Welcome to the MicroEco 2021 conference!
“It’s clear to me that if you wiped all multicellular life-forms off the face of the Earth, microbial life might shift a tiny bit, if microbial life were to disappear, that would be it - instant death for the planet.” Carl Woese
Microbial metabolism and interactions support all life forms on Earth. A holistic view of the ecology of microorganisms in different environmental realms is essential to create a path for a sustainable future. In this meeting we will discuss fundamental aspects of microbial life in nature and ways to develop potential solutions for environmental problems.
For this aim, we invited a repertoire of great scientists from diverse fields of microbial ecology to get a wide perspective of microbial life. Moreover, representatives from the Israel Society of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (ISEES) will participate and shed light on the process of science-based environmental decision-making in Israel.
Join us for this unique gathering of the vibrant microbial ecology research community in Israel!
Topic List:
- Microbial Interactions in laboratory and natural environments
- Microbial metabolism and cell biology shaping interactions
- Host-microbe interactions
- Chemical communication
- Diversity, dynamics and succession of microbial communities
- Harnessing microbes for environmental remediation and sustainable energy production
- Microbial ecology in extreme environments
- Life styles, adaptation and evolution in changing environments
Best student flash-talk awards!
Sponsors
- The Lorry I. Lokey Research School of Biochemical Science | FGS
- The Ekard Research School of Biological Science | FGS
- The Solo Dwek and Maurizio Dwek Research School of Chemical Science | FGS
- Faculty of Chemistry | WIS
- The de Botton Center for Marine Science | WIS
- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences | WIS
- Faculty of Biochemistry | WIS
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences | WIS
- Azrieli Institute for Systems Biology | WIS
- Sustainability and Energy Research Initiative (SAERI)
- International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME)
- The Knell Family Center for Microbiology