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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Report

The 3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference was held at the Meliá Beach Hotel and Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, from the 26th – 29th Feb 2020. There were 57 attendees (23 female/34 male) and the organisers were Prof Christine Jacobs-Wagner from Stanford University and Prof Jeff Errington from Newcastle University in the UK. The programme included 19 longer (30 min) presentations from invited speakers and 11 short talks (15 min) selected from submitted abstracts. Attendees came from all around the world including 11 different countries and 4 continents. The talks covered all of the major functions of bacterial cells, especially the cell cycle and cell morphogenesis, and touched on a range of interesting and unusual organisms, as well as the “usual suspects” – model organisms E. coli, B. subtilis and Caulobacter. Virtually all of the talks were followed by intense and interesting Q&A discussions. Delegates also commented that it was really unusual to go to a meeting in which almost all of the talks were of real interest.  

The poster sessions were very effective and the 1-minute poster talks provided a great way for presenters to showcase their work and encourage delegates to go to their posters. An innovation (for us) was the idea of having an electronic voting system for best posters, in which everyone at the meeting was encouraged to vote. The three poster prizes of $250 each went to the following people. Jonathan Chapman, Newcastle University, “Uncovering the specialised metabolites behind mycetoma”. Laura Nolan, Imperial College London, “Using insider information to identify novel antibacterial targets”. Jan Falguera, University of Toronto, “The effect of DNA damage on cell division in the filamentous bacterium Streptomyces”.

The conference venue was great. Although a long haul flight from Europe, the warm and sunny Bahamian weather was very much appreciated, and by timing the conference in the low season, and using an all inclusive resort, the Fusion staff were able to solve many of the conference organization issues such as timing of lunches, dinners and refreshment breaks. A couple of hours during the afternoons were kept free for time at leisure and the chance to enjoy the sea and sand.

Overall, this was a very successful meeting. Its relatively small and intimate scale enabled all of the junior delegates to meet and interact with all of the senior scientists in the field. The breadth of the topics and quality of the speakers (almost all of the top international scientists we approached agreed to speak) provided delegates with an up to date view across the field of bacterial cell biology. We hope to be able to hold the 4th meeting of the series in 2 or 3 years’ time.

We would like to thank the media partners and sponsors for their generous support. Most of all, we would like to thank the Fusion organization, especially Jack Peters, for their extremely helpful and professional handling of all aspects of the meeting. The arrangements for food, accommodation and the conference rooms were all outstanding.

*Written by conference chairs Jeff Errington and Christine Jacobs-Wagner

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

#BCB20


26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Synopsis

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Register an academic at the earlybird rate and bring a student for only $850. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible for this offer. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 26, 27, 28 February 2020 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Jack Peters to obtain a special registration link for your student.
 

This meeting is a continuation of the Zing Conferences Bacterial Cell Biology series. In the last two decades there has been an explosion of interest in fundamental aspects of bacterial structure and function, based on advances in fluorescence and cryo-EM imaging. In the last few years, quantitative and automated methods have brought about radical changes in the breadth and depth of studies, leading to important mechanistic discoveries. Meanwhile, genome sequencing and genetic methods such as CRISPR-Cas9 and Tn-Seq have greatly expanded the range of organisms that can be studied incisively, enabling comparative studies of processes such as growth, morphogenesis and division, across diverse bacterial phyla. The conference will bring together presentations illustrating the application of advanced cell and molecular biology methods to a wide range of basic functions in bacterial cells. Advances in understanding of the fundamentals of bacterial structure and function also create opportunities for the development of novel approaches to kill or modulate the growth and behaviour of bacterial cells.

Specific sessions are likely to cover the following areas.

  • Cell morphogenesis
  • Cell division
  • Chromosome replication and segregation
  • Cell biology of transcription and translation
  • Advances in imaging
  • Diversity in bacterial structure and function
  • Bacterial communities and signalling
  • Bacterial chemical biology

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Thomas Bernhardt (Harvard University)
REGULATION OF CELL WALL REMODELING AT THE CELL DIVISION SITE
Melanie Blokesch (EPFL, Lausanne)
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS AT PLAY IN VIBRIO CHOLERAE’S ENVIRONMENTAL LIFESTYLE
Yves Brun (Université de Montréal)
A BIFUNCTIONAL ATPASE DRIVES TAD PILUS EXTENSION AND RETRACTION
Cees Dekker (Delft University of Technology)
BIOPHYSICS STUDIES ON THE SHAPING OF CHROMOSOMES
Ethan Garner (Harvard University)
SERINE KINASES, RESPONDING TO LIPID II, CONTROL THE RATE OF CELL GROWTH BY MODULATING ROD COMPLEX ACTIVITY
Stephan Gruber (University of Lausanne)
HOW DOES ParB CTPase STEER CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION?
Grant Jensen (Caltech)
UPDATES ON WHAT WE’VE LEARNED SO FAR ABOUT BACTERIAL CELL BIOLOGY FROM ELECTRON CRYOTOMOGRAPHY
Petra Levin (Washington University in St. Louis)
SHAPING THE CELL FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
Jun Liu (Yale School of Medicine)
VISUALIZING BACTERIAL NANOMACHINES AT HIGH RESOLUTION
Joe Lutkenhaus (University of Kansas Medical Center)
REGULATION OF SEPTAL PG SYNTHESIS
Tam Mignot (CNRS, Paris)
A MULTISCALE ANALYSIS OF BACTERIAL PREDATION
Heath Murray (Newcastle University)
IDENTIFICATION OF A BASAL SYSTEM FOR BACTERIAL CHROMOSOME ORIGIN UNWINDING
Johan Paulsson (Harvard Medical School)
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TIMING AND OSCILLATIONS IN STOCHASTIC REACTION SYSTEMS
Mariana Pinho (ITQB, Universidade Nova de Lisboa)
REASSESSMENT OF THE DISTINCTIVE GEOMETRY OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS CELL DIVISION
Liz Sockett (Nottingham University)
PREDATORY CELL BIOLOGY OF BDELLOVIBRIO
Lotte Sogaard-Andersen (Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology)
REGULATION OF DYNAMIC CELL POLARITY IN MYXOCOCCUS XANTHUS BY SPATIAL CONTROL OF THE SMALL GTPase MglA
Waldemar Vollmer (Newcastle University)
PEPTIDOGLYCAN SYNTHESIS AND REMODELLING
Suzanne Walker (Harvard Medical School)
STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS CELL SIZE IS REGULATED BY CELL WALL HYDROLASE COMPLEXES
Jie Xiao (Johns Hopkins University)
REGULATION AND ORGANIZATION OF BACTERIAL SEPTAL CELL WALL SYNTHESIS

Target Audience

The conference should attract all of the major players in the bacterial cell biology field, of which there are probably 50 or so significant groups world wide. It will also attract many microbiologists with a general interest in microbial cell function who would badge themselves as molecular biologists or microbial biochemists.

The talks will cover a wide range of topics and PhDs, post-docs and group leaders will all benefit by being brought up to date with developments across the field. 

Educational Need

Bacterial cell biology underpins important applied research areas such as infectious disease, antimicrobial discovery and development, and synthetic biology, but it is not really taught as a discipline in its own right, now that microbiology degree courses have all but disappeared. The modern discipline, which has emerged in the last 20 or so years, covers a wide range of technical methods and can be highly quantitative, as well as covering a diversity of organisms and mechanistic problems. The conference presentations will collectively provide a comprehensive grounding in all major facets of the field, bringing new comers to field, at all levels (pre- and post-doctoral, and group leaders switching fields), up to speed.

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Speakers

Invited Speakers

Heath Murray

Professor of Bacterial Genetics, Newcastle University

Lotte Sogaard-Andersen

Director, Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology

Melanie Blokesch

Professor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

Grant Jensen

Professor of Biology and Biophysics, California Institute of Technology

Ethan Garner

Professor, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Waldemar Vollmer

Professor of Bacterial Biochemistry, Newcastle University

Cees Dekker

Proffesor, Delft University of Technology

Thomas Bernhardt

Professor, Harvard Medical School

Petra Levin

Professor, Washington University

Mariana Pinho

Associate Professor, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Suzanne Walker

Professor, Harvard Medical School

Jun Liu

Associate Professor, Yale University

Jie Xiao

Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Joe Lutkenhaus

Professor, University of Kansas Medical School

Tâm Mignot

Director, CNRS-Aix Marseille University

Stephan Gruber

PI, University of Lausanne

Yves Brun

Professor, Université de Montréal

Johan Paulsson

Professor, Harvard Medical School

Liz Sockett

Professor of Bacterial Genetics, University of Nottingham

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

#BCB20


26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Programme

WEDNESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

14:15 – 15:15

Student Networking Lunch

  

15:00 – 16:00

Registration & Welcome Reception

  

Session 1
Jeff Errington

16:00 – 16:10

Opening Comments

  

16:10 – 16:40

Yves Brun
Université de Montréal

A BIFUNCTIONAL ATPASE DRIVES TAD PILUS EXTENSION AND RETRACTION

  

16:40 – 17:10

Waldemar Vollmer
Newcastle University

PEPTIDOGLYCAN SYNTHESIS AND REMODELLING

  

17:10 – 17:25

Yingjie Xiang
Stanford University

THE POOR SOLVENT QUALITY OF THE CYTOPLASM COMPACTS AND STRUCTURES THE CHROMOSOME IN ESCHERICHIA COLI

  

17:25 – 18:10

Refreshments

  

18:10 – 18:40

Thomas Bernhardt
Harvard University

REGULATION OF CELL WALL REMODELING AT THE CELL DIVISION SITE

  

18:40 – 19:10

Tâm Mignot
CNRS, Paris

A MULTISCALE ANALYSIS OF BACTERIAL PREDATION

  

19:10 – 19:25

Severin Schink
Harvard Medical School

DEATH AND SURVIVAL OF ESCHERICHIA COLI DURING CARBON STARVATION

  

19:25 – 19:55

Meet the Poster Presenters I

  

20:00

Dinner

  

THURSDAY 27TH FEBRUARY

07:00 – 08:30

Breakfast *The Market Place Restaurant*

Session 2
Jie Xiao

08:30 – 09:00

Suzanne Walker
Harvard Medical School

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS CELL SIZE IS REGULATED BY CELL WALL HYDROLASE COMPLEXES

09:00 – 09:15

Sergio Filipe
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

EFFICIENT ENCAPSULATION OF NEWLY SYNTHESIZED CELL SURFACE PROTECTS STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE FROM THE ACTION OF PEPTIDOGLYCAN HYDROLASES AND HOST DEFENSES

09:15 – 09:45

Stephan Gruber
University of Lausanne

HOW DOES ParB CTPase STEER CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION?

09:45 – 10:00

Sean Murray
Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology

POSITIONING OF CHROMOSOMAL ORIGINS IN E. COLI

10:00 – 10:45

Group Photo, Refreshments & Poster Viewing

10:45 – 11:15

Petra Levin
Washington University in St. Louis

SHAPING THE CELL FROM THE OUTSIDE IN

11:15 – 11:45

Johan Paulsson
Harvard Medical School

GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TIMING AND OSCILLATIONS IN STOCHASTIC REACTION SYSTEMS

11:45 – 12:15

Meet the Poster Presenters II

12:15 – 16:30

Lunch at Leisure & Free Time

Session 3
Melanie Blokesch

16:30 – 17:00

Mariana Pinho
ITQB, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

REASSESSMENT OF THE DISTINCTIVE GEOMETRY OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS CELL DIVISION

17:00 – 17:15

Ling Juan Wu
Newcastle University

GENE SILENCING AND AUTIREGULATION BY THE BACILLUS SUBTILIS PARB PROTEIN SPO0J

17:15 – 17:45

Lotte Sogaard-Andersen
Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology

REGULATION OF DYNAMIC CELL POLARITY IN MYXOCOCCUS XANTHUS BY SPATIAL CONTROL OF THE SMALL GTPase MglA

17:45 – 19:45

Poster Session & Refreshments

20:00

Dinner

FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

07:00 – 08:30

Breakfast *The Market Place Restaurant*

Session 4
Heath Murray

08:30 – 09:00

Liz Sockett
Nottingham University

PREDATORY CELL BIOLOGY OF BDELLOVIBRIO

09:00 – 09:15

Harry Low
Imperial College London

THE MASTER MEMBRANE REMODELLING MACHINE DYNAMIN IN BACTERIA

09:15 – 09:45

Jun Liu
Yale School of Medicine

VISUALIZING BACTERIAL NANOMACHINES AT HIGH RESOLUTION

09:45 – 10:00

Georgia Isom
NYU Langone Medical Center

MECHANISM OF AN ENVELOPE-SPANNING LIPID TRANSPORTER IN GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA

10:00 – 10:45

Refreshments & Poster Viewing

10:45 – 11:15

Melanie Blokesch
EPFL, Lausanne

MOLECULAR MECHANISMS AT PLAY IN VIBRIO CHOLERAE’S ENVIRONMENTAL LIFESTYLE

11:15 – 11:45

Joe Lutkenhaus
University of Kansas Medical Center

REGULATION OF SEPTAL PG SYNTHESIS

11:45 – 12:15

Jie Xiao
Johns Hopkins University

REGULATION AND ORGANIZATION OF BACTERIAL SEPTAL CELL WALL SYNTHESIS

12:15 – 17:30

Lunch at Leisure & Free Time

Session 5
Ethan Garner

17:30 – 18:00

Heath Murray
Newcastle University

IDENTIFICATION OF A BASAL SYSTEM FOR BACTERIAL CHROMOSOME ORIGIN UNWINDING

18:00 – 18:15

Cynthia Whitchurch
Quadram Institute Bioscience

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA PROLIFERATES IN -LACTAM ANTIBIOTICS BY RAPIDLY TRANSITIONING TO A TRANSIENT L-FORM LIFESTYLE

18:15 – 18:30

Abigail Savietto
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Biozentrum

MEMBRANE FLUIDITY CONTROLS PEPTIDOGLYCAN SYNTHESIS AND MreB MOVEMENT

18:30 – 18:45

Stephanie Tan
University of Toronto

THE LASSO PEPTIDE SIAMYCIN-I TARGETS LIPID II AT THE GRAM-POSITIVE CELL SURFACE

19:00

Gala Dinner & Poster Awards

SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY

07:00 – 08:30

Breakfast *The Market Place Restaurant*

Session 6
Christine Jacobs-Wagner

08:30 – 09:00

Cees Dekker
Delft University of Technology

BIOPHYSICS STUDIES ON THE SHAPING OF CHROMOSOMES

09:00 – 09:15

Katarzyna M. Mickiewicz
Newcastle University

POSSIBLE ROLE OF L-FORM SWITCHING IN RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTION

09:15 – 09:45

Refreshments

09:45 – 10:15

Grant Jensen
Caltech

UPDATES ON WHAT WE’VE LEARNED SO FAR ABOUT BACTERIAL CELL BIOLOGY FROM ELECTRON CRYOTOMOGRAPHY

10:15 – 10:45

Ethan Garner
Harvard University

SERINE KINASES, RESPONDING TO LIPID II, CONTROL THE RATE OF CELL GROWTH BY MODULATING ROD COMPLEX ACTIVITY

10:45 – 10:55

Closing Comments

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Prices

Ticket Type Early Bird Full Price
Single
Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.
$1845 $1945
Shared
Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.
$1845 $1945
Student
Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.
$1556 $1656
Additional Person
This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$684

Child

$263

Extra nights
Prices are per person.

Adult

$321

Child

$88


All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration 
- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (26, 27, 28 Feb 2020) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (26, 27, 28 Feb 2020) on a shared basis with a conference participant 
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service 
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (26, 27, 28 Feb 2020) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner 
- Room service 
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $377 per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Jack Peters for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Room service 
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $126 per night, per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas).

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Grants

3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

#BCB20


26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

#BCB20


26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

LinkedIn forum

The conference LinkedIn group is an excellent platform to connect with fellow attendees and likeminded researchers prior to the conference. The Fusion team will post regular reminders about forthcoming deadlines, grant opportunities and programme updates. To join, please follow the link below.

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Venue

Melia Nassau Beach All Inclusive

Overlooking one of the finest beaches in the world the Meliá Nassau Beach is surrounded by crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches. Located on the stunning Cable Beach, you are just a few minutes walk from the center, shops and restaurants. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are within easy reach (7km) and Lynden Pindling International Airport is situated only 9km away.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from Cilantro where you can experience the natural textures, aromas and flavors of Mexico, Nikkei, celebrated for its exquisite fusion of Japanese, Cantonese and Peruvian cuisine featuring a sushi bar and Teppanyaki tables, Estavida, an upbeat tapas lounge located in the hotel lobby serving innovative tapas and a wide selection of cocktails, Aqua, an A la carte restaurant specializing in exquisite, rustic Italian cuisine, The Market Place, where you will find an International buffet serving an array of exquisite dishes, O'Grille, an open air restaurant with fabulous views of the sea and pool serving casual beach fare and light bites and finally The Black Angus, a steakhouse featuring hip, contemporary jazz and modern decor, offering guests the finest quality prime cuts and the freshest ingredients.(This restaurant is not included in the all inclusive package, additional charges apply). The Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment.  We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Room service
  • 3 heated outdoor pools
  • Complimentary resort wide Wi-Fi (guest rooms, throughout hotel, beach and conference areas)   
  • 24-hour Fitness Center
  • 7 dining venues
  • 4 bars.
  • non-motorised water sports

The Bahamas is formed by over 700 islands, keys and islets located in the Atlantic Ocean and renowned for its warm sunshine, mild climate, fine, white sandy beaches, turquoise, crystal clear water and friendly people, making this the perfect environment to relax and unwind in your free time during the conference.

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Nassau W Bay St. Nassau Bahamas

Nearest Airport

Lynden Pindling International Airport

Location

The Melia Nassau Beach All-Inclusive is located right on the stunning Cable Beach just a few minutes away from the airport and city center; Nearby in Downtown Nassau you can experience the flavours of new foods at local restaurants, shop 'til you drop at Straw market or take a trip through time at the Pirates Museum. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are close by and water enthusiasts can enjoy non-motorized water sports right on property.

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. The city has a hilly landscape and is known for it's fabulous beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Transportation

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort is located just 9km from Lynden Pindling International Airport, approximately 10-15 minutes journey time. Formerly known as Nassau International Airport, it is the largest airport in the Bahamas and provides an international gateway into the country.

Taxis

There’s no shortage of available taxi cabs at Lynden Pindling International Airport. Taxis are available outside the U.S., International and Domestic terminals. Taxis charge approximately $25 one way to the Melia Nassau Hotel, however charges may increase if there are more than two passengers and/or two large suitcases.

Pre-Booked Airport Transfers

There are various suppliers that offer pre-booked airport transfer services to and from Lynden Pindling Airport. Please find details of a few that we are aware of below. However, should you require further information or would like to make a booking, please contact the company directly. Pre-booked transportation prices range from $70 - $145 one way. 

Simon's Transports Ltd
Contact Name: Jocelyne Casimir
Contact Email: info@simonstransports.com
Website: https://simonstransportsbahamas.com/nassau-airport-transfers/ 

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

Cheryl Bahamas Taxi & Tours
Contact Email: cherylfoxferguson@live.com
Website: http://www.cherylbahamastaxiandtours.com/

Black Diamond Transportation (BDT Bahamas)
Website: https://bdtbahamas.com

**Any bookings and transactions made with the above suppliers are the sole responsibility of the individual.

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Local Activities

Several free activities are available within the resort and include:

  • Trip to Balmoral Island during your stay; a taxi boat to and from Balmoral Island and access to the VIP Balmoral Beachside is included. Please ask reception for the boat departure/return schedule.
  • Daily fitness activities: gym classes, yoga, zumba, pool aerobics, etc.
  • In the water: paddleboards, glass-bottom kayaks, ocean duo kayaks, reef-board zayaks, cabana floating mats, water hammocks, etc.
  • Workshops: jewellery making, henna tattoo, scent creation, Bahamian crafts, etc.
  • Classes: mixology, scuba diving, dancing, etc.
  • Friendly competitions: beach volleyball, beach soccer, ping pong, darts, water balloon toss, deep dive contest, etc.
  • Free shuttle to Baha Mar and direct access to its spectacular 100,000 sq. ft. casino, Royal Blue™ tournament player’s golf course with special rates for Meliá guests, tennis court, spa, retail outlets and over 30 dining venues and lounges.

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Group Activities

Unfortunately, due to the recent shark attacks, we will no longer be offering a group snorkelling trip for our conferences in the Bahamas next year.

For those of you who still wish to enjoy tours/excursions outside of the resort during free time, Majestic Tours is a local tour operator offering individual or small group trips which can be pre-booked or organised through their hospitality desk within the hotel. For more information, please contact Majestic Tours directly.

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: www.majestictoursbahamas.com 

A number of free activities are also available within the resort, please visit our ‘Local Activities’ tab for more information.

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you. 

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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3rd Bacterial Cell Biology Conference

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26 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Christine Jacobs-Wagner
Stanford University/HHMI
Jeff Errington
The University of Sydney

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