We need your virtual research workshop ideas! Please help us by completing this short survey.
On December 2, IS-MPMI held a science workshop on Taking MPMI Discoveries to the Field that had 103 registrants. Attendees learned about recent research from speakers Jan Leach (Colorado State University), Brian Staskawicz (University of California-Berkeley), Pam Ronald (University of California-Davis), and Brian Steffenson (University of Minnesota). The event was sponsored by Microbes Biosciences, and CEO Brian Pusch introduced attendees to the goals of the company.
A second workshop on the same topic is planned for February 2021, and speakers will include Hailing Jin (University of California-Riverside), Bing Yang (Danforth Plant Science), and Nik Grunwald (Oregon State University).
Given the success of the workshop, uncertainty surrounding holding in-person meetings over the next year, and a desire to continue interactions among society members throughout the year, the IS-MPMI Board of Directors is planning to continue holding regularly scheduled international mini-symposia to connect researchers with the latest advances and discoveries in plant-microbial biology. Leading junior and senior scientists will give keynote talks, and registrants can participate in Q&A sessions and poster sessions. For organizational reasons, there is a charge for participation. We feel this is a super value for scientists at different professional stages who want to stay connected with the science and network with colleagues across continents. IS-MPMI members benefit from reduced rates for these workshops. All proceeds will be used to support society activities, awards, and projects moving forward.
To make these symposia a valuable resource for our members, we need your help in identifying topics that are important to you. Please follow this link to a short survey, where you can provide ideas for future workshops.
Thank you for your continued support of IS-MPMI.