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4th Rosaceae Genomics Conference
UPDATE AND NEWS
IMPORTANT: On February 16 the registration fees will increase in $100 US dollars, so we really encourage you to register early.
If you haven't registered or sent your Abstract we urge you to do so ASAP! We are in the final stages of organizing the abstracts and the scientific committee will be reviewing them this week.
We would like to thank everyone who has sent us their abstracts in word or pdf format. If you haven't sent it to us yet, please send it ASAP.
We would also like to let you know that there are a limited number of fellowships for graduate students. This fellowship will include shared housing in an apartment complex as well as the hotel's meal program. Those who are interested in applying for this fellowship should fill out the form that appears on the rgc4 website as well as present proof that they are enrolled in a graduate program. PLEASE NOTE: THIS FELLOWSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE REGISTRATION. THE STUDENT MUST STILL CANCEL THE STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE. The deadline to present Student Fellowship Applications is February 22nd. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!!
The abstracts that we have received are very interesting and from many countries throughout the world, suggesting that this conference will be a great opportunity to for us to discuss the international advances in Rosaceae genomics as well as get to know each other more socially.
We look forward to seeing you "at the end of the world".
Saludos,
Organizing Committee
Lee Meisel
Eliseo Campos
Ariel Orellana
Chair of the Scientific Committee
Herman Silva
4th Rosaceae Genomics Conference
UPDATE AND NEWS
We have been getting a great number of contributions for RGC4!!!By
looking at the titles submitted, it looks like it will be a great time
for Rosaceae Genomics. You can not miss this great event!!
As January 14 we have received 90 abstracts. If you missed the
abstract deadline, please notice that you still have a few days to
send your abstract to be considered for an oral presentation.
IMPORTANT: In order to have the proper printing of the abstracts we
ask all the submitters to send their abstracts in a word or pdf
document. Please send the document via email to rgc4(a)unab.cl
Regarding registration, we had a few problems with the payment online
however, now is running normally. Please, if you detect any trouble
with the system, let us know to fix it as soon as possible
Shortly we will add contact information regarding activities in the
Pucon area before and after the meeting as well as special
arrangements that attendants may need in order to stay at the Gran
Hotel Pucon (www.granhotelpucon.cl)
We look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting so that we can
discuss the scientific advances as well as enjoy what Chile has to
offer. Please join us at the 4th International Rosaceae Genomics
Conference in Pucon, Chile .
Decisions on Oral Presentation and Poster Abstract. February 10, 2008
Early bird registration closes February 15, 2008
We look forward to seeing you in Chile !!!
Saludos,
Organizing Committee
Lee Meisel
Eliseo Campos
Ariel Orellana
Chair of the Scientific Committee
Herman Silva
As many of you already know the Rosaceae Executive Committee will hold a
meeting in San Diego on January 13 in the Towne Room starting at 8:00 AM
Pacific Time. I have set up a teleconferencing meeting and will probably
have my crll phone on speaker phone. Below is the Toll Free Number to
access the conferencing service and the Passcode. Email me
Gennaro.fazio(a)ars.usda.gov if you need more international access numbers.
Participant Passcode: 2402523
USA 1-517-466-2232 866-692-3582
ITALY 39-02-3600-6016 800-986-993
UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9039 0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3239 0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2139 0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-3043-2499 0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1439 0808-238-6019
All the best,
Gennaro
Gennaro Fazio, PhD
Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist
Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS
Cornell University - 630 W. North St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 787-2480 Office
(315) 787-2216 Fax
As many of you already know the Rosaceae Executive Committee will hold a
meeting in San Diego on January 13 in the Towne Room starting at 8:00 AM
Pacific Time. I have set up a teleconferencing meeting and will
probably have my crll phone on speaker phone. Below is the Toll Free
Number to access the conferencing service and the Passcode. Email me
Gennaro.fazio(a)ars.usda.gov if you need more international access
numbers.
Participant Passcode: 2402523
USA 1-517-466-2232 866-692-3582
ITALY 39-02-3600-6016 800-986-993
UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9039
0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3239
0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2139
0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-3043-2499
0808-238-6019
UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1439
0808-238-6019
All the best,
Gennaro
Gennaro Fazio, PhD
Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist
Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS
Cornell University - 630 W. North St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 787-2480 Office
(315) 787-2216 Fax
Dear colleagues,
We would like to let you know that GDR will present a computer demo
this Sunday afternoon at PAG-XVI in San Diego, CA.
Title: GDR (Genome Database for Rosaceae): Integrated Web-Database for
Rosaceae Genomics and Genetics Data
Time: January 13 (Sun) 4:15 pm-4:35 pm (Computer Demo Part I: 3:35 pm-5:45 pm)
Place: California Room, Town&Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Poster number: P928
We look forward to meeting you there!
Sook Jung
Washington State University
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to inform you that Plant Ontology Consortium will host
a 20-minutes computer demo in Plant & Animal Genome XV (PAGXV), San
Diego, CA.
http://www.intl-pag.org/16/16-demos.html
Title: The Plant Ontology Database: A Community Resource for Plant
Structure and Developmental Stages Controlled Vocabulary and Annotations
Time: January 13, 5:35pm-5:55pm
Place: California Room, Town&Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Poster number: P931
We look forward to meeting you! If you are not attending the
conference, please feel free to browse/download our poster at http://
ascus.plbr.cornell.edu/~gramene/poc/PAG2008
Thank you,
Chih-Wei Tung
Plant Ontology Consortium
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Rosaceae Community,
On behalf of the US Rosaceae Executive Committee I would like to
extend an invitation to industry representatives and scientists to
participate in this committee whose mission is to serve as a
communication and coordination focal point for the US Rosaceae
genomics, genetics and breeding community (more information about the
mission can be found on GDR
http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/gdr/community/rosexec/ .
This year we need to fill five slots on the committee and elect a new
secretary. I have been impressed by the work of this committee and
urge you to take this opportunity to participate in the coordination
process during this crucial time for Rosaceae Genomics. If you are
interested in participating please contact the current membership
chairs Jim McFerson McFerson(a)treefruitresearch.com or Herb Aldwinckle
hsa1(a)cornell.edu or Gennaro.Fazio(a)ars.usda.gov or Cameron Peace
cpeace(a)wsu.edu and indicate your availability. We hope to have a
ballot by our next meeting at PAG (Sunday Jan. 13 at 8 AM in the Towne
Room) and hold elections shortly thereafter.
All the best,
Gennaro
Gennaro Fazio, PhD
Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist
Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS
Cornell University - 630 W. North St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 787-2480 Office
(315) 787-2216 Fax
