Were pleased to announce a special symposium on Conservation Genetics From Genomics to Landscape Genetics
as part of the 8th International Conference on Behaviour, Physiology and Genetics of Wildlife in Berlin, Germany (September 14th - 17th, 2011). Were accepting oral presentations and posters covering all aspects of conservation genetics, with emphasis on studies that use innovative approaches for wildlife conservation research (e.g., genomic or landscape genetic approaches). Contributions from students are particularly encouraged. Our keynote speaker will be Lisette Waits from the University of Idaho, USA. Prof. Waits is a leading expert in non-invasive genetic sampling (NGS) and landscape genetics. Registration is now open and the deadline for abstract submission is June 1st, 2011. Please go to https://www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/izw8/ for online registration or download the conference flyer for more information (http://www.izw-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/8th-IZW-Conference/downloads/IZW_flyer_8thConference_Sept2011.pdf). The conference is organized by the Leibniz-Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). Other symposia topics include non-invasive monitoring of hormones (post-conference workshop), ecophysiology, and behavioral rhythms of wildlife. Berlin is the history-rich capital of Germany and offers abundant opportunities for cultural activities. Sites of interest include more than 170 museums, 150 performance stages, eight symphonic orchestras, three opera houses, 265 movie theatres, world famous architecture, two zoos and much more. Berlin also has a vibrant nightlife with thousands of restaurants, bars and clubs. At the same time, Berlin is also the cheapest capital of Europe, making it a very affordable destination. Were looking forward to meeting you in Berlin! Prof. Simone Sommer ([email protected]), Niko Balkenhol ([email protected]) Leibniz-Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) Evolutionary Genetics Postfach 601103 10252 Berlin Germany
