From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Thu Feb 18 22:00:00 1999 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: David Johnston Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: 1999 WHO Schistosoma Genome Network Meeting - an invitation Date: 19 Feb 1999 03:20:01 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 62 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <7ajhd1$3jh@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear Colleagues, the 1999 Meeting of the WHO's Schistosoma Genome Network will take place at the Conference Centre of the Wellcome Trust Genome Complex, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK from 7th to 9th April (with delegates arriving on 6th). The purpose of the Meeting is several fold: (1) To review progress on currently funded projects for gene discovery, physical mapping, cDNA microarray production and mtDNA sequencing, to identify problems encountered and to seek solutions (2) to plan future work within the Network, for both "genomic" and "post genomic" activities (3) to promote communication and collaboration between laboratories interested in the generation and exploitation of genomic data for schistosomes. This is an open Meeting and any laboratory/individual interested in the generation and/or exploitation of genomic data for schistosomes is welcome to attend. Some, limited financial support may be available to assist new laboratories in attending the Meeting. Further details will be made available on the Network's WWW site at http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/schisto/network/meetings/99meet.html This is a particularly appropriate time for new laboratories to join the Network. Previously, the vast majority of Schisto projects funded by TDR-Genome have involved the basic generation of genomic data / resource development and many laboratories have been reluctant to become involved with these "service" activities. WHO-TDR's Scientific Advisory Committee has now recommended that at least 80% of TDR-Genome's future funds should be allocated to "post-genomic" activities. Consequently, this is your opportunity to influence the direction of, and priorities for, the development of projects in functional genomics. Would any laboratories who wish to attend the Meeting, please contact me as soon as possible. With best wishes, David. David A. Johnston, Secretary to the WHO Schistosoma Genome Network, Biomedical Parasitology Division, Dept. of Zoology, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, England, UK. Tel: 0171-938-9297 (from outside the UK: 44-171-938-9297) Fax: 0171-938-9297 / 9249 / 8754 (from outside the UK: 44-171-938****) eMail daj@nhm.ac.uk http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/schisto/ The Biomedical Parasitology Division is a WHO Collaborating Centre for the identification of schistosomes and their snail hosts. From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Thu Feb 18 22:00:00 1999 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Caroline Newman Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: MSc Applied Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Date: 19 Feb 1999 03:17:55 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 31 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <7ajh93$3hn@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net MSc in the Applied Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Applications are invited for entry to this course in September 1999. Minimal entry requirements are of a class 2:2 degree or equivalent training and experience. Partial scholarship support might be available for some applicants. The course provides a thorough understanding and practical experience of molecular biology for students who wish to use this approach in clinical diagnosis, epidemiological investigations, or laboratory research on infectious diseases. Background will be given for those who have limited previous theoretical and practical experience of molecular biology. There is an individually designed research project under the supervision of experienced post-doctoral scientists. A high proportion of students subsequently enter PhD programmes. For more information and an application form contact: The Deputy Registrar, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT. Telephone: +44 (0) 171 927 2239. Fax: +44 (0) 171 323 0638. Email: registry@lshtm.ac.uk Enquiries for course organiser: Email: m.miles@lshtm.ac.uk; Telephone: +44 (0) 171 927 2249/2639; Fax: +44 (0) 171 636 8739. M. A. Miles The School is an exempt charity dedicated to providing excellence in teaching, learning and research for the benefit of health worldwide, and is an equal opportunities employer From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Thu Feb 18 22:00:00 1999 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Caroline Newman Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: MSc Applied Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases Date: 19 Feb 1999 03:17:55 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 32 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <7ajh93$3hp@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net MSc in the Applied Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Applications are invited for entry to this course in September 1999. Minimal entry requirements are of a class 2:2 degree or equivalent training and experience. Partial scholarship support might be available for some applicants. The course provides a thorough understanding and practical experience of molecular biology for students who wish to use this approach in clinical diagnosis, epidemiological investigations, or laboratory research on infectious diseases. Background will be given for those who have limited previous theoretical and practical experience of molecular biology. There is an individually designed research project under the supervision of experienced post-doctoral scientists. A high proportion of students subsequently enter PhD programmes. For more information and an application form contact: The Deputy Registrar, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT. Telephone: +44 (0) 171 927 2239. Fax: +44 (0) 171 323 0638. Email: registry@lshtm.ac.uk Enquiries for course organiser: Email: m.miles@lshtm.ac.uk; Telephone: +44 (0) 171 927 2249/2639; Fax: +44 (0) 171 636 8739. M. A. Miles The School is an exempt charity dedicated to providing excellence in teaching, learning and research for the benefit of health worldwide, and is an equal opportunities employer