This workshop will bring together Canadian researchers and internationally-renowned scientists to explore recent advances in genomics research and it’s integration within the plant sciences. The meeting will examine the latest developments in genomics; insights into the processes and pathways that control plant development, metabolism, or interactions with the environment and other organisms; and new opportunities for biotechnology.The 5th Canadian Workshop will be held July 30 - August 2, 2007 at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, 1133 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

A preliminary copy of the abstract book is now ready for downloading. 

Critical dates:

• March 1: registration opens
• May 11: early bird registration deadline
• May 11: deadline for abstracts to be considered for oral presentation
• June 29: accommodation registration deadline
• June 01: deadline for abstracts to be included in abstract book

Organizing Committee:

UBC: George Haughn (chair), Keith Adams, Sally Aitken, Joerg Bohlmann, Sunita Chowrira, Quentin Cronk, Carl Douglas, Brian Ellis, Jim Kronstad, Ljerka Kunst, Xin Li, Shawn Mansfield, Don Riddle

SFU: Jim Mattsson

NRC-PBI: Wilf Keller

AAFC: Gopal Subramaniam

DNA Landmarks Inc.: Charles Pick