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International Conference on Fungal Evolution and Charles Darwin

International Conference Fungal Evolution and Charles Darwin

Title : Fungal Evolution and Charles Darwin: From Morphology to Molecules

Date : 9 - 11 July 2009

Venue : Thailand Science Park Convention Center, Pathumthani, Thailand

Organised by :
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Introduction
The year 2009 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin. The theory of evolution, thanks to him, is no
longer a theory but has placed life in the domain of natural laws, completely transforming the way we think
about the natural world. Life evolves. It started out small and slow and our very form of existence today is the product of progress upon nature over millions and millions of years.

Aims of Conference
Fungi comprise a significant proportion of the diversity of species on Planet Earth. This conference aims to
examine the contributions that mycology has made over the years to our understanding of evolution, natural
selection and the concept of species since Darwin. It will also deal with state of the art technologies in
dealing with biodiversity, classification and worldwide applications of fungi.

Conference Format
Conference activities will include
1. A Conference Program : Keynote lectures and plenary sessions
2. Poster sessions : Scientists and researchers are invited to submit abstracts of their work and prepare
posters for display during the Conference
3. Exhibitions : Participants will have the chance to learn more about BIOTEC, Thai biodiversity and the
progress of mycology.

Key Symposium Themes
1. Speciation and species concepts
2. Bio - and phylogeography
3. Tree of life
4. Metabolites, extrolites and their evolution
5. Medical mycology
6. Co-evolution of fungi and associates; Natural history

Speakers

Prof. John Taylor

University of California, Berkeley, USA

Prof.  Jean-Marc Moncalvo

Royal Ontario Museum, CANADA

Prof. Meredith Blackwel

Louisiana State University, USA

Dr. Marc Stadler

Bayreuth University, Germany

Prof. Jens Christian Frisvad

Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

Prof. Thomas Laessoe

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

International Scientific Advisory Committee

Dr. Gregory M. Mueller

The Field Museum, Chicago, USA

Prof. John Taylor

University of California, USA

Prof. Thomas Laessoe

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Prof. Jens Christian Frisvad

Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

Dr. Keith Seifert

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada

Prof. Joseph W. Spatafora

Oregon State University, USA

Prof. Meredith Blackwell

Louisiana State University, USA

Prof. Michael J. Wingfield

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Prof. Yodhathai Thebtharanonth

National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand

Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara

National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand

Planning


2008

August

First announcement

1 December

Final announcement
(with registration fee, travel and accommodation information)
First call for poster submission

2009

2 January

Opening of on-line registration "Early Bird Rate"

2 March

Deadline for submission of posters

30 March

Notification of acceptance of posters sent to authors

30 April

End of "Early Bird Rate"

1 May

Opening of on-line registration "Regular Rate"

1 June

Final program (available on BIOTEC website)

1 June

End of "Regular Rate"

9-11 July

Conference

Conference website and further information
http://www.biotec.or.th/darwinconf2009

To register, or for more information, please contact:
Training Unit
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
Phone : (66) 2564 6700 ext. 3379-3382
Fax. : (66) 2564 6574
E-mail : darwinconf2009@biotec.or.th
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