Navigation Links
Topics to be discussed during July International Coral Reef Symposium
Date:6/25/2012

The 12th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS 2012), the world's leading coral reef science conference held once every four years, will begin Monday, July 9, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Daily media briefings will be held for reporters who are in attendance, and accessibility to this information and to coral experts will be provided through an online media portal to journalists worldwide. In addition to the briefings, journalists will be given daily updates on the groundbreaking presentations in science and management of coral reefs and contact information to pursue additional stories.

The confirmed line-up of daily media briefings, which will include presentations and discussion by scientists and experts in the featured topic areas, follows. The program book and full book of abstracts are available online.

All briefings will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre, Mezzanine level (1st floor), Meeting Room 7 (Press Briefing Room).

Monday, July 9

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The State of Coral Reefs: Leading coral experts present an overview of the state of coral reefs globally and what it will take to manage them sustainably. Briefing includes a discussion of a Consensus Statement on Climate Change and Coral Reefs signed by thousands of scientists worldwide and the expected outcomes from ICRS2012.

Terry Hughes, Director, Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
Jeremy Jackson, Senior Scientist Emeritus, Smithsonian Institution; Professor of Oceanography Emeritus, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Stephen R. Palumbi, Jane and Marshall Steel Professor of Marine Science, Department of Biology; Harold A. Miller Director, Hopkins Marine Station, Department of Biology, Stanford University
Robert H. Richmond, President, International Society for Reef Studies; Research Professor, Kewalo Marine Laboratory, University of Hawaii
'/>"/>

Contact: Jackie Marks
media@icrs2012.com
301-495-9570
SeaWeb
Source:Eurekalert

1

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3 4 5

Related biology news :

1. New heart repair strategies discussed at UH lecture May 15
2. Newly released FDA draft guidelines for biosimilar drugs to be discussed at conference
3. Citizen scientists to document biodiversity with high-resolution imagery during summer solstice
4. Coral reef experts to present latest coral reef science during July symposium
5. Anti-HIV drug use during pregnancy does not affect infant size, birth weight
6. Vitamin D supplements may protect against viral infections during the winter
7. The 1st International Conference on Neurorehabilitation to be held in Toledo, Spain
8. Elsevier launches new journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
9. Versatility of zebrafish research highlighted at international conference
10. Digicel Launches Worlds First Biometric Identification System For International Money Transfers
11. OU scientists and international team deciper the genetic code of the tomato
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:6/17/2013)... by fungi, bacteria, and algae, is a common component ... used in the medical field it,s approved by ... fluids and used during surgery as a substance that ... other drugs. , Now Profs. Ehud Gazit and Daniel ... and Biotechnology and the Sagol School of Neuroscience, along ...
(Date:6/17/2013)... will be the topics under discussion during the ... the third consecutive year, this will be a ... experiences among members of Academy, Business, Educators, Entrepreneurs, ... speakers: Elisa Martn Garijo (IBM South Europe), Chris ... Mary O,Donovan (Hovione), among others. E3 Forum - ...
(Date:6/17/2013)... available in French . ... older mice with Alzheimer,s disease can be reversed with treatment. ... Hospital - The Neuro, at McGill University and at Universit ... receptor in the brain of mice with advanced Alzheimer,s disease ... the Journal of Neuroinflammation in May, also suggest ...
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):Artificial sweetener a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease 2'E3 Forum -- Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship on a Global context' 2Blocking overactive receptor in Alzheimer's recovers memory loss and more 2
... Gasterosteus aculeatus , is one of the most thoroughly ... particularly useful model for understanding variation in physiology, behavior, ... in the wild. On biological levels from molecular ... with the population level, it has proven far more ...
... a little gooey, but it,s not turning mums, brains into ... University. The study conducted by the Centre for ... fears mothers may have that pregnancy affects their cognitive functions, ... findings have been released as part of Mental Health Week, ...
... ability to respond? Biodiversity in a Warmer World, published ... Science , illustrates that cross-disciplinary research fostered by ... this urgent debate. , As an extremely diverse region ... the most to lose as a result of global ...
Cached Biology News:Fitness in a changing world 2Fitness in a changing world 3Pregnancy not turning minds to mush: Study 2Smithsonian perspective: Biodiversity in a warmer world 2
(Date:6/14/2013)... 2013  Royalty Pharma notes today,s announcement by Elan Corporation, ... explore a sale of the Company. Royalty Pharma believes it ... certainty that a deal will ever be reached. Royalty Pharma calls ... AGAINST all four resolutions up for consideration at Elan,s EGM ... formal offer for Elan. In response to the announcement ...
(Date:6/14/2013)... June 14, 2013 The OpenClinica ... Hotel, Boston, MA this year with Formedix CEO, Mark ... valuable sessions, offering attendees a deeper insight into the ... with partners, such as Formedix to develop innovative solutions. ... to learn all about OpenClinica, hear real-life case studies ...
(Date:6/14/2013)... June 14, 2013 The Pittcon Exposition ... 2014, which will be held March 3-6, 2014, at ... Chicago, Illinois. The cost per booth after July 15, ... the first round of booth assignments should have their ... placements will begin August 2013. , Pittcon attracts a ...
(Date:6/14/2013)...  The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) today announced ... were necessitated by delays in portfolio company exits caused ... of state funding. PLSG President and CEO, ... only pure life sciences investment firm, the actions taken ... of Directors, were necessary to protect the future of ...
Breaking Biology Technology:Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 2Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 3Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 4Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 5Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 6Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 7Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 8Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 9Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 10Royalty Pharma Notes Elan Sales Process Offers Shareholders No Certainty 11Formedix CEO Invited to Speak at OpenClinica Global Conference in Boston 2Formedix CEO Invited to Speak at OpenClinica Global Conference in Boston 3Pittcon 2014 Now Accepting Booth Space Reservations 2Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Makes Significant Reductions Due to Uncertain Funding 2
... Graduate Institute,(KGI) in collaboration with City of Hope, ... launch of its new Certificate in Bioscience,Management program ... funding to allow a limited number of City ... scholarships that will cover tuition., "KGI has ...
... ALTO, Calif., Aug. 14 CV Therapeutics,Inc. (Nasdaq: ... from the,European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for the brand name ... announced that the EMEA had granted,marketing authorization for ranolazine ... brand name Latixa., "Securing approval for the Ranexa ...
... Eric P. Loukas, Industry Veteran, Named as CEO ... Co-Founder, Named as President and COO, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, ... specialty biotechnology company focused on,in-licensing and commercialization of niche ... as Chief Executive Officer,effective August 12, 2008. Current President, ...
Cached Biology Technology:City of Hope Helps KGI Launch New Management Training Program for Scientists 2City of Hope Helps KGI Launch New Management Training Program for Scientists 3CV Therapeutics Receives European Approval for the Brand Name Ranexa(R) 2Milestone Biosciences, LLC Further Strengthens Executive Management Team 2
... form from a hematopoietic stem cells called ... the bone surface and lowering the surrounding ... 4.5. The bone mineral is then solubilized ... function is controlled primarily by Macrophage Colony-Stimulating ...
Values of steady state parameters for enzyme activities are determined....
... Receptor-gamma (PPAR) is a member of ... transcription factors that heterodimerize with retinoic ... in the regulation of glucose and ... class of anti-diabetic agents called thiazolidinediones ...
... includes 1. Scanning of gel(s) 2. ... tryptic in-gel digestion and peptide extraction ... 5. Acquisition of PMF (Peptide Mass ... TOF/TOF) 6. Acquisition of PFF (Peptide ...
Biology Products: