10th Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria

August 28 - September 1, 2011 10th Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria
Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands Further information
Celebrating 30 years of lactic acid bacteria research. Organised under the auspices of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) and the Netherlands Society for Microbiology (NVvM). The importance of Lactic Acid Bacteria in the production of foods. Throughout the world and their use as model systems for basic research has resulted in a continued scientific interest in these microorganisms by academic research groups as well as by industry. This research has resulted in numerous important scientific breakthroughs and has led to new applications. To communicate and stimulate the research on Lactic Acid Bacteria and their applications, a series of triannual symposia on Lactic Acid Bacteria was started in 1983. The aim of these state-of-the-art symposia is to offer a unique platform for researchers from academia and industry, active in this area of biotechnology, to present recent work, to obtain information on new developments and to exchange views with colleagues from all over the world on scientific progress and applications.
Suggested reading:   Probiotics books     Bifidobacteria: Genomics and Molecular Aspect

Symposium: Danish Microbiological Society

November 9 - 9, 2010 Symposium of the Danish Microbiological Society

Copenhagen, Denmark Further information

Topice include Biofilms; Microbial stewards; Functional genomics; E.coli: Activity and interactions; Extremophiles and Food Microbiology. Besides the oral and poster presentations, the meeting will give scientists the possibility of getting acquainted with the newest laboratory equipment and consumables presented by the companies in a technical exhibition of suppliers and distributors in the field.

Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

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