Welcome to the Website of the First Advanced Summer School in Africa

The Advanced Training Course on the Molecular and Cellular Basis of Infection will take place under the auspices of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS), International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as the first of the biennial courses in the IUBMB Advanced Summer School in Africa

Location: The course will be held in Hermanus, a seaside resort located approximately 100km from Cape Town. It is situated in very pleasant surroundings with a relaxed atmosphere and does not have any of the distractions typically associated with a big city. During free time, activities such as cycling, walking, swimming and whale-watching are highly recommended. The partially isolated environment will have the desired effect of fostering closer interaction amongst the participants and with the tutors.

Eligibility: The course is open to all nationalities. The FEBS fellowships are specifically for participants from Africa, while the other fellowships are open to all nationalities. A scientific committee will select 50 participants on a competitive basis. Applicants must be senior PhD students, postdoctoral fellows or junior academics (in possession of a PhD) under the age of 35. Appropriate background knowledge and expertise is essential. You must be fluent in English.

Application deadline:

Wednesday 31st October, 2007 

[ APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED ]

Funding:

The course funded by IUBMB, EMBO ,FEBS, ICGEB, UNESCO and UNCTAD will cover a round trip economy class airfare, as well as the cost of accommodation and meals for the duration of the course.

Organizing Committee:

Professor M.I Parker (Chair)
Division of Medical Biochemistry
Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa
E-mail: iqbal.parker@uct.ac.za

Professor Pascale Cossart (Co-Chair)
Unité des Interactions Bactéries-Cellules
Institut Pasteur
28 rue du DR Roux
Paris 75015 France
Tel  33 1 45688841
Fax 33 1 45688706
E-mail: pcossart@pasteur.fr

Dr  Hélène Bierne (Co-Chair)
Unité des Interactions Bactéries-Cellules
Institut Pasteur
28 rue du DR Roux
Paris 75015 France
Tel 33 1 40 61 37 79
E-mail : hbierne@pasteur.fr