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10th Summer School on Marine Ecological & Evolutionary Genomics

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:57:06 +0000

Venue: Station Biologique de Roscoff, France

Date: May 25th – June 7th, 2014

Knowledge on genomics is crucial for the understanding, sustainable exploitation and management of the marine environment. Organised by EMBRC-France this course will give insight into population, environmental, comparative and functional genomics through lectures, case studies and computer labs.

The target group are advanced PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.

Deadline for application: 8th April 2014

Further information can be found at http://meeg2014.sciencesconf.org

September issue of Genotop Newsletter now available!

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:41:54 +0000

Genotop is a consulting company for selective breeding in aquaculture. Their September newsletter is now available online with the latest news in aquaculture genetics.

For more information, or to subscribe to the Genotop newsletter, please visit: http://www.genotop.com/newsletter.html

Marine Biotech News 2013, Issue 2 (September 2013)

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:41:19 +0000

The second issue of a newsletter for Ireland’s marine biotechnology community and beyond was published on 2nd September 2013.

This newsletter is prepared at the National University of Ireland Galway by the Marine Biotechnology Research Coordination Unit. It is a community resource that provides information on the latest Marine Biotechnology publications and news as well as upcoming events in the field.

This initiative, funded by the Marine Institute, is a collaboration across the marine biotechnology research community on the island of Ireland.

For more see: http://marinebiotechprogramme.newsweaver.com/1aed23jo89p1omnykgqdo1?email=true&a=11&p=41691675

Transfer to Industry

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:41:52 +0000

During the course of MG4U, projects with high potential for impact were chosen as case studies for a targeted transfer of knowledge to Industry.

Please see below for short and concise factsheets on each project.

Functional and Structural Census of Enzymes acting on Algal Polysaccharides

MAMBA: Activity based Screening and Data mining of Marine Mediterranean Bacteria

Biomarkers for Abnormal Calcification related pathologies from fish to humans

SEAVENTzymes: Biotechnologically relevant extremozymes from deep sea hydrothermal vents

MG4U Workshop: Unlocking the Potential of Genomics for Marine Monitoring and Biodiversity Mapping: from Concept to Realisation

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:55:40 +0000

On the 28th June 2013, The MG4U project is hosting a workshop on Marine Genomic Applications in Dublin, Ireland.

This international workshop is intended to specifically explore the current and future commercial opportunities for existing and new bio-science businesses in the field of marine environmental services through the application of the latest genomic based tools and developments.

The workshop will also consider what actions need to be taken at a national or European level that could help enable the faster commercial development of this new sector. Aligned with the EC’s strategy of smart specialisation in regions, the role of marine technology clusters in facilitating such developments will be explored.

Format: The workshop will contain a mix of presentations and break out sessions enabling fruitful discussions and exchanges. Participation will be limited to ensure optimal networking and exchange between participants.

Expected Participants: Leading Marine genomics researchers, competent authorities tasked with marine monitoring, development agencies and regional authorities, technology clusters and policy/decision makers.

For more information and to register, please contact Cliona Ni Cheallachain at cliona(at)aquatt.ie.

Innovative solutions in genomics applications for sea bass and sea bream

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:50:16 +0000

INTRANEMMA and MG4U join together to provide a training course called

Innovative solutions in genomics applications for sea bass and sea bream

It will take place on October 11th, in Athens, Greece.

For more information: please visit www.intranemma.eu

Stakeholder workshop in Oxford (19-20 September)

candrouts@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:40:56 +0000

MG4U consortium organises a workshop in Oxford !

With this stakeholder meeting we want to bring together leading scientists from the field of marine genomics with marine policy makers, to discuss how genetic information and analytical methods can contribute to a cost-efficient monitoring of marine ecosystems. The workshop will explore the potential of using genomics approaches for reducing biodiversity loss and maintaining ecosystem services. It will be a unique opportunity to establish direct interaction between scientists and representatives of marine policy bodies. The workshop is organized in conjunction with the 14th meeting of the Genomics Standards Consortium (GSC14).

For more information:

About the workshop: http://msfd2012.sciencesconf.org/

About the GSC14: http://gensc.org/gc_wiki/index.php/GSC_14