Blog from March, 2018

Dear Zebrafish Research Community,


ZFIN would like your input to help prioritize updates to ZFIN web pages and services.  Please take a few minutes to respond to the 2018 Zebrafish Community Survey. 

 

https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cVkvsFMQLqlilgN

 

Responses will help us focus effort on the most important web pages and data types and keep ZFIN as useful as possible to the research community.

 

Thanks!

The ZFIN Team

The deadline to apply for the Marine Biological Laboratory "Zebrafish Development and Genetics” summer course (August 4-18, 2017) is MONDAY, APRIL 16th.


This intensive two-week course caters to advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and independent investigators who are incorporating the zebrafish model into their research and/or teaching. Applications from underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged. 


The course covers time-proven and emerging technologies geared towards application in zebrafish. Mornings and afternoons are devoted mainly to laboratory experiments and evenings to lectures and discussions. The course is taught and guided by 20 international leaders in the field and enrollment is limited to 22 students. 


More information and application instructions are available on the following webpage:

http://www.mbl.edu/education/special-topics-courses/zebrafish-development-and-genetics/

Scholarships and financial assistance are available. 


Deadline for application: 16 April 2018


 International Zebrafish Conference (IZFC), June 20-24, 2018, Madison, WI

- 30+plenary, concurrent, and poster sessions showcasing the latest zebrafish research

- 12+ dynamic workshops highlighting cutting-edge new technologies

- Numerous exhibitors displaying the latest equipment and tools for your research

- Extensive opportunities to network with colleagues and suppliers

- Lakeside BBQ picnic and closing banquet and party with live band and dancing

- Inexpensive university housing and a conference meal plan for limited budgets

Conference Information       Registration*      Abstract Submission*

CLICK HERE

* Note: In order to register for the conference and/or submit an abstract, you must sign in or create a new IZFS website profile. During profile creation you will also be given the opportunity to become an IZFS member, giving you access to discounted IZFS member conference registration rates. If you have trouble creating a profile, contact our administrator at mailto:info@izfs.org

Letter of invitation required?  REGISTER soon as possible and request a letter of invitation on the registration form.

Travel Awards Limited funds are available for presenting member trainees or junior faculty who would otherwise be unable to attend the meeting, including specific scholarship funds for underrepresented minorities. Click HERE to apply.

Want to exhibit at or sponsor this conference? Make sure that your company or organization doesn’t miss out on the chance to be noticed at the largest and most important conference for zebrafish investigators. A variety of attractive sponsorship options are available to fit every budget. Visit the conference website “exhibit and sponsor” tab for more information or contact IZFS meeting planner Marcy Green.