The PYFF conferences are unique in bringing together, every 3 years, researchers interested in the physiology of yeasts and filamentous fungi, under the auspices of the EFB Microbial Physiology Section. After the success of the five previous meetings in Middelfart (2001), Anglet (2004), Helsinki (2007), Rotterdam (2010), and Montpelier (2013), the Portuguese community dedicated to the this topic is looking forward to receiving you in Lisbon, from the 11th to the 14th of July 2016, for PYFF6. PYFF6 will be hosted by Instituto Superior Técnico, the engineering, science and technology school of the University of Lisbon, and will take place at the Alameda campus of this university, located right in the city centre. Lisbon is the most western of Europe's capital cities and one of the most visited cities in the world, offering a cosmopolitan environment, where ancient neighborhoods meet modern life style. Founded more than 2000 years ago, Lisbon is further a cultural, financial and academic centre, aspects of this city that the participants will have the opportunity to enjoy. ... [Information of the supplier]
As Chairman of the Organizing Committee, I am delighted to invite mycologists worldwide to the XVII Congress of European Mycologists (XVII CEM), which will be held on the island of Madeira (Portugal), the exact venue being the conference centre of the Vidamar Hotel, located in the island's capital, the city of Funchal. We have chosen "Working with fungi" as the Congress theme to emphasize its broad outlook. This event is for all people who work with fungi, not just mycologists. ... [Information of the supplier]