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 |