New issues on social and ethical aspects of Biotechnology will also be addressed. The conference will provide a forum for delegates to meet colleagues in various disciplines and discuss new discoveries, important findings and forge new partnerships. At the EMBL , Heidelberg, Germany EMBL PhD students are organising a two day symposium to explore some of the most exciting topics in the field of evolution. The programme will highlight the latest research in molecular evolution as well as investigate evolution of human culture and introduce the innovative fields of in vitro and robotic evolution. Lectures will include both an extended introduction and a more detailed discussion of each topic, making the symposium particularly appealing to young scientists, whether or not their work is directly concerned with the study of evolution.
Conferences are open to scientists world-wide, whether from academia or industry.
Participation is limited to about 100. The emphasis will be on discussion about new developments. Grants are available, in particular for nationals from EU or Associated States under 35. Limited funding for participants from Central and Eastern Europe may also be available. These pluridisciplinary conferences aim at promoting scientific high quality meetings, so as to compare opinions, research hypotheses and methodologies.