Dear colleagues,

We (scientific committee) would like to invite you to the 8th Swiss Microbial Ecology meeting SME 2023 that will take place in Mendrisio, Switzerland from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th January 2023. Finally, after more than 2 years marked by lockdowns and online meetings, we can hold a congress in the old way, that is, in person. Hence the new motto "Better late than never" which complements the precedent one designed for 2021 "The sun always shines brightest after the storm(id-19)" complementing each other.

We have confirmed the scientific program already proposed in 2021 that covers the world of microbial ecology in a 360-degree way thanks mainly to our team of invited speakers.

The meeting will start approaching the human sphere, we will deal with issues related to biotechnology and microbiology of the built environment as well as the problem of the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the environment. It will continue with the terrestrial environment developing the scope of interactions and symbiosis between roots and organisms of the rhizosphere, as well as the role of hidden ascomycetes. In conclusion, we will immerse in the aquatic environment and in particular with photosynthetic microorganisms, the ecology of unicellular fungi and micro-eukaryotic biodiversity. However, next to these interesting topics the most important thing is your participation with oral presentations and posters that will make the SME 2023 just perfect.

The registration deadline will be December 23, 2022 (early until 25 November 2022).
EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE TILL JANUARY 9, 2023. 

We hope to welcome you next year in Ticino (Mendrisio),

The organizers

Nicola Storelli and Mauro Tonolla

For any questions or additional information, do not hesitate to contact me directly (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or visit the dedicated homepage.

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