The 7th Japan-Taiwan-Korea International Symposium on Microbial Ecology

Theme: MICROBES AND CLIMATE CHANGE

17-19 October 2015
Tsuchiura, Japan

Dear Microbial Ecology Colleagues

 After a big success in the 6th KJT international symposium, Seoul, we strive to make our next symposium, the 7th Japan-Taiwan-Korea (JTK) International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. The symposium will take place at Kijo Plaza in Tsuchiura, Japan, on 17-19 October, 2015. In the same place, the 30th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology (JSME2015) will be held from 17th to 20th October, 2015.

We are planning a vibrant scientific program, based on the theme, “microbes and climate change”, and co-organized with English sessions of the JSME2015. Confirmed plenary presenters are Drs. Janet Jansson (ISME President), Gary King (Louisiana State Univ.), and Yong-Guan Zhu (Chinese Academy of Science). Opportunities for young as well as senior researchers will be considered for session conveners in the symposium.

Tsuchiura City is situated about 65 km north of Tokyo and along the western shores of Lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan. It takes 70 min. from Tokyo to Tsuchiura by local train and 45 min. by express. The venue, Kijo Plaza, is at the center of downtown Tsuchiura, facing Kijo Park (Tsuchiura Castle remains).

We invite you to this stimulating symposium and are looking forward to welcome you to Tsuchiura.

Sincerely yours,

Hiroyuki Ohta, PhD (Ibaraki Univ.)
Chair of the JSME 2015 and the 7th JTK Symposium
JSMEmeeting@gmail.com
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Venue
Tsuchiura City Kijo Plaza
2-16-4, Chuou, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, 300-0043 Japan
Tourist Guide map is available from:
http://www.city.tsuchiura.lg.jp/data/doc/1305536264_doc_26_0.pdf

Co-organized by
Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology (JSME)
Taiwan Society of Microbial Ecology (TSME)
The Microbiological Society of Korea (MSK) 

Organizing committee
Chair: Hiroyuki Ohta, Ibaraki University, Japan
Board members:
Koji Hamasaki, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Satoshi Hanada, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
Seigo Amachi, Chiba University, Japan
Natsuko Hamamura, Kyusyu University, Japan
Shir‐Ly Huang, National Central University, Taiwan
Jyh-Yih Leu, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
Gia-Luen Guo, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taiwan
Woojun Park, Korea University, Korea
Jong-Chan Chae, Chonbuk National University, Korea
Che Ok Jeon, Chung-Ang University, Korea

Executive advisors
Kazuhiro Kogure, The Unviersity of Tokyo, Japan
Shiu Mei Liu, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Sang‐Jin Kim, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology, Korea

Language: English (A part of JSME sessions will be in Japanese)

Registration and abstract submission
On-line registration and payment will be available from this site.

Banquet

All JSME and JTK participants are invited. Please pay the fee on-line in your registration process.
Date and Time: Oct 19, 18:30-20:30
Site: Hotel Maraud Tsukuba
Fee:

Poster and oral presentations

Poster presentations are open for all participants. JTK student and young participants are welcomed to submit the JSME oral session for young scientists. More than 20 slots of oral presentations will be provided to students and early career scientists.

Scientific Program

Other social events
Welcome Reception
Date: Oct 17
(Open to all principal investigators; details to be announced)

Young Scientist Welcome Party
Date: Oct 17
(Students and post-docs; details to be announced) 

Accommodation
We block 20 rooms each of the following two hotels for JTK symposium participants. These hotels are closely located to the venue (10 min walk). Please contact to the meeting office (kandoku.ohta@gmail.com) for booking.

You can also find other hotels in the website of the Tsuchiura City Tourist Association (http://www.tsuchiura-kankou.jp/en/index.html).

Hotel Marroad Tsukuba（http://www.marroad.jp/tsukuba/）
Room rate: 5800-6300 JPY (a single- or a twin-bedded room per night including breakfast)

Bell’s Inn Tsuchiura (http://www.bells-inn.jp)
Room rate: 6200 JPY (a single-bedded room per night including breakfast)

Contact
JSMEmeeting@gmail.com