Pre-Conference Workshop

Exploring the Value of Microbial Germplasm for Research and Industry

When: Monday 18 November

Time: 12:30 – 6:15pm

Fee: $55 when purchased independently, $45 when purchased in conjunction with the Conference registration

Registration is now CLOSED

Organizers

Abstract

This workshop will discuss opportunities to advance phytobiomes research utilizing living microbial collections. We will explore diverse types of microbial collections, how specimens are collected, stored, and used in systems-based research. This workshop will also address the IP requirements of microbes when used for new product commercialization.

Agenda

Industry Tour

12:30 pm

1:00 pm

3:00 pm

Depart from Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for Bayer Crop Science Tour

Bayer Crop Science Tour

Return to Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Welcome and Introductions

3:30 pm

Phytobiomes Alliance & U.S. Culture Collection Network Overview 
Dusti Gallagher, Phytobiomes Alliance Executive Director & USCCN Project Manager

Session 1: The Culture Collections Landscape – Panel Discussion 

3:40 pm

3:50 pm

4:00 pm

4:10 pm

Kyria Boundy-Mills, Phaff Yeast Culture Collection, University of California, Davis, US

Matthew Ryan, CABI Collection, UK

Gwyn Beattie, Beattie Bacterial Collection, Iowa State University, US

Discussion/Q&A

Session 2: Leveraging Microbial Collections to Answer Scientific Questions 

4:40 pm
 

5:00 pm
 

5:20 pm
 

5:40 pm

Pacific Bacterial Culture Collection: A vital resource for advancements in fundamental and applied research
Mohammad Arif, University of Hawai’i, US

Cool Virulence: Drawing on a legacy culture collection to uncover new biology
Caitilyn Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US

The ARS Culture Collection: A resource for patent strain deposits and microbial germplasm for research and development.
Kirk Broders, USDA-ARS, US

Discussion/Q&A

6:10 pm: Special Recognition presented by Kellye Eversole

6:15 pm: End of Workshop