International genomics meeting set for September in Paris
The Sixth International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health will be held Sept. 28-30, in Paris, France. International experts in nutrition, genomics, bioinformatics and milk research will discuss the biological processes underlying mammalian milk genomics, the biological products that result from milk and lactation genes, and the health traits that these biological processes and products confer to both the mother and the infant.
A call for papers, posters and Student Travel Award applications has been issued with a submission deadline of March 16. Information can be obtained through the International Milk Genomics Consortium (IMGC) Web Portal at http://lactoknow.ucdavis.edu/awards/2009-abstract-submission-form. Applicants must create a free login in order to access the forms.
Symposium registration is $450 through Aug. 23, and $500 thereafter, and includes all program materials and daytime meals as well as a Monday evening reception. Sponsoring members of the IMGC can register at the rate of $400 through Aug. 23, and $450 thereafter. Student rates are also available. For registration information, visit www.milkgenomics.org or contact Jennifer Giambroni at info@imgconsortium.org. Online registration is available at www.acteva.com/go/cdrf.
Event sponsors include IMGC sponsoring members CDRF, CNIEL, Dairy Australia, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Dutch Dairy Association, National Dairy Council and Teagasc (The Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland).
