ISME Symposium: Microbes in Stellenbosch

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ISME Symposium: Microbes in Stellenbosch

The "Microbes in Stellenbosch" symposium is organized by the African Microbiome Institute and sponsored by ISME.

By International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME)

Date and time

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · 8:30am - 4:30pm SAST

Location

STIAS: Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study

Marais Road Stellenbosch, WC 7600 South Africa

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Welcome and Introduction by Prof. Sibusiso Moyo

8:40 AM - 9:20 AM

GTDB: an evolving taxonomic resource

Phil Hugenholtz


Prof. Phil Hugenholtz, The University of Queensland, Australia

9:20 AM - 9:50 AM

Expanded repertoire of single stranded DNA viruses in the South Indian Ocean

Oliver Bezuidt


Dr Oliver Bezuidt, University of Pretoria, South Africa

9:50 AM - 10:20 AM

Soil microbiomes in regenerative agriculture: an invisible workforce

Karin Jacobs


Prof. Karin Jacobs, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Grapevine and wine fermentation fungal community dynamics

Evodia Setati


Prof. Evodia Setati, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The microbial ecology of isoprene-degrading bacteria

Colin Murrell


Prof. Colin Murrell, University of East Anglia, UK

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Short Linear Motifs (SLiMs) in Phytophtora parasitica "Core" PpRxLR1 Effector

Lucy Moleleki


Prof. Lucy Moleleki, University of Pretoria, South Africa

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Waterbased epidemiology, environmental dissemination antimicrobial resistance

Mark Bailey


Prof. Mark Bailey, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), United Kingdom

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

An exploration of the fynbos biome to find the unculturable

Tersia Conradie


Dr. Tersia Conradie, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

12:50 PM - 1:15 PM

The microbiome’s emerging role in tuberculosis

Charissa Naidoo


Dr. Charissa C. Naidoo, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Schrödinger’s microbes: paradox of bacterial viability in complex communities

Ashley Dungan


Dr. Ashley Dungan, University of Melbourne, Australia Ashley Dungan is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at The University of Melbourne (Australia) working under Profs. Madeleine van Oppen and...

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

The SeqCode: Bringing stability to microbiome research

Fanus Venter


Prof. Fanus Venter, University of Pretoria, South Africa

2:45 PM - 3:35 PM

The ecology of bacterial invasions

Joana Falcao Salles


Prof. Joana Falcao Salles, University of Groningen, the Netherlands

3:35 PM - 4:00 PM

Lessons learned about publishing as an Editor in Chief of The ISME Journal

Josh Neufeld


Prof. Josh Neufeld, University of Waterloo, Canada

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Closing

About this event

The "Microbes in Stellenbosch" symposium, sponsored by the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME), brings together leading scholars from five countries to discuss the latest advances in the field of microbial ecology. This one-day symposium will be held in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The symposium will be held in Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), which provides an ideal setting for the exchange of ideas and collaboration among participants. The symposium will cover a wide range of topics related to microbial ecology, including microbial diversity, function, and interactions in various environments, such as soils, water, and the human microbiome.

Invited Speakers

Frequently asked questions

Who may attend this symposium?

The symposium is open for everyone interested in microbial ecology. Because live attendance is limited, there is the option to view the event live online.

What time do I need to be at the venue?

Registration is from 8am until 8.30am. We will then check your tickets.

What is included for the in-person ticket?

Included is a full day's attendance at the 'Microbes in Stellenbosch' and all catering, including lunch.

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