SASBi/SAGS 2018: SASBi/SAGS 2018 Golden Gate Hotel and Conference Center Clarence, South Africa, October 16-18, 2018 |
Conference website | http://sagene.co.za/sasbisags2018/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sasbisags2018 |
Abstract registration deadline | July 6, 2018 |
Submission deadline | July 6, 2018 |
SASBi/SAGS 2018 is the fifth biennial joint conference organized by the South African Society for Bioinformatics and the South African Genetics Society. The conference focuses on cutting edge developments in these fields, especially in South Africa, and is well attended by international keynote speakers and delegates.
List of Topics
- Population and quatitative genetics
- Genomics, including population genomics
- Genetics of pests and pathogens, including viruses, fungi, arachnids, and insects
- Bioinformatics, including new algorithms and techniques
Venue
The conference will be held at the Golden Gate Resort in the Golden Gate National Park, Free State, South Africa. This beautiful venue is situated in the center of South Africa, and offers game drives, bird watching, and several other activities. Please see https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/
Accommodation
Delegates are requested to book their own accommodation, which is not included in the registration fee.
Numbers
Total numbers of delegates are limited to 150 delegates for SASBi and 150 for SAGS. The conference will proceed as follows:
- 16 October: SASBi (Bioinformatics)
- 17 October: Joint SASBi and SAGS (Bioinformatics and Genetics)
- 18 October: SAGS (Genetics)
Dates
The conference runs from 16 to 18 October 2018.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to albe.vdmerwe@fabi.up.ac.za