Avian Immunology Research Group

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Initiated in 1988, the Avian Immunology Research Group (AIRG) is a biennial conference series which brings together international scientists who share the common aim of gaining a better understanding of the immune system of birds and its role in the defense against pathogens. The current focus is AIRG 2008 at Sea World Nara Resort in Queensland, Australia, June 24 to June 27, 2008.

AIRG 2010 will be held in Budapest. This link is young the website should develop further soon.diamond-congress.hu/airg2010/
AIRG 2008
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AIRG 2008: the 10th meeting of the Avian Immunology Research Group

Where:
Sea World Nara Resort,
Queensland, Australia

When:
June 24 to June 27, 2008
AIRG 2008 is being held on Queensland's Gold Coast

Every two years, this conference brings together a dynamic group of researchers with a diversity of expertise.

Usually alternating between Europe and the USA, 2008 will see a break in the traditional migration pattern, with Australia hosting this current flock of immunologists.

The conference will cover many aspects of avian immunology from genomics and immune regulation to manipulation of host-pathogen interactions. In the conference framework many pathogens will be discussed with avian influenza providing a particular focus.
Registration (Accommodation and Social Events included)

Online registration is still available, right click this link Online Registration Form (PDF, 744KB) and Save File/Target As... on a local disk. Open the file, complete the form and click the Submit by Email... button at the end of the form.

Emails confirming regisration details have now been sent to all registrants. Please email john.lowenthal@csiro.au if you have not received your Confirmation Email or have any concerns regarding your registration.

Registration includes 3 nights accommodation (24-26 June). If additional accommodation is required, download the AIRG 2008 Additional Accommodation (PDF, 67KB) form and email or fax completed form to john.lowenthal@csiro.au


If you are looking for someone to share accomodation with please Email john.lowenthal@csiro.au and we will try to put you in touch with a suitable person. We currently have 2 people looking for someone to share with.


Program and Activities


The Complete Program is NOW AVAILABLE! (Updated 22/5/08)
Please download the Scientific Program(100KB) with speaker scheduling here.



Please download the updated (20/5/08)Session Timetable (PDF, 130KB) here.

Conference Flyer

Please download the Conference Flyer (PDF, 118KB) or (JPG, 149KB) and post it on your local notice board.

Enquiries

For further information, or to register your interest, please email john.lowenthal@csiro.au For communication in Chinese, please email peng.guo@csiro.au

Local maps and ground transport

Links to maps and information ...

Things to see and do in Australia
Sea World Resort Web site
Sea World
See also
XXIII World's Poultry Congress
Sea World

This conference coincides with:

8th International Marek's Disease Symposium
Supporters

http://www.bectondickinson.com.au
Sea World
http://www.kiscientific.com.au
Sea World
The AIRG 2008 Organising Committee would like to thank these generous supporters:
*BD Biosciences
*KI Scientific
Please take the time to follow the links and explore our sponsors websites





If you are interested in advertising at this conference, please download the Conference Supporters Prospectus (PDF, 40KB) (Available Now!) or email the AIRG 2008 Supporters Liaison Officers Vijaya Janardhana or Matt Bruce
Let us customise a package for you.

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Thank you for visiting the AIRG 2008 web pages, we hope you found them informative and helpful. Please visit again for periodic updates. Thank you also to PoultryHub for hosting these pages, especially Chris Day and team for their tips, advice and unending patience.
The AIRG 2008 Organising Committee.
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