UK DNA Working Group
Event Information
Description
We are pleased to announce that the 5th UK DNA Working Group Meeting will take place at the University of Salford, 5-6 Dec. 2017.
The DNA Working Group provides an open and transparent forum for government agencies, academics and wider stakeholders to discuss priorities for DNA based method development, share learning and progress, explore technical challenges, develop collaborative opportunities and leverage research funding effectively.
Further details will be available shortly.
Abstract call - In building the programme, we are looking to fill oral sessions with contributions that have full results to share, while there will be opportunity to present posters on project start–ups / early stages of research.
Abstracts must be written in Arial 11pt font and they have to follow the format below:
- Title of Contribution
- List of authors (Surname followed by initials), with presenting author underlined)
- Affiliations and email contact of presenter
- 200-word text.
Abstracts must be emailed to: seadnanercht@gmail.com by 31st August - DEADLINE EXTENSION - 30th September .
Led by Scientific Committee:
- Stefano Mariani (University of Salford)
- Allan McDevitt (University of Salford)
- Owen Wagensteen (University of Salford)
- Kerry Walsh (Environment Agency)
- Iveta Matejusova (Marine Scotland)
- Andy Nisbet (Natural England)
Provisional Programme
Tuesday 05 December 2017
09:00 - Registration
09:45 - Welcome & Introductions
10:00 - Morning Session
13:00 - Networking & Lunch
14:00 - Afternoon Session (With Plenary Discussion)
17:00 - Close
Optional
19:00 – 21:00 - Working Group Dinner/Social - Delegates to cover own costs
Wednesday 06 December 2017
09:00 - Registration
09:45 - Introductory Briefing
10:00 - Morning Session (With Plenary Discussion)
13:00 - Networking & Lunch
14:00 - Question & Answer Panel
16:00 - Close
Registration also closes on 30th September. Due to space limitations of the venue, attendance is capped to 130 participants, and therefore participation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Find us
The University of Salford is situated just 2km from Manchester city centre, there are excellent transport links, with Salford Crescent railway station on campus and regular bus services.