ESCMID/FEMS Conference 2010 on New Frontiers in Microbiology and Infection: Salmonella: from Basic Science to Clinical Issues
3 - 7 October 2010, Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Conference Objectives
On behalf of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), we have the privilege to announce the 6th Conference on New Frontiers in Microbiology and Infection. These annual conferences are intended to become outstanding events in the field of microbiology and to meet the following objectives:
- to transfer knowledge between basic and clinical microbiologists as well as infectious diseases specialists
- to focus and determine the state of the art on a particular field or theme by bringing together the best European and non-European scientists
- to give young scientists the opportunity to interact with senior scientists
To stimulate and optimize the interactions, the conferences will include about 15 outstanding invited speakers together with only 60 participants selected on the basis of their scientific work and their interest in the chosen topic. Grants will be available to help participants with financial difficulties.
The 2010 edition is entitled "Salmonella: from Basic Science to Clinical Issues" and will be held in Villars-sur-Ollon, a nice and peaceful resort in the Swiss mountains. We encourage you to join this event and to submit an abstract of your work.
The program as well as deadlines for abstract submission, application and registration will be on the conference website by the end of March.
We are looking forward to meeting you in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Robert Read and Jordi Vila
ESCMID Conference Coordinators
Roland Koerner and Jean-Claude Piffaretti
FEMS Conference Coordinators
Target Audience
All scientists interested in the annual focus subject from virulence to clinical aspects are invited to attend. This conference is particularly geared to young scientists who want to discuss in depth with senior scientists.
Application Procedure
Please apply online at the conference website. Dates and tuition fees can be found there. The tuition fee includes the scientific sessions, printed conference material, meals and accommodation in shared double rooms, but not travel.
Young Scientist Travel Grants
FEMS and ESCMID provide a number of travel grants covering the tuition fee. Please visit the conference website for application details.
Conference Secretariat
Martine Moreillon
Department of Fundamental Microbiology
UNIL-BB
1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Phone +41 21 692 5600
Fax +41 21 692 5605
Martine.Moreillon[at]unil.ch
Conference Venue
Eurotel Victoria ****, Villars-sur-Ollon
Switzerland
Phone +41 24 495 3131
Fax +41 24 495 3953
The hotel is within walking distance of the train station and the local stores and facilities. You can find more information on the hotel and city websites.
