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"Water for Life"
Biohydrology 2013 addresses many contemporary issues surrounding water scarcity, climate change and increase pressure on land. The conference focusses on the interaction between biological and hydrological systems, including positive impacts such as water harnessing and flood mitigation, and negative aspects including threats to food production, water repellency and environmental degradation through unsustainable land use practices. Experts from hydrology, ecology, soil science, geography, forestry and engineering will meet together in a forum designed to get different disciplines working together.

Human activities such as agriculture, medicine, industry, urbanization and tourism are leaving behind a foot print in many organisms which may lead to unexpected consequences for humanity and the environment. The understanding of these interactions is critical to prevent ecological and health adversities. We believe that the Galapagos Islands are a unique setting for this debate not only because of their importance in evolutionary science and historical connections to Charles Darwin but also for its incomparable natural scenery.

Scheduled for September 12 - 13, 2013 in Sacramento, CA, ICG Americas-II is modeled after BGI’s International Conferences on Genomics held annually since 2006 in China, which is regarded as one of the top scientific gatherings that features recent developments in genome sciences. The confernece is uniquely formatted to maximize opportunities to interact directly with other genomics industry luminaries, scientific thought leaders, key decision makers, top pharmaceutical executives, and influential policy makers.

Conveniently located in Sacramento, California’s capital is close to major destinations for business and pleasure - such as high-tech Silicon Valley, culturally fused San Francisco, and wine connoisseur’s dream, scenic Napa Valley. The ICG Americas-II venue offers an environment conducive to information exchange, generation of new ideas and acceleration of applications that benefit the life sciences.

“The Biochemistry, Biology and Pathology of MAP Kinases II” - is organized by Enterprise Lithuania together with MAP Kinase Resource and Lithuanianian Biotechnology association. Join this event to disvover new and upcoming trends of map kinases, network with international experts from the leading countries in biosciences and learn about advances and potential of Lithuanain biotech institutes, universities and companies. One of the sessions is of particular interest to biocuration community, namely: Session 4. Theoretical and computational biology and bioinformatics of MAP kinases.