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BioPark, Hertfordshire

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The deadline for abstract submissions is July 10th 2008 Abstract guidelines can be found at http://www.euroscicon.com/absguidlines.html The deadline for early registration is July 20th 2008

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Messina, Italy

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On behalf of the International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Society I am pleased to invite you to the 14th International Symposium on Biodeterioration and Biodegradation (IBBS-14) to be held in S. Alessio Siculo (ME, Italy) in October 6th to the 11th 2008. The IBBS-14 Symposium is dedicated to different topics dealing with biodeterioration and biodegradation of organic and inorganic materials including cultural heritage objects, medical devices, corrosion of metals and other applied aspects such as hydrocarbons and pollutants biodegradation and techniques applied to the study of microorganisms involved in these processes. It takes place every three years, assembling scientists from different parts of the World. It is the first time this Symposium has been organized in Italy: and Sicily is a wonderful place to stay combining the scientific aspect of the Symposium with the unique landscape, typical Sicilian food and works of art of different epoques (from prehistorique to modern time). Attendants of this Symposium will enjoy all these aspects. The IBBS-14 scientific presentations, the poster discussion and workshops are located close to each other in a resort village and will allow close contact among the participants to discuss their own experience in addition to the scientific sessions. Different Topics will be raised during the symposium. We hope this meeting will be a very important event in which many of you will participate.

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Rome, Italy

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Scientific Committee Giuseppe Cornaglia Gunnar Kahlmeter Robert Read (in consultation with the ESCMID Professional Affairs Subcommittee) Workshop Objectives • To review the status of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases across Europe. • To discuss initiatives to improve the organizational basis for medical practice in our disciplines. Target Audience All practising clinical microbiologists and infectious disease physicians, both senior and junior, who are interested in the future development of these specialties. Timelines The workshop will start in the afternoon of Thursday, 9 October 2008, and end on Friday, 10 October 2008, at lunchtime. Conference Venue Istituto Superiore di Sanità Viale Regina Elena 299 IT-00161 Roma www.iss.it Registration Fee • Members of ESCMID and Affiliated Societies Before and on 31 August 2008: EUR 250 After 31 August 2008: EUR 300 • All others Before and on 31 August 2008: EUR 350 After 31 August 2008: EUR 400 Registration The registration fee includes the workshop and coffee breaks, but not travel and accommodation. A registration form for the workshop is accessible on this website (see link above). Please complete and return this form by 8 September 2008 to the administrative secretariat. ESCMID Attendance Grants ESCMID provides a number of attendance grants for young attendees (born in 1968 or later) covering the registration fee, but no travel or accommodation costs. Applicants should send the registration form, a short CV with a cover letter indicating their motivation for attending the event and their ESCMID membership number (if applicable) before 1 August 2008 to the administrative secretariat. If there are more applicants than available grants, preference will be given to ESCMID members. Applicants will be informed about their acceptance by 15 August 2008.

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76 Portland Place, London

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The aim of the symposium Since the launch of Yakult as the first probiotic in the UK over 10 years ago, research in probiotics has intensified and diversified dramatically. There is now an increasing body of evidence indicating a range of health benefits associated with daily consumption of such products. The aims of this one-day symposium are: • to give an overview of the current research into the diverse health benefits of probiotics • to provide an insight into the potential of probiotics in different healthcare situations Following delegate feedback from our 2006 symposium, this year’s event will include a round table discussion where delegates and speakers will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences of probiotics in healthcare settings. The symposium would be of interest to: Practising healthcare professionals, in particular: • dietitians and nutritionists • primary and secondary healthcare professionals eg GPs, practice nurses and ward sisters • medical and healthcare professionals, particularly those training in the areas of gastroenterology, nutrition, microbiology and infection control CPD accreditation from the British Dietetic Association and the Royal College of Nursing will be applied for.

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BioPark, Hertfordshire

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This Users Symposia is designed as a small informal meeting for anyone with questions about microarrays. After you register for the event you get the opportunity to submit up to four questions which will be given to the panel of experts on the day of the Symposium. The questions are delivered by the meetings chair and there will be plenty of time for interaction with other delegates and with the panel and to ask further questions. The chair of this panel will be Professor Eric F.P.M. Schoenmakers, Unive rsity Medical Centre Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

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