Hydra 2012
Sunday 2 September - Friday 7 September 2012
Sorry...Registration for Hydra 2012 is NOW CLOSED.
Helminth parasitology has proven to be one of the fastest growing research areas across a spectrum of scientific activities from genomics, immunology and tropical medicine. With rapidly increasing sequence information, new drug development for therapy, and intricate host-parasite molecular interactions, research on these organisms and the diseases they cause is becoming ever more exciting and relevant to global health. A key element in the success of helminth research has been the collaborative and interactive community of investigators working in this field.
Conferences on the Molecular and Cellular Biology of Helminth Parasites have been an integral part of the rapid development of this whole field. The conference series started with the first two meetings in Edinburgh in 1997 and 1999, and moved to the island of Hydra, Greece in 2002. Subsequent conferences have been held in Hydra in 2005, 2008 and 2010.
All major areas of helminth research are included, in 12 thematic sessions. An important aspect of this meeting, is the interface between parasite biologists and investigators from worm model systems such as C. elegans, which is proving highly effective at bringing new blood and fresh perspectives into the field. The Conferences offer a special atmosphere of concentrated science, interactive discussions and generous opportunities for informal follow-ups.
 |
 |
| Hydra Town | Delegates outside the Bratsera Hotel |
A key feature of the Hydra venue is the Bratsera Hotel which will host the scientific sessions, and its quiet, traffic-free town with ample facilities for informal interactions between delegates. A wide range of accommodation is available within 5-10 minutes walk of the conference venue, including pensions for those on a tight budget. Attendance is limited to 100 people, consistent with a discussion-orientated meeting in which every participant presents either a plenary talk or in a small poster session, and thus early registration is encouraged. As with previous conferences, we have invited a small number of selected speakers to give keynote talks across the range of themes.
Organising Committee
Kleoniki Gounaris, Imperial College London
Rick Maizels, University of Edinburgh
Murray Selkirk, Imperial College London
Ed Pearce, Washington University St Louis
Registration
Registration is NOW CLOSED. Attendance will be confirmed for applicants by 21st March 2012. Registration fees will only be collected following confirmation of attendance in case the meeting is over-subscribed. The organisers will select oral presentations on the basis of submitted abstracts. The registration fee of £400 sterling will include the Welcome Buffet, all coffees, teas, drinks for poster sessions, boat trip and Taverna Dinner, and Farewell Dinner at the Bratsera Hotel.
Bursaries
We are pleased to offer 3 travel bursaries for trainees from countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Each bursary will have a total value of US $1,500, composed of $900 towards travel and accomodation and $600 for the conference registration fee.
Applicants for bursaries should register as above and send a separate email to hydra@ed.ac.uk including (i) CV and (ii) one letter of support from the trainee's mentor, by 29th February 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by 21st March 2012.
