2010 Conference Details
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.
ASM Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition
ASM 2010 Sydney - Bridging Diverse Cultures
4 - 8 July 2010
Sydney Convention Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour - Sydney NSW
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, plus more...
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
Conference Manager |
Parasitology and Tropical Medicine Master Class 2010
Melbourne - 14 & 15 August 2010
Australian Society for Microbiology & Australasian College of Tropical Medicine are pleased to announce Parasitology and Tropical Medicine Master Class 2010.
Who Should Attend:
- Laboratory Scientists/Technicians – Microbiology, Haematology & Molecular
- Consultants & Trainees - Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Haematology
- Anyone interested in medical parasitology and tropical medicine
ASM & ACTM are holding their Annual National Parasitology and Tropical Medicine SIG workshop (Master Class) in Melbourne on 14th/15th August 2010.
This meeting is followed by International Congress of Parasitological Associations (www.icopaxii.org)
We have already confirmed some very well known international and national speakers such as Lynne Garcia (USA), Jaco Verweij (Netherlands), Robin Cooke (Queensland), Richard Russell (NSW) & David Blair (Queensland) and also our own local experts.
The Master Class includes:
- Practical Laboratory Workshops Sessions for Basic (routine bench parasitology) & Advanced (Molecular) Parasitology
- Seminars and hands-on laboratory sessions by experts including blood parasites, entomology, histopathology and case presentations
- Daily catering (lunch, morning and afternoon tea)
- Discount registration for ASM, ACTM, AIMS, RCPA & ASID members
And don’t forget the Master Class social evening at Docklands on 14th August where you can mingle with colleagues and the experts over great food and wines. Some exciting door prizes will also be given!
Last year registrations were full within a few weeks, and a long waiting list applied, including many who did not get the chance to attend, so register early in order not to miss out.
For details of program and how to register go to www.parasitologymasterclass.org