Physiomar 08 
Meeting on Physiological Aspects of Marine Molluscs
1-4 September 2008, Brest, France
http://www.univ-brest.fr/IUEM/PHYSIOMAR/
                                                         
Physiomar 08, the 2nd international meeting devoted to physiological aspects of marine molluscs, will be held in Brest, France in September 1-4, 2008. This meeting is being organized jointly by LEMAR (IUEM: European Institute for Marine Studies) and LPI (IFREMER: French Institute for the Research and Exploitation of the Sea).

Physiomar 08 will focus on Reproduction, Growth, Bioenergetics, Nutrition, and Genetics of marine molluscs. The 2008 conference will also include a specific session on the effects of climate change on molluscan physiology: Adaptation to environmental changes.

Information about Physiomar 08 can be obtained from the meeting Web site http://www.univ-brest.fr/IUEM/PHYSIOMAR/ which will be up-dated on a regular basis. The deadline for abstract submission will be on February 29, 2008, and registration opens on April 1, 2008. The meeting will be held at the University of Brest (U.B.O.). The scientific program will include more than 60 oral communications and poster sessions.

Brest can be reached by plane or train. A limited number of low-cost rooms has been reserved at the University of Brest. Rooms are also available in various hotels in Brest. Full information on registration, instructions for abstract submission, venue, and accommodation are provided on the Web site.