library screens, microRNAs in, Disease Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Diagnostics, Virology, Biogenesis, Development,
Suggested reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends

May 5 - 8, 2010 ISOPOL XVII (International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis)
Porto, Portugal Further information
ISOPOL XVII will bring together specialists from a wide range of scientific disciplines from all over the world (from Vets, Medics, Bioscientists to Public-Health and Food Industry specialists, from junior researchers to world-leaders in their fields) to discuss the most important and up to date issues concerning Listeria and Listeriosis.
Suggested reading: Foodborne Pathogens: Microbiology and Molecular Biology

May 6 - 7, 2010 Brucellosis: Epidemiological, Microbiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects
Kusadasi, Turkey Further information
Organized by the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLIMIK)
Suggested reading: Medical Microbiology Books

May 20 - 23, 2010 ASM 17th Annual Conference for Undergraduate Educators ASMCUE
San Diego, CA, USA Further information
ASMCUE is an interactive four-day conference on scientific updates and effective teaching strategies. Each year, the conference attracts approximately 300 microbiology and biology educators.

May 23 - 27, 2010 110th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology
San Diego, USA Further information
The scientific program will feature nearly 300 individual colloquia, symposia, roundtable discussions, award lectures, and poster sessions. The 27 Division Chairs and the General Meeting Program Committee have devoted their energies to creating a well-rounded program.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

May 26 - 30, 2010 Banff Conference on Infectious Diseases 2010
Banff, Canada Further information
15th biennial meeting. An international meeting where renowned experts present their most up to date research results on diverse aspects of Infectious Diseases. Plenary lecture by Dr. John Mekalanos of Harvard University.
Suggested reading: Medical microbiology books

May 30 - June 4, 2010 Antiviral applications of RNA interference
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF-EMBO Symposia
Suggested reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends

June 2010

June 1 - 4, 2010 Emerging themes in infection biology
Nice, France Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Bacteriology Books

June 1 - 4, 2010 3rd International Symposium on Propionibacteria and Bifidobacteria: Dairy and Probiotic Applications
Oviedo, Spain Further information
This symposium aims to present the current advances in dairy propionibacteria and bifidobacteria, considering the important role that they play in dairy industrial applications as well as in human health.
Suggested reading: Lactobacillus

June 6 - 10, 2010 14th International Conference on the Cell and Molecular Biology of Chlamydomonas
Norton, MA, USA Further information
The Chlamydomonas research community meets every two years. These meetings usually bring together approximately 200 scientists for 5 days of presentations and discussion. Newcomers are always welcome.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

June 7 - 11, 2010 Postgraduate Workshop in Clinical Parasitology
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Further information
Postgraduate Workshop in Clinical Parasitology and ESCMID Postgraduate Technical Workshop
Suggested reading: Parasitology Books

June 8 - 11, 2010 2nd ASM Conference on Mobile DNA
Quebec, Canada Further information
This meeting will bring together researchers interested in all aspects of specialized recombination, from the biological to the structural and mechanistic. Research probing transposition in diverse organisms, including eubacteria, archaea, protists, plants, and animals, will be presented to showcase diversity of transposable elements and their genomic consequences and to underscore unifying principles.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

June 8 - 11, 2010 2nd ASM Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonootic Bacteria and Foodborne Pathogens
Toronto, Canada Further information
Suggested reading: Foodborne Pathogens: Microbiology and Molecular Biology

June 11 - 15, 2010 Genomic approaches to interactions between plant viruses, their hosts and their vectors
Fenestrelle, Italy Further information
EMBO Workshops
Suggested reading: Virology Books

June 12 - 16, 2010 Genomic approaches to interactions between plant viruses, their hosts and their vectors
Fenestrelle, Italy Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Microorganisms

June 13 - 18, 2010 Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology
Holderness, NH, USA Further information
The Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology Conference provides a forum for presentation of the latest advances in fungal research with an emphasis on filamentous fungi. This open-registration scientific meeting brings together the leading scientists from academia, government and industry to discuss current research results and future directions
Suggested reading: Fungal Biology Books

June 14 - 17, 2010 60th CSM Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists
Hamilton, ON, Canada Further information
The 2010 Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists will be held in McMaster University, organized under the direction of the Chairs of the local organizing committee, Marie Elliot and Turlough Finan
Suggested reading: Microbiology

June 15 - 17, 2010 International Probiotic Conference - IPC 2010
Kosice, Slovakia Further information
International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics. The scientific programme will focus on current advances in the research, production and use of probiotics and prebiotics with particular focus on their role in maintaining health and preventing diseases.
Suggested reading: Lactobacillus

June 16 - 18, 2010 Viruses and innate immunity
Dublin, Ireland Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Virology Books

June 19 - 24, 2010 Gene transcription in yeast
San Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
EMBO Conference Series. Gene transcription in yeast from mechanisms to functional genomics
Suggested reading: Mycology Books

June 20 - 25, 2010 8th Workshop "Professor V.J. Benedi" Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance - a Practical Approach
Palma de Mallorca, Spain Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Technical Workshop
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

June 20 - July 2, 2010 Virology Masterclass
Adelaide, Australia Further information
The 3rd Australasian Virology MasterClass is a unique post graduate course in Medical Virology offered by specialist practitioners working in the discipline. This intense two week course has been established to provide up to date and comprehensive information relevant to modern diagnostic, molecular and clinical virology. The 2006 and 2007 Virology MasterClasses attracted participants from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Brunei. Highly acclaimed and previously oversubscribed, the course will offered again in 2010.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

June 21 - 25, 2010 14th International Negative Strand Virus Meeting
Bruges, Belgium Further information
Recent developments in basic research on negative strand viruses, including progress in high resolution structure determination, the control of negative strand viral RNA synthesis, and the cellular innate response to negative strand virus infection etc.
Suggested reading: Current virology publications

June 21 - 25, 2010 Viruses of Microbes
Paris, France Further information
This First International Congress on Virus of Microbes marks a new era in viral research, which has begun with the recognition that viruses are the predominant component of the biosphere numerically, with a considerable impact on the planet's ecology, and represent the greatest genetic resource in the biosphere, significantly affecting biosystem's evolution. At the meeting will be highlighted global aspects of problems concerning the diversity, ecology, and environmental impact of viruses infecting Bacteria, Archaea and microbial Eukaryotes. Actively will be discussed also problems of the origin and nature of viruses, and their role in early life evolution. Particular attention will also be given to technological and medical applications of microbial viruses, including their exploitation in "phage display" studies, their potential in developing new advanced materials for nanotechnology, and their medical application.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

June 22 - 25, 2010 Gut Microbiology Conference: New Insights into gut microbial ecosystems
Aberdeen, UK Further information
The aim of the conference is to promote understanding of the complex microbial ecosystems that are present in the digestive tract of man and animals, and their interactiosn with the host.
Suggested reading: Lactobacillus Molecular Biology: From Genomics to Probiotics

June 24 - 25, 2010 The 69th annual congress of the Swiss Society Microbiology (SSM)
Zurich, Switzerland Further information
Approx 350 microbiologists are expected to attend the Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM) annual meeting co-chaired by Leo Eberl (UniZH) and Martin Lössner (ETHZ)
Suggested reading: Microbiology

June 27 - 30, 2010 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
Washington, D.C., USA Further information
Held annually by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing brings together scientists, industry and government leaders, and academia from around the globe to exchange ideas about the growing biotechnology industry. Includes presentations on topics including biotechnology for climate change, cellulosic biofuels, renewable chemical platforms, energy from algae, specialty chemicals, food ingredients and more. Features plenary sessions, international networking opportunities, and business partnering meetings.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

June 27 - July 2, 2010 Bacterial Cell Surfaces
New London, NH, USA Further information
The 2010 Gordon Conference on Bacterial Cell Surfaces will feature novel and exciting research results on the molecular and cellular aspects of the structure, function, and biogenesis of bacterial envelopes and surfaces. The Conference will cover a wide range of topics, including envelope biogenesis, protein localization and secretion, nutrient transport, extracellular matrices and surface polymers, signal sensing and transduction, cell envelope stress response, microbial communities and antibiotics, and cell morphogenesis.
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

June 27 - July 2, 2010 Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions
Newport, RI, USA Further information
The 2010 GRC conference on Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions will present the latest findings on the biology of protozoan parasites and their vectors, with special emphasis on human and animal diseases such as malaria, toxoplasmosis, African and American trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis and entamoebiasis.
Suggested reading: Parasitology Booksy Books

June 28 - July 1, 2010 11th International Symposium on Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms GIM
Melbourne, Australia Further information
GIM is a special meeting that occurs once every four years and this will be the first time GIM has been held in Australia. Genetics and physiology of industrially important microorganisms; Sustainability and global resource management using microbial genetic resources; Omics of environmental technologies; Microbial processes for food and beverage industry; Microbial genome structure and evolution; Search and biodiscovery of new therapeutic agents; Viral genetics; New and alternative therapies
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

July 2010

July 3 - 8, 2010 26th International Papillomavirus Conference and Workshops
Montreal, Canada Further information
HPV 2010. Twenty-Sixth Annual International Papillomavirus Conference and Clinical Workshop
Suggested reading: Papillomavirus Research: From Natural History To Vaccines and Beyond

July 4 - 8, 2010 ASM Annual Scientific Meeting and Exhibition
Sydney, Australia Further information
Topics include: Antimicrobial Resistance, Emerging Viruses, Genomics, Systems Biology, Cell Signaling, Symbiosis, Virus - Cell Interactions, Soil Microbiology, Molecular Mycology, Gut Microbiology, and much more.
Suggested reading: Bacteriology Books

July 4 - 9, 2010 Marine Microbes: From Genes To Global Cycles
Tilton, NH, USA Further information
Marine microbes include representatives from all three kingdoms of life and collectively carry out virtually all forms of metabolisms found on the planet. Because of this metabolic and genetic diversity, these microbes mediate many of the reactions making up global biogeochemical cycles which govern the flow of energy and material in the biosphere. The goal of this conference is to bring together approaches and concepts from studies of microbial evolution, genomics, ecology, and oceanography in order to gain new insights into marine microbes and their biogeochemical functions.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

July 5 - 8, 2010 Society for Applied Microbiology Summer Conference
Brighton, UK Further information
Applied microbiology with sessions on: Biofilms, Listeria, Bacteriophages. Including the Lewis B Perry Memorial Lecture
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

July 7 - 10, 2010 Anaerobe 2010: 10th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas
Philadelphia, PA, USA Further information
This meetings brings together researchers and clinicians to discuss all aspects of anaerobic bacteriology.
Suggested reading: Bacteriology Books

July 10 - 11, 2010 Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity Gordon Research Seminar
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
The Gordon Research Seminar on Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas.
Suggested reading: Microbial Toxins: Current Research and Future Trends

July 11 - 16, 2010 18th International Congress of the IOM
Terme, Italy Further information
A diverse and active international scientific community of researchers, diagnosticians and students present and discuss topics covering all aspects of mycoplasmology. This includes: mycoplasma, phytoplasma, ureaplasma, acholeplasma, haemoplasma and spiroplasma species; their hosts; research on these organisms; their disease characteristics; their effects; transmission; control; as well as diagnostic and research methods.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

July 11 - 16, 2010 Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
The 2010 Gordon Research Conference on Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity is an outstanding forum to acquire cutting-edge knowledge on microbial pathogenesis. The organization of the conference includes seminars on the basic mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, from primarily bacterial systems, with seminar sessions on toxin biochemistry and biogenesis, molecular and cellular pathogenesis, and infection and immunity.
Suggested reading: Microbial Toxins: Current Research and Future Trends

July 17 - 21, 2010 American Society For Virology 29th Annual Scientific Meeting
Bozeman, MT, USA Further information
The 2010 ASV scientific program will include symposia and concurrent sessions on multiple aspects of virology.
Suggested reading: Virology books

July 18 - 23, 2010 AIDS Congress
Vienna, Austria Further information
AIDS 2010 will mark an important milestone: the deadline by which world leaders have committed to ensuring universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The conference will be an opportunity to evaluate progress to date and to identify what must be done, both individually and collectively, to achieve this critical goal. With an estimated 25,000 participants and 2,500 media in attendance
Suggested reading: Retroviruses: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Pathogenesis

July 18 - 23, 2010 Microbial Stress Response
South Hadley, MA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 30 - August 2, 2010 3rd ASM Conference on Enterococci
Portland, USA Further information
Suggested reading: Bacteriology Books

August 2010

August 1 - 4, 2010 IAFP 2010
Anaheim, CA, USA Further information
International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) conference
Suggested reading: Foodborne Pathogens: Microbiology and Molecular Biology

August 1 - 5, 2010 SIM 60th Annual Meeting and Exhibition (Society For Industrial Microbiology)
San Francisco, CA, USA Further information
Annual meeting of the Society For Industrial Microbiology
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

August 1 - 6, 2010 IMC9: The Biology of Fungi
Edinburgh, UK Further information
Fungal biology has never been as important as it is today and this is undoubtedly the most exciting time to be studying the subject. The International Mycological Congress represents the greatest scientific forum to provide an up-to-date perspective of mycology in all its guises. The 9th International Mycological Congress (IMC9: the Biology of Fungi) will be hosted by the British Mycological Society in 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Suggested reading: Fungal Biology Books

August 1 - 6, 2010 Molecular Basis of Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism
Lewiston, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Molecular Microbiology

August 8 - 13, 2010 Plant and Microbial Cytoskeleton
Andover, NH, USA Further information
The Gordon Conference on Plant and Microbial Cytoskeleton focuses on recent advances in the study of cytoskeletal biology and mechanism in plants, fungal organisms, bacteria, and other microbes.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

August 14 - 18, 2010 9th International Symposium on the Microbiology of Aerial Plant Surfaces
Corvallis, OR, USA Further information
The meeting seeks to bring together researchers from the plant and the microbial side and will include the areas of aerobiology, anatomy, bacteriology, biochemistry, biological control, micro-meteorology, mycology, plant physiology, plant pathology, and molecular biology in order to further our understanding the ecology of foliar plant surfaces in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

August 22 - 27, 2010 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology ISME13
Seattle, WA Further information
ISME-13 STEWARDS OF A CHANGING PLANET. International symposium organized by the International Society for Microbial Ecology. The 13th International Society for Microbial Ecology Conference will be in Seattle, USA from August 22 - 27, 2010. There is a vibrant scientific program planned with plenary presenters; Penny Chisholm, Jeffrey Gordon, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Ian Sanders, Christa Schleper, and Warwick Vincent.
Suggested reading: Environmental Molecular Microbiology

August 26 - September 4, 2010 Viral vectors in gene therapy: applications and novel production methods
Kuopio, Finland Further information
EMBO Practical Courses
Suggested reading: Virology Books

August 31 - September 10, 2010 Host-microbes interactions
Spetses, Greece Further information
EMBO/FEBS Lecture Course
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 2010

September 1 - 3, 2010 8th International Symposium on the Biology of Acinetobacter
Rome, Italy Further information
The aim of these meetings is to provide an informal international forum in which to discuss all aspects of the genus Acinetobacter. In particular, it is hoped to stimulate discussion and collaboration between medical and non-medical microbiologists, all of whom deal with this ubiquitous group of organisms in the course of their working lives.
Suggested reading: Acinetobacter Molecular Biology

September 1 - 3, 2010 Biofilms4 International Conference
Winchester, UK Further information
The fourth International Biofilms Conference
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 2 - 3, 2010 SGM Irish Division
Maynooth, Ireland Further information
Insect-mediated microbial diseases of human and animals: Current problems and Future threats. Insect-borne microbial pathogens are responsible for large numbers of deaths of animals and humans each year. Malaria, transmitted by Mosquitos (Anopholes), is responsible for up to 1 million human deaths per annum while Trypanosomiasis, which is transmitted by the Tsetse fly, affects livestock in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and South America and is responsible for the loss of large numbers of animals and the perpetuation of the poverty associated with many of these regions.
Suggested reading: Medical Microbiology books

September 2 - 4, 2010 An Infection That Will Never Be Out of Date: Influenza
Istanbul, Turkey Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Education Course. Jointly organized by the Turkish Microbiology Society and ESCMID.
Suggested reading: Influenza Molecular Biology

September 3 - 7, 2010 Options for the Control of Influenza VII
Hong Kong, Further information
Largest forum solely focused on the prevention, control, and treatment of influenza. Most recent advances in the science of influenza
Suggested reading: Influenza Molecular Biology

September 5 - 7, 2010 Advances in Plant Virology
Wageningen, The Netherlands Further information
A conference organized by Association of Applied Biologists and the Dutch Society of Plant Virologists.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

September 6 - 9, 2010 SGM Autumn 2010 Meeting.
Nottingham, UK Further information
Scientific sessions, posters, exhibition
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 6 - 9, 2010 14th International Symposium on Staphylococci and Staphylococcal Infections (ISSSI)
Bath, UK Further information
The programme will cover a diverse range of subjects on staphylococcal research including disease management, pathogenesis, immune evasion, persistence, population biology, evolution and regulation. The plenary and symposium sessions will be presented by the world\'s leading experts in each of these fields.
Suggested reading: Staphylococcus: Molecular Genetics

September 6 - 10, 2010 9th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference
Geneva, Switzerland Further information
Topics include: Applied aspects of biological nitrogen fixation; Evolution and diversity of diazotrophs and hosts; Genomics and post-genomics of diazotrophs and hosts; Interactions of proteobacteria with legumes; Interactions of diazotrophs with non-legume hosts; Novel tools and technologies to study diazotrophy; Physiology of free-living and symbiotic diazotrophs; Regulation of nitrogen fixation; Structure and function of nitrogenase.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 6 - 10, 2010 14th Workshop of the International Study Group for Systems Biology 2010
Vladimir, Russia Further information
The International Study Group for Systems Biology is a collective of international researchers interested in advancing the biological sciences through exploring the interplay between theory and experiment. The general theme is theoretical approaches to understanding the behaviour of cell systems, particularly transport, metabolism and signal transduction.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

September 6 - 10, 2010 XXXIII International Congress of the Society for Microbial Ecology and Disease
Cruiseship Aegean Pearl, Greece Further information
1st Day, Medical Microbial Ecology; 2nd Day, Dental Microbial Ecology; 3rd Day, Nutrition, Probiotics, Food and Water Microbial Ecology Health Related 4th Day, Environmental Microbial Ecology. The cruise programme includes some of the most well known Greek Islands such as Cosmopolitan Myconos, Rhodes, Patmos, Crete, the fascinating island of Santorini and Ephesus and Kusadasi in Turkey.
Suggested reading: Environmental Molecular Microbiology

September 8 - 10, 2010 Meningitis
Izmir, Turkey Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Education Course. Jointly organized by the ESCMID Meningitis Study Group (EMESG), the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialty Society of Turkey (EKMUD) and the Turkish Society of Hospital Infection and Control.
Suggested reading: Neisseria: Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis

September 12 - 15, 2010 50th ICAAC Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Boston, USA Further information

September 12 - 15, 2010 Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy ICAAC
Boston, MA, USA Further information
More than 10,000 physicians, researchers and other healthcare professionals from around the globe gather each year at ICAAC
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 12 - 16, 2010 8th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON EXTREMOPHILES
Azores, Portugal Further information
EXTREMOPHILES 2010
An international forum to appreciate the current state of the art of Extremophiles and to discuss how science in this field can contribute to finding solutions to the challenges we face in the future.
Suggested reading: Archaea: New Models for Prokaryotic Biology

September 14 - 15, 2010 3rd Symposium on Potato Cyst Nematodes
Newport, UK Further information
Association of Applied Biologists: Nematology Group
Suggested reading: Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa: Genomics and Molecular Biology

September 14 - 15, 2010 Advances in qPCR
Dublin, Ireland Further information
Topics include: qPCR in Diagnostics, Detection of Tumour Cells, microRNA/siRNA Applications, High Resolution Melt, Chip / location analysis, Single Cell qPCR, BioStatistics and Bioinformatics, Expression Profiling
Suggested reading: Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications

September 14 - 15, 2010 RNAi and miRNA Europe
Dublin, Ireland Further information
Topics include: Target Discovery and Validation, Transfection, in vivo RNAi, siRNA library screens, microRNAs in, Disease Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Diagnostics, Virology, Biogenesis, Development,
Suggested reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends

September 18, 2010 Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in Daily Practice
Barcelona, Spain Further information
GRACE Postgraduate Education Course This course is organized in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) at the ERS Annual Meeting
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 24 - 26, 2010 MICROBE 2010
Sheffield, UK Further information
Medical microbiology conference, with comprehensive lecture programme and large trade exhibition. Microbe symposia are held every 2 years.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 26 - 30, 2010 2nd ASMET - The ASM Emerging Technologies Conference
Cancun, Mexico Further information
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

September 27 - 30, 2010 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Surveillance: from Laboratory to Clinic - the EUCAST and ESGARS Perspective
Madrid, Spain Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Education Course
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 28 - October 1, 2010 First European Student Conference on Microbial Communication
Jena, Germany Further information
MICOM 2010. The conference is a gathering of Ph.D. students and experienced researchers from all over the world who will actively discuss and exchange ideas on the different aspects of microbial communication. Topics include the interaction of microorganisms with other microorganisms, higher organisms, human hosts, and their environment; and also the use of physical sciences and bioinformatics to study them. It is a great opportunity to learn about the recent state-of-the-art approaches in the investigation of microbial interactions and to meet scientists working in the same field. The program consists of scientific talks, inspiring workshops in small groups (Meet the scientist) given by leading scientists in the field of microbial communication as well as social and cultural events.
Suggested reading: Environmental Molecular Microbiology

September 29 - October 3, 2010 Experimental approaches to evolution and ecology using yeast
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Books on Yeast and Mycology

October 2010

October 6 - 9, 2010 Prato Conference on the Pathogenesis of Bacterial Diseases of Animals
Prato, Italy Further information
Established by the ARC (Australian Research Council) Centre of Excellence in Structural and Functional Microbial Genomics to bring together researchers working in areas relevant to the mechanisms by which bacteria cause disease in animals.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

October 6 - 9, 2010 11th annual meeting of the International Endotoxin and Innate Immunity Society
Vancouver, Canada Further information
The joint meeting of the International Endotoxin and Innate Immunity Society and the Society of Leukocyte Biology. This biannual meeting covers all aspects of endotoxin biology and innate immunity. The theme is The Three Rs of Immunity: Recognition, Response, Resolution.
Suggested reading: Microbial Toxins: Current Research and Future Trends

October 9 - 14, 2010 Cell biology meets microbiology
Krakow, Poland Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

October 21 - 22, 2010 CRISPR Mechanisms and Applications
Wageningen, The Netherlands Further information
The recently discovered CRISPR defense system protects bacteria and archaea against mobile genetic elements. This two-day CRISPR meeting focusses on the CRISPR mechanism of action and applications, and aims at discussing the latest developments in this exciting research field.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

October 25 - 29, 2010 3rd ASM Conference on Beneficial Microbes
Miami, USA Further information
Suggested reading: Probiotics Books

October 28 - 29, 2010 Molecular Diagnostics World Congress
San Diego, CA, USA Further information
Topics include: Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarkers, PGx and Personalized Medicine, Emerging Technologies, Clinical Applications of Molecular Diagnostics, Commercial and Regulatory Perspectives
Suggested reading: Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications

November 2010

November 2 - 5, 2010 Intracellular Bacteria: from Biology to Clinic
Sousse, Tunisia Further information
ESCMID Postgraduate Education Course
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

November 16 - 19, 2010 Bacterial Cell Biology conference
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Further information
Chaired by Jeff Errington (University of Newcastle)
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

November 30 - December 3, 2010 VIth World Melioidosis Congress
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Further information
6th World Melioidosis Congress
Suggested reading: Burkholderia: Molecular Microbiology and Genomics

November 30 - December 3, 2010 NZ Microbiological Society and NZ Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology joint meeting
Auckland, New Zealand Further information
This is a multidisciplinary conference generally attracting 200-300 delegates. Most participants are NZ-based, although the conference also has a range of renowned international plenary speakers, encompassing diverse fields such as medical microbiology, wine science, food microbiology, industrial microbiology, microbial ecology, systems biology and molecular evolution.
Suggested reading: Molecular Microbiology Books

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April 11 - 14, 2011 SGM Spring 2011 Meeting
Harrogate, UK Further information
The SGM Spring Meeting will be the largest gathering of microbiologists in the UK in 2011. Delegates from all fields and at all stages of their career will find much to interest them.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

June 2011

June 26 - 30, 2011 4th Congress of European Microbiologists FEMS
Geneva, Switzerland Further information
Organized by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS)
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

July 2011

July 16 - 20, 2011 American Society For Virology 30th Annual Scientific Meeting
Minneapolis, USA Further information
Annual meeting of the American Society For Virology
Suggested reading: Recommended reading in virology

September 2011

September 6 - 11, 2011 XIII International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology
Sapporo, Japan Further information
IUMS conference. International Union of Microbiological Societies 2011
Suggested reading: Bacteriology books

September 6 - 11, 2011 XIII International Congress of Mycology
Sapporo, Japan Further information
IUMS conference. International Union of Microbiological Societies 2011
Suggested reading: Mycology Books

September 11 - 16, 2011 XV International Congress of Virology
Sapporo, Japan Further information
IUMS conference. International Union of Microbiological Societies 2011
Suggested reading: Virology Books

September 19 - 24, 2011 15th International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Symposium (IBBS 15)
Vienna, Austria Further information
Dedicated to different topics dealing with biodeterioration and biodegradation of organic and inorganic materials including cultural heritage objects, medical devices, corrosion of metals and other applied aspects such as hydrocarbons and pollutants biodegradation and techniques applied to the study of microorganisms involved in these processes.
Suggested reading: Microbial Biodegradation

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Auckland, New Zealand Further information
This is a multidisciplinary conference generally attracting 200-300 delegates. Most participants are New Zealand-based, although the conference also has a range of renowned international plenary speakers, encompassing diverse fields such as medical microbiology, wine science, food microbiology, industrial microbiology, microbial ecology, systems biology and molecular evolution.
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Gene transfer has affected the formation of groups of organisms. Gene transfer can make it more difficult to define and determine relationships. In those cases where many genes have been transferred between preferred partners, the majority of genes in a genome may reflect gene acquisition, and as a consequence, if a coherent signal is detected, one nevertheless might not be sure that the signal is due to organismal shared ancestry. However, the presence of a particular transferred gene has been shown, in several cases, to constitute a shared derived character useful in classification. Gene transfer can put together new metabolic pathways that open up new ecological niches, and consequently, the transfer of an adaptive gene might create a new group of organisms read more ...

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