CPGW 2008

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6th Canadian Plant Genomics Workshop Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th June, 2008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada The 6th Canadian Plant Genomics Workshop will bring together Canadian researchers and internationally-renowned scientists to explore recent advances in genomics research and how these advances are being integrated within the plant sciences. The workshop will examine the latest developments in genomics; insights into the processes and pathways that control plant development, metabolism, or interactions with the environment and other organisms; and new opportunities for biotechnology and biofuels.The workshop will be held June 23rd - 26th, 2008 at the Delta Chelsea, 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1Z4. July 2008: Many thanks to all our plenary, selected speakers, participants and organizing committees for making this year's CPGW a resounding success! Thanks are also gratefully given to our sponsors and especially to Joan Ouellette and Nancy McCoy who handled most of of the administration. Congratulations are also extended to the best student seminar speaker Honour McCann, with honourable mentions for Geoff Fucile and Karl Schreiber; and to the best student poster presenter Julia Romano, with honourable mentions for Mike Wilton and Sherosha Raj. Pictures of the conference are available from FLICKR. Enjoy! Critical dates February 1st: registration opens April 18th: deadline for abstracts to be considered for oral presentation May 8th: early-bird registration deadline (extended) May 8th: deadline for abstracts to be included in abstract book May 13th: preliminary program posted, see Program section May 24th: accommodation registration deadline Photographs courtesy of Tourism Toronto