ASM 2008 MELBOURNE

Australia's largest
microbiology event for 2008

 

 

MELBOURNE CONVENTION CENTRE

 
 

6 - 10 July 2008

 
     

 

 

 

 

 

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July 2008 will see Melbourne host some of the world’s best researchers in subjects as diverse as vibrios, parasites, infection control, retroviruses, marine microbiology, probiotics, bioremediation, molecular microbiology and natural products as antibiotics, in addition to of course mainstream microbiology in all its sub-groups.  There will be great attraction for hospital & laboratory scientists and department heads, researchers, lecturers & educators, laboratory & pathology groups as well as industry representatives!

 

Networking is an important element and is one of the reasons why people will attend ASM 2008 Melbourne – with 1000+ in attendance and an exciting social program, there will definitely be plenty of opportunity for delegates to interact!

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Opportunity for ASM Awards & Prizes

* 2008 Fenner Award -
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* Applications are open - apply now!

* Cash awards available

* Travel & accommodation grants, complimentary registration, oral presentation offers & more!

Conference Theme: "Changing Times"
*Come and find out why microbiology in our environment and society is changing

 

Nobel Laureate to Open


Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1996 (with Swiss colleague Rolf Zinkernagel) for their discovery of how the immune system recognises virus-infected cells will deliver the Opening Plenary Address...

All welcome - conference registration not required for this session!

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News from the Hospitals

Delegates can anticipate an evening of fascinating and challenging clinical cases from Melbourne’s leading hospitals – case discussions include: A Case of Polio in Melbourne and the Public Health Issues; Culture Negative Endocarditis; and other topics.

 

A program highlight and for all those with an interest in Clinical Microbiology, this is must-attend event!

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Rubbo Oration - Malaria
Malaria results in the death of at least two million people each year, mostly children, additionally it places a huge economic burden on countries where this disease is endemic.  Professor Alan Cowman will discuss the latest research and strategies used to overcome this debilitating disease....

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Infection Control Day | Tues 8 July

Infection Control is a growing responsibility in healthcare and many microbiologists have substantial input in this area of practice.  Consequently, a full day has been devoted to current information in this important area of clinical practice...

 

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ASM Millis-Colwell Postgraduate Travel Award
Mon 7 July

A recent agreement between the American and Australian Societies for Microbiology will see a student exchange to present at each respective annual scientific meeting.

 

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IMPORTANT DATES


31 March 2008
Abstract Submission
Closing Date

31 March 2008
Early Bird Registration Deadline
(conditions apply)

15 May 2008
Abstract Submission Review Results emailed to all submitters

6 June 2008
Hotel Booking Deadline

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