International Congress of Entomology,
2004
Simuliidae Symposium
International
Congress of Entomology
Brisbane, Australia
15-21 August, 2004
Dr. Philip Weinstein, who is organizing the Medical Entomology Section
for the 2004, International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane,
Australia, has asked me to organize a Symposium on Simuliidae. I
have accepted, and hope to have Hiro Takaoka, Japan, as a
Co-chair.
It appears that the Symposium does not have to be strictly
medically oriented, indeed, Dr. Weinstein has specifically asked for
it to be broader. Talks are of 15 minute duration and it is
possible for the session to be either a half a day (12 talks), or a
full day (24 talks). To make such a decision, I need some
feedback regarding how many simuliid researchers will be attending the
Congress and are planning to make a presentation that would be
suitable - that is, with a leaning towards medical veterinary
entomology (in a very broad sense) and its various
aspects.
At present, I have in mind an introductory 30 minute talk on
evolution of blood feeding in Simuliidae, then some other invited
speakers who might cover more traditional medical themes, such as
reviews of the onchocerciasis programme, both in Africa and in South
America, control programmes elsewhere, and then contributed papers on
whatever.
So, if you are planning on attending the
ICE in Brisbane and are prepared to contribute to a Simuliidae
Symposium please let me know. I need to have something organized
before the end of March when Philip takes the proposal to the ICE
organizing Committee for approval.
If required, a letter of invitation can be
generated to aid in obtaining funds. As far as I know no monies
are available from the ICE to assist this session.
Best regards,
Doug
Craig.
PS. Please circulate
this message to those not on the 'simuliid list'.
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Dr. Douglas A. Craig,
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Biological Science,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton,
Alberta,
CANADA
T6G 2E9
Ph:- (780)-492-3716. Fax:- (780)-492-1767
WWW:-
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