Yeast is known to the public for being the major player in the production of wine, beer, and bread. Yeast
was the cradle and stage of fermentation chemistry first, with the studies of Christian Hansen and Louis Pasteur, and then of genetics and genomics.
The first complete sequence of the yeast genome was published and showcased worldwide in 1996. It was the first eukaryotic genome sequenced, and the discovery served as a jumpstart for the sequencing of the human genome as well as of other fungal, plant, and animal genomes.
From a technological standpoint, the S. cerevisiae sequence was instrumental to the development of genome-wide analysis technologies, such as DNA microarrays, Next Generation Sequencing, and the computational tools used today for interpreting genome-wide data.
The conference gathers the main actors of the discovery, celebrates this fundamental achievement, and will present the current state of yeast genomics research to specialists from all over the world, discussing the importance of moving from the genome of the type strain to pangenomics, and synthetic
biology.
Registration
Fees (including registration, welcome buffet, coffee breaks):
Regular: 250 €
Students/ECRs (see notes on FEMS grants*): 100 €
AISL-ICYGMB members: 150 €
Conference dinner: Participants are kindly requested to indicate whether they will attend the event and any specific dietary requirements upon online registration for the Congress. The cost is 50€.
Please complete the registration. Information for fee payment will be provided upon acceptance of your registration.
*FEMS Grants
This meeting was selected by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) to offer grants for event participation for Early Career Scientists*.
How to apply
Provide a motivation letter indicating why participating in this congress is important for you and how it can impact your career.
The grant will consist of free registration and social dinner.
Eligibility
To apply for this grant, you would need to meet the following requirements:
· be a member of a FEMS Member Society* or be recommended by such a member
· be an Early Career Scientist**
· be an Active Microbiologist
· be a presenting author at the meeting
*Find out if your society is a FEMS Member at https://fems-microbiology.org/member-societies/
**These are active microbiologists who obtained the highest academic degree - Bachelor, Master, or PhD - less than five years prior to the application deadline date, or are a Master or PhD student. Periods of maternity/paternity leave, special leave, or illness do not count toward this definition
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