Virology Masterclass

20 June - 2 July 2010

University of Adelaide, South Australia

www.sapmea.asn.au/virology2010

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.

Topics

• Virus structure, classification and replication
• Pathogenesis and epidemiology of virus infections
• Vaccination, antivirals, gene therapy, surveillance and eradication
• Clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, management and control of major human virus infections
• Dealing with bioterrorism, containment, diagnostic laboratory standards and quality assurance
• Principles of viral bioinformatics and phylogenetics.

Applications

Course numbers are strictly limited; applications must be lodged no later than 31st March 2010.

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ASM Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition

ASM 2010 Sydney - Bridging Diverse Cultures

4 - 8 July 2010
Sydney Convention Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour - Sydney NSW

www.asm2010.org

Conference Chair

Associate Professor Dee Carter

School of Molecular & Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney

Chair, Scientific Program Committee

Dr Andrew Holmes

School of Molecular & Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney

Program Highlights

RUBBO ORATOR Professor Staffan Kjelleberg, University of New South Wales

PLENARY SPEAKERS include:

• Professor Victor de Lorenzo, Spanish Center for Biotechnology SPAIN
• Professor Simon Foster, University of Sheffield UK
• Professor Mark Harris, University of Leeds UK
• Professor Aaron Mitchell, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh USA
• Professor James Musser, Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Texas USA
• Professor Patrice Nordmann, Bacterial Virology FRANCE
• Professor Thomas Silhavy, Princeton University USA
• Professor Patrick CY Woo, University of Hong Kong

TOPICS DISCUSSED will include:

Antimicrobial Resistance, Emerging Viruses, Genomics, Systems Biology, Cell Signaling, Symbiosis, Virus - Cell Interactions, Soil Microbiology, Molecular Mycology, Gut Microbiology, and much more over 4 full days of scientific presentations...

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS

• Antimicrobial
• Laboratory Management
• Clinical Serology & Molecular Diagnostics
• Microbes & Mycobacterium
• Education
• Ocular Microbiology
• Virology

SOCIAL & NETWORKING PROGRAM

An exciting blend of multicultural cuisine and entertainment...

PLUS...

• Discounted registration for ASM Members (non members should consider joining to take advantage of the discounted member conference fees - joining is quick & easy)
• Option to register for a Day only or for the full week
• Discounted Early Bird registration option (until 31 March 2010)
• Discounted accommodation rates at a variety of hotels and apartments in Darling Harbour within walking distance to the convention centre
• Abstract Submission - available for poster or 15 min oral presentation. Deadline for submissions 31 March 2010

CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT

Australian Society for Microbiology

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