Heinrich Volschenk

Heinrich Volschenk

Sunday, 03 November 2013 19:45

SASM2013 current stats

The 18th Biennial Conference of the South African Society of Microbiology (SASM), SASM2013, promises to be another successful and exciting conference with a scientific programme covering a diverse spectrum of microbiological topics. Here are some current stats and highlights:

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At SASM2013 we are offering all delegates the exciting opportunity to participate in two workshops which will be held in parallel on Tuesday, 26 November, from 15:15-17:15. If you are interested in participating, please contact the organizers of the workshops directly by email.

The Academy of Science of South Africa requests your assistance in publicising a national survey on perceptions of bioethics, biosafety and biosecurity amongst life scientists by circulating the below advertisement to the members of your society.

ASSAF survey

Here is an announcement for a specialist microbiology conference the 11th International Symposium on Aeromonas and Plesiomonas (ISAP), to be held in the heart of old Montpellier, France, on June 25, 26 and 27 2014. Click on the flyer below to visit the symposium website.

11th International Symposium on Aeromonas and Plesiomonas Introduction

Saturday, 14 September 2013 21:33

Stay up to date with what's happening @SASM

One of the objectives of SASM as a society is to enhance access to knowledge in the various microbiological disciplines and all areas in which it may be applied and to create channels of communication between our members who share common interests. In an effort to accomplish this, we maintain a blog updated with regular SASM-related news. We also interact with our members via several social media channels including TwitterFacebook or Google+.

ASM International

Leadership Opportunity: Become an ASM Young Ambassador

Apply to become the ASM Young Ambassador to South Africa!

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) invites you to submit an application to become the ASM Young Ambassador to South Africa. This highly prestigious, volunteer position will play a key role in ASM's efforts to address global challenges through science and engage early career scientists worldwide.

TIME IS SHORT. APPLY TODAY!

Activities:

  • Work with other ASM Young Ambassadors to advance ASM's mission of knowledge sharing for the advancement of science and improvement of the world we share!
  • Promote networking and collaboration globally and within South Africa
  • Advance collaboration between ASM and local universities
  • Leverage ASM resources to meet the needs of young microbiologists in South Africa
  • Develop novel approaches to advancing the careers and science of your peers

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a current ASM member. To renew your ASM membership, click here.
  • Must be a current student, PhD candidate or post-doc in a microbiology-related field
  • Or, have obtained an advanced degree within the past 5 years
  • Demonstrated leadership in your scientific or academic community

 

Benefits of being an ASM Young Ambassador:

  • Prestige of serving in an official ASM leadership position
  • Network with scientific leaders in your country and around the globe
  • Advance microbiology worldwide!

 

To Apply:

  • Complete an online application at: https://intlgrants.asm.org
  • After completing your profile, select the "ASM Young Ambassador" application
  • Deadline for applications: October 1, 2013

We look forward to your application!

 

American Society For Microbiology © 2013

 

Saturday, 10 August 2013 10:13

New Postdoctoral Position

IMBMNew postdoctoral fellowship in Bioinformatics and Metagenomics available (2013-2015).

A postdoctoral position in the bioinformatic analysis of metagenomic data is available for a suitably qualified PhD graduate for up to 3 years, renewable based on performance and progress. The successful applicant will pursue research in IMBM, in a project aimed to mine metagenomic next generation sequence data from extreme environments for biotechnologically relevant genes which can be developed as products in the bioenergy, agricultural and human medicine sectors.

Monday, 22 July 2013 06:51

MicroEdu workshop at SASM2013

ASMCUEDr Hafizah Chenia is planning to organize a Microbiology Education workshop at SASM 2013. This is a particularly exciting opportunity to learn about new developments in the US (and worldwide), because Dr Chenia visited the ASMCUE, the primary microbiology educator conference. At this stage, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to express your interest in attending such a workshop.

ASMCUE 2013 HIGHLIGHTS AND PROCEEDINGS

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After our successful introductory course to next generation sequencing and bioinformatics held at SANBI at the University of the Western Cape in April 2012 in conjunction with IMBM and Roche Diagnostics we are happy to announce that we are running this course again this year along with two advanced courses.

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