Key Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: July 1, 2017
Workshop registration deadline: August 1, 2017
Workshop: Oct 2 – 4, 2017
Organizer: Prof. Ishwar Parhar, Monash University Malaysia
Zebrafish is gaining prominence as an important vertebrate model for investigating various human diseases. The number of researchers using zebrafish models has been dramatically increasing throughout the world including Malaysia. We had previously organized the 1st Malaysia Zebrafish Disease Model Workshop in 2015. The event attracted over 70 participants from local and international Universities and institutes. Despite the high interest in the zebrafish model among researchers in Malaysia, many researchers in Malaysia still do not have access to zebrafish techniques/tools and thus may not be utilizing the model to its fullest potential. This workshop aims to provide a platform for Malaysian researchers and students who are currently working or planning to work with the zebrafish model to learn the latest research techniques using zebrafish. The workshop is structured around research seminars and lectures, along with hands-on sessions conducted by international and local experts. This workshop will also promote collaboration within the zebrafish researchers’ community in Malaysia.
Topics covered:
Drug discovery
Neurological diseases
Cancer research
Techniques (functional genomics, genetics, imaging)
Invited Guest Speaker:
Professor Koichi Kawakami
Division of Molecular and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Genetics, Japan
2nd MZDM Organizing Committee:
Satoshi Ogawa (Monash University Malaysia)
Shogo Moriya (Monash University Malaysia)
Pei Jean Tan (Cancer Research Malaysia)
Suzita Mohd Noor (University of Malaya)
Anwar Norazit (University of Malaya)
Kazuhide Shaun Okuda (Cancer Research Malaysia)
Fees (inclusive lunch and tea breaks):
MYR1000 (local)
MYR800 (local student)
USD350 (International)
USD250 (International student)
Registration:
Register online via https://goo.gl/forms/cpd0losvh32NZDnq1 and email payment slip to nicola.ng@monash.edu
Submission for Poster presentation:
Please send abstract for poster presentation to nicola.ng@monash.edu
Method of Payment:
Telegraphic Transfer or Direct Deposit
Account Name: MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA SDN BHD
Name of the Bank: Public Bank Berhad (Branch Bandar Sunway)
Account No: 3074129605
Address of the Bank: No 48 & 50, Jalan PJS 11/28A
Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Swift Code: PBBEMYKL
Further Information:
Please contact the Organizing Committee via nicola.ng@monash.edu or call +603 5514 6372
Dear Zebrafish Community Members,
Nominations are now open for the 2017 election for new members of the Board of Directors of the International Zebrafish Society (IZFS). The Board acts on the behalf of the IZFS to guide the activities and direction of the Society. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved!
Zebrafish community members are invited to submit nominations, by Friday, March 31, 2017, for the following positions on the IZFS Board of Directors, for terms beginning July 1, 2017.
• President
• President-Elect
• Treasurer
• Asia/Pacific regional director (1 vacancy)
• Europe/Mediterranean director (1 vacancy)
• US/Canada director (2 vacancies)
(or paste https://goo.gl/forms/hwzVubFVNvfeM8yD2 into your browser)
Nominees must be IZFS members in good standing who have paid their 2017 dues. We welcome nominations of individuals who are forward thinkers, strategic planners, and dedicated volunteers active in the zebrafish community. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations will be reviewed by the IZFS Nominations Committee who will determine the final ballot in accordance with IZFS bylaws. Thank you in advance for your recommendations.
Sincerely,
The IZFS Nominations Committee (Sharon Amacher, Peter Currie, and Stephan Neuhauss)
In association with the 10th European Zebrafish Meeting in Budapest, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and ZFIN, we are pleased to announce a half-day 'Utilising Zebrafish Genome Data' Hands-on tutorial.
This tutorial covers
Reference data sources
Genome Browsing
Exploring Sequence Variation and Disease
Comparative Sequence Analysis
ZFIN Resources
via presentations and hands-on exercises and is taught by experienced instructors. You will need to bring your own laptop to access the manual and work thorough the examples. This tutorial will cover the basics about the generation of the reference assembly, how genes are built and browsed and how additional genomic features can be identified and interpreted.
For more details, email us at zebrafish-odw@sanger.ac.uk
When registering for the meeting, you will find an option to also register for the tutorial. The tutorial is not for profit, but we are charging a €50 participation fee to cover the costs for room, equipment and catering. Any problems, please let us know.
Looking forward to meeting you there!
Kerstin and Jane (tutorial organisers)