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The EMBO Meeting Amsterdam 2009

29 August - 1 September
2009 sees the start of a new tradition – The EMBO Meeting, an annual conference aiming to advance the life sciences through programmes reflecting the concepts and high-resolution approaches of modern biological research. Scientists young and old from all over the world will come together to tell and to learn of new developments; to gossip and to forge new collaborations; and, hopefully, to leave motivated with fresh vigour and ideas that lead to new discoveries.
The EMBO Meeting takes over from former ELSO meetings following the fusion of the European Life Sciences Organisation (ELSO) into EMBO. Up to 2000 participants are expected to gather at the Amsterdam RAI convention centre from 29 August to 1 September 2009. Career forums and skill development workshops, poster sessions, sponsored symposia and industry exhibits, networking events, prizes and award ceremonies will complement the scientific programme. EMBO aims to inform and inspire participants whatever the stage of their scientific careers.

ÖGMBT - New Power in Austria

A powerful institution will be implemented gathering approximately 1500 members when the new Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology (ÖGMBT) comes to life. Her aim will be to represent the entire spectrum from fundamental research to applied sciences and to network science and politics.

The amalgamation of the three predecessor associations, namely for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ÖGBM), for Genetics and Genetic Engineering (ÖGGGT), and Society for Biotechnology (ÖGBT), rises hope to a better public cognition. "We intend to become the number one contact for R&D in Biology -including politics", says Prof. Dr. Helmut Schwab, ÖGBT chairman. A new branch with a full time leader shall be implemented for this purpose. "That's the way to strengthen the organization in order to react to prevailing occurences", explains Prof. Dr. Josef Glößl, ÖGGGT chairman. This is the reason why the idea of an umbrella organization was neglected. "We did'nt want an additional organization, this is why we dissolved ourselves", admits Prof. Hans Grunicke, ÖGBM chairman.

Wide Spectrum

When at a meeting close to the end of September a decision by consensus for launching a new organization passed, all three organizations denoted "Dawn to New Horizons" There is no association within the germanspeaking Europe representing this wide spectrum --from a labotatory bank to a 10.000 litre fermenter. Backed by this kind of network an efficient transfer of technology through a less official channel will be possible. Further focal points will be networking within Europe and education for the secondary growth, students already represent a well positioned group amongst the members.

ÖGGGT Research Award For Young Scientists 2008

Sabrina Büttner receives the ÖGGGT Research Award For Young Scientists 2008, sponsored by THP
Amongst all top-class entries her publication
"Endonuclease G regulates budding yeast life and death" (Mol. Cell, 25: 233-46, 2007)
received the award of 2.500 €
Mrs. Sabrina Büttner, member of the group of Prof. Frank Madeo
IMB der Karl-Franzens Universität Graz »,
presented her prizewinning work within the THP-ÖGGGT Lecture, held at the annual meeting.

Travelling Grants for Young Scientists

The ÖGGGT allocates contributions to facilitate the participation in national and international conferences and meetings for young scientist (graduates, doctorands and post-docs). The contributions are granted by the respective provincial division of ÖGGGT (Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna).

If you want to apply for a travelling-expenses grant just send an informal application to the head of your provincial division department.

Be sure to meet the following prerequisites:
· Membership at ÖGGGT
· Presentation of a poster or lecture at the conference

Please attach:
· An abstract of your lecture/poster-presentation
· A short curriculum vitae including a list of publications
· Statement of travelling expenditures
· Original receipts (will be handed back)

Please do not forget to specify your address, telephone number, e-mail address and bank account (bank, bank code and account number).

The maximum amount to be granted depends on where the conference takes place. At present € 125.00 are paid for conferences in Austria, € 250.00 for conferences in Europe and for conferences overseas a maximum amount of € 500.00 will be paid.

Seminars and Lectures

ÖGGGT (through its provincial divisions) partly together with other scientific associations, finances seminars and lectures concerning genetics, genetic engineering and molecular biology partly in cooperation. More Information

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