Organisers: Felix Kessler (University of Neuchâtel), Michel Goldschmidt-Clermont (University of Geneva), Stefan Hörtensteiner (University of Zurich), Jean-David Rochaix (University of Geneva), Diana Santelia (University of Zurich), Sam Zeeman (ETH Zürich)

Program (updated 24 June 2017)

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PhD students and researchers will receive insight into the latest developments in chloroplast biogenesis and function including photosynthesis, regulation and metabolism. Flash presentations, journal clubs and poster sessions will provide ample opportunity for participation of PhD students and scientists.

• Sacha Baginsky / Birgit Agne, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
• Bettina Bölter, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Germany
• Ben Engel, Max-Planck-Institut für Biochemie, Munich, Germany
• Masato Nakai, Laboratory of Organelle Biology, Osaka University, Japan
   
• Nicole Frankenberg-Dinkel, Kaiserslautern, Germany
• Bernhard Grimm, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany
• Roman Sobotka, Institute of Microbiology, Centre Algatech, Trebon, Czech Republic
• Ayumi Tanaka, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
   
• Martin Jonikas, Princeton University, USA
• Alistair McCormick, University of Edinburgh, UK
• Paolo Trost, University of Bologna, Italy
   
• Tracy Lawson, University of Essex, UK
• John Lunn, Max Planck, Golm, Germany
• Susanne von Caemmerer, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
   
• Roberta Croce, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Diana Kirilovsky, I2BC Université Paris-Sud, France
• Nathan Nelson, Tel Aviv University, Israel
• Bill Rutherford, Imperial College London, UK
   
• Roberto Bassi, Università di Verona, Italy
• Giovanni Finazzi, CEA Grenoble, France
• Anja Krieger-Liszkay, The Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell, CNRS Gif Sur Yvette, France
• Toshiharu Shikanai, University of Kyoto, Japan

Additional speakers will be selected from the abstracts (see Abstract Submission below)

Photosynthesis is an essential process in plants to harness light energy and utilise it for the synthesis of biomolecules.

Sessions will be dedicated to central themes related to this subject:

1. Chloroplast biogenesis must occur rapidly and is the key to the survival of the young seedling in a hostile environment. It requires the import of hundreds of different proteins. New data on the import mechanism and chloroplast ultrastructure will be presented.
2. Chlorophyll biosynthesis and catabolism are intricately linked to photosynthesis and chloroplast development. New findings are constantly made and will be presented.
3. Carbon metabolism is at the core of the chloroplast. We will learn how stomata control access of CO2 and how it is linked to carbon metabolic pathways.
4. The mechanisms of photosynthesis and their regulation have been studied for many years, but exciting discoveries keep coming and we look forward to hearing about the very latest progress.

Date: 26-28 June 2017

Schedule: 8.55-17.00

Venue:  University of Neuchâtel, Faculté des Sciences, Emile-Argand 11, UniMail, main building F, Aula Louis-Guillaume (ALG, 2nd floor )

ECTS: 1.5 (attendance only), 2.0 (poster or oral presentation) (Scientific activities)

Evaluation: Full attendance and active participation

Information: Please contact Dr. Livia Spicher, Prof. Felix Kessler or the doctoral program coordinator Dr Sara Santi

Last-Call Registration fee: The registration fee includes coffee breaks and lunches

• 20 CHF for PhD students members of the Interuniversity doctoral program in Organismal biology and the CUSO doctoral programs, and master students of the University of Neuchâtel
• CHF 100 PhD students (not DP-biol or CUSO members)
• CHF 250 for all other participants (post-docs, senior researchers, etc.)

Travel expenses: For participants of the Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology (DP-biol): see reimbursement conditions

Prizes and bursaries:

• 2 poster awards
• 2 travel fellowships for students from abroad

Accommodation: It is not included in the registration fee. Make your own arrangement if needed. We recommend the Hotel des Arts where most speakers are staying (mention that you are attending the Chloroplast workshop). A list of accommodation is available on the web site of Neuchâtel Tourism. Otherwise, please refer to the following suggested arrangements:

Cité Al'Fen: foyer des Sablons (in town) http://www.alfen.ch/fr/content/immobilier-1
Responsible: Kerstin Nydegger kerstin.nydegger@unine.ch
Cité Al'FEN SA, Clos-Brochet 10, 2000 Neuchâtel
Tel.: +41 (0) 32 727 68 50 / 52
Fax: +41 (0) 32 727 68 51
info@alfen.ch

B&B Les Hélianthes, Hauterive www.welcome-home.ch/price.html

Jardin botanique de l'Université et de la Ville de Neuchâtel www.unine.ch/jardin
Responsible: Corinne Boillod corinne.boillod@unine.ch
Pertuis-du-Sault 58 CH-2000 Neuchâtel
Tel. +41 (0) 32 718 23 50
Fax +41 (0) 32 718 23 57

Hotel Auberg'Inn http://www.hotelneuchatel.com/

Hotel de l'Ecluse http://www.hoteldelecluse.ch/tarifs.html

Hotel Les Vieux-Toits, Hauterive http://www.vieux-toits.ch/

MAKE SURE you SIGN the ATTENDANCE LIST EACH and EVERY DAY and TAKE your ATTESTATION of ATTENDANCE at the END of the COURSE (no attestation will be sent by mail)

Abstract submission is required for oral and poster presentation.
Additional speakers will be selected from abstracts received at the e-mail: organismal.biology@unine.ch
Please indicate in the subject "Chloroplast Abstract" and specify if you would like to be also considered for an oral presentation.

Deadline for submission of abstracts: 10 June 2017

Abstract instructions:

• Title: must be written using Arial font, size 12, bold, in all capital letters,
• Authors: Author(s) name(s) should be written with full last name followed by first name initial(s). The presenting author's name should be underlined. Please include presenting author's e-mail for correspondence.
• Affiliations: Institutions have to be indicated with superscript numbers and written in italic. They have to include: laboratory name, institution name, city, two-letter state/province abbreviation (if applicable), country. If authors have more than one affiliation they have to be separated by a semicolon.
• Abstract Text: Abstracts may contain up to 300 words and will be displayed on one page; use Arial (Body) font, size 11 and 1.15 line spacing.
• Page Margins: 2.5 cm on left, right, upper, and lower margins (normal margins).

Please refer to the Abstract Template

Abstracts that do not comply with instructions will not be published in the abstracts book.

Prizes and bursaries:

• 2 poster awards
• 2 travel fellowships for students from abroad

This workshop is open to all PhD students, master students, post-docs and researchers.
Maximum number of participants: 100.

Registration fee: must be paid until 5 June 2017

• Free for PhD students members of the Interuniversity doctoral program in Organismal biology and the CUSO doctoral programs, and master students of the University of Neuchâtel
• CHF 70 PhD students (not DP-biol or CUSO members)
• CHF 150 for all other participants (post-docs, senior researchers, etc.)

New Registration fee: must be paid until 10 June 2017

• 20 CHF for PhD students members of the Interuniversity doctoral program in Organismal biology and the CUSO doctoral programs, and master students of the University of Neuchâtel
• CHF 100 PhD students (not DP-biol or CUSO members)
• CHF 250 for all other participants (post-docs, senior researchers, etc.)

Payment information: IMPORTANT!
Don't forget to mention: U.02265, DPbiol-Chloroplast, your NAME
From within Switzerland:
Beneficiary address: Université de Neuchâtel, Bureau des fonds de tiers, Fbg du Lac 5a, CH-2000 Neuchâtel
IBAN: CH11 0900 0000 2000 4130 2  -  SWIFT: POFICHBEXXX  -  Clearing: 09000
Swiss Post, Postfinance, Nordring 8, CH – 3030 Bern

From outside Switzerland:
Beneficiary address: Université de Neuchâtel, Bureau des fonds de tiers, Fbg du Lac 5a, CH-2000 Neuchâtel
IBAN: CH53 0029 0290 5000 8005 H  SWIFT/BIC: UBSWCHZH80A  -  Clearing: 290
Bank address: UBS SA, CH – 2001 Neuchâtel

Accommodation: a list of accommodation can be found on the web site of NeuchâtelTourism.

Registration through the web only: Closed

Deadline: 5 June 2017 Last call 10 June 2017

Please note the cancellation policy:

• If cancelled until 5 June: free of charge
• From 6-18 June: CHF 30 for administrative costs
• From 19 June: no reimbursement
• DP-biol, CUSO PhD students, and master students will have to pay CHF 70 for late cancellation or no show up