Greetings to all ICGI members!
This message is for those who desire to present a talk (or nominate a speaker) at the upcoming PAG-ICGI Workshop being held at 4:00 PM - 6:10 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2017, in Sunset - Meeting House at Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA. Note that our meeting room is same as last year but different from the previous years!
At this time, we solicit volunteers and nominations for PAG-ICGI Workshop Speakers. The speakers will be selected from the submitted and nominated talks.
Similar to last year, we anticipate 5 regular speaking slots (15-20 minutes each), and about 10-15 poster introductions, 1-2 minutes each.
Please email us (john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>) your request (or nomination) to present at the PAG-ICGI Workshop by October 10, 2016! Each committee-selected workshop speaker will receive an email, after acceptance, with instructions regarding submission of their workshop abstract.
Please follow the different instructions below for volunteering yourself or nominating a possible speaker.
A. Instructions for submitting your volunteered topic and draft abstract:
Send an email with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop candidate abstract, to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please include the following components:
1. Presenter (Your name): Family_name, First_name
Institutional affiliation: ______
2. Email address(es), separated by a comma.
3. List of co-authors (draft):
4. Abstract (draft) -- follow guidelines for PAG, please
5. Prioritize the ICGI workgroups to which your work relates most closely (top)
Applied Genomics and Breeding
Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics
Functional Genomics
Germplasm & Genetic Stocks
Structural Genomics
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend that you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
We will attempt to make speaker selections by October 20, 2016, before the PAG abstract deadlines for posters and oral presentations.
B. Instructions for nominating someone else as a prospective speaker:
[1] Confer with the person you think would be an appropriate speaker about availability, their desire to speak (20 minutes) at the workshop, prospective topic title, and willingness if selected to provide a finalized abstract to PAG. It would be important to inform that individual that PAG provides no support for travel or any other expenses for workshop speakers. Speakers must register for the conference and confirm the travel plan. International travelers requiring a visa should allow sufficient time to obtain one.
[2] If the person you wish to nominate confirms their interest, send an email containing with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop speaker nomination, to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please explain why this person and topic are well suited to the ICGI workshop.
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PAG TO PROSPECTIVE WORKSHOP SPEAKERS:
Once speakers are added to the workshop, each speaker will be sent an automated email with instructions how to login and post their individual workshop abstract. This form will include an option and instructions for submitting a poster abstract as well. All speakers must register for the conference. Prior to the October 31, 2016 deadline, the rates for workshop speakers are the same as other attendees. However, workshop speakers are protected from paying the increased rates after October 31. If they are registering late, after October 31, they will need to request a discount code to avoid paying the higher rates. They should send an email to: pag(a)scherago.com
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ANTICIPATED TIMELINE FOR CHOOSING WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
After collecting input from everyone, we will share the data and consult with ICGI workgroup chairs and co-chairs as best we can to help guide us identifying an attractive set of topics for the 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop. Again, we will attempt to arrive at decisions by October 20, 2016, for everyone to finalize and submit their abstracts, and if not chosen, to submit a poster instead. The Poster Abstract Submissions Deadline is October 28, 2016. (Please note, however, that space for posters is limited, so it might be wise to submit poster abstracts well before October 20).
Thanks,
John Yu and David Stelly
Organizer and Co-organizer
2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop
_______________________
John Z. Yu, Ph.D.
Research Geneticist
USDA-ARS
Adjunct Professor of Genetics
Texas A&M University
2675 F&B Road
College Station, TX 77845, USA
1-979-260-9237 (Office)
1-979-260-9522 (Lab)
1-979-260-9333 (Fax)
john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov; johnyu(a)tamu.edu
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Greetings to all ICGI members!
This message is for those who desire to present a talk (or nominate a speaker) at the upcoming PAG-ICGI Workshop being held during January 14-18, 2017 at Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California. The exact date, time and room for the workshop will be confirmed to you late this month.
At this time, we solicit volunteers and nominations for PAG-ICGI Workshop Speakers. The speakers will be selected from the submitted and nominated talks.
Similar to last year, we anticipate 5 regular speaking slots (15-20 minutes each), and about 10-15 poster introductions, 1-2 minutes each.
Please email us (john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>) your request (or nomination) to present at the PAG-ICGI Workshop by October 10, 2016! Each committee-selected workshop speaker will receive an email, after acceptance, with instructions regarding submission of their workshop abstract.
Please follow the different instructions below for volunteering yourself or nominating a possible speaker.
A. Instructions for submitting your volunteered topic and draft abstract:
Send an email with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop candidate abstract, to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please include the following components:
1. Presenter (Your name): Family_name, First_name
Institutional affiliation: ______
2. Email address(es), separated by a comma.
3. List of co-authors (draft):
4. Abstract (draft) -- follow guidelines for PAG, please
5. Prioritize the ICGI workgroups to which your work relates most closely (top)
Applied Genomics and Breeding
Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics
Functional Genomics
Germplasm & Genetic Stocks
Structural Genomics
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend that you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
We will attempt to make speaker selections by October 20, before the PAG abstract deadlines for posters and oral presentations.
B. Instructions for nominating someone else as a prospective speaker:
[1] Confer with the person you think would be an appropriate speaker about availability, their desire to speak (20 minutes) at the workshop, prospective topic title, and willingness if selected to provide a finalized abstract to PAG. It would be important to inform that individual that PAG provides no support for travel or any other expenses for workshop speakers. Speakers must register for the conference and confirm the travel plan. International travelers requiring a visa should allow sufficient time to obtain one.
[2] If the person you wish to nominate confirms their interest, send an email containing with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop speaker nomination, to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please explain why this person and topic are well suited to the ICGI workshop.
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
Once speakers are added to a workshop, each speaker will be sent an automated email with instructions how to login and post their individual workshop abstract. This form will include an option and instructions for submitting a poster abstract as well. All speakers must register for the conference by the October 31 deadline.
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE FOR CHOOSING WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
After collecting input from everyone, we will share the data and consult with ICGI workgroup chairs and co-chairs as best we can to help guide us identifying an attractive set of topics for the 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop. Again, we will attempt to arrive at decisions by October 20, for everyone to finalize and submit their abstracts, and if not chosen, to submit a poster instead. The Poster Abstract Submissions Deadline is October 28, 2016. (Please note, however, that space for posters is limited, so it might be wise to submit poster abstracts well before October 20).
Thanks,
John Yu and David Stelly
Organizer and Co-organizer of 2017 PAG-ICGI Workshop
________________________
John Z. Yu, Ph.D.
Research Geneticist
USDA-ARS-SPARC
Adjunct Professor of Genetics
Texas A&M University
2675 F&B Road
College Station, TX 77845, USA
(979) 260-9237 (Office)
(979) 260-9522 (Lab)
(979) 260-9333 (Fax)
john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov; johnyu(a)tamu.edu
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Dear ICGI,
ITEM 1:
If you have not submitted your abstract(s) yet, this is a gentle reminder to everyone of the deadline (MARCH 31) for submitting abstracts for presentation at the upcoming ICGI workgroup sessions as part of WCRC-6 are approaching quickly.
http://www.wcrc-6.com/eng_inscricao_submissao.html <http://www.wcrc-6.com/eng_inscricao_submissao.html>
Please submit your abstract as soon as possible.
ITEM 2:
The ICGI Executive Steering Committee has authorized partial support for travel of two types of speakers:
Up to $800 travel support for Lead Speaker in each Workgroup Session. (Lead Speaker Award)
Up to $800 travel support for each of three graduate student or post-doctoral speakers. (Student/Post-doc Speaker Award)
Please notify the Chair and Co-Chair after you have submitted your abstract for a talk, are eligible and wish to be considered for these special awards
(send to David Stelly <stelly(a)tamu.edu>, Yu John <john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov> with the email’s Subject line as the following: ICGI SPEAKER AWARDS
Best wishes to everyone,
David
____________________________________
David M. Stelly
Chair, ICGI
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http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/staff/stelly-david-m/ <http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/staff/stelly-david-m/>
http://genetics.tamu.edu/faculty/stelly_david1 <http://genetics.tamu.edu/faculty/stelly_david1>
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ICGI Members, please note below that the credit-card option exists for both new and previous registrants.
WCRC-6 & ICGI 2016 Research Conference
It is now available the option to pay the registration fee via credit card.
· When you choose credit card option in the system and it is directed to Cielo page, the amount of money that is shown there is Brazilian Currency Money (BRL R$).
· If you are already registered and chose the PayPal option, and wish to alter the payment option to credit card, please email secretaria(a)wcrc-6.com <mailto:secretaria@wcrc-6.com> with your full name and type on the subject box: “CHANGE PAYMENT METHOD TO CREDIT CARD”, and we will make the change.
New Deadlines:
· Registration Fee Payment with Discount - February 29th, 2016.
· Abstract Submission - March 31st, 2016.
____________________________________
David M. Stelly
Chair, ICGI
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stelly(a)tamu.edu <mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
9796762087(a)txt.att.net <mailto:9796762087@txt.att.net> (for urgent messages (TEXT ONLY) * *
Office: (979) 845-2745
Mobile: (979) 676-2087 (iPhone)
http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/staff/stelly-david-m/ <http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/staff/stelly-david-m/>
http://genetics.tamu.edu/faculty/stelly_david1 <http://genetics.tamu.edu/faculty/stelly_david1>
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This is a special note to MAINLAND CHINA COTTON RESEARCHERS — you likely cannot access the WCRC-6 website for information or registration for the upcoming joint meeting: WCRC-6 / ICGI: http://wcrc-6.com <http://wcrc-6.com/>
The organizers are aware of your website access issues, and they want you to come, so they urge you — PLEASE ask for information by email:
PLEASE contact the Conference Secretary:
e-mail secretaria(a)wcrc-6.com <mailto:secretaria@wcrc-6.com>
phone +55 (62) 3241-3939,
____________________________________
David M. Stelly
Chair, ICGI
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stelly(a)tamu.edu <mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
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Office: (979) 845-2745
Mobile: (979) 676-2087 (iPhone)
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Dear ICGI Members and All Cotton Researchers,
Please share the information below with other that you think will be interested, too:
1.
GENERALLY — ABOUT ICGI: Please indicate to everyone interested in cotton genomics, basic to applied, that they might want to joini the International Cotton Genome Initiative. This can include diverse individuals — faculty, staff, students; administrators; breeders and other commodity and commercial company employees.)
2.
IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT THE UPCOMING BRAZIL MEETING (just over 3 months from now):
NEWLY EXTENDED DEADLINES :
REGISTRATION (WITH DISCOUNT !!!) THROUGH FEBRUARY 29TH
(Brazil time: up to midnight, local (Goiânia) time (Brasília Summer Time, ie. GMT - 2:00))
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION THROUGH MARCH 31, 2016
(Brazil time: up to midnight, local (Goiânia) time (Brasília Summer Time, ie. GMT - 2:00))
NEW PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATIONS
PAYPAL (PRE-EXISTING OPTION)
CREDIT CARDS (NEW OPTION)
PLEASE register and submit your proposed presentation abstracts at this time.
THANKS!!! (OBRIGADO!!!)
________________________________________________________________________
David M. Stelly
Chair, ICGI
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Office: (979) 845-2745
Mobile: (979) 676-2087 (iPhone)
http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/staff/stelly-david-m/ <http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/staff/stelly-david-m/>
http://genetics.tamu.edu/faculty/stelly_david1 <http://genetics.tamu.edu/faculty/stelly_david1>
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New Year's Greetings to All,
The PAG-ICGI Workshop <https://pag.confex.com/pag/xxiv/webprogram/Session3076.html> is quickly approaching! We would like to draw attention of those ICGI members who are traveling next week to the International Plant and Animal Genome Conference in San Diego, California.
(1) The ICGI workshop will be held at 4:00pm-6:10pm on the coming Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Sunset Room of Meeting House in Town and Country Hotel. Please note the change of our meeting room this year from the previous years.
(2) The workshop's co-organizer and our organization's overall chair, Dr. David Stelly, will give us an update of ICGI including the upcoming joint WCRC-ICGI Conference in Brazil at the beginning of the workshop. So please arrive and be seated promptly.
We look forward to your full participation in this informative and interactive workshop. Thanks!
John Yu
Greetings to All ICGI members!
This is the reminder for those who wish to present at the upcoming PAG-ICGI workshop being held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM-6:10 PM in Sunset - Meeting House, Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California (note: our meeting room is changed this year from the previous years!)
Please email us (john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>) your request to present at the PAG-ICGI workshop by October 21, 2015!
Please also note the following PAG abstract information and deadlines:
WORKSHOP SPEAKER ABSTRACTS:
Each committee-selected workshop speaker will receive an email, after acceptance, with instructions regarding submission of their workshop abstract. The Speaker Abstract Submission Deadline is November 6, 2015.
POSTER ABSTRACTS:
(Note, we expect to select about 15 poster presenters for 1-minute presentations at the Workshop, like last year)
See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.intlpag.org/2016/abst…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.intlpag.org/2016/abst…>
The Poster Abstract Submissions Deadline is October 30, 2015.
The Poster Abstract Submissions Editing Deadline is November 13, 2015.
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WE ARE SOLICITING NOMINEES AND VOLUNTEERS AS SPEAKERS FOR the 2016 PAG-ICGI WORKSHOP!
At this time, we solicit volunteers and nominations for PAG-ICGI Workshop Speakers. The speakers will be selected from the submitted and nominated talks. Please follow the different instructions below for volunteering yourself or nominating a possible speaker.
----------------------------------------------------
A. Instructions for submitting your volunteered topic and draft abstract:
send an email with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop candidate abstract
to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please include the following components:
1. Presenter (Your name): Family_name, First_name
Institutional affiliation: ______
2. Email address(es), separated by a comma.
3. List of co-authors (draft)
4. Abstract (draft) -- follow guidelines for PAG, please
5. Prioritize the ICGI workgroups your work relates most closely (top)
Applied Genomics and Breeding
Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics
Functional Genomics
Germplasm & Genetic Stocks
Structural Genomics
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend that you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
We will attempt to make speaker selections by October 26, for speakers to submit their abstracts by November 6.
----------------------------------------------------
B. Instructions for nominating someone else as a prospective speaker:
[1] Confer with the person you think would be an appropriate speaker about availability, their desire to speak (20 minutes) at the Workshop (be sure to mention Sunday January 10 at 4-6pm and the new location, so that they arrive in time), prospective topic title, and willingness if selected (October 26) to provide a finalized abstract to PAG by the deadline (November 6). It would be important to inform that individual that PAG provides no support for travel or any other expenses for Workshop speakers, except as mentioned below. Speakers must register for the Conference and confirm the travel plan (a non-trivial expense).
[2] If the person you wish to nominate confirms their interest, send an email containing with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop speaker nomination
to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please explain why this person and topic might be a superb speaker in the ICGI workshop.
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PAG TO PROSPECTIVE WORKSHOP SPEAKERS:
Once speakers are added to a workshop, each speaker will be sent an automated email with instructions how to login and post their individual workshop abstract. This form will include an option and instructions for submitting a poster abstract as well. All speakers must register for the conference. Prior to the October 30 deadline, the rates for workshop speakers are the same as attendees. However, workshop speakers are protected from paying the increased rates after October 30. If they are registering late, after October 30, they will need to request a discount code to avoid paying the higher rates. They should send an email to: pag(a)scherago.com<mailto:pag@scherago.com>
--------------------------------------------
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE FOR CHOOSING WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
After collecting input from everyone, we will share the data and consult with workgroup chairs and co-chairs as best we can to help guide us identifying an attractive set of topics for the 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop. Again, we will attempt to arrive at decisions by October 26, for everyone to finalize and submit their abstracts, and if not chosen, to submit a poster instead. (Please note, however, that space for posters is limited, so it might be wise to submit poster abstracts well before October 26). Speakers will be instructed to submit their abstracts by November 6, 2015.
Thanks,
John Yu and David Stelly
Organizer and Co-organizer of 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop
Dorrie Main, PhD
Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Horticulture
Washington State University
45 Johnson Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-6414
Tel: 509-335-2774 (office)
Email: dorrie(a)wsu.edu<mailto:dorrie@wsu.edu>
URL: www.bioinfo.wsu.edu<http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/>
Greetings to All ICGI members!
This is the reminder for those who wish to present at the upcoming PAG-ICGI workshop being held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM-6:10 PM in Sunset - Meeting House, Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California (note: our meeting room is changed this year from the previous years!)
Please email us (john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>) your request to present at the PAG-ICGI workshop by October 21, 2015!
Please also note the following PAG abstract information and deadlines:
WORKSHOP SPEAKER ABSTRACTS:
Each committee-selected workshop speaker will receive an email, after acceptance, with instructions regarding submission of their workshop abstract. The Speaker Abstract Submission Deadline is November 6, 2015.
POSTER ABSTRACTS:
(Note, we expect to select about 15 poster presenters for 1-minute presentations at the Workshop, like last year)
See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.intlpag.org/2016/abst…
The Poster Abstract Submissions Deadline is October 30, 2015.
The Poster Abstract Submissions Editing Deadline is November 13, 2015.
----------------------------------------------------
WE ARE SOLICITING NOMINEES AND VOLUNTEERS AS SPEAKERS FOR the 2016 PAG-ICGI WORKSHOP!
At this time, we solicit volunteers and nominations for PAG-ICGI Workshop Speakers. The speakers will be selected from the submitted and nominated talks. Please follow the different instructions below for volunteering yourself or nominating a possible speaker.
----------------------------------------------------
A. Instructions for submitting your volunteered topic and draft abstract:
send an email with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop candidate abstract
to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please include the following components:
1. Presenter (Your name): Family_name, First_name
Institutional affiliation: ______
2. Email address(es), separated by a comma.
3. List of co-authors (draft)
4. Abstract (draft) -- follow guidelines for PAG, please
5. Prioritize the ICGI workgroups your work relates most closely (top)
Applied Genomics and Breeding
Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics
Functional Genomics
Germplasm & Genetic Stocks
Structural Genomics
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend that you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
We will attempt to make speaker selections by October 26, for speakers to submit their abstracts by November 6.
----------------------------------------------------
B. Instructions for nominating someone else as a prospective speaker:
[1] Confer with the person you think would be an appropriate speaker about availability, their desire to speak (20 minutes) at the Workshop (be sure to mention Sunday January 10 at 4-6pm and the new location, so that they arrive in time), prospective topic title, and willingness if selected (October 26) to provide a finalized abstract to PAG by the deadline (November 6). It would be important to inform that individual that PAG provides no support for travel or any other expenses for Workshop speakers, except as mentioned below. Speakers must register for the Conference and confirm the travel plan (a non-trivial expense).
[2] If the person you wish to nominate confirms their interest, send an email containing with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop speaker nomination
to these two email addresses: john.yu(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:john.yu@ars.usda.gov>, stelly(a)tamu.edu<mailto:stelly@tamu.edu>
In your email, please explain why this person and topic might be a superb speaker in the ICGI workshop.
If you do not get a response acknowledging reception of the submission, please inquire! Note that the Subject Line is important -- we will use it to identify submissions, so we recommend you use COPY/PASTE to fill in the Subject Line of your email.
--------------------------------------------
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PAG TO PROSPECTIVE WORKSHOP SPEAKERS:
Once speakers are added to a workshop, each speaker will be sent an automated email with instructions how to login and post their individual workshop abstract. This form will include an option and instructions for submitting a poster abstract as well. All speakers must register for the conference. Prior to the October 30 deadline, the rates for workshop speakers are the same as attendees. However, workshop speakers are protected from paying the increased rates after October 30. If they are registering late, after October 30, they will need to request a discount code to avoid paying the higher rates. They should send an email to: pag(a)scherago.com<mailto:pag@scherago.com>
--------------------------------------------
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE FOR CHOOSING WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
After collecting input from everyone, we will share the data and consult with workgroup chairs and co-chairs as best we can to help guide us identifying an attractive set of topics for the 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop. Again, we will attempt to arrive at decisions by October 26, for everyone to finalize and submit their abstracts, and if not chosen, to submit a poster instead. (Please note, however, that space for posters is limited, so it might be wise to submit poster abstracts well before October 26). Speakers will be instructed to submit their abstracts by November 6, 2015.
Thanks,
John Yu and David Stelly
Organizer and Co-organizer of 2016 PAG-ICGI Workshop
Dorrie Main, PhD
Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Horticulture
Washington State University
45 Johnson Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-6414
Tel: 509-335-2774 (office)
Email: dorrie(a)wsu.edu<mailto:dorrie@wsu.edu>
URL: www.bioinfo.wsu.edu<http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/>
