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FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN MICROBIOLOGICAL SOCIETIES
CIRCULAR No. 35 JANUARY 1994
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SUMMARY
The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) links
some 30 microbiological societies from 25 different countries,
encouraging joint activities, facilitating communication among
them, sponsoring meetings, laboratory workshops and fellowships,
and publishing journals and books.
This Circular is the newsletter of FEMS, referring to events
which have taken place and to plans for 1994 and future years.
The Circular provides an overview of the collaborative activities
of the European Microbiological Societies. In particular, it
contains the report of the 1993 Council meeting, the President's
comments, the Treasurers report which illustrates the financial
strength of FEMS, a list of the officers of FEMS, details of past
and proposed meetings and of the FEMS journals; the latter appear
in a total of more than 50 issues per year.
FEMS supports many meetings with grants and also supports the
attendance of young scientists at meetings; details of the
support available and mechanisms for application are described.
Planned Congresses of the International Union of Microbiological
Societies are listed, reference is made to Research Conferences,
organised by the European Science Foundation and modelled on the
Gordon Conferences, while a large number of meetings organised
by other bodies are also listed. Contact information and news for
a number of European Microbiological societies is given and some
training courses are listed.
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CIRCULAR No.35 January 1994
THE FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN MICROBIOLOGICAL SOCIETIES LINKS SOME
30 MICROBIOLOGICAL SOCIETIES FROM 25 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES,
ENCOURAGING JOINT ACTIVITIES, FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AMONG
THEM, SPONSORING MEETINGS, LABORATORY WORKSHOPS AND
FELLOWSHIPS, AND PUBLISHING JOURNALS AND BOOKS.
COUNCIL MEETING
Berne
FEMS Council met on Saturday, 25 September 1993. The local
arrangements were made by Dr R Aukenthaler of Societe Suisse de
Microbiologie who deserves the gratitude of delegates and members
of the executive for a most enjoyable and memorable meeting.
There was one notable change in the proceedings on the 25th.
Delegates met alone in the morning to discuss various aspects of
FEMS policy and organization. This change was welcomed by
delegates and, judging from the vigorous discussions during the
Council meeting in the afternoon, it evidently has much to
contribute to the evolution of FEMS affairs in the years to come.
Two new Societies were elected to membership of FEMS:
Associazione Microbiologi Clinici Italiani, Italy
Association of Clinical Microbiologists, UK
Dr Claudine Elmerich of the Societe Francaise de Microbiologie
was elected to succeed Dr Karl Schleifer when he steps down after
9 years as the Secretary General of FEMS, after the Council
Meeting in 1994. Professor C Nombella, Vice Chairperson II was
re-elected to his post.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FEMS CHAIRPERSON
The annual meeting is always a good occasion to take stock of the
status of the Federation and plan for the future. The 1993
meeting took place in Berne, Switzerland, where the host Society
received us with great warmth and hospitality. The discussion
both officially and unofficially was active and positive, and I
would like to interpret it as a sign of the health of the
Federation, and the willingness of its members to contribute to
its aims.
Two major items rose to the foreground: the situation of
microbiology in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and the
wish of FEMS to be more active in policy matters relevant to the
conduct of microbiology in Europe.
It must be stressed that FEMS has from its beginning included
European countries from east and west, north and south, and
indeed made special efforts to overcome problems of currency
restrictions and such like. It is then only natural that it
should now be active in encouraging microbiological Societies to
be formed or reorganized in the new states in Central and Eastern
Europe, and be ready to take them into the Federation. The
Council meeting encouraged it to do more. Practical ways are,
however, difficult to find since the material needs for
equipment, reagents and journals are far beyond the means of
FEMS.
Training in another country would clearly be of importance, as
many European microbiologists know from their own experience.
FEMS workshops are one form of such training, and it was noted
with pleasure that a FEMS workshop on Foodborne Bacterial
Pathogens will be held in July 1994. The FEMS fellowship
programme is another means of training support, and its
strengthening was indeed decided on. It was agreed furthermore,
that the need to go through the national Society might be
overlooked in the new countries in which it may not yet be
organized. It is however clear that the activity of individual
microbiologists is essential. They could pay special attention
to establishing and cultivating connections with fellow
microbiologists in the new states, and accepting graduate
students and postdocs in their laboratories. The IUMS Congress
in Prague in July, 1994 will be a good occasion to make and
reinforce such contacts, and members of FEMS are indeed
encouraged to go to this meeting.
The second important item was FEMS participation in "science
politics" in Europe. Many members seemed to think that the
national Societies would benefit from background support from
FEMS when carrying out discussions with their authorities.
Important current questions include regulation of gene
technology, and research funding. Both are obviously close to
almost every microbiologist, and are, furthermore, essential for
the recruitment and working conditions of the next generation.
Again, everybody can agree of the need of action, but practical
ways of doing something meaningful are not so easy to find. It
was, however, clear that the Executive Board should pay serious
attention to this need and come up with definite suggestions for
action.
In summary, there is plenty for FEMS to do in 1994, and it is
encouraging that the member Societies were so supportive of its
actions.
P Helena Makela
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FEMS OFFICERS
CHAIRPERSON:
Dr. P.H. Makela, National Public Health Institute,
Mannerheimintie 166, SF-00300, Helsinki, Finland.
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
Dr. M. Kocur, Czechoslovak Collection of Microorganisms, Masaryk
University, Jostova 1O, 662 43 Brno, Czechoslovakia.
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
Dr. C. Nombela, Department of Microbiology, Facultad de Farmacia,
Universidad Complutense, E-28040, Madrid, Spain.
SECRETARY-GENERAL:
Dr. Karl H. Schleifer, Lehrstul fur Mikrobiologie, Technische
Universitat Munchen, Arcisstrasse 21, D-8000 Munchen, Germany.
TREASURER:
Dr. L.B. Quesnel, Dept. Cell & Structural Biology, Stopford
Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT U.K.
MEETINGS SECRETARY:
Dr. R.G. Board, School of Biological Sciences, University of
Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, U.K.
PUBLICATIONS MANAGER:
Dr. C.A. Fewson, Department of Biochemistry, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, U.K.
FEMS CALENDAR 1994
27-30 March 1994
EUROPEAN MEETING ON BACTERIAL VIRUSES,
Gargano, Italy
28-30 June 1994
MULTIPLE-RESISTANT ENTERIC BACTERIA,
Istanbul, Turkey
25 July-5 August 1994
WORKSHOP: FOODBORNE BACTERIAL PATHOGENS
Nottingham, UK
29 August-2 September 1994
EUROPEAN NITROGEN FIXATION CONFERENCE
Szeged, Hungary
8 January and 23 April 1994
MINI-EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
Heathrow, UK
9 July 1994
COUNCIL MEETING,
Prague, Czech Republic
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FEMS MEETINGS
FEMS supported five meetings in 1992:
an international symposium on the Biology of Aspergillus
(Canterbury, UK); Lignin biodegradation and transformation
(Lisbon, Portugal); Metals and microorganisms: relationships and
applications (Metz, France); Symposium on the hepatitis C virus
and its infection (Istanbul, Turkey); Identification of bacteria:
present trends, future prospects (Granada, Spain).
All these meetings attracted enthusiastic support, none more so
than the Symposium on hepatitis C which was attended by upwards
of 300 delegates from more than 35 countries. FEMS also supported
two workshops, one on Bacterial protein toxins (Stirling,
Scotland), and another on Advanced molecular biology and
recombinant DNA technology in the study of bacterial pathogenesis
(Utrecht, NL). Again both of these events attracted the maximum
number of delegates for the available facilities. All of the
organizers of these meetings are to be complimented for the
initiatives which they took and the arrangements which they made
to ensure success of the meetings and the promotion of fellowship
among microbiologists.
FEMS gave moral support to the Fourth Symposium on Lactic Acid
Bacteria (Wageningen, NL). This meeting attracted a full house
and a large number of posters were displayed. Future issues of
FEMS Circulars will give details of publications based on the
above meetings.
In addition to these meetings, FEMS made grants available to
young scientists who wished to attend the IXth International
Congress on Virology (Glasgow, Scotland); Biennial International
Symposium of the Society of Anaerobic Microbiology (Cambridge,
UK), and the International Symposium on Subsurface Microbiology
(Bath, UK).
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FEMS MEETINGS 1994
FEMS Council has approved the support of three meetings and one
workshop in 1994.
27-30 March 1994
1st European Meeting on Bacterial Viruses: Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology; Gargano, Italy.
This meeting is sponsored by the Societa Italiana di
Microbiologia Generale e Biotechnologie Microbiche. The following
topics will be considered:
Genome structure and organisation;
Molecular evolution of bacteriophages;
Gene expression and regulation;
DNA replication;
Recombination and DNA rearrangements;
Bacteriophage - host interactions;
New technologies - new products from bacteriophages.
Contact: Dr Gianni Deho, Universita Degli di Milano, Departimento
di Genetica, e di Biologica de Microorganismi, via Celoria,
26-20133, Milano, Italy. Tel:0226605.1.
28-30 June 1994
Multiple-Resistant Enteric Bacteria and their Infection;
Istanbul, Turkey. This symposium will have major sessions on the
following topics:
Importance of multiple resistance in enteric bacteria;
Multiple resistant Salmonella typhi and Multiple-resistant
enteric bacilli as agents of hospital infection.
Noted experts from many countries will contribute to
these sessions.
Contact: Professor 0 Ang, Turkish Microbiological Society,
PK 57-34492 Beyazit, Istanbul,Turkey. Fax: 230 44 09.
25 July-5 August 1994
WORKSHOP: Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens, Nottingham, UK
The workshop is targeted at young microbiologists who wish an
updating in modern methods for the detection, isolation and
characterization of both commonly occurring and emerging
foodborne bacterial pathogens. The number of participants will
be limited to 35. Preference will be given to applicants from
Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and other States of the
former Yugoslavia and all states of the former USSR. Some
subsidized travel and accommodation will be offered, if
essential, to selected applicants from these countries.
Treatment of various organisms will be based on
posters/demonstrations with minimum wet work. Each topic will
commence with a lecture on the biology of the organism with
particular reference to its role as a foodborne pathogen.
This will be followed by posters/demonstrations/wet work (as
appropriate) covering traditional methodology, newer rapid
methods and typing. A general discussion, including "questions
and answers", will be held at the end of each topic session.
Recognized authorities will deal with the organisms of their
particular interest.
Contact. Dr Diane Roberts, Public Health Laboratory Service,
Food Hygiene Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, 61
Colindale Avenue, London NW15HT. Fax: 081 200 8264.
29 August-2 September 1994
European Nitrogen Fixation Conference, Szeged, Hungary
The scientific programme will give a comprehensive overview of
the molecular biology of nitrogen fixation including free living,
associative and symbiotic systems. The programme has been
developed by an International Advisory Panel under the Presidency
of Alfred Puhler, Germany.
Contact: Dr Georgy B Kiss, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian
Academy of Sciences, Szeged, PO Box 521, H6701 Hungary.
Fax (36)-62-433 503.
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FEMS Council has approved grants to assist the attendance of
young scientists at the meetings listed below. The organization
of these grants must be noted by young scientists who are
considering attendance of one of these meetings. Application must
be made to the organizers of the meeting and not to a FEMS
Officer.
28 April-1 May 1994
2nd European Conference on Fungal Genetics, Luntheren, NL
Contact: The Secretariat ECFG, Department of Genetics, Wageningen
Agricultural University, Dreijenlaan 2, 6307 HA Wageningen, The
Netherlands. Fax: +31-8370 83146.
22-25 June 1994
Pathogenesis and molecular and host response in Helicobacter
pylori Infections, Loskolen, Elsinore, Denmark
Contact: Dr Leif Percival Andersen, Dept. Clinical Microbiology,
Statens Seruminstitut, Artillerivej 5, DK-2300 Copenhagen S,
Denmark. Fax: (+45) 32 68 38 73.
6-11 August 1994
Europic '94, VIII Meeting of the European Study Group on
Picornaviruses: Molecular aspects of Picornavirus Biology and
Disease, Korpilampi, Nr Helsinki, Finland
Contact: Dr Tapani Hovi, National Public Health Institute,
Mannerheimintie 166, SFO0300, Helsinki, Finland. Fax:
+358-0-4744355.
6-19 August 1994
3rd Conference of the International Endotoxin Society, Helsinki,
Finland
Contact: IES Conference Secretariat, National Public Health
Institute, Mannerheimintie 166, Fin-O0300 Helsinki, Finland. Fax:
+358-04744238.
14-16 September 1994
Acinetobacter '94: 3rd International Symposium on the Biology of
Acinetobacter, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Contact: Dr K J Towner, Department of Microbiology, University
Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH. Fax: +602-422190.
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1995
At the Council Meeting in Berne on 25 September 1993, several
provisional applications for FEMS supported meetings were
considered. Details of those meetings that are given Council
approval will be published in the next FEMS Circular (January
1995).
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International Union of Microbiological Societies
IUMS CONGRESSES:
The 8th International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied
Microbiology Division
The 8th International Congress of Mycology Division
Jerusalem, Israel
August 18-23 1996
Secretariat: IUMS Congresses, PO Box 50006, Tel Aviv 615 00,
Israel
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EUROPEAN RESEARCH CONFERENCES A new European programme for
organizing scientific conferences has been recently established.
The organizational framework is under ESF, the European Science
Foundation, which has a special Steering Committee to evaluate
applications for new conference items.
European Research Conferences programme has taken as its model
the Gordon Research Conferences that have a 60 years old
tradition in the USA and are well known to many European
microbiologists as well. According to this model, the
Euroconferences are sharply focused on a defined scientific topic
and are limited in the number of participants to facilitate an
informal atmosphere and true scientific discussion. In contrast
to the Gordon Conferences, the European conference programme
covers all disciplines of basic research, including Social
Sciences and Humanities. Nevertheless, Microbiology is definitely
within its scope.
EUROPEAN RESEARCH CONFERENCES PLANNED FOR 1994
Topic Chairperson
NMR in Molecular Biology Dr Kessler
Self-Nonself Discrimination Dr Ricciardi
Structural Molecular Biology Dr Branden
Biophysics of Photosynthesis Dr Amesz
Molecular Pathogenesis of Dr Sansonetti
Infectious Disease
FEMS members should know about the Euroconferences for two
reasons:
(i) because of the scientific interest to participate and
(ii) because this is an alternative (and financially very good)
way to organize conferences.
For the first, FEMS is looking for ways to get information of
forthcoming conferences in the field of microbiology and include
this in the FEMS circular. For the second, here is a brief
information package:
a proposal for a conference series (every other year) may be
submitted by an individual scientist or group of scientists.
it should include brief motivation of the topic for the
series, and a more detailed programme proposal for the first
conference, with names and countries of suggested speakers
(who do not need to be contacted by this time). It usually
takes two years after submitting the proposal to the first
conference
the topics should stress basic research rather than
applications
the speakers should represent as many European countries as
possible, but a part may come from outside Europe
after a positive decision, the ESF will provide funding for
inviting the main speakers, select together with the Chairman
the site of the conference, and take care of practical
organization
the chairman will be responsible for the scientific programme,
for writing to the speakers and for spreading information
about the conference
more information can be obtained from: J Hendekovic, European
Science Foundation, 1 Quai Lezay-Marnesia, F-67080
Strasbourg Cedex, France.
As the chairperson of one such conference in 1992, I have very
positive experiences of the programme. There is good reason to
expect that it will become a major forum for research conferences
of high scientific standard and ambitions. It would, therefore,
be important to have topics of interest to microbiologists
represented in the programme. This in turn mainly depends on
microbiologists to submit good proposals, but FEMS has also
contacted ESF and offered cooperation in the evaluation and
planning of future conferences.
P Helena Makela
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International Science Foundation has announced its programmes to
support basic sciences in the former Soviet Union and Baltic
states.
For details contact: ISF, 1054 31st Street NW, Suite 110,
Washington DC 20007. Tel: (202) 342-2760. Fax: (202) 342-2765.
Email: info@ifs.org.
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ANTHONY H. ROSE
Tony Rose (born in Birmingham, UK, on 18 July 1930) died suddenly
at a Squash Club in Bath, UK, on 10 June 1993. The major part
(1968-1993) of his professional life was spent as the Professor
of Microbiology at the University of Bath. During this period his
contributions and those of a great number of research students
(upwards of 200 papers and reviews) to studies of Saccharomyces
cerevisiae attracted worldwide attention and acclaim.
Additionally, of course, Tony was tireless in the promulgation
of microbiology in general- as witnessed by his editorship from
1962 until his untimely death of 36 volumes of Advances in
Microbial Physiology- and yeasts in particular. The 3 volumes of
"The Yeasts" published in 1969 became a standard work and a
6-volume update (the last of which is scheduled for publication
in 1994) of this work will undoubtedly endorse Tony's reputation
as one of the key workers on these important organisms in the
last half of the 20th century.
Apart from research, publishing and University administration,
Tony played a major role in the establishment of FEMS when he was
International Secretary of the SGM and during his time
(1974-1980) as the Secretary General of the Federation. Together
with the late Sir David Evans and Professor Harry Smith CBE, FRS,
he was heavily involved in the preliminary activities and
meetings during 1973-74 that led to the initial Council Meeting
in November 1974 when he was elected as the first Secretary
General. In this key post, administering the affairs of Council
and liaising with the delegates of the constituent Societies,
Tony was responsible in no small measure for the successful
launch and nurturing of the infant Federation during the critical
early years. Many, many members of the Societies affiliated to
FEMS will undoubtedly salute Tony's contributions to research and
be grateful that some of his abundant energy played a key part
in establishing and ensuring the success of the Federation,
At this time also their thoughts will undoubtedly encompass
compassion for the sad and sudden loss experienced by Tony's
wife, Jane, and their three children.
R.G. Board
Meetings Secretary
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FEMS JOURNALS
* Four journals with more than 50 issues every year
* All aspects of microbiology catered for
* Research papers, letters, reviews
* Receiving Editors located all around the world.
* Rapid publication
* High quality
* No page charges
* 50 free reprints for authors
FEMS Microbiology Journals are published by Elsevier Science
Publishers, Amsterdam, on behalf of FEMS. Details about
subscriptions can be obtained from Elsevier Science Publishers
BV., Journals Department, P.O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, NL.
(Fax: +31 20 5803 598). In the U.S.A. and Canada information is
available from Elsevier Publishing Co. Inc., Attn. Journal
information Centre, 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10010 Tel: (212) 633-3750; Fax: (212) 633 3764. Airmail rates are
available on request. Details about the special subscription
rates for members of FEMS Societies are given elsewhere in this
Circular.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS
Chief Editor: Dr. C.A. Fewson
Department of Biochemistry,
University of Glasgow,
Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K.
The Editors of FEMS Microbiology Letters give priority to concise
papers that merit urgent publication by virtue of their general
interest and their contribution to new developments in
microbiology. All aspects of microbiology are catered for, and
areas of specific interest include: molecular biology and
genetics; microbial biochemistry and physiology; clinical medical
and veterinary microbiology; applied microbiology and microbial
biotechnology. Papers can deal with: bacteria; filamentous fungi
and yeasts; protozoa; virology. FEMS Microbiology Letters appears
every fortnight.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS
Chief Editor: Dr. G. Gottschalk,
University of Gottingen,
Grisebachstrasse 8,
D-3400 Gottingen,
Germany.
FEMS Microbiology Reviews publishes MiniReviews and reviews
covering the entire field of microbiology. MiniReviews are
devoted to topics of current interest and may be of a more
speculative nature whereas reviews provide comprehensive and
authoritative coverage.
FEMS IMMUNOLOGY AND MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Chief Editor: Dr. D.E.S. Stewart-Tull,
Department of Microbiology,
University of Glasgow,
Glasgow G12 8QQ,
U.K.
The journal deals with aspects of:
(a) the interaction of microorganisms with the host, including
microbial factors responsible for pathogenesis and disease
manifestation and also for triggering the host immune response,
(b) the basic mechanisms of the immune repertoire which protect
the host from infectious diseases, including cellular
interactions immune recognition and vaccines,
(c) molecular approaches to the development of antimicrobials and
their application in the study or control of infectious diseases.
FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology welcomes papers on
viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoal parasites in both human
and veterinary medicine.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
Chief Editor: Dr. J.C. Fry,
School of Pure and Applied Biology,
University of Wales,
P.O. Box 915,
Cardiff CF1 3TL,
U.K.
FEMS Microbiology Ecology publishes original articles on
fundamental aspects of the ecology of micro-organisms in aquatic
environments, in artificial or managed environments, or
interactions with other organisms. Papers on plant pathology,
medical or veterinary microbiology will be published but only if
they provide valuable information on microbial ecology in
general.
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MINIREVIEWS
All four FEMS journals, FEMS Microbiology Letters, FEMS
Microbiology Reviews, FEMS Microbiology Ecology and FEMS
Immunology and Medical Microbiology now publish MiniReviews.
These are concise articles covering topics of current research
interest or controversial aspects of microbiology. MiniReviews
are normally invited but prospective authors are encouraged to
contact Dr. F.G. Priest the Reviews Editor of FEMS Microbiology
Letters (Department of Biological Sciences, Heriot Watt
University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, U.K.; Fax: 031 451 3009) or the
Chief Editor of one of the other FEMS journals.
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SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Members of any of the Societies in the Federation of European
Microbiology Societies are entitled to receive most of the FEMS
journals at special rates. The 1994 member rates are Dfl. 196.00
for FEMS Microbiology Ecology and FEMS Microbiology Reviews (both
8 issues in 2 volumes) and Dfl. 294.00 for FEMS Immunology and
Medical Microbiology (12 issues in 3 volumes). These prices are
inclusive of postage and handling. By way of comparison, this is
less than 25% of the institutional rate. Any subscription is
intended for personal use and is not to be used as, or replace,
an institutional subscription. Subscriptions will be mailed only
to the home address of the member.
To obtain such a member subscription please contact: Elsevier
Science PubliShers B.V., P.O. Box 1527, 1000 BM Amsterdam, NL:
Fax: +31 (20) 5803 342.???
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SPECIAL ISSUES OF FEMS PUBLICATIONS
The following special issues of FEMS journals are excellent value
for both research and teaching:
** SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR MEMBERS OF FEMS SOCIETIES
BLACK-PIGMENTED GRAM-NEGATIVE ANAEROBES
FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 6 (1993) Nos 2 and 3,
pp 174. Guest Editors: G.I. Kulekci, B.I. Duerden and O. Angl.
Dfl. 110.00 **
NEW PATHWAYS OF PHAGOCYTE ACTIVATION
FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 105 (1992) Nos 5 and 6,
pp 149. Guest Editors: P.L. Lap and H.A. Leaver. Dfl. 117.00 **
PORE-FORMING TOXINS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE COMPETITION AMONG
DIFFERENT ORGANISMS
FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 105 (1992) Nos 1-3, pp
160. Guest Editor: G. Menestrina. Dfl. 175,50 **
LACTIC ACID BACTERIA: GENETICS, METABOLISM AND APPLICATIONS
FEMS Microbiology Reviews, 12,(1993) Nos 1-3, pp 272. Guest
Editors: W.M. de Vos, J.H.J. Huis Int Veld and B. Poolman. Dfl.
130.00 **
ADVANCES IN BIOHYDROMETALLURGY: MICROBIOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS
FEMS Microbiology Reviews 11 (1993) Nos 1-3, pp272. Guest Editor:
J.C. Duarte. Dfl. 130.00 **
BACTERIAL POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES
FEMS Microbiology Reviews 103 (1992) Nos 2-4, pp 285
Guest Editors: A Steinbuchel and H.G. Schlegel. Dfl.130.00 **
Prices include postage and handling but exclude VAT or
appropriate sales tax.
Copies can be ordered by contacting Elsevier Science (Journals
Division), PO Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Fax:
+31 20 5803 598; Phone: +31 205803 642, from whom further
information can be obtained.
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FORTHCOMING TITLES:
Lignin Degradation and Transformation (1994)
The Hepatitis C Virus and its infections (1994)
Metals and Microorganisms: Relationships and Applications (1994)
FEMS BOOKS
The edited proceedings of many of the meetings supported by the
Federation of European Microbiological Societies are published
in book form. Recent and forthcoming volumes include:
PSEUDOMONAS. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Edited by E. Galli, S. Silver and B. Witholt 1992, 443 pp., ISBN
1.55581.051.9. American Society for Microbiology. Price: $89
(U.S.)/$92.23 (Canada); price for members of ASM and FEMS
Societies: $79.00 worldwide except for $84.35 in Canada.
MOLECULAR RECOGNITION IN HOST-PARASITE INTERACTIONS: MECHANISMS
IN VIRAL, BACTERIAL AND PARASITE INFECTIONS
Edited by T.K, Korhonen, T. Hovi and P.H. Maikela 1992, ISBN
0-306-44340.6. Plenum Press, New York and London. Price: $75.00
(U.S. and Canada)/ $90.00 (Elsewhere); price for members of FEMS
Societies: $67.50/ £45.00.
THE RELEASE OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED MICROORGANISMS - REGEM 2
Edited by D.E.S. Stewart-Tull and M. Sussman 1992, 271 pp. ISBN
0-306-44302-3. Plenum Press, New York and London. Price $75.00
(U.S. and Canada)/ $90.00 (Elsewhere); price for members of FEMS
Societies: $67.50/£45.00.
BACTERIAL GROWTH AND LYSIS: METABOLISM AND STRUCTURE OF THE
BACTERIAL SACCULUS
Edited by M.A. de Pedro, J-V. Holtje and W. Loffelhardt 1993, 474
pp. ISBN 0-306-44401-1. Plenum Press, New York and London. Price:
$115.00 (U.S. and Canada)/$138.00 (Elsewhere); price for members
of FEMS Societies: $103.5/£69.00.
RAPID DIAGNOSIS OF MYCOPLASMAS
Edited by i. Kahane and A. Adoni. To be published by Plenum
Press.
THE BIOLOGY OF ASPERGILLUS
Edited by K.A. Powell, J. Peberdy and A. Renwick. To be published
by Plenum Press.
BACTERIAL DIVERSITY AND SYSTEMATICS
Edited by F.G. Priest, A. Ramos-Cormenza and B. Tindall. To be
published by Plenum Press.
These books may be bought by members of FEMS Societies for their
personal use at the special discount prices quoted, on written
application to the relevant publishing company. A complete list
of FEMS symposium volumes can be obtained from the Publications
Manager (Dr. C.A. Fewson, Department of Biochemistry, University
of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK)
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THE MAURICE INGRAM MEMORIAL PRIZE
To honour the memory of Maurice Ingram, who did so much to
pioneer studies on the microbial ecology of foodstuffs, the
Christiaan Eijkman Foundation of The Netherlands, in conjunction
with the Society for Applied Bacteriology has established a prize
to be awarded for some outstanding contribution in this field.
The prize of about £500 will be available each year for a nominee
of suitable calibre. Candidates should be postdoctoral research
workers below the age of 35, of any nationality, and need not be
members of the Society for Applied Bacteriology. The recipient
of the award will be expected to give an oral presentation at a
SAB Meeting and may also be asked to submit a paper to the
Journal of Applied Bacteriology. Enquiries, in the first
instance, should be made to the SAB Office at:
"The Society for Applied Bacteriology", P.O. Box 510, Harrold,
BEDFORD MK43 7YU, UK. Tel: 0234 720047 Fax: 0234 720048.
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TREASURER'S STATEMENT
The last audited period for FEMS accounts covered the nine months
from 1 April to 31 December 1992. The current period will run
from 1 January to 31 December 1993. The periods reviewed here are
not, therefore, comparable with previous years. However, am glad
to report that the financial situation of FEMS has never been
better. All Society representatives have received copies of the
full audited accounts and further details may be obtained from
them.
The net income from the publication of FEMS Microbiology has
risen logarithmically since the first issues in 1979, with a
doubling time of three years. This income is the prime reason for
the rise in the accumulated general fund which stood at £457,948
at 31 December 1992, compared with £417,665 at 31 March 1992.
While income from subscriptions at £14,180 was slightly down on
the previous accounting period, publication income at £99,100 was
£8,640 higher investment income at £34 000 was similar pro rata
to the previous twelve months.
Expenditure on meetings and fellowships was £65,294 compared with
£65,853 for the previous twelve months. We can already make a
reasonable forecast of the financial outcome for 1993, and of the
sums which are available for the support of microbiology in 1994.
Income for the period to 1 September 1993 was about £293,000;
overall expenditures amounted to about £145,700. We have been
able to increase our investments substantially. Because of the
expansion of the Journal publication programme, and the
beneficial exchange rate, net income has exceeded expectations
and, barring unforeseen circumstances, the net overall surplus
for the year may be as high as £150,000.
At mid-September, total bank balances were about £159,000 and the
value of investments at cost was £384,000 (market value
£454,000). The accumulated general fund stood at £543,500
(approx), substantially higher than at 31 December 1992
(£457,948).
As a result of the healthy financial position, we have decided
to raise substantially both the global sum allocated and the
amounts of individual grants for 1994. The new allocations are:
meetings £7,500 instead of £6,000:
workshops £10,000 (£8,000);
young microbiologist grants £4,000 (£3,000). These will be
applied to 1 workshop, 3 meetings and 5 distributions of
young microbiologist grants.
The relevant meetings are listed elsewhere in this Circular.
In addition, Council approved the proposal that FEMS Fellowships
should be increased to a maximum of £2,500 per Society (up from
£1,500) to allow extended visits to host laboratories. Also, each
Society has been allocated a grant of £500 to assist members
attending the IUMS Congress in Prague in July 1994. A symposium
on "Biodiversity" is being sponsored by FEMS.
It was also decided that FEMS should set aside £5,000 for
initiatives to provide training and liaison within the former
"East European" members of FEMS. Taking all categories of aid
anticipated for 1994, the total expenditure for these Purposes
could exceed £156,000.
I should like to remind the organisers of meetings for which they
are seeking FEMS sponsorship, that they will have to provide
detailed budgets (as well as the Programme) for consideration by
the FEMS Executive. The Executive will be reluctant to allocate
grants to meetings where the organisational costs are
unnecessarily high. Organisers are urged to keep costs as low as
possible so that younger members, and those from countries with
less well developed economies, will be able to attend. Budget
forms can be obtained from the Hon Treasurer.
In conclusion, I would like to add a note of caution that it may
not be possible to allocate so high an amount in 1995, and the
rapid expansion of funds from publications may not be sustainable
in future.
Louis B Quesnel Hon. Treasurer
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ARCHIVIST'S REPORT
A report from the FEMS Archivist was discussed at the Council
Meeting in Berne on 25 September 1993. The assembly of a complete
set of photographs of FEMS officers was proceeding well.
Currently there are only five outstanding. On 19 July 1993, part
of the FEMS Archives was transferred to the Headquarters of the
Society for General Microbiology in Reading UK Papers are in
attic storage but the run of volumes based on FEMS supported
meetings will be displayed on shelves in the office in which
FEMS affairs are handled. If you have material relating to FEMS
supported meetings, etc. in your country please discuss their
possible archival interest with the FEMS Archivist:
Professor E A Dawes
Department of Applied Biology
University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
Tel: (0482)465316 Fax: (0482)466443
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NEWS FROM THE SOCIETIES
Austrian Society of Hygiene and Preventative Medicine
The following officers will be in post in 1994.
Chairman: Univ. Prof. Dr Manfred Rotter, Hygiene Institute der
Universitat Wien, Kinderspitalgasse 15, A-1095, Vienna, Austria.
Secretary. Prof. Dr G. Wewalka, Bunderstaatlich
Bakteriologishe-Serologishe Untersuchungsanstalt, Wahringer
Strasse 25a, A-1096 Vienna, Austria.
Croatian Microbiological Society
Chairman: Dr Nastja Kucisec-Tepes, General Hospital "Sveti Duh"
Department of Clinical Microbiology and Control of Hospital
Infections, 41000 Zagreb, Sveti Duh 64, Croatia.
Secretary. Dr Arjana Tambic, General Hospital "Sveti Duh"
(address as above).
Dr Biserka Matica has been elected CMS Treasurer. Her address is:
Microbiological Laboratory, Zagreb Public Health Institute, 41000
Zagreb, Mirogojska 16, Croatia. Tel: 274-167. Fax: 435-319.
Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology
The Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology is one of the oldest
microbiological societies. Czech and Slovak microbiologists
celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Society on September 2,
1993 in Prague. Many members including those who were forced to
leave the country particularly after the invasion of
Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops in 1968 participated ln the
meeting. The Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology was one of the
founders of the International Association of Microbiological
Societes (IAMS). A delegation of the Society participated in the
First International Microbiological Congress in Paris in 1930.
History of the Society and the most important achievements of
Czech and Slovak microbiologists were reviewed in Folia
Microbiologica (Prague). 38: 85-96, 1993.
Israel Society for Microbiology
The following Officers will be in post in 1994: Prof. Itzhak
Kahane (President), Prof. David Merzbach (Secretary), Prof.
Itzhack Polacheck (Treasurer) all of whom may be contacted via
Secretariat, PO Box 12206 Jerusalem 91120, Israel. Fax:
972-2-346198.
Professor Itzhak Ginsburg of the Hebrew University - Hadassah
School of Dental Medicine was the recipient of the Professor A.L.
& Dr. Z. Ulizky Prize for 1993.
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TRAINING COURSES
7-11 March 1994.
Identification of Industrially Important Fungi.
Of interest to those working in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical
and building industries and biotechnology consultancy companies.
Course Fee £500.
9-27 May 1994.
Identification of Opportunistic Fungi of Medical and Veterinary
Importance.
A joint course conducted by IMI and the Mycological Reference
Laboratory at Bristol intended for workers in medical and
veterinary fields from all countries. Course Fee £950.
4 July - 12 August 1994.
International Course on the Identification of Fungi of
Agricultural Importance.
This course approved under the Institute of Biology Short Course
Approval Scheme, gives plant pathologists training in the
classification and identification of agriculturally important
groups of microfungi. Course Fee £2,500 (to include self-catering
accommodation).
15-26 August 1994.
Modern Techniques in the identification of bacteria and
filamentous fungi.
This two week course is designed to give microbiologists/plant
pathologists training in modern techniques currently of use in
microbial taxonomy. Course fee £900.
24-28 October 1994.
Food and Beverage Mycology.
A course designed specifically for those working in labs in the
food and beverage industries. Course Fee £500.
21-25 November 1994.
Identification of Aspergillus and Penicillium species.
A course for scientists working in food technology, mycotoxin
research, stored products and medical and veterinary fields.
Course Fee £500.
Contact: Miss Janet Pryse, International Mycological Institute,
Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey TW20 9TY UK. Tel: 0784 470111. Fax:
0784 470909: Email cabi-imi@cgnet.com
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Societa Italiana di Microbiologia Generale e Biotecnologie
Microbiche ( Italian Society of General Microbiology and
Microbial Biotechnology)
Lepetit Award on Industrial Microbiology
The Societa Italiana di Microbiologia Generale e Biotecnologie
Microbiche institutes an annual award of five million lire for
research work in the field of Industrial Microbiology.
The award will be granted to the authors of a scientific paper,
or a short series of papers on the same subject, published in the
previous three years. The winning paper will be chosen, on the
basis of its originality and technical quality, by a commission
composed by the SIMGBM Directors and a delegate of Lepetit
Research Center. Papers related to either basic or applied
research are eligible.
Applications should be sent by the first author, or the
corresponding author, to the Secretary of SIMGBM before May 31
of every year, together with three copies of the paper and a
letter of presentation from the Director of the Institution where
the experimental work was performed. The award will be given at
the annual Scientific Meeting of SIMGBM where the corresponding
author will be invited to give a lecture. All the authors of the
awarded paper will be informed.
Applications for the 1994 award should be sent to: Professor
Enrica Gaili, Dipartimento di Genetica e Biologia dei
Microorganismi, Universita di Milano, Via Celoria 26, 20133
Milano, Italy.
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MICROBIAL STRAIN DATA NETWORK
The Microbial Strain Data Network (MSDN) provides an
international information and communications network for life
scientists, particularly microbiologists. It offers a unique
collection of microbiology databases, covering microbial strain
and catalogue data from major culture collections and research
laboratories world-wide. Coverage includes cell lines,
hybridomas, molecular probes, and recombinant materials.
There are taxonomic databases on bacterial and viral
nomenclature. Data resources for scientists in the biotechnology
and environmental fields include announcements of biotechnology
publications and meetings, biodiversity information networking,
and environmental release of organisms. Enquirers can search MSDN
directly through an on line connection, using the public data
networks (X25, PSS) or the Internet. They may alternatively send
their query to the MSDN Secretariat where staff will carry out
the search and return the results by electronic mail or fax. MSDN
is a non-profit organisation, sponsored by IUMS, CODATA, WFCC and
COBIOTECH. It relies on user subscriptions and grants to support
its activities.
For more information, contact MSDN, 307 Huntingdon Road,
Cambridge CB30JX, UK. Tel: +44-223-276622. Fax: +44-223-277605.
E-mail: MSDN@phx.cam.ac.uk.
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THE DOMESTOS CONFERENCE
Foodborne disease: the true cost to a nation.
Oxford, 18-21 April 1994
A unique, high profile international event covering the causes,
concerns, costs and possibilities for prevention of foodborne
disease.
Details from:
Continuing Education Centre, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy
Lane Campus, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
Telephone (0865) 483457
Fax (0865) 483449
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
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MEMBERS SOCIETIES and FEMS Delegates
AUSTRIA
Oesterreichische Gesellschaft fur Hygiene Mikrobiologie und
Praventivmedizin
Dr. K. Petzoldt, Vorstand des Institutes fur Bakteriologie und
Tierhygiene Veterinarmedizinische, Universitat Wien, A-1030 Wien,
Linke Bahngasse 11.
BULGARIA
Union des Travailleurs Scientifiques de Bulgarie
Dr. S. Neylcheff, Bulgarian Society for Microbiology, Union of
Scientific Workers, Oborichte-str. 35, BG-1504, Sofia.
CROATIA
Croatian Microbiological Society Dr. Danko Hajsig, Department
of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Veterinary Faculty,
University of Zagreb, 41001, Zagreb, PO Box 190, Croatia.
CZECH AND SLOVAK REPUBLICS
Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology
Dr. L. Ebringer, Institute of Molecular and Subcellular Biology,
Comenius University, Odborarske nam. CS-811 07 Bratislava,
Slovakia.
DENMARK
Danish Society for Microbiology Dr. Peter Westermann,
Institute for General Microbiology, University of Copenhagen,
Solvgade 83H, DK- 1307 Kobenhavn K, Denmark.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Hygiene und Mikrobiologie
Dr. K. Schleifer, Lehrstul fur Mikrobiologie, Technische
Universitat Munchen, Arcisstrasse 21, D-8000 Munchen, Germany.
Vereinigung fur Allgerneine und Angewandte Mikrobiologie e.V.
Dr. H.G. Truper, Institut fur Mikrobiologie und Biotechnologie,
IRheinische Friedrich - Wilhelms, Universitat Bonn, Meckenheimer-
Allee 168, D-5300 Bonn 1, Germany.
FINLAND
Societas Biochemica, Biophysica et Microbiologica Fenniae
Dr. T. Korhonen, University of Helsinki, Dept. of General
Microbiology, Mannerheimintie 172, SF-00300 Helsinki, Finland.
FRANCE
Societe Francaise de Microbiologie
Dr. C. Elmerich, Unite de Physiologie Cellulaire, Departement
BGM, Institut Pasteur, 28 Rue du Docteur Roux, F-75724 Paris,
Cedex 15.
GREECE
Greek Society for Microbiology
Dr. U. Marcelou-Kinti, Athens School of Hygiene, Leoforos
Alexandras 196, Athens 602.
HUNGARY
Hungarian Society for Microbiology
Dr. S. Berencsi, Magyar Mikrobiolgiai, Tarsasag a Motezy tagja,
Gyali, ut 2-6, H-1966, Budapest.
ICELAND
Microbiological Society of Iceland
Dr. W.P. Holbrook, University of Iceland, Faculty of Odontology,
Vatnsmyrarvegi 16, IS-101 Reykjavic, Iceland.
ISRAEL
Microbiological Society of Israel
Dr. I. Kahane, Israel Society of Microbiology, PO Box 12206,
IL-91120 Jerusalem.
ITALY
Associazone Microbiologi Clinici Italiani
Dr. Antonio Goglio, via Carlo Farini 70, 1-20159, Milano, Italy.
Societa Italiana di Microbiologia
Dr. N. Orsi, Universita di Roma, "La Sapienza"1, Cattedra di
Microbiologia, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 1-00185 Roma.
Societa Italiana de MicrobioIogia General e Biotecnologic
Microbiche
Dr. G. Lancini, Lepetit Research Center, Via R. Lepetit, 34,
1-21040 Gerenzano (VA).
NETHERLANDS
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Microbiologie
Dr. Rudolf A. Prins, Faculteit der Wiskunde en Natuurweten
Schappen, Biologisch Centrum, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen,
Kerklaan 30, Postbus 14, 9750 AA Haren, NL.
NORWAY
Norsk Forening for Mikrobiologi
Dr. T. Hoel, National Institute of Public Health, Geitmyrsveien
75, N-0462, Oslo 4.
POLAND
Polish Microbiological Society
Dr. Waleria Hryniewicz, National Institute of Hygiene, 00-791
Warsaw, ul. Chocimska 24, Poland.
PORTUGAL
Sociedade Portugesa de Microbiologia
Dr. J.C. Duarte, Department of Chemical Industries, LNETI, Queluz
de Baixo, P-2745 Queluz, Portugal.
RUSSIA
All Union Microbiological Society of the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republic
Dr. L.V. Kalakoutskii, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology
of Microorganisms, Academy of Science of USSR, USSR-142292,
Pushchino, Moscow Region.
SLOVENIA
The Microbiological Society of Slovenia
Dr. Peter Raspor, Biotechnical Faculty Food Technology,
University of Ljubljana, Food Biotechnology Group, 61000
Ljubljana, Jamnikareva 101. Slovenia.
SPAIN
Sociedad Espanola de Microbiologia
Dr. J.A. Leal Ojeda, Sociedad Espanol de Microbiologia,
Hortaleza, 104, E-28004 Madrid, Spain.
SWEDEN
Swedish Society for Microbiology
Dr. Hans-Borle Jansson, Department of Microbial Ecology,
Helgonavagen 5, S-223 62 Lund, Sweden.
SWITZERLAND
Societe Suisse de Microbiologie
Dr. R. Braun, Inst. Allg. Mikrobiologie, Universitat Bern,
Baltzer Str. 40, CH-3012 Bern.
TURKEY
Turk Mikrobiyologi Cemiyeti
Dr. O. Ang, P.K. 57, Beyazit 34492, Istanbul.
UNITED KINGDOM
Society for Applied Bacteriology
Dr. D. Jones, University of Leicester, P.O. Box 138, Medical
Sciences Building, University Road, Leicester LE19HN.
Society for General Microbiology
Dr. T.R.G. Gray, Department of Biology, Universityof Essex,
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester C04 3SQ, U.K.
British Mycological Society
Dr. J.F. Peberdy, Department of Botany, The University,
University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, U.K.
Association of Medical Microbiologists
Dr. D.S. Reeves, Dept. Medical Microbiol., Southmead Hospital,
Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB.
Association of Clinical Microbiologists
Dr. Curtis G. Gemmell, Dept. Bacteriology, Glasgow Royal
Infirmary, Castle Street, Glasgow G40SF, UK.
YUGOSLAVIA
Yugoslav Society for Microbiology
Dr. Vera Katic, Veterinary Faculty, Vulevar JNA
18, YU-11000, Belgrade.
OTHER MEETINGS (not sponsored by FEMS)
13-18 March 1994
CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR HUMAN AND ANIMAL
MYCOLOGY, Adelaide, Australia. Contact: Natalie Hall, c/-SAPMEA,
80 Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA 5006 South Australia.
28-31 March 1994
VIRUSES AND CANCER - AN SGM SYMPOSIUM, Cambridge, UK, Contact.'
Meetings Administrator, SGM, Marlborough House, Basingstoke Road,
Spencers Wood, Reading, RG71AE, UK.
4-7 April 1994
5th GLOBAL WARMING SCIENCE AND POLICY INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE AND EXPO, San Francisco, USA. Contact.' Dr Slnyan
Shen, The Global Warming International Centre, PO Box 5275,
Woodridge, Illinois 60517. USA. Tel: 708 910 1551/419 372 8207;
Fax: 708 910 1561.
26 June-1 July 1994
7th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE GENETICS OF INDUSTRIAL
MICROORGANISMS, Montreal, Canada. Contact: Nicole Leger,
Symposium Manager. GlM 94, National Research Council, Canada,
Ottowa, Ontario, Canada K1 A OR6. Tel: (613) 993 9431; Fax: (613)
957 9828.
27-30 June 1994
2nd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP ON VEROCYTOTOXIN
(SHIGALIKE-TOXIN) PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS, Bergamo,
Italy. Contact: Meeting Secretariat, Microbiology Institute.
Ospedali Riuniti. 1, Largo Barozzi, 24100 Bergamo Italy. Tel:
0039 35-269505; Fax: 0039 35-255358.
6 July 1994
FERMENTATION PHYSIOLOGY '94. Brighton. UK. Contact.'l Chem
E Conference Section, 165-171 Railway Terrace, Rugby,
Warwickshire W21 3HQ, UK.
12-15 July 1994
MICROBIAL FERMENTATIONS: BEVERAGES, FOOD AND FEEDS - AN SAB
SYMPOSIUM, Edinburgh, Scotland. Contact.' Dr Diane Roberts, PHLS,
Food Hygiene Laboratory, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW15HT, UK.
Fax: 081 200 8264.
31 July..4 August 1994
3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HAEMOPHILUS, ACTINOBACILLUS AND
PASTEURELLA, Edinburgh, Scotland. Contact: Dr W Donachie, Moredun
Research Institute, 408 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH 17 J34, UK.
Tel: 031 664 3632; Fax: 031 664 8001.
8-12 August 1994
3rd INTERNATIONAL MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (IMBC '94),
Tromso, Norway. Contact: IMRC '94, The Norwegian College of
Fishery Science, University of Tromso, N-9037 Tromso, Norway.
Tel: +47 776-44467; Fax: +47 776 71832 E Mail: unnih@nfh.uit.no,
21-25 August 1994
NEW APPROACHES IN MICROBIAL ECOLOGY - AN INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP,
Helsingor, Denmark. Contact: NAME c/o Center for Microbial
Ecology, Dept. General Microbiology, University of Copenhagen
DK-1307 Copenhagen K, Denmark. Fax: +45 3532 2040.
10-12 September 1994
ENERGETICS AND TRANSPORT - A SOCIETY OF GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY AND
DUTCH MICROBIOLOGICAL SOCIETY JOINT SYMPOSIUM, Noordwijkerhout,
NL. Contact: Meetings Administrator, SGM, Marlborough House,
Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading RG71AE, UK.
10-13 September 1994
IVth INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON HIGH PRESSURE BIOLOGY, Aberdeen.
UK. Contact.* Dr A G Macdonald, Department of Biomedical
Sciences, Marlschal College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB9
1AS. Tel: 0224 273005/6; Fax: 0224 273019.
10-15 September 1994
VIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PHOTOTROPHIC PROKARYOTES, Urbino,
Italy. Contact.* Dr S Venturn, CNR - CSMA, P le delle Carcine 27,
50144 Firenze, Italy. Fax: +39 55 330431, E-mail: ven-
tura@cmsa.fi.cnr.it.
12-15 September 1994
THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SEPARATIONS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY,
Reading, UK. Contact: Conference Office, Society of Chemical
industry, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS. Tel: 071 235
3681; Fax: 071 823 1698.
12-17 September 1994
8th EUROPEAN BIOENERGETlCS CONFERENCE Valencia, Spain.
Contact: EBEC-94 Viajes, El Corte Ingles, c/Hermosilla, 112
28009-Madrid, Spain. Fax: 31-1-309 26 04.
26-28 September 1994
MECHANISMS IN LOCAL IMMUNITY, Opatija. Croatia. Contact: Dept.
of Physiology & Immunology, Medical Faculty, University of
Rijeka, Olge Ban 22, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.
19-21 OCtober 1994
3rd SPANISH CONGRESS ON CHEMOTHERAPY. Cordoba, Spain.
Contact: Prof M CasaI, Dept. Medical Microbiology, Faculty of
Medicine, 14004, C6rdoba, Spain. Fax: (57)218229.
11-15 September 1995
6th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE MICROBIOLOGY OF AERIAL PLANT
SURFACES, Island of Bendor, Bandol, France. Contact: Cindy E
Morris. INRA, Station de Pathology Vegetale. BP94, 84143
Montfaret Cedex, France. Tel: (33) 90 31 63 84; Fax: (33 90 31
63 35. E-mail: comic@jouy.inra.fr.
HUNDRED YEARS: DELFT SCHOOL OF MICROBIOLOGY. An international
meeting is being planned on the occasion of the Beijerinck
Centennial. Contact: Dr W A Scheffers, Delft University of
Technology Faculty of Chemical Technology and Materials Science,
Kluyver Laboratory Of Biotechnology, Julianaiaan 67, 2628 BC
Delft. NL. Fax: (31-15) 78 23 55.
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