Exploring the Value of Microbial Germplasm for Research and Industry
When: Monday 18 November
Time: 12:30 – 6:30pm
Fee: $55 when purchased independently, $45 when purchased in conjunction with the Conference registration
RegisterOrganizers
- United States Culture Collection Network
- Rick Bennett, University of Kentucky, US
- Matthew Ryan, CABI, UK
- Kellye Eversole, Phytobiomes Alliance
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 for Industry Tour
Industry 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
4:30 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
Break
Session 2: Leveraging Microbial Collections to Answer Scientific Questions
4:45 pm
5:05 pm
5:25 pm
5:45 pm
Value of existing holdings in collections: The Ann Alvarez Collection Story
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