INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
LIGNIN BIODEGRADATION AND PRACTICAL UTILIZATION
COLLOQUIUM 27-30 JUNE 1990 - ICGEB TRIESTE, ITALY
Organizers:
Ephraim Katchalski-Katzir, Israel
Carlo Bruschi, ICGEB
Eugene Rosenberg, Tel-Aviv University
Among the Speakers:
Paul Broda, University of Manchester
Karl E. Eriksson, University of Georgia
Roberta Farrell, Lexington, Massachusetts
Michael Gold, University of Oregon
Irwin C. Gunsalus, University of Illinois
Takayoshi Higuchi, Kyoto University
C.A. Reddy, Michigan State University
Per Olof Nyman, University of Lund
Rafael Vicuna, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Topics:
Biodegradation of Lignin and Model Compounds
Properties of Enzymes Involved in Lignin Degradation
Cloning and Expression of Ligninase Genes
Applied Aspects of Lignin Degradation/Utilization
Application Information:
Preference will be given to ICGEB Member Country scientists
nominated through their National Scientific Focal Point.
However, direct applications will also be considered.
Registration is limited to 50 participants.
Requirements:
Participants with a basic knowledge of biochemistry,
molecular biology and involvement in research on
application of course material. Submit Curricula Vitae to
Ms. Diana Viti, ICGEB, Padriciano 99, 34012 Trieste, Italy.
Telephone: +39 40 2260333, Telefax: +39 40 226555,
Telex: 460396 ICGEBT I. E-Mail: LR4TS1H3 at ICINECA@.BITNET.
Closing date for applications is May 15,1990.
