Post IMC Workshop on Ascomycetes
Venue: Mushroom Research Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand
When: 9th – 14th August 2014 (after IMC-10)
Organizer: Dr. Marc Stadler, Head of the Department of Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz-Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Braunschweig, Germany.
Other experts: Dr. Kevin D. Hyde, Institute of Excellence in Fungal Research, School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
This workshop will bring together some of the world leaders in Ascomycetes to work together on forays and study the Ascomycetes around the Mushroom Research Centre in Chiang Mai. Non-specialists and students should also attend as they can learn from the experts.
The workshop will include:
- Field excursions to collect specimens
- Examination of specimens in laboratory
- “Hands on” techniques for study of Ascomycetes
- Some lectures and offered talks on Ascomycetes
In addition, a visit to: Doi Suthep temple, Chiang Mai Zoo, and/or Mae Sa Elephant camp will be provided.
Accommodation and all food provided by MRC (except when in the field)
Full workshop fee – 25,000 Baht (800 USD).Price includes airport pickup, accommodation (shared room), food, collecting trips and laboratory use.
Note: A 10,000 baht deposit is required to secure a place. Please transfer to MRF (email mrcthailand@gmail.com for details) to secure your place.
Application deadline – 1 May 2014
Only 20 participants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis!
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