IVth International ASM Symposium on Streptococcal Genetics May 15-18, 1994, Santa Fe, NM

DNA是将肺炎链球菌从粗糙菌落型转变为光滑菌落型的原理，这一证明被广泛视为开启了分子遗传学时代的事件，而分子遗传学是现代生物技术的基石。链球菌遗传学一直处于发展生物技术应用于制造业的前沿，如乳制品、肉类和青贮发酵工业；制药工业中新型链激酶的生产；并用于确定人类和兽医疾病中众多毒力因子的结构和功能。来自这些不同领域的研究人员对链球菌遗传学的丰富历史做出了重大贡献，以及来自全球各地的年轻有抱负的研究人员将聚集在NM的圣菲，参加第四届国际ASM链球菌遗传学研讨会。从NSF获得的资金将用于支持学生、博士后研究员和演讲者的旅行、注册和会议费用，这些演讲者将讨论链球菌、乳球菌和肠球菌的基本遗传学的核心问题。＊＊＊

9316724 Gilmore The demonstration that DNA was the principle that transformed Streptococcus pneumoniae from rough to smooth colony type is broadly viewed as the event that launched the era of molecular genetics, the cornerstone of modern biotechnology. Streptococcal genetics have continued to be at the forefront in developing biotechnologies for application in manufacturing, such as dairy, meat, and silage fermentation industries; the production of novel streptokinases in the pharmaceutical industry; and for determining the structure and function of numerous virulence factors in human and veterinary disease. Investigators from these diverse fields who have made major contributions to the rich history of streptococcal genetics, as well as young aspiring investigators from across the globe will be brought together in Sante Fe, NM, for the Fourth International ASM Symposium on Streptococcal Genetics. Funds obtained from NSF will be used to support travel, registration, and meeting expenses for students, post-doctoral fellows, and speakers addressing central issues on the basic genetics of streptococci, lactococci and enterococci. ***