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This page lists microbiology conferences, meetings, symposia, workshops and advanced courses.
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Microbiology Conferences 2013

May 2013

May 01 - 04, 2013   New Model Systems for Linking Evolution and Ecology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. This meeting will present the latest advances with satellite systems, that is, species that are closely related to conventional genetic model organisms, and with entirely new models for evolutionary and ecological genetics and genomics. Special emphasis will be placed on the interaction between organisms as a basis for understanding ecological adaptation. If you want to bring a new species into the genomic era, this meeting is for you.
Suggested reading:     Metagenomics   Environmental Microbiology books
May 05 - 10, 2013   Viruses and Cells
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. The 2013 Viruses and Cells Gordon Research Conference will address key questions in virology: viral infectious cycles, virus-cell interactions, the host immune response and viral immune evasion, pathogenesis, and the development of antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.
Suggested reading:     Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses   Small DNA Tumour Viruses   Molecular Virology and Control of Flaviviruses   Bunyaviridae   The Biology of Paramyxoviruses   Viruses and Interferon
May 07 - 10, 2013   Perspectives for development of molecular and cellular biology
Bogota, Colombia   Further information
Topics include microbiology and food technology, microbiology, nanotechnology and environment, bioprocesses and industrial microbiology.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
May 09 - 10, 2013   Genomics Research 2013
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
This conference will give an insight into the dynamic structure and modifications of DNA; the latest advancements in qPCR, applications of Next-Gen sequencing, the intricacies of epigenetics and the complex roles of miRNA and non-coding RNA will also be explored. As well as an array of international speakers and poster presentations, our exhibitors will display a repertoire of cutting edge research tools and delegates will have the opportunity to establish and renew global collaborations.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology   Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
May 12 - 18, 2013   Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection: Contemporary Research Approaches
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. This course will introduce participants to concepts and techniques used in studies on the molecular basis of bacterial infection, and their interaction with the host, with an emphasis on contemporary high-throughput approaches.
Suggested reading:     Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Bacterial Pathogenesis
May 13 - 15, 2013   Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
9th Annual BioMalPar-EVIMalaR Conference, sponsored by the European Virtual Institute of Malaria Research (EVIMalaR). The scientific aims of the network remain to address, in an integrated, collaborative manner, fundamental questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, and the disease, allowing optimal exploitation of the resulting knowledge to impact on public health.
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites   Parasitology books
May 15 - 17, 2013   Applied Bioinformatics and Public Health Microbiology 2013
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference. A multidisciplinary forum showcasing recent advances in sequencing and bioinformatics relevant to microbiology and virology, illustrating how these advances are being translated to meet the needs of public health.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books   Virology books   Bioinformatics books
May 16 - 19, 2013   ASMCUE: Blending Science and Education
Englewood, CO, USA   Further information
ASM Meeting. Environmental Microbiology, Phages and Tuberculosis, Metagenomic Approaches for Microbiome Association and Disease Etiology Discovery
Suggested reading:     Metagenomics   Environmental Microbiology books
May 18 - 21, 2013   ASM 113th General Meeting
Denver, CO, USA   Further information
ASM2013. 113th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology
Suggested reading:     Bacteriology books   Virology books
May 20 - 25, 2013   Retroviruses
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. Topics: Entry, Post-Entry, Integration, Reverse Transcription, Recombination, Viral RNA Synthesis and Trafficking, Assembly, Release, Viral Protein Structure, Pathogenesis, Animal Models, Host Factors, Antivirals
Suggested reading:     Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses   Small DNA Tumour Viruses   Molecular Virology and Control of Flaviviruses   Bunyaviridae   The Biology of Paramyxoviruses   Viruses and Interferon
May 21 - 23, 2013   International Scientific Conference on Bacteriocins and Antimicrobial Peptides
Kosice, Slovakia   Further information
At BAMP2013 leading scientists from industry and academia will present and will discuss current advances in the research of bacteriocins and antimicrobial peptides. Key themes will be isolation, characterization, mechanism-of-action, food, clinical and veterinary applications of novel or already characterized bacteriocins produced by lactic or non-lactic acid bacteria.
Suggested reading:     Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery   Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria
May 25 - June 1, 2013   Molecular Approaches to Clinical Microbiology in Africa
Blantyre, Malawi   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. Genome-based techniques are revolutionising the routine practice of the identification and characterisation of pathogens, opening many new opportunities and challenges in all areas of clinical microbiology from routine diagnosis to basic research.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology

June 2013

June 01 - 02, 2013   Computational Aspects Biomolecular NMR
West Dover, VT, USA   Further information
Gordon-Merck Research Seminar. Computional Aspects of Metabolomic NMR. The focus of this meeting is to discuss new contributions in computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to the growing field of metabolomics and applications of computationally intensive metabolomic NMR in systems biology, microbiology, toxicology, genomics, and medicine.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology
June 02 - 07, 2013   Computational Aspects Biomolecular NMR
West Dover, VT, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Emerging methods at the intersection of experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and computational analysis and prediction. NMR is one of the more versatile methods for the investigation of biomolecular systems, whether these are proteins, nucleic acids, glycans, membranes, or functioning cellular systems.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Molecular Biology books
June 06 - 07, 2013   European Lab Automation 2013
Hamburg, Germany   Further information
Offering over 130 scientific presentations across 7 different conference streams linked with an exhibition containing more than 150 equipment vendors, ELA aims to highlight and showcase the latest in automated instruments and workflows. Life science researchers and professionals are presented with an unparalleled opportunity to foster technological discussions and scientific collaboration.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books   Molecular Biology books
June 09 - 13, 2013   12th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology (BAGECO12)
Ljubljana, Slovenia   Further information
Recent years have brought us striking discoveries in the field of bacterial genetics and ecology that sprung from rapid advances in sequencing technologies and omics approaches, bioinformatics, microscopy and various analytical techniques.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Systems Microbiology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
June 10 - 14, 2013   Summer School in Bioinformatics
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint Wellcome Trust-EMBL-EBI Course. Organisers: Vicky Schneider-Gricar, Teresa Attwood, Francis Ouellette
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books
June 10 - 12, 2013   Antimicrobial Drug Discovery Conference
Madrid, Spain   Further information
Main conference sessions include, new antimicrobials from nature, alternative strategies to treat or prevent microbial infections, structure-based drug design of novel antibacterials and novel targets and resistance mechanisms.
Suggested reading:     Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery
June 11 - 13, 2013   International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics IPC2013
Kosice, Slovakia   Further information
At IPC2013 leading scientists present and discuss current advances in the research of probiotics and prebiotics. New scientific evidences that support or question the efficacy of already existing or prospective substances and applications will be conferred. In addition novel strains, controversial but scientifically solid ideas, approaches and visions presented as well.
Suggested reading:     Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria   Probiotics books
June 12 - 12, 2013   Probiotics, Prebiotics, and the Host Microbiome: The Science of Translation
New York, NY, USA   Further information
Explore research and policy strategies to translate scientific knowledge on the convergence of the microbiome, prebiotics, probiotics, and host physiology into nutritional and therapeutic applications for inflammation, obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and malnutrition.
Suggested reading:     Probiotics books
June 16 - 26, 2013   Electron Microscopy and Stereology in Cell Biology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. The aim of this course is to teach cutting-edge EM techniques for Cell Biologists on a high theoretical and practical level.
June 17 - 20, 2013   63rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists
Ottawa, Canada   Further information
Canadian Society of Microbiologists. The CSM 2013 Ottawa Conference. Themes:Genomics, Systems Biology and Evolution of Microorganisms, Host-Pathogen Interaction, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Genetics
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Systems Microbiology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
June 17 - 19, 2013   CRISPR: evolution, mechanisms and infection
St Andrews, UK   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.
Suggested reading:     Virology books
June 19 - 28, 2013   Functional Genomics and Systems Biology
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. This intensive laboratory and computer-based training course introduces participants to a wide range of post-genome techniques including practical experience in performing RNAi experiments, expression profiling using the latest platforms, yeast 2-hybrid analyses and hands on experience with sample preparation procedures for Illumina high throughput sequencing.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Genomics books
June 23 - 27, 2013   Systems Biology of Infection Symposium
Ticino, Switzerland   Further information
This international conference will focus on concepts and methodologies in Systems Biology of Infection, offering the unique opportunity for researchers at all levels to discuss the latest topics in this rapidly emerging field.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology
June 24 - 29, 2013   Fission yeast: Pombe 2013
London, UK   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading:     Neurospora   Medical Mycology books
June 25 - 27, 2013   Whole Transcriptome Data Analysis
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBL Advanced Course. This is an introductory course with biologists as intended audience in mind. However basic knowledge of microarray technology and massively parallel sequencing (MPS) are desirable.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing
June 25 - 27, 2013   Integrating omic approaches to host-pathogen interactions
Liverpool, UK   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Bacterial Pathogenesis   Medical Mycology books
June 25 - 29, 2013   In Silico Systems Biology
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course. Systems biology is now an established and fundamental field in life sciences. It has facilitated the move from the identification of molecular parts lists for living organisms towards integrating information from different omics-based approaches with our knowledge on the underlying biochemical mechanisms, to generate and test new hypotheses about how biological systems work. This joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust course will combine lectures on modelling approaches, led discussions to identify the key challenges, opportunities and bottlenecks, and practical sessions on network analysis and network-based modelling.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology   Bioinformatics books
June 26 - 27, 2013   Swiss Society for Microbiology Annual Congress
Interlaken, Switzerland   Further information
Annual Congress 2013 of the SSM. Swiss Society for Microbiology.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Efflux Pumps   Oral Microbial Ecology   Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Microbial Ecological Theory

July 2013

July 01 - 03, 2013   Microbial Spoilers in Food 2013
Quimper, France   Further information
Super spoilers, wonder spores and diehard microorganisms: New insights to integrate these super foes in food spoilage risk management. This symposium will focus on the: biodiversity of microbial food spoilers, characterization methodologies, enumeration methods for quality indicators, spoiler behaviour, fitness and functional properties, inactivation processes and product stability assessment, spoiler-pathogen and quality indicators-pathogen boundaries, spoilage risk assessment.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR in Food Science
July 01 - 04, 2013   SFAM Summer Conference
Cardiff, UK   Further information
Society for Applied Microbiology Summer Conference this year will have the following themes: Lactic acid bacteria and Bifidobacterium, Actinobacteria
Suggested reading:     Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria
July 03 - 05, 2013   AIDS-related mycoses
Cape Town, South Africa   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     Virology books   Medical Mycology books
July 07 - 12, 2013   Applied and Environmental Microbiology
South Hadley, MA, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. The primary objectives of the AEM GRCs are to present and discuss new, fundamental research findings on microorganisms, their activities in the environment, their ecosystem-level effects, and their environmental and/or commercial applications.
Suggested reading:     Oral Microbial Ecology   Bioremediation of Mercury   Microbial Ecological Theory   Systems Microbiology   Metagenomics
July 07 - 10, 2013   ASM Adelaide 2013
Adelaide, Australia   Further information
The Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting is Australia\'s largest and most prestigious microbiological conference, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and other industry professionals.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Efflux Pumps   Cytomegaloviruses   Oral Microbial Ecology
July 08 - 12, 2013   Networks and Pathways Bioinformatics for Biologists
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL Course. Organisers: Sandra Orchard
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology   Bioinformatics books
July 08 - 10, 2013   Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference. This meeting will focus on how various microbiomes (oral, gut, skin etc.) interact with that of the host.
Suggested reading:     Oral Microbial Ecology   Microbial Biofilms   Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria
July 13 - 14, 2013   Molecular Membrane Biology
Andover, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. New Frontiers in Membrane Biology. The focus of this meeting is on the molecular mechanisms that determine membrane identity, shape, and function, including translocation across membranes, traffic between organelles, and membrane biogenesis.
July 14 - 19, 2013   Molecular Membrane Biology
Andover, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Recent major advances in multidisciplinary approaches combining classical cell biology, high-resolution microscopy, structural biology and advanced biophysical methods.
July 18 - 20, 2013   FISH: Fundamentals and Applications Workshop
Porto, Portugal   Further information
A workshop on FISH technology with a strong component of microbiology, including method development, troubleshooting and novel advances in the area. Also poster or oral presentations sessions.
July 20 - 21, 2013   Microbial Population Biology
Andover, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. Current issues in the field such as host-pathogen interactions, new models in experimental evolution, synthetic biology, bacteria metagenomics and bacterial communication.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Systems Microbiology   Metagenomics
July 20 - 21, 2013   Tuberculosis Drug Development
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. The focus of this meeting is to explore state-of-the art technologies in TB drug discovery, novel approaches to screening and hit-identification, target-based and phenotypic screening, issues of drug development that arise during PK/PD studies, and clinical considerations of new drugs and new combination regimens
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Pathogenesis   Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery   Bacteriology books
July 20 - 24, 2013   ASV 32nd Annual Meeting
Pennsylvania, USA   Further information
The American Society for Virology (ASV) thirty-second annual meeting.
Suggested reading:     Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses   Small DNA Tumour Viruses   Molecular Virology and Control of Flaviviruses
July 21 - 25, 2013   5th Congress of European Microbiologists
Leipzig, Germany   Further information
The 5th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS 2013) is an forum to address the many challenges facing key areas in microbiology.
July 21 - 25, 2013   FEMS Congress 2013
Leipzig, Germany   Further information
FEMS Congress. The 5th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS 2013) will address the many challenges facing key areas in microbiology. Topical coverage of medical microbiology including molecular approaches, as well as biodiversity, bioremediation, eukaryotic microbes, virology and other key disciplines will provide you with a comprehensive overview as to the current state of the field. Symposia and workshops lead by prominent scientists are part of a scientific program that will focus on a rich and diverse array of pertinent topics.
Suggested reading:     Bioremediation of Mercury   Microbial Bioremediation of Non-metals
July 21 - 26, 2013   Microbial Population Biology
Andover, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Cutting-edge research on the evolutionary biology of microbial populations and communities.
Suggested reading:     Oral Microbial Ecology   Bioremediation of Mercury   Microbial Ecological Theory   Microbial Biofilms   Metagenomics
July 21 - 26, 2013   Tuberculosis Drug Development
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Will cover the range of activities involved in discovering and producing new antibiotics to combat tuberculosis.
Suggested reading:     Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery   Bacteriology books
July 21 - 26, 2013   Microbial Adhesion and Signal Transduction
Newport, RI, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Cutting-edge research will be presented on the mechanisms of bacterial adherence and signal transduction.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks
July 28 - August 2, 2013   Archaea: Ecology, Metabolism and Molecular Biology
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Expands on a number of emerging topics highlighting new paradigms in archaeal metabolism, genome function and systems biology; information processing; evolution and the tree of life; the ecology and diversity of archaea; archaeal viruses and cellular defense.
Suggested reading:     Extremophiles
July 28 - August 2, 2013   Staphylococcal Diseases
Waterville Valley, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Topics at this meeting will include: host interaction, immune evasion, evolution, physiology, cell surfaces, therapeutics and patient management.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Pathogenesis
July 31 - August 3, 2013   IWEMM-7 The 7th International Workshop on Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms
La Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala   Further information
Conference on wild edible mushrooms that will take place for the first time in Latin America.

August 2013

August 03 - 04, 2013   Malaria
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. Molecular and Cell Biology of Malaria
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites
August 04 - 09, 2013   Malaria
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Invited speakers will be strongly encouraged to present unpublished results and will represent a variety of scientific disciplines, including biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, vaccine research, molecular genetics, structural, cell and systems biology.
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites
August 04 - 07, 2013   BioH2 2013 Conference
Montreal, Canada   Further information
Hydrogen has long been recognized as a preferred alternative fuel and there is a great deal of activity worldwide in overcoming technical barriers to its production, storage, and use.BioH2 2013 will provide an international forum for scientists to meet, hear overview talks, present their latest results, and exchange ideas on this rapidly developing topic.
August 06 - 10, 2013   Molecular Genetics of Bacteria and Phage Meeting
Madison, WI, USA   Further information
This broad-based meeting has been ongoing for over 60 years and is a premier venue for investigators and students at all stages of their careers to learn of new developments and advances.
August 06 - 10, 2013   Molecular Genetics of Bacteria and Phage Meeting
Madison, WI, USA   Further information
This broad-based meeting has been ongoing for over 60 years and is a premier venue for investigators and students at all stages of their careers to learn of new developments and advances.
August 11 - 16, 2013   Marine Molecular Ecology
Hong Kong, China   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Marine molecular ecology is a vast and rapidly developing field that focuses on the study of the interactions and evolution of marine organisms at the molecular level.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Microbial Biofilms
August 11 - 16, 2013   9th International Conference on Toxic Cyanobacteria
Johannesburg, South Africa   Further information
Conference on Toxic Cyanobacteria
Suggested reading:     The Cyanobacteria
August 11 - 15, 2013   Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology.
Suggested reading:     Bacteriology books
August 28 - 30, 2013   Biofilm formation, its clinical impact and potential treatment
Stockholm, Sweden   Further information
The interdisciplinary Nobel conference on Biofilm formation, its clinical impact and potential treatment aims to cover recent progress in the research area of biofilm formation. The conference will report on important fundamental discoveries made in the biofilm research area and will describe the impact of biofilm formation on treatment failure, the resistance phenotype of biofilms, the interaction of biofilm bacteria with the immune system, bioinformatics of biofilm formation, application of biofilm bacteria leading to health benefit and strategies to treat biofilm infections.
Suggested reading:     Oral Microbial Ecology   Microbial Biofilms
August 30 - September 7, 2013   Host-microbes interactions
Spetses, Greece   Further information
EMBO-FEBS Lecture Course
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology

September 2013

September 02 - 04, 2013   SGM Autumn 2013 Conference
Sussex, UK   Further information
SGM Conference. Topics include: Microbial subversion of the host, Fungal diseases, diagnostics and drug discovery, Microbial survival in the host, Regulatory phosphate-based molecules, Emerging fungal pathogens, Impact of phage
Suggested reading:     Neurospora
September 05 - 10, 2013   Options for the Control of Influenza VIII
Cape Town, South Africa   Further information
Claims to be the largest international scientific conference exclusively devoted to influenza. Options VIII will showcase recent advances in the basic science and control and prevention of influenza. Aimed at professionals in the fields of virology, veterinary medicine, human medicine, public health policy, and industry.
Suggested reading:     Virology books
September 07 - 11, 2013   Plant viruses: Green viruses, from gene to landscape
Hyeres, France   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     Virology books
September 08 - 13, 2013   Aquatic microbial ecology: SAME13
Stresa, Italy   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Systems Microbiology
September 08 - 13, 2013   Thermophiles 2013: 12th International Meeting
Regensburg, Germany   Further information
Thermophiles 2013. The 12th International Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Extremophiles
September 09 - 11, 2013   Metagenomics: Managing, Analysing and Visualising Data Course
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBO Course. Organisers: Sarah Hunter.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Metagenomics
September 09 - 12, 2013   EUROBIOFILMS 2013
Ghent, Belgium   Further information
The aim of this meeting is to provide a platform for all scientists studying basic and clinical aspects of microbial biofilms to present novel data and to exchange new information on bacterial and fungal biofilms.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Biofilms
September 10 - 13, 2013   ICAAC 2013
Denver, CO, USA   Further information
ASM 53rd ICAAC Meeting. Conference on antimicrobial agents and infectious diseases, organized by the American Society for Microbiology.
Suggested reading:     Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery
September 10 - 12, 2013   Phages 2013
Oxford, UK   Further information
The Oxford Bacteriophage Conference, Phages 2013, will address commercial and research applications of bacteriophage in medicine, food and biotechnology. General areas of discussion will include: Pharmaceutical production and formulation of bacteriophage, Medical applications, Immunogenicity and toxicology, Applications in biotechnology and food technology.
September 11 - 14, 2013   European Congress of Virology
Lyon, France   Further information
The 5th ECV will also be combined with the annual meeting of the European Society for Clinical Virology. They will bring together both junior and senior investigators from throughout Europe and from all spheres of virology, including basic, medical, clinical, veterinary and plant Virology.
Suggested reading:     Prions   Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses
September 12 - 13, 2013   Single Cell Analysis Summit
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
Single Cell Analysis is an up and coming area, which focuses on detecting minute differences in individual cells, which many say could improve medical tests and treatments. At this event will be a whole host of expert speakers in this field who will be able to offer and insight into the latest methods and techniques being used to image and analyse various cells. Topics that will be covered include microarrays and chips for single cell analysis, microfluidics in single cell analysis, signalling in single cell analysis and many others, designed to give delegates a comprehensive glimpse into this exciting area of science.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books   Molecular Biology books
September 15 - 20, 2013   17th International Symposium on Health Related Water Microbiology
Florianopolis, Brazil   Further information
Water Microbiology conference 2013.
Suggested reading:     Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Microbial Biofilms   Environmental Microbiology books
September 16 - 19, 2013   Influenza 2013: One Influenza, One World, One Health
Oxford, UK   Further information
Influenza 2013 will address most aspects of basic and applied research on zoonotic and human influenza viruses. General areas of discussion will include: Molecular virology and immunology; Antiviral drug development and treatment strategies, including vaccination; Host-pathogen interaction - virulence and pathogenecity; Epidemiology and evolution; Mathematical models; National and international surveillance and contingency strategies; Advances in viral detection and identification technologies
Suggested reading:     Virology books
September 17 - 21, 2013   Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Response
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. The meeting will focus on interdisciplinary approaches to study infectious disease in animal and plant hosts, integrating the disciplines of molecular microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology, immunology, and genomics. The meeting will provide an in depth focus on the approaches that are being used to elucidate the mechanisms of bacterial and fungal pathogenesis, and promote the application of these concepts to understanding the evolution of emerging diseases.
Suggested reading:     Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Systems Microbiology   Bacterial Pathogenesis
September 22 - 25, 2013   65th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology
Rostock, Germany   Further information
Joint meeting organised by the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) and the German Society for Infectiology.
September 22 - 25, 2013   Annual Meeting of the German Society for Infectiology
Rostock, Germany   Further information
Joint meeting organised by the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) and the German Society for Infectiology.
September 24 - 26, 2013   International Scientific Conference of Society for Microbial Ecology and Disease
Kosice, Slovakia   Further information
36th International Congress of the Society for Microbial Ecology and Disease SOMED2013CONGRESS. The mission of SOMED2013CONGRESS is to present scientific achievements and research advances in the field of microbial ecology and its relation to diseases. Focus areas are current advances in clinical microbiology, dietary modulation of the GIT ecosystem, the effect of antibiotics on microbial ecology, host microbe interacti ons and the role of biofilms in health and disease.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Microbial Biofilms   Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria
September 25 - 27, 2013   International Advances in Plant Virology
Norwich, UK   Further information
The meeting will follow the format of previous AAB Advances in Plant Virology conferences, covering all aspects of fundamental and applied plant virology, and including presentations from invited internationally-recognised speakers and from conference delegates.
Suggested reading:     Virology books
September 29 - October 3, 2013   XI International Fungal Biology Conference
Karlsruhe, Germany   Further information
This international conference series started in 1965 and was held since then in irregular intervals. The aim of the Conference series has always been to especially focus on exciting new fields at the frontiers of fungal biology.

October 2013

October 02 - 04, 2013   BioMicroWorld2013: V International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology
Madrid, Spain   Further information
The BioMicroWorld2013 Conference will bring together researchers, engineers and scientists in the fields of industrial microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, agriculture, food and medical microbiology, and other related fields, to communicate current research priorities and progress in those fields, and to identify new research approaches.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Microbial Ecological Theory   Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
October 02 - 02, 2013   Pseudotype viruses: applications and troubleshooting
Stevenage, UK   Further information
Pseudotype viruses are rapidly establishing themselves as important research and diagnostic tools of basic and clinical scientists facilitating the detailed study of individual viral genes, host cell receptors and highly pathogenic viruses, circumventing the need for high-level biosafety containment. The switching of surface envelope proteins expressed on the surface of these pseudotypes enables them to be used as surrogate viruses in neutralization-antiviral screening assays and for the study of cell-virus receptor interactions.
Suggested reading:     Virology books
October 02 - 04, 2013   8th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics
Scheveningen, The Netherlands   Further information
The 8th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics (EMMD), devoted to all aspects of molecular diagnostics in human disease and pathology. The EMMD, also known as the Scheveningen Meeting will focus on novel molecular technologies and innovative applications in the diagnosis, monitoring and screening of human diseases.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR   Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   PCR books
October 05 - 09, 2013   4th ASM Conference on Salmonella: The Bacterium, the Host and the Environment
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
The most recent and exciting discoveries in the field will be presented, with a focus on a range of research topics on the best understood bacterial pathogen, from clinical and translational issues to more basic science, and will draw upon multidisciplinary angles.
Suggested reading:     Salmonella: From Genome to Function
October 08 - 08, 2013   SFAM Environmental Microbiology Lecture
London, UK   Further information
Society for Applied Microbiology Summer Environmental Microbiology Lecture. Professor Sang Yup Lee will present the 5th Environmental Microbiology Lecture.
Suggested reading:     Environmental Microbiology books
October 11 - 14, 2013   Trends in Medical Mycology
Copenhagen, Denmark   Further information
6th Trends in Medical Mycology. The bi-annual joined meeting of the European Confederation of Medical Mycology and EORTC Infectious Diseases Group.
Suggested reading:     Neurospora   Medical Mycology books
October 14 - 17, 2013   Next Generation Sequencing Workshop
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL Course. Organisers: Giulietta Spudich
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
October 14 - 16, 2013   New Approaches and Concepts in Microbiology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. The meeting will cover a broad range of topics in prokaryotic biology, antibiotic resistance, transcriptional and genetic networks, bacterial communities, regulation, signaling, cell biology, pathogenesis, with an emphasis on novel approaches that drive each field or have the potential to revolutionize future research in microbiology. This meeting aims to bridge the gap between traditional microbiology and systems approaches-novel technologies.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Efflux Pumps   Oral Microbial Ecology   Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms   Microbial Ecological Theory   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology
October 21 - 26, 2013   Analysis of High-Throughput Sequencing Data
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. Organisers: Gabriella Rustici
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Bioinformatics books
October 23 - 25, 2013   2nd International Conference on Microbial Biodiversity
Turin, Italy   Further information
The meeting aims at gathering scientists in the fields of agricultural, environmental and food microbiology in order to promote discussion and exchange of information and experiences regarding microbial interactions in complex ecosystems.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Microbial Ecological Theory
October 28 - November 1, 2013   Advanced Course Metabolomics for Microbial Systems Biology
Delft, The Netherlands   Further information
The advanced course Metabolomics for Microbial Systems Biology aims at teaching state of the art methods of quantitative metabolomics to industrial and academic research professionals. The focus is to gain insights into the complex metabolic control of central carbon metabolism and connected product formation pathways in industrial micro-organisms. The course covers recent developments in rapid sampling methods, measurement techniques and modeling approaches for microbial systems.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology
October 28 - 30, 2013   Chikungunya 2013
Langkawi Island, Malaysia   Further information
A major conference focusing on Chikungunya and related alphaviruses. A broad range of topics will be addressed by leading experts, and the conference will appeal to virologists, clinicians, epidemiologists and entomologists.
Suggested reading:     Cytomegaloviruses   Virology books
October 30 - November 2, 2013   Genome Informatics
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. The focus for this conference is large-scale genome informatics.
Suggested reading:     Epigenetics   Genomics books   Bioinformatics books

November 2013

November 14 - 16, 2013   Marine Microbiology and Biotechnology: Biodiscovery, Biodiversity and Bioremediation
Cork, Ireland   Further information
SGM Irish Division Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Bioremediation of Mercury   Microbial Biofilms   Microbial Bioremediation of Non-metals
November 20 - 22, 2013   3rd World Congress on Virology
Baltimore, MD, USA   Further information
3rd World Congress on Virology serves as a meeting ground for scientists in the broad areas of viral infections, preventive and therapeutic modalities for viral infections. This conference aims to bring together academic scientists, leading engineers, industry researchers and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Virology and Infectious diseases, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
Suggested reading:     Prions   Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses

December 2013

December 08 - 11, 2013   7th Australasian Virology Society Meeting
Queenstown, New Zealand   Further information
The 7th Australasian Virology Society Meeting (formally Australian Virology Group) is an opportunity for all students and researchers interested in human, animal, plant or prokaryotic virology to come together in a relaxed environment and discuss wide-ranging issues from fundamental virology research to diagnosis and control.
Suggested reading:     Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses   Small DNA Tumour Viruses

Microbiology Conferences 2014

March 2014

March 31 - April 3, 2014   MiCom 2014: 4th International Student Conference on Microbial Communication
Jena, Germany   Further information
MiCom 2014 Microbes talk, MiCom decodes. Understanding interactions in the microbial world. A conference organised by students for students. It aims to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion in the field of microbial communication. Established in 2010, it has been a platform for international exchange of ideas between students and renowned scientists. The conference focuses on microbial interactions with biotic and abiotic players in the biosphere, from molecular level to a global scale.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology

April 2014

April 14 - 17, 2014   Spring 2014 Conference
Liverpool, UK   Further information
SGM Conference.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books

May 2014

May 17 - 20, 2014   ASM 114th General Meeting
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
ASM2014. 114th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology
Suggested reading:     Bacteriology books   Virology books

July 2014

July 27 - August 1, 2014   XIVth International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology
Montreal, Canada   Further information
International Union of Microbiological Societies 2014 Congresses. Organized with the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and the National Research Council of Canada
Suggested reading:     Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Microbiology Books
July 27 - August 1, 2014   XIVth International Congress of Mycology
Montreal, Canada   Further information
International Union of Microbiological Societies 2014 Congresses. Organized with the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and the National Research Council of Canada
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books   Medical Mycology books
July 27 - August 1, 2014   XVIth International Congress of Virology
Montreal, Canada   Further information
International Union of Microbiological Societies 2014 Congresses. Organized with the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and the National Research Council of Canada
Suggested reading:     Virology books   Medical Mycology books
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