ISHAM NEWS! (8/10/2008)

ISHAM has become one of the most active international organizations in medical mycology, and its congress is an event that you may not miss. The congress, held in Tokyo, 25-29 May, 2009 is very reasonably priced (see some example calculations): this is a great chance to visit Japan! Registration for ISHAM2009 is now open. For accommodation, hotel online booking is now open! Choose here from a wide range of options between deluxe and budget. The 2nd Circular will be distributed very soon.

The organizers have put together an excellent, densely informative program (click here) covering all aspects of modern medical mycology. More than 50 symposia and sessions are planned with distinguished speakers on themes in medical, veterinary and indoor mycology with a focus on human and animal health. More than 80 chairpersons have been confirmed for the majority of the Scientific Sessions and speaker selection is progressing well; a list of chairpersons and speakers will be available soon. The extremely wide range of experts will stimulate and expand the scope of your research.

A significant amount of attention will be devoted to posters, so that all participants will have ample opportunity to present their work. Every day there will be viewing as well as oral poster sessions in a poster forum (click here), held in addition to the regular poster exhibitions. Poster presenters in the PF will have 5 minutes of oral presentation, may show 5 slides, and may receive 1 question. Case reports are particularly welcome. In addition, twelve poster prizes will be given  to posters of highest quality.

The ISHAM congress will host a meeting for ISHAM-affiliated organizations. The meeting is open to anyone volunteering to stimulate medical mycology is all its aspects. Major theme is the promote networking and providing facilities for joint research. The agenda is posted on the ISHAM website.

Each day several luncheon and evening seminars are scheduled, and every evening a pleasant and interesting activity will be organized. Keynote lectures can be found here. In addition, several ISHAM Working Groups will hold their meetings.

Mycologists under 35 and having a great career in mind become ISHAM member and get their money back when participating ISHAM2009. Young members present in Tokyo will receive an extra gift worth $ 100,-; click here for further information.

Important dates:
Call for Papers: On-line Abstract Submission for Poster Presentations is open now, click here.
Abstract Submission Deadline: December 26, 2008.
Early registration deadline at low fee: February 19, 2009.

ISHAM 2009 is one of the top international congresses, an optimum arena to present your latest research. Please join us in Tokyo and take advantage of this marvelous opportunity to enjoy intensive science, international contacts, and warm Japanese hospitality!

Hideoki Ogawa, Congress President

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