Conference: International Marine Biotechnology Conference 2007 to be held in Eilat, Israel on March 11th to 16th, 2007

University Of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, Baltimore MD

Investigators

Abstract

The 8th International Marine Biotechnology Conference 2007 (IMBC 2007) will be held in Eilat, Israel from March 11th to 16th, 2007. This meeting is the premier international Marine Biotechnology meeting and emphasizes the use of molecular approaches in studying the protection and enhancement of global marine resources. It provides an opportunity for scientists from many countries to present the latest research findings from genomic, metagenomic and related studies on marine organisms. This award will fund the attendance of US scientists and students. Funding to enable many US scientists and students to attend IMBC2007 will contribute to US research efforts remaining at the forefront of the rapidly advancing field of marine biotechnology. Priority is given to support of graduate student and postdoctoral associates, who will be funded at twice the level of more senior scientists. Particular efforts are made to encourage participation from students in groups traditionally underrepresented in science. This support will ensure attendance at IMBC2007 of many students and postdoctoral associates who would otherwise not be able to attend this meeting.