Microbial Stress Meeting

For the 6th time the European Federation of Biotechnology organizes the 3-days meeting on microbial responses to stress with a program that covers both fundamental and applied aspects.
The meeting welcomes, amongst others, microbiologists, biotechnologists, system biologists, biochemists, and molecular biologists from both the academic and industrial sectors.
As a satellite event to this meeting the COST action EuroMicropH will organize a 2 days Open Meeting (18-19 September 2023), which will share a joint session with the EFB Microbial Stress meeting at the same venue.

PROGRAMME

Over time microorganisms developed different molecular mechanism to sense, respond and adapt to stress conditions. These mechanisms can drive gene expression and provoke changes in protein composition, metabolism, morphology and physiology. Which molecular mechanisms exist to sense stresses? How are signals conveyed within a cell or a microbial community? Which cellular responses are triggered? Which possibilities to analyze the stress response exist?

Synthesis of value-added products at levels relevant for industrial production often requires microorganisms to perform at conditions different to optimal physiological conditions or is even triggered under these conditions. Stress in this context includes but is not limited to physical (pH, temperature, aeration), chemical (high substrate and product concentrations), and metabolic (carbon, energy and redox) parameters. How can stress responses be mitigated or exploited in a bioproduction environment? Which implication does it have for strain design?

Microbial life can be found in almost all ecosystems on Earth. Various biotic and abiotic stresses serve as evolutionary drivers. Harsh conditions associated to these ecosystems include high or low temperatures, salt stress, high or low pH, etc. have triggered the development of specialized microorganisms referred to as extremophiles. These organisms display a broad range of sophisticated mechanisms to deal with the challenges of ecological niches. Which evolutionary drivers shape microbial life?

Soil is a complex, heterogenous habitat, which is important for plant growth and performance. Agricultural practice depends on the soil composition and performance, which is significantly influenced by microorganisms. Changing climatic conditions, agricultural practices and the input of man-made substances lead to changing stresses that affect microorganisms.

Human cells are in direct contact with multiple microbial communities primarily via intestine and skin. Lifestyle, nutrition and diseases are some of the environmental factors influencing and changing the interactions between microbes and the host organism. Which stress mechanisms are associated to this complex network of interactions?

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Michelle Afkhami

University of Miami (USA)

Daniela DE Biase

Low pH & EuroMicropH (IT)

Alexander Kirschner

Medical University Vienna (AT)

Kaspar Valgepea

University of Tartu (EE)

Nick Wierckx

Forschungszentrum Jülich (DE)

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REGISTRATION

The online registration is now open.
Register online before Sunday 30th May 2023 to receive the early bird registration rate.

Registration is open

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The Microbial Stress meeting invites participants from academia and industry to submit abstracts describing original research in one of the conference scientific topics:

Molecular mechanisms of stress

Microbial stress in bioproduction systems

Challenges of microbial life in ecological niches and stress associated to ecological niches

Plant microbe interactions and soil microorganisms

Stress associated to human microbe interactions

Free topics associated to microbial stress

deadline to submit your abstract: 30th May 2023

Abstract guidelines and instructions

BURSARIES

The Green Deal Biotechnology conference This meeting is selected by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) to offer grants for event participation for Early Career Scientists.

Bursary application deadline: May 30, 2023

Bursary application

VENUE

The Microbial Stress Meeting Conference will be held at the Technical University of Vienna, Austria.

The TU Wien is Austria's largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences. More than 4,000 scientists are researching "technology for people" in five main research areas at eight faculties. The content of the studies offered is derived from the excellent research. More than 27,000 students in 55 degree programmes benefit from this More than 27,000 students in 55 degree programmes benefit from this. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien strengthens the business location, facilitates cooperation and contributes to the prosperity of society.

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We are looking forward to welcoming you here!

SPONSORSHIP

A range of sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in supporting the meeting, please contact [email protected]

CONTACT

Gran Vía Carlos III, 98 Torre Norte, Planta 10 08028. Barcelona
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Phone: +34 93 521 1153