New Research Tools for Illuminating the Ecology and Evolution of Orchids
A Post-International Botanical Congress (IBC2011) Workshop at the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Australia.
Saturday, July 30, 2011 Cranbourne Botanic Gardens Organisers Prof Rod Peakall (ANU) Dr Ryan Phillips (ANU) Prof Florian Schiestl (Zurich) Michael Whitehead (ANU) Enquires: rod.peakall@anu.edu.au |  Image courtesy of Fábio Pinheiro |
Registration has closed for this workshop! The Final Program is now in place and we can confirm a series of exciting Talks!
Important information for registered participants
The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is some 45 mins by bus from the Melbourne Convention Centre. Our Crown Coach bus will be leaving at 7.45 am sharp from Convention Centre Place, just a short walk from the Convention Centre. Please see the attached map for further details. Be sure to allow adequate time to find the pickup point on the day.
Several participants are involved in the IBC Saturday morning session, in which case we have arranged for you to be picked up at 10.45 am from the same location as the bus, and transported to our workshop in time for lunch. Participants in this case have received an email with more information about the pickup vehicle. Please note that this option is only available for those participants who have pre-organised this arrangement.
If you are no longer able to attend this workshop, or there are changes to your transport needs, please advise Rod Peakall immediately (rod.peakall@anu.edu.au) so that we can adjust our numbers for catering purposes and ensure that our transport list is up to date.
We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop.
Several participants are involved in the IBC Saturday morning session, in which case we have arranged for you to be picked up at 10.45 am from the same location as the bus, and transported to our workshop in time for lunch. Participants in this case have received an email with more information about the pickup vehicle. Please note that this option is only available for those participants who have pre-organised this arrangement.
If you are no longer able to attend this workshop, or there are changes to your transport needs, please advise Rod Peakall immediately (rod.peakall@anu.edu.au) so that we can adjust our numbers for catering purposes and ensure that our transport list is up to date.
We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop.
Goals of the Workshop
| The goal of this workshop is to illustrate and evaluate new research tools for illuminating the ecology and evolution of orchids. It is a particularly exciting time for research on the ecology and evolution of orchids with a range of new research tools now both cost effective and more widely available. For example, partial and whole genome sequencing has now become possible, opening up a wide range of opportunities and applications. The workshop draws on a list of eminent international orchid researchers who will be attending the IBC meeting in Melbourne, providing a unique opportunity to bring together experts from around the world. |  |
Cost
Due to generous support from our sponsors, there will be no cost to attend this workshop. However, places are strictly limited and you must be registered to attend. Participants will be provided at no cost, bus transport to and from Melbourne, morning and afternoon tea, a light lunch, free entry to the Botanic Gardens at total value of more than $100 AUD.
Proudly sponsored by the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, The Australian National University, the Australian Orchid Foundation and the Royal Botanic Gardens (Cranbourne).
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Proudly sponsored by the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, The Australian National University, the Australian Orchid Foundation and the Royal Botanic Gardens (Cranbourne).
Important Dates
The registration deadline has now closed.
Program
The workshop is designed for up to 50 participants and will consist of a series of short talks (15 mins including questions).
We request that talks focus on one or more related research tools and cover the following criteria:
Note that while we anticipate many talks will explore the applications of new technologies, topics that explore experimental design and new ways to tackle old problems are also welcome.
We request that talks focus on one or more related research tools and cover the following criteria:
- Introduce the new research tool(s) with adequate background to the methodology, in plain English for a general scientific audience.
- Illustrate one or more applications of the research tools for illuminating specific questions in orchid ecology or evolution.
- Where appropriate, critically evaluate the cost, strength and limitations of the research tool.
- Highlight future developments and other possible applications.
Note that while we anticipate many talks will explore the applications of new technologies, topics that explore experimental design and new ways to tackle old problems are also welcome.
Context and Relationship with the IBC
The IBC2011 provides an exciting opportunity to bring together orchid researchers from around the world at a single meeting, with at least four specific orchid symposia scheduled as part of the main IBC program.
(see http://www.ibc2011.com/)
This workshop draws on the eminent international orchid researchers who will be attending the IBC meeting. Please note, however, that the workshop is not an official IBC function. Nonetheless, we have worked closely with the the IBC organizers to minimize relevant clashes with the last half day of the IBC meeting.
The provisional IBC Symposium Program is now available. Note that for unavoidable clashes, we will arrange for transport from the IBC to the workshop following the Saturday mid-morning IBC symposium sessions close. Please contact Rod Peakall if you need to take advantage of this option.
(see http://www.ibc2011.com/)
This workshop draws on the eminent international orchid researchers who will be attending the IBC meeting. Please note, however, that the workshop is not an official IBC function. Nonetheless, we have worked closely with the the IBC organizers to minimize relevant clashes with the last half day of the IBC meeting.
The provisional IBC Symposium Program is now available. Note that for unavoidable clashes, we will arrange for transport from the IBC to the workshop following the Saturday mid-morning IBC symposium sessions close. Please contact Rod Peakall if you need to take advantage of this option.
More About the Venue
Cranbourne Botanic Gardens offers both a superb venue and a wonderful opportunity to see Australian native plants. We will organize buses for the 50 min trip to and from Melbourne for the day. Our schedule will ensure that there is opportunity for you to enjoy the surroundings and even explore the 363 hectares of untouched heathlands, wetlands and woodlands. (see http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/rbg-cranbourne)
