Advances in Industrial Biotechnology:
Prospects and challenges for the development of algal biotechnology
The Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) of Bielefeld University cordially invites you to attend the 7th International CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld entitled "Prospects and challenges for the development of algal biotechnology”.
The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University from September 24th to 27th, 2017.
Conference program
Schedule outline
Conference Flyer
Confirmed speakers and participants
Katerina Bisova | Czech Academy of Sciences, CZE |
Rob Brown | Synthetic Genomics Inc., USA |
Angela Falciatore |
Université Pierre et Marie Curie, FRA |
Ben Hankamer | University of Queensland, AUS |
Luis Herrera-Estrella | Langebio Cinvestav, MEX |
Heikki Hyttinen | Subitec GmbH, DEU |
Eon Seon Jin | Hanyang University, KOR |
Xuefeng Lu | Chinese Academy of Sciences, CHN |
Stephen Mayfield | University of California San Diego, USA |
Brenda Parker | University College London, UK |
Richard Sayre |
Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA |
Andrew Spicer | Algenuity, UK |
John van der Oost | Wageningen University and Research, NLD |
--- Scientfic Board --- | |
Olaf Kruse | Bielefeld University, DEU |
Peter Lindblad | Uppsala University, SWE |
Alison Smith |
University of Cambridge, UK |
Rene Wijffels | Wageningen University and Research, NLD |
--- Conference Chairs --- | |
Maria Barbosa |
Wageningen University and Research, NLD |
Matthew Posewitz |
Colorado School of Mines, USA |
Saul Purton | University College London, UK |
The 2017 International CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld aims to give a complete overview of the challenges facing the exploitation of microalgae and cyanobacteria for industrial biotechnology, from biofuels to high value proteins and chemicals.
Industrial Biotechnology is firmly established in several industries such as food and feed, and is a central pillar of the knowledge-based bioeconomy. There is currently considerable interest in applying novel technological advances such as 'omics', systems biology or synthetic biology approaches to develop the field further, particularly with a goal of increasing the sustainability of chemical production. In this respect, the use of photosynthetic hosts, rather than the traditional heterotrophic bacteria and yeast systems, offers great potential since the former can use sunlight as the energy source for production.
As well as dealing with ways to optimize the entire production process for chemicals from algae, the programme will consider how knowledge of fundamental algal biology may provide novel insights. It will also include sessions on the exploitation of genome sequence information and genomics, the use of systems biology, and the application of synthetic biology to optimize existing processes and develop new ones. Distinguished invited speakers from academia and industry will present current prospects and furthermore, short talks selected from the submitted abstracts will complete the oral presentation section of the conference.
All participants are encouraged to actively participate in the conference by presenting their work during poster sessions. Please indicate during the online registration if you would like to give an additional short talk on your topic.
Short talks will be selected from the poster abstracts and you will be informed after registration is closed (31.08.2017) in case that your abstract has been selected.
Registration
Please register to the conference by using the online system.
Registration is closed.
Submission of Abstracts
Please submit your abstract during the online registration process.
Note that abstracts can be modified/replaced after registration, until the deadline 04.08.2017.
Only .rtf or .pdf files can be submitted.
For .rtf abstracts, please use template provided HERE
For .pdf abstracts, please use template provided HERE
You will be noticed via email if your abstract is selected for a poster or talk.
Please prepare the poster as DIN A0, upright portrait format.
If your abstract was selected for a talk, please bring your presentation (powerpoint or .pdf) on a USB stick to the conference. For Mac users, please bring your computer (& adapter, if necessary).
Registration fee (Early bird)
Attendee's affiliation/status:
Student |
€ 150 |
General fees, Lunch, Excursion, Coffee breaks |
Student (+Conference dinner) |
€ 200 |
General fees, Lunch, Excursion, Coffee breaks, Conference dinner |
Academia |
€ 300 |
General fees, Lunch, Excursion, Coffee breaks, Conference dinner |
Industry Attendee |
€ 450 |
General fees, Lunch, Excursion, Coffee breaks, Conference dinner |
Student fees only apply to undergraduate and PhD students. If students want to join the conference dinner, an extra fee of €50,- applies. In this case, please choose the "+Conference dinner" option during the registration process.
The registration fee covers the conference materials including conference book, snacks, coffee and the excursion. Participation at the excursion cannot be guaranteed because of potential capacity limitations.
Please follow the payment details provided by the ONLINE REGISTRATION process.
Accommodation
You are encouraged to book your accommodation in the Mercure Hotel Bielefeld conference hotel, which provides a special rate for conference participants.
To receive the special rate, please use the keyword "Cebitec2017" when booking your room!
Standard room kingsize bed (including breakfast, WLAN, parking): Euro 85,-
(Rooms are avaible at the day of arrival from 15:00 o´clock onwards and until 12:00 o´clock at the day of departure.)
Please do not use the online booking for the hotel, but just write a direct Email to the hotel.
Email:
In this Email, please indicate
*your Name
*day of arrival
*day of departure
*number of persons in your room (one or two)
*the keyword "CeBiTec 2017"
Mercure Hotel Bielefeld
http://www.accorhotels.com/de/hotel-B0Q9-mercure-hotel-bielefeld-johannisbergopening-april-2017/index.shtml/
Telephone: +49 521 9238-0
Fax: +49 521 9238-250
Email:
Conference venue
The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University, Methoden 1, 33615 Bielefeld.
Travel Information
Detailed information on how to travel to Bielefeld and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research of Bielefeld University can be found HERE.
Further Information
Directions from Brauhaus to Hotel Mercure (Map)
GPS track is available (.gpx format only), send request via email:
Acknowledgement
The 7th International Bielefeld-CeBiTec Research Conference is jointly organised by CeBiTec, Bielefeld University and the GFT e.V. (Gesellschaft zur Foerderung des Forschungs- und Technologietransfers in der Universitaet Bielefeld e.V.).