The 33rd International Specialised Symposium on Yeast (ISSY33), organised under the auspices of the International Commission on Yeasts, with support from the Microbiology Society, took place at University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. The title of the meeting is ‘Exploring and Engineering Yeasts for Industrial Application’.
Yeasts are unicellular fungi used in many sectors of biotechnology to make products such as beverages, foods, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. This meeting will examine the basic physiology and metabolism of industrial yeast strains. The potential to further exploit the natural biodiversity of yeasts to create select or create new strains for applications will also be considered. New genetic tools and approaches have opened up new possibilities for reprogramming pathways to produce novel products in yeast and there will be a particular focus on yeast cell factories.
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Abstract submission is now closed.
Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by session chairs and scientific committee members and you will be informed of the outcome directly. By submitting an abstract to this conference, you are indicating to the session organisers your commitment to attend the event.
Poster abstracts for this meeting can be downloaded below.
Poster abstract book
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Eligible delegates may apply for support to attend this meeting. Four different grants are available – please see below for full details. Please contact [email protected] with any queries.
Eligible Full Concessionary and Postgraduate Student Members of the Microbiology Society may apply for the Society Conference Grant. The closing date for applications will be 22 March 2017. Please see the grant's page for further details
Eligible Full, Full Concessionary and Postgraduate Student Members of the Microbiology Society who are ineligible for Society Conference Grants may apply to the 1 March deadline of Travel Grants. Please contact [email protected] for further queries.
Members of a FEMS Member Society (not including the Microbiology Society) may apply for a FEMS Bursary. Bursaries worth £500 are available from the meeting organisers to support the attendance of early career scientists (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers) at ISSY33.
Bursary details
Recipients of the FEMS Bursary should use it to cover the cost of their registration including the conference dinner (£340). The remainder of the bursary should be used for travel and accommodation expenses. Individuals receiving grants will be reimbursed by bank transfer.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should be a member of a FEMS Member Society (not including the Microbiology Society), and confirmation of this should be provided by an Officer of the Member Society. The applicant should be less than 36 years of age on 29 June 2017, an active microbiologist and a presenting author of an offered abstract.
Application process
Eligible applicants should submit an abstract for the meeting by the deadline of 6 March 2017. During the submission process, 'FEMS Bursaries' should be selected when asked if you would like to apply for a meeting grant. Selection will be based only on your submitted abstract. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email by 22 March 2017. Offers will be conditional on meeting attendance and proof of Member Society membership and age.
Administration of award
In order to receive the awarded funds, recipients should visit the conference registration desk at the meeting on 26 June 2017.
Early career scientists (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers) who are ineligible to apply for support from FEMS or the Microbiology Society may apply for a bursary of £500. These bursaries have been made possible through the generous support of Singer Instruments, The Carl Singer Foundation and the International Commission for Yeasts.
Bursary details
Each bursary will cover the cost of registration including the conference dinner (£340). Recipients are expected to use the remaining funds for travel and accommodation expenses. Individuals receiving grants will be reimbursed by bank transfer after the meeting.
Eligibility criteria
The applicant should be less than 36 years of age on 29 June 2017, an active microbiologist and a presenting author of an offered abstract.
Application process
Applicants should submit an abstract for the meeting by the deadline of 6 March 2017. During the submission process, ‘International Bursaries’ should be selected when asked if you would like to apply for a meeting grant. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the application via email by 22 March 2017. Offers will be conditional on proof of age.
Administration of award
In order to receive the awarded funds, recipients should visit the conference registration desk at the meeting on 26 June 2017.
Registration is now closed.
We will not be able to accept onsite registrations.
Members of the Microbiology Society
| Early bird rate | After 29 April 2017 | |
| Full Member including dinner | £400 | £450 |
| Full Member without dinner | £360 | £410 |
| Postgraduate & Undergraduate Student Member including dinner | £280 | £330 |
| Postgraduate & Undergraduate Student Member without dinner | £240 | £290 |
Standard registration (non-members)
| Early bird rate | After 29 April 2017 | |
| Non-member including dinner | £460 | £510 |
| Non-member without dinner | £420 | £470 |
| Student non-member with dinner* | £340 | £390 |
| Student non-member without dinner* | £300 | £350 |
The conference dinner will take place at The Grainstore, which is located on the grounds of the internationally recognised Ballymaloe Country House in East Cork. Delegates will be welcomed at an outdoor reception (weather permitting) in the beautiful gardens of this private, 300-acre estate. Afterwards, dinner will be served in The Grainstore, a recently converted 17th century farmyard building. Delegates will be brought by bus through the East Cork countryside to the venue, which is approximately 40 minutes from Cork city.
On Wednesday evening, Pulses of Tradition will provide a live performance celebrating traditional Irish music, dance and song. Their show brings the audience through a variety of dance forms, from tap dancing to set dancing, and features musical instruments such as the tin whistle, flute, fiddle accordian and bodhrán. It will also showcase traditional Irish Sean Nós and ballad singing. The event will take place in the city centre at 9pm, allowing plenty of time to eat dinner and explore the city beforehand.
Society Conference Grants are available to support eligible Microbiology Society members wishing to present at ISSY33. FEMS Meeting Grants and International Bursaries are also available for young scientists. Please see the 'Grants' tab for more information, or contact [email protected] with any queries.
Upon registration you should receive an automated confirmation email. Please contact [email protected] if after 24 hours this has not been received.
Ireland is an independent country in the European Union. If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you may need a visa. Ireland is not part of the Schengen travel area. A Schengen or UK visa is NOT valid for travel to Ireland. For a list of countries that DO NOT require visas and for exceptions regarding travel from the UK, please check the Department of Foreign Affairs website.
If you need a visa, see the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service website for requirements. You need to apply three months before you travel. Please contact Lucy Taylor ([email protected]) or John Morrissey ([email protected]) if you require a letter of invitation for a visa application. We will be happy to provide this after you have registered for the conference.
All registration fees must be paid in full BEFORE arrival at the conference. Any outstanding registration fees must be paid before admittance will be granted to the conference.
Refunds are not provided, however substitutions of attendees can be made at any time by contacting [email protected].
The conference will be held at University College Cork.
Western Gateway Building
University College Cork
Cork
Ireland
UCC is located in the western part of Cork city, 1km from the city centre. The main parts of UCC's campus are along Western Road and College Road.
Cork International Aiport is located only 6km from the university and is easily reached by public bus or taxi. It operates direct flights to and from the following international destinations:
There are bus connections to the city centre, provided by Bus Eireann (route No 226 to Cork Bus Station). A taxi journey from the airport directly to UCC will take 10–20 minutes and will cost about €12–18.
Dublin International Airport and Shannon Airport offer flights to and from many more destinations, including the USA. Dublin Airport is located three hours from Cork by train or bus, while Shannon Airport is two and a half hours' travel time by bus.
If you are travelling using a sat nav, please use the GPS coordinates: 51.89371; -8.49929. This will take you directly to the Western Gateway Building.
Car parking facilities at UCC are limited, so when visiting UCC, please consider using public transport.
For more information, please visit the UCC website.
Accommodation is not included in the registration rate for this meeting. Please see below for some local options.
Victoria Lodge campus accommodation (approximately 5 minute walk) – for bookings, contact [email protected] with 'ISSY33 Conference' in the subject line.
Garnish House (approximately 10 minute walk) – from €60 per night. Quote 'ISSY33 conference' when booking.
The River Lee Hotel (approximately 15 minute walk) – from €125 per night.
Lancaster Lodge (approximately 15 minute walk) – from €129 per night.
