Arthropod Genomics: New Approaches and Outcomes
4th ANNUAL ARTHROPOD GENOMICS SYMPOSIUM
June 10 – 13, 2010, in Kansas City, USA
www.k-state.edu/agc/symp2010
REGISTRATION is now open to attend the 4th Annual Arthropod Genomics
Symposium, “Arthropod Genomics: New Approaches and Outcomes,” June 10 to
13, 2010, in Kansas City.
Early registration deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
Keynote Speaker:
Nora J. Besansky
University of Notre Dame
Population genomics of adaptation and speciation in malaria’s vector
Featured Speakers:
Michael Akam
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
The genome of the Geophilomorph centipede, Strigamia maritima
Scott J. Emrich
University of Notre Dame
Opportunities and challenges of non-model transcriptome sequencing: From
corn to wild butterflies and moths
Matthew Hudson
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exploring the evolution of social behavior using genome sequencing and
analysis
Anthony A. James
University of California
Message in a battle, using whole genome expression analyses to fight
vector-borne diseases
Michael R. Kanost
Kansas State University
Functional genomics of cuticle sclerotization in Tribolium castaneum
Fabrice Legeai
INRA, Rennes, France
Prediction and analyses of non coding RNA sequences in the pea aphid genome
Barry R. Pittendrigh
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Body Louse genome project
Patrick D. Schloss
University of Michigan
Bugs within bugs: Understanding the influence of the microbiome on arthropod
health
Christian Schlötterer
Vetmeduni Vienna, Austria
Next generation sequencing in population genetics: From experimental
evolution to gene expression
Zhijian Jake Tu
Virginia Tech
Anopheles stephensi genome assembly and transcriptome analysis
John (Jack) H. Werren
University of Rochester
Functional and evolutionary insights from the genomes of three parasitoid
Nasonia species
Evgeny M. Zdobnov
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Genomics in the light of evolution
FUNDING AGENCY PRESENTATIONS
Representatives from national funding agencies will make short presentations
about funding philosophies and opportunities within their programs.
Following each presentation, the floor will be open for questions and
discussion. Speakers include:
Alan Christensen, NSF
Adriana Costero, NIAID, NIH
Mary F. Purcell-Miramontes, USDA, NIFA
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP: Thursday afternoon, June 10, 4:00-6:00 pm
Navigating NCBI’s resources for insect genomics.
Terence Murphy, NCBI/NIH, will provide training on utilizing NCBI’s
resources for insect genomics. Topics will include accessing data in the
RefSeq and Entrez Gene databases, BLink, BLAST, NCBI’s Map Viewer, and other
resources. Issues regarding the submission of data to NCBI and options for
linking outside resources to NCBI’s databases will also be discussed. There
is no cost to attend this optional workshop, but registration is requested.
ORGANISM MEETINGS - Friday afternoon/evening, June 11, 5:15-? p.m.
Meet with scientists who are also working with your organism of interest
during small group gatherings. Group leaders will be identified to
coordinate topics and lead discussions. Additional information will be
posted to the conference
website as details are finalized.
POSTER SESSIONS: There will be two poster sessions. Six platform
presentations will be chosen from submitted poster abstracts.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 19, 2010.
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM: The symposium sessions will begin Thursday evening, June
10, and continue on Friday and Saturday, with additional events Saturday
evening and Sunday morning. Speakers will present new insights from genomic
approaches in arthropods and describe the development of tools for genomic
analysis. Workshops will be held Thursday prior to the Symposium and
Saturday morning. Activities will conclude by noon on Sunday, June 13.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: Sunday morning will highlight a roundtable
discussion led by members of the ArthropodBase Consortium regarding the
generation of integrated arthropod genome databases and tools for genome
projects. Symposium attendees are invited to join the fun as we share our
progress by providing feedback on these projects and proposing new
possibilities.
REGISTRATION: The early registration fee is $295 ($150 for graduate and
undergraduate students) on or before Friday, March 26, and will include a
welcome reception Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch on Friday and
Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday.
VENUE: The symposium will take place at the Kansas City Marriott on the
beautiful Country Club Plaza. Participants are invited to dine Saturday
night at an optional banquet at the BRIO Tuscan Grille.
INFORMATION: Visit our website, www.k-state.edu/agc/symp2010, for complete
details and brochure. Add your name to the Symposium mailing list, by
sending your contact information to dmerrill from k-state.edu.
DEADLINES:
Early Discount Registration: Friday, March 26
Hotel Reservations: Wednesday, May 19
Poster Abstracts: Wednesday, May 19
Registration: Wednesday, May 19
QUESTIONS:
Contact us at (785) 532-3482 or dmerrill from ksu.edu.
Please share this announcement with colleagues and students!
SPONSOR: Center for Genomic Studies on Arthropods Affecting Human, Animal
and Plant Health, Kansas State University
Susan J. Brown, Professor
Director, Center for Genomic Studies on
Arthropods Affecting Human, Animal and Plant Health
and
Robin E. Denell, Distinguished Professor
Chair, AGC Symposium Organizing Committee
by
Doris Merrill, Program Coordinator
K-State Arthropod Genomics Center
Division of Biology, Kansas State University
116 Ackert Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-4901
(785) 532-3482, dmerrill from k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/agc
Join the Arthropod Genomics Consortium, formed to increase collaboration and
information exchange among the community of scientists performing genomic
studies on arthropods. Visit: http://arthropodgenomes.org
<http://arthropodgenomes.org/> , to register and learn more!
