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2nd International Symposium onPropionibacteria and

Bifidobacteria: Dairy andProbiotic Applications

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Wadahl , 5 – 8 June 2007

Inra Rennes

Inra Rennes

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Scope of the SymposiumThe second international Symposium on bifidobacteria and propionibacteria will focus on basic and applied aspects of thesebacteria. Though these bacteria are quite different they play importantroles in human well-being and are important in food and industrialmicrobiology, in human gut flora and as probiotics.This conference provides a unique venue for scientists and industry to present and analyze the most recent findings in this rapidly developingmicrobial field. The conference will take full advantage of recenttechnological and conceptual advances to integrate and markedlyadvance our understanding of these two important groups of bacteria.

Short historyThe background for the initiation of this series of symposia was due to the fact that researchers working on dairy propionibacteria felt a needfor a common meetingplace and therefore the 1st internationalsymposium on dairy propionibacteria was held at Rennes, France in May 1995. The 2nd symposium on dairy propionibacteria was hosted by Cork, Ireland in May 1998. The 3rd Symposium on Propionibacteriatook place in Zürich, Switzerland in July 2001.Before the 4th symposium, the scientific committee and the organising committee decided that this symposium should not cover onlypropionibacteria but also bifidobacteria, both GC-rich organisms. Thisintroduced the 1st International symposium on propionibacteria and bifidobacteria which took place at St. Malo, France in June 2004. This is the background for the 2nd international symposium on propionibacteriaand bifidobacteria.



Scientific programmeThe scientific programme will include plenary lectures, short oral communicationsand poster sessions covering the total field of these important microorganisms. During plenary lectures, speakers will provide a broad coverage of importantscientific breakthroughs and the rapid new developments in this field.

All communications will be organized into four sessions:First session: Opening sessionSecond session: Gene transfer and molecular techniques – genomicsThird session: Metabolic functions and industrial applicationsFourth session: Probiotic effects and mechanisms

1. Opening sessionFirst session: June 5, 2007: 1800Invited speakers. Dr. Fabrizio Arrigoni and Dr. Sylvie Lortal

2. Gene transfer and molecular techniques – genomicsSecond session: June 6, 2007, Morning, afternoon

Invited speakers. Dr. Helene Falentin, Dr. Dan O’SullivanTopics for short presentationsGenetic manipulationVectors and transformationEvolution and strain/species diversityMolecular methods of detection and identification



3. Metabolic functions and industrial applicationsThird session: June 6, 2007, afternoon, June 7, 2007, morning

Invited speakers: Dr. Fons Voragen, Dr. Helge HoloTopics for oral presentationsCheese with propionibacteria and bifidobacteria: growth, aroma production,

enzymatic activities, cheese qualityFermented milks with bifidobacteria and propionibacteria: growth and survival in

the product, microencapsulationOther applications: Production of metabolites (bacteriocins, vitamin B12,

extracellular polymers….), fermented vegetables, silageHealth promoting metabolitesPrebiotics

4. Probiotic effects and mechanismsFourth session: June 7, 2007, afternoon, June 8, 2007, morning

Invited speakers: Dr. Seppo Salminen, Dr. Liam O’MahonyTopics for oral presentationsMammalian gut flora and the host responseSurvival and metabolic activities in the gut, impact on the intestinal microflora

and enzymes, effect on intestinal diseases and on the immune systemStress adaption, adhesion, immunomodulation, bifidogenic factors, antitumoral

effects and other effects



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Call for communicationsContributions for oral and poster presentations are invited for the symposium.The abstracts for oral and poster presentations should be sent as a Word file document containing: Title, authors names and surnames; Abstract of 300 words (Arial, 12 pts)Please submit electronic abstracts by e-mail as attacheddocument entitled: oral_authorname.doc or poster_authorname.docDead-line for submission April 15, 2007Poster instructionsPoster must be in vertical A0 format (boards are 0.90x1,20m). Sticky fixings will be present at the beginning of theSymposiumTo prepare proceedings that will be delivered as a CD-Rom, the organizing committee expect that you will send a final version of your poster. This should be sent before May 252007 in .ppt or .pdf format.”LABORATOIRES STANDA” poster awards”LABORATOIRES STANDA” offers three awards (150, 300 and 500 Euro) for the three best poster contributions on Propiobacteria and Bifidobacteria.





Scientific committee

CountryArigoni, Fabrizio Switzerland Nestlé, LausanneHolo, Helge Norway University of Life Sciences, AasLangsrud, Thor Norway University of Life Sciences, AasLortal, Sylvie France INRA, RennesMeile, Leo Switzerland ETH, ZürichNaterstad, Kristine Norway MATFORSK, NorwayOuwehand, Arthur Finland University of Turku, TurkuRoy, Denis Canada FRDC, Saint HyacintheSinderen, Douwe van Ireland University College, CorkStanton, Catherine Ireland Teagasc, Moorepark, FermoySteele, Jim USA University of Wisconsin, Madison



Local OrganizersHelge HoloThor Langsrud (Chair)Judith NarvhusKristine NaterstadIngolf F. NesWenche TraneidGerd Vegarud



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Location and tourist informationLocation: Wadahl Mountain Resort, NorwayThe symposium will take place at Wadahl mountain hotel(http://www.wadahl.no/Index.asp?lang=Eng&id=200) on the Peer Gynt road, 933 meters abovesea level. The area is halfway between Oslo and Trondheim.More information about thismountain resort area

http://www.norway.com/directories/d_company.asp?id=3557AccommodationAccomodation will be at Wadahl Mountain hotel. The registration fee will cover the symposium, accomodation and all meals.Travel to WadahlThe following modes of transport from Oslo Airport are available: Train, bus or by renting a car.Information can be found at the following web adresses:Train: http://www.nsb.no/internet/en/Bus: http://www.nor-way.no/Car rental:

http://www.europcar.no,http://www.avis.com,http://www.budget.no

http://www.wadahl.no/Index.asp?lang=Eng&id=200

http://www.norway.com/directories/d_company.asp?id=3557

http://www.nsb.no/internet/en/

http://www.nor-way.no/

http://www.europcar.no/

http://www.avis.com/

http://www.budget.no/



Social ProgrammeA social programme or activities will take place on Friday after lunch, depending on demand.The Wadahl area offers numerous nature adventures for hikers, bicycling, canoeing, riding and so on.Together with Gålå Summer arena(http://www.gala.no/EN/Default.aspx?tabid=625), we invite you to joinus on an elk safari, climbing expidition, river rafting or other activities.

Climbing River rafting

http://www.gala.no/EN/Default.aspx?tabid=625



FishingElk safari

Cycling



Conference proceedingsThe proceedings will be presented as a CD-Rom which will consist ofall presentations as well as posters.A booklet containing conference and poster abstracts will be deliveredat the start of the Symposium.



If you want to contact us:

By mail:Symposium on Propionibacteria and BifidobacteriaOrganizing committeeNorwegian University of Life SciencesDepartment of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food ScienceP. O. Box 50031430 AasNorway

By phone or fax:Telphone: 4764965853 or 4764965809Telefax: 4764965901

By e-mail (preferably):[email protected]

The University web site:http://umb.no/

mailto:[email protected]

http://umb.no/

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2nd International Symposium on Propionibacteria and ...€¦ · 2nd International Symposium on Propionibacteria and Bifidobacteria: Dairy and Probiotic Applications Scientific programme