GMI

The Global Microbial Identifier (GMI) is an international consortium of more than 270 scientists in 55 countries galvanized by a single focus: realizing a global genomic infrastructure and database that will enable revolutionary new technology to identify and characterize microorganisms in a timely (minutes to hours) fashion through utilising an international interactive system of DNA databases containing the full genomes of all investigated microbial isolates in the world. Notably, the GMI idea represents the notion of global inclusiveness to harness benefit from this novel technology for all mankind, society and the environment. The basis for the GMI vision is in the implementation of next generation DNA sequencing in microbiology labs around the world.

Since its inception in 2011, GMI has garnered increasing support to advance the debate concerning the social, political, economic, ethical and technological barriers to realising GMI’s vision. The GMI Steering Committee which includes representatives from WHO, FAO, and OIE (World Animal Health Organization) has so far organized eleven global meetings across the continents of Asia, the Americas, and Europe (see below). The upcoming 12^th international meeting is designated to be held in Singapore, together with Nanyang Technological University.

Hosted together with Nanyang Technological University Food Technology Centre (NAFTEC), the 3-day event (12^th-14^th June) will focus on existing and current trending themes relating to the use of next generation sequencing (NSG) in clinical, public health, food virology, and microbiology as presented by international experts and as interactive discussions welcoming participant involvement. Further to the latter, participants will have the option to join one of the four existing GMI work groups during the breakout sessions schedules on the first and third day of the meeting. GMI NGS workshop (10^th-11^th June) will also be held in Singapore and training topics include lectures on introduction to NGS, data analyses and interpretation, regulatory considerations and hands-on exercise on data analyses.

For further details on the Global Microbial Identifier, please click here.

For a description of the Global Microbial Identifier work groups, please click here.

For enquiry, contact Natasha Yang (natashayang@ntu.edu.sg) or Vibeke Dybdahl Hammer (vdha@food.dtu.dk).

Program

Name: The12th Global Microbial Identifier Meeting
Start: 2019-06-12T08:30:00+08:00
End: 2019-06-14T18:00:00+08:00

Programme GMI 12 (Conference)

Programme GMI 12 (Workshop)

Programme GMI 12 (Conference) Programme GMI 12 (Workshop)

Registration

Please register early! Registration are on a first-come, first-serve basis:

https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA18101214401334

Poster Submission Guidelines

GMI is now accepting abstracts for poster presentations at the upcoming meeting. Interested parties should follow the below submission guidelines.

Poster Abstract

1. All abstracts are to be submitted to Dr Natasha Yang, natashayang@ntu.edu.sg, cc: jschlundt@ntu.edu.sg; vdha@food.dtu.dk, by midnight 1 May 2019 ( UTC+08:00).

2. Abstracts summaries should be no more than 250 words in length. Excluding title, author(s), and personal information.

3. No charts or tables are to be included.

4. Ensure the abstract is grammatically correct and free of other errors. GMI reserves the right to edit abstracts for accuracy and length.

5. The text on the abstract should be a single paragraph in Arial font, size 11

6. Authors' names should be in capital letters. Place an asterisk after the name of the author (if there is more than one) presenting the paper. Each author should be listed by department, division, institute, city, state and country. All addresses should follow the last author's name.

7. GMI will review submissions based on relevance to its mission as well as the ability to effectively communicate outcomes in a clear and concise format.

8. Abstract submission outcomes will be announced after 5 May 2019.

Poster Preparation

1. Posters must adhere to A1 size, in portrait format, (59.4cm x 84.1cm or 23.4inches x 33.1inches).

2. At least one of the authors must attend the poster during the designated time period to discuss the work presented.

3. A matte finish on photographs gives better visibility due to reduction of glare.

4. Bring your printed poster and Blu-tack for mounting onto panels.

5. Notification of poster locations and other details will follow on from the selection process.

GMI 12 Poster Submission

Accommodation

NANYANG EXECUTIVE CENTRE (NEC)

Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC) is located on the Nanyang Technological University campus and caters to visiting academics and guests of the university.

The Guest Wing at NEC consist of 69 Standard Rooms, 79 Twin-Sharing Rooms, 12 Executive Deluxe, 2 Junior Suites and 8 Executive Suites.

All rooms are furnished complete with colour television with teletext and cabled channels, internet broadband connection, electronic key card access, hairdryer, telephone and alarm cum radio clock.

Click here to official accommodation website of Nanyang Executive Centre

Click here to obtain directional map to Nanyang Executive Centre

Very affordable rates (email Yalei Xu to find out more)

Complimentary shuttle bus service is available for NEC guests to and from the workshop and meeting venue (email Yalei Xu to find out more)

Located in: Nanyang Technological University

Address: 60 Nanyang View, Singapore 639673 (browse interactive NTU map for direction)

Phone: +65 6790 6697

Hotel Genting Jurong

GENTING HOTEL JURONG

This new gem of the West offers convenient walking distance to public transport (Jurong East MRT and Bus interchange), and four connected mega shopping malls and outlets, Westgate, Jem, IMM and JCube.

With its unique "hotel in a garden" theme, guests can look forward to a relaxing stay amid extensive landscaping and greenery, roof gardens, and sky terraces, on top of contemporary rooms with clean-line furnishing.

Click here to official accommodation website of Genting Hotel Jurong

Affordable rates (email Yalei Xu to find out more)

Located at: Jurong East (closest MRT/train station: Jurong East)

Address: 2 Town Hall Link, Singapore 608516 (browse Google Maps for direction)

Phone: +65 6577 8888

Getting to NGS Workshop and 12th GMI Meeting Venue by

Car: Take a Taxi (join the taxi queue or book through hotel or GrabCar App [download here:

https://www.grab.com/sg/download/] or GrabCar (book through GrabCar App)
Public transport: MRT (Train) and Bus with an Ez-link Card that you can purchase at the TransitLink Ticket Offices at the MRT station (refer to here https://www.ezlink.com.sg/ez-link-faqs).

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