5th CeBiTec Symposium
"New Frontiers in Microbial Genome Research"
Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld University, May 3rd – 5th, 2010INVITATIONThe Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) of Bielefeld University organizes annual symposia dedicated to cutting-edge research in molecular biotechnology. The 5th CeBiTec symposium which is entitled "New Frontiers in Microbial Genome Research" will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University from May 3rd to 5th, 2010. The major objective of the symposium is to present the current state-of-the-art in microbial genome research. In particular, the progress achieved in the framework of the German-wide GenoMik-Plus network "Functional Genome Research on Bacteria Relevant for Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology" will be presented. The symposium focusses on:
- New developments in ultrafast sequencing technologies including company presentations
- Bioinformatics handling of large data-sets
- Genome and post-genome research on microbes of environmental, medical as well as biotechnological relevance
- Metagenomics
- Regulatory networks
Your are cordially invited to attend the conference. You also may actively participate in the symposium by presenting your work in poster sessions. The symposium will include a special session for oral presentations of young researchers. Talks will be selected on the basis of submitted abstracts. The conference flyer can be found here. Please follow this link to get directly to the ONLINE REGISTRATION. Programme
Monday, May 3rd, 201010:00 Registration/Snacks
12.15 Welcome Address: M. Egelhaaf, Prorector for Research of Bielefeld University
12:30 Opening Session
A. Pühler, Bielefeld University/DE: De novo sequencing of microbial genomes using next-generation sequencing techniques
G. Gottschalk, Göttingen University/DE: Wanderings through microbial genomes of biotechnological interest
D. Ehrlich, INRA, Jouy en Josas/FR: Characterisation of the human intestinal metagenome by the MetaHIT consortium
14.00 Coffee break
14:30 Opening Session (continued)
W. Martin, Düsseldorf University/DE: On the rugged evolutionary transition from carbon dioxide, rocks and water to prokaryotes
J. Vogel, Würzburg University/DE: Deep sequencing of small RNAs, mRNA targets, and primary transcriptomes in bacterial pathogens
J. Collado-Vides, Cuernavaca/MX: The E.coli regulatory network: Current knowledge vs high throughput challenges
16.00 Coffee break
16:30 Microbial Pathogenomics
T. Chakraborty, Gießen University/DE: The pangenome of Listeria: insights into evolution of virulence
C. Schoen, Würzburg University/DE: Recombination, horizontal gene transfer and virulence evolution in Neisseria meningitidis
S. Niemann, FZ Borstel/DE: Comparative genomics to understand population structure and evolution of the major human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis
18.00 Coffee break
18:30 Ultrafast Sequencing Technologies
G. Kopal, Roche Applied Science, Penzberg/DE: Microbial genome sequencing using the 454 Genome Sequencer systems FLX & Junior
D. Evers, Illumina Inc., Cambridge/UK: A Detailed Look at SBS Sequencing Data and its Applications
T. Rygus, Applied Biosystems, Darmstadt/DE: SOLiD4 in Microbial Sequencing Applications - News and Updates
20:15 Mixer/Poster Presentations/Exhibition
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 09:00 Genomics of Plant-Associated Bacteria
R. Borriss, HU of Berlin/DE: Plant-growth promoting Bacilli - Insights of comparative genome sequencing and DNA-DNA hybridization studies
J. Ruiz-Sainz, Sevilla University/ES: An overview of Sinorhizobium fredii and why determination of the S. fredii HH103 complete genome sequence is desirable
M. Pistorio, La Plata University/AR: The genome sequence of Rhizobium sp. LPU83, a peculiar rhizobia able to nodulate alfalfa, common bean and Leucaena
T. Smits, Agroscope ACW/CH: Applied Genomics of Erwinia amylovora: identification of putative virulence/host range/fitness determinants, and biomarkers for forensic pathology
11.00 Coffee break
11:30 Metagenomics
A. Schlüter, Bielefeld University/DE: Analysis of the metagenome from a biogas-producing microbial community by means of bioinformatics methods
M. Strous, MPI Bremen/DE: The microbial nitrogen cycle - what can we learn from metagenomes?
W. Streit, Hamburg University/DE: Metagenomics, biotechnology with not yet-cultured microbes
13.00 Lunch
14:00 Biotech-Genomics
R. Müller, Saarbrücken University/DE: Bacterial secondary metabolomics for the discovery of novel natural products
W. Wohlleben, Tübingen Univerity/DE: Genome Research and Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis
J. Kalinowski, Bielefeld University/DE: The Corynebacterium glutamicum Genome - Ten Years After
15.30 Coffee break
16:00 Biotech-Genomics (continued)
N. Callewaert, Ghent University/BE: Entering the genomic era (at last): Pichia pastoris
M. Mack, Mannheim University/DE: The genome of Streptomyces davawensis: Rapid identification of a gene involved in biosynthesis of the antibiotic roseoflavin
K. Niehaus, Bielefeld University/DE: The Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris metabolome: Implications for biotechnology of xanthan production and phytopathology
17.30 Coffee break
18:00 Young Researchers’ Talks
20:00 Conference Dinner Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 09:00 Bioinformatics Challenges
A. Goesmann, Bielefeld University/DE: Using GPU programming for short read mapping
A. Sczyrba, JGI, Walnut Creek/US: Discovery of Genes and Genomes through Deep Metagenomic Sequencing of Cow Rumen
R. Giegerich, Bielefeld University/DE: Searching for small RNA genes in bacterial genomes
10.30 Coffee break
11:00 Regulatory Networks
E. Dekel, Weizmann Institute/IL: On the evolutionary theory of cost and benefit
A. Becker, Freiburg University/DE: Autosignaling networks in rhizobia: Is somebody out there?
A. Tauch, Bielefeld University/DE: The transcriptional regulatory network of Corynebacterium glutamicum: regulators, modules and interactions
H. Liesegang, Göttingen University/DE: Regulatory networks in the biosynthesis and energy metabolism of Bacilli
13.00 Closing Remarks
13.15 Departure RegistrationPlease register to the conference by using the ONLINE REGISTRATION . Alternatively,registration by fax or e-mail employing the REGISTRATION FORM is possible. Conference participants may present their work in poster sessions. Please indicate whether you would be willing to give an additional oral presentation. Talks will be selected on the basis of submitted poster abstracts. The deadline for registration is April 30th, 2010. After that, registration is possible at your arrival at the symposium if the registration fee is paid in cash. Abstracts submitted after April 24th will not be included in the program booklet, but will be added to it as single sheets Registration feeAttendee’s affiliation/status:
university/administration EUR 100.00
industry EUR 200.00
student EUR 50.00
The registration fee covers the book of abstracts, the mixer on May 3rd, 2010, the lunch and conference dinner on May 4th, 2010, as well as the coffee breaks. Payment
Please transfer the registration fee until April 23rd, 2010 to Account No. 68 005 560 of the Sparkasse Bielefeld (BLZ 480 501 61; IBAN: DE63 4805 0161 0068 0055 60; SWIFT/BIC-Code: SPBIDE3BXXX). Owner of the account is the GFT – Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Forschungs- und Technologietransfers in der Universität Bielefeld e.V. Please mention the posting reference GE 04 NF2010 together with your name. EU residents are asked to use the EU money transfer form. Please tick free of charge. Non-EU residents are asked to transfer the registration fee free of charge, too.
Accommodation
Please book your accommodation in one of the following hotels which provide special rates for conference participants (keyword: „New Frontiers“):
Comfort Garni – Hotel Stadt Bremen
Telephone: +49 521 52 19 80 rate EUR 64.00
Fax: +49 521 52 19 81 13
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Mövenpick Hotel Bielefeld
Telephone: +49 521 52 82 0 rate EUR 70.00
Fax: +49 521 52 82 10 0
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Hotel Mercure Bielefeld City
Telephone: +49 521 52 80 0 rate EUR 96.00
Fax: +49 521 52 80 113
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Tulip Inn
Telephone: +49 521 52 53 0 rate EUR 75.00
Fax: +49 521 52 53 444
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All rates refer to single rooms with en-suite facilities per night including breakfast.
Conference venue The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University, Wellenberg 1, 33615 Bielefeld. Travel InformationDetailed information on how to travel to Bielefeld and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research of Bielefeld University can be found here . Further Information:For further information please contact
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