The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its *"Individual-based Ecology of Microbes" *to be held June 8-10, 2011, at NIMBioS.
*Objectives: *Microbe populations have traditionally been conceptualized as homogeneous collections of identical individuals. This is reflected in our observational approach and in our models. Now, however, advances in single-cell observational techniques, like flow cytometry, microfluidics, fluorescence microprobes, and single-cell genomics, allow for the observation of individual microbes within populations. At the same time, individual/agent-based models allow for individuals to be simulated. These new techniques form the foundation of individual-based ecology of microbes. The goal of this workshop is to bring together researchers interested in applying individual observational and/or modeling techniques to study individual-based microbial ecology to accelerate the development of this new field. *Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville *Co-Organizers: *Ferdi L. Hellweger (Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University); Jan-Ulrich Kreft (Centre for Systems Biology, University of Birmingham); Caroline Plugge (Microbial Physiology, Wageningen University); and Andre Levchenko (Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins) For more information about the workshop and a link to the online application form, go to http://nimbios.org/workshops/WS_IB_microbe_ecology If needed, applicants may request travel and lodging support. Participation is limited, and those selected to attend will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline. *Application deadline: March 8, 2011* The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. ******************************** Catherine Crawley, Ph.D. Communications Coordinator National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) University of Tennessee 1534 White Avenue Knoxville, TN 37996-1527 Phone: (865) 974-9350 Fax: (865) 974-9461 Email: ccraw...@nimbios.org http://www.nimbios.org http://twitter.com/nimbios /To receive email notifications of blog updates, click here. <http://www.nimbios.org/wordpress/subscribe2updates/> To sign up to receive our bi-monthly newsletter, click here. <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001RgvbKVLa7a4Psoj8H7c43A%3D%3D>/
