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