Microbiology and Biotechnology: Rising to the Challenges of the Times

May 10 - 14, 2011 Microbiology and Biotechnology: Rising to the Challenges of the Times
Manila, Philippines Further information
Annual convention of The Philippine Society for Microbiology. This conference coincides with the 6th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress. Innovative ideas and creative concepts in microbiology and biotechnology to address the modern challenges brought about by the evolving times and environment. Emergence of new and more aggressive diseases, climate change and global warming are some of the issues that require pro-active solutions. Local and foreign experts both from the academe and industry, at this early point in time have signified to participate and share their knowledge and ideas.
Suggested reading:   Microbiology books     Molecular Biology books

Conference: Pharmaceutical Microbiology

January 17 - 18, 2011 Pharmaceutical Microbiology
London, UK Further information

This conference aims to address the latest developments and procedures used in the identification and prevention of contaminating agents; the design and validation of new lab environments; sterile manufacture and process validation; the challenges facing the Pharmaceutical Microbiology industry; and updates on new rules and regulations.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

International Food Microbiology Conference

July 24 - 25, 2011 International Food Microbiology Conference
Chipping Campden, UK Further information
Annual Campden BRI Microbiology Conference, sponsored by bioMerieux. The conference provides information and opportunities for discussion on a range of microbiological issues with news and updates on food production related topics of key interest to the food industry. Current microbiological issues affecting the safe production of food.
Suggested reading: Salmonella: From Genome to Function

Conference: Cutting Edge Immunology and its Clinical Application

March 1 - 6, 2011 Cutting Edge Immunology and its Clinical Application
Hulshort, The Netherlands Further information
This conference is intended to provide academic environment in which young researchers readily meet distinguished front-runners in the field of basic and clinical immunology to discuss the frontline of immunological research and its clinical application. We believe this helps to construct a new collaborative network of young and senior researchers with different backgrounds and interests, and promote closer interaction between the bench and the clinic. This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF), in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
Suggested reading: Vaccine Design: Innovative Approaches and Novel Strategies

Conference Alert: Inflammatory bowel diseases

March 20 - 22, 2011 The molecular biology of inflammatory bowel diseases
Durham, UK Further information
Biochemical Society Conference. Significant new advances have been made recently in the understanding of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathology at the molecular biology level. This Biochemical Society Focused Meeting has been planned to cover some of the major issues currently being considered. Topics that have been selected relate to; the identification of IBD susceptibility genes and disease markers; innate and adaptive immune systems in IBD pathogenesis; the function of the epithelial protective barrier; interactions of the enteric bacterial flora with the human host leading to normal and pathological regulation of the immune system and links with nutrition and probiotics and finally the value of mouse models of ulcerative colitis in examining molecular disease mechanisms.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books   Bifidobacteria: Genomics and Molecular Aspects   Lactobacillus: From Genomics to Probiotics

Conference Alert: Influenza

December 2 - 4, 2010 Influenza: Translating basic insights
Washington, DC, USA Further information
Organised by Cell Symposia.This meeting aims to bring basic scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists and applied biotechnology and pharmaceutical researchers together to build a translational bridge between basic influenza research and the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for the flu.
Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology

Respiratory Synctial Virus Symposium

December 2 - 5, 2010 Respiratory Synctial Virus Symposium

Rotterdam, Netherlands Further information
The symposium is the flagship event for leading investigators engaged in RSV research around the world. The objectives of the symposium are to provide a forum to help develop and deliver advancements in RSV research and to provide excellent peer-to-peer networking. The symposium will cover the following topics: Pathogenesis, Structure, Entry, Replication and Cell Biology, Clinical and Diagnostic Aspects, Immunology: Innate and Adaptive, Vaccine Development and Therapeutics: Antiviral and Other Strategies
Suggested reading: Virology Books

Influenza Conference

September 11 - 14, 2010 Fourth ESWI International Conference

Malta Further information
Fourth ESWI International Conference devoted to influenza to be held in Malta.The meeting will provide comprehensive scientific coverage of all disciplines involved in influenza prevention, control and treatment. Top-level scientific sessions with specific attention for new developments are the core of the conference. Additionally, the conference has a clearly delineated programme for public health officials and opinion leaders in health care work. These sessions also cover a broad field of interest and will certainly include an evaluation of the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology

Aquatic Microbiology Conference

September 2 - 4, 2010 Aquatic Microbiology (Status, Challenges, and Opportunities)

Tamilnadu, India Further information
Aquatic microbiology is the science that deals with microscopic living organisms in fresh and salt water systems. Though aquatic microbiology encompasses all microorganisms, including microscopic plants and animals, it refers more commonly to the study of bacteria, actinobacteria, fungi and viruses and their relationships to other organisms in the aquatic environment. Aquatic microbial research embraces a variety of disciplines, ranging from molecular biology and physiology to population dynamics and ecosystem ecology. Aquatic microbes especially in the marine biotopes play a significant role in oceanic processes such as synthesising food, decomposing organic matter, recycling nutrients, and effecting climatic conditions. Although microbes constitute over 90% of oceanic biomass, their biodiversity remains largely unexplored. Microbial diversity and its functions will be significantly affected by critical phenomena such as ocean warming and EI Nino oscillation. Microbial biotechnological approaches and molecular techniques continue to provide us with information on microbes potential for various industrial applications, bio-geographical diversity and phylogeny. There is immense scope for bio-prospecting of aquatic microbes for a wide range of applications. Thus, aquatic microbiology remains instrumental for innovations and future discoveries.
Suggested reading: Nanotechnology in Water Treatment Applications

Conference: Association for General an Applied Microbiology

April 3 - 6, 2011 Annual Conference of the Association for General an Applied Microbiology (VAAM)
Karlsruhe, Germany Further information
Main topics: Cell Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Microbial Interactions, New Imaging and other innovative Techniques, Stress Responses, White Biotechnology

Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

Conference: Microbes and Industrial Biotechnology

November 21 - 24, 2010 ESF-BU-CeBiTec Conference on Microbes and Industrial Biotechnology
Bielefeld, Germany Further information
Chair: Volker Wendisch, Bielefeld University, Institut fur Genomforschung und Systembiologie, DE, Oluf Kruse, Bielefeld University, Center for Biotechnology. Closing date for application is 10th of September, 2010.

Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

Conference: Microscopy, Modeling and Biophysical Methods

September 20 - October 2, 2010 Microscopy, Modeling and Biophysical Methods
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course

Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books