GDR-LIST January 2008

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by Ariel Orellana López

******************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 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

17 years, 10 months

News and Update RGC4

by Sook Jung

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

17 years, 10 months

RosEXEC phone access number for the Meeting on January 13.

by gf35＠cornell.edu

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

17 years, 10 months

RosEXEC phone access number for the Meeting on January 13.

by Fazio, Gennaro

17 years, 10 months

GDR computer demo at PAG-XVI

by Sook Jung

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

17 years, 10 months

Plant Ontology Computer Demo in PAGXV, 13 January 2008

by Chih-Wei Tung

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

17 years, 10 months

Rosaceae Executive Committee Elections.

by Sook Jung

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

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