3-7, SEPTEMBER 2012 ISTANBUL, GRAND CEVAHIR HOTEL
Announcements
1 - "WPCM Meeting"
The WPCM has recently published the 3rd edition of their Handbook of Culture Media for Food and Water. We will hold a meeting on 3rd September at 12.30-14.00 to discuss our future work program. Please contact Gordon Curtis gdwcurtis@tiscali.co.uk if you would like to attend and/or would like further details.

2 - Gala Dinner is Fully Booked.

Poster size and orientation: Poster size must be 90 cm width x 120 cm height and produces in portrait style.

The Congress Programme wil be updated regularly. Please follow the progress from the web-site.

*Due to the delay in the refree comments and approvals early bird registration has been extended till June 30.

Abstract submission deadline extended until 30 April 2012

*The application of Turkish Scientific and Technologic Research Institution (TUBITAK) had been done for supporting Turkish Students

*Istanbul Technical University Dormitory will be avaiable for students.

*The ICFMH is offering a limited number of grants for food microbiologists from the least developed countries.
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GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTING A POSTER CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

We are pleased to invite you to present your work at the 23rd International ICFMH Symposium, FoodMicro 2012 which will be held from 3 to 7 September 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.

General Information
  • All abstracts must be submitted on-line not later than 30 April 2012. Please note that abstracts sent by fax or regular mail will not be accepted. Abstracts submitted after this date will not be considered. On-line abstract submission is now available.
  • One presenting author may submit only two abstracts.
  • The author who submits the abstract will be notified the receipt of abstract and an assigned abstract number by organizers. Please refer to this abstract number in all correspondence. Please contact the Congress Secretariat if the notification is not received within a week of submission.
  • Individuals may submit their abstract for consideration in either poster or oral presentation. Abstracts not offered an oral presentation will be offered a poster presentation. Abstracts should contain sufficient data to represent the proposed presentation and fall within the scope of the Congress. Abstract that does not include sufficient data or does not fall within the scope of the congress may be rejected.
  • The abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee of Food Micro 2012. The presenting author will be notified about the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the paper latest by 30 May 2012. If you have NOT received a notification letter about your submitted abstract, please contact: abstract@foodmicro2012.com.
  • Authors presenting abstracts must register immediately after hearing their abstract has been accepted. The presenting author must pay registration fee until 07 June 2012. Otherwise the abstract will not be included in the official conference proceedings and will not be assigned to a Poster session.
  • Accepted abstracts will be published in the proceedings of the congress.
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to allocate abstracts into sessions as they see fit in accordance with the overall programme objectives.
  • Further information on presentation requirements and preparation of posters will be provided in the web site in due time.
Instructions for Preparing Abstracts and Submission
  • All abstracts must be written in English.
  • All abstracts must be approved by all authors before submission. The presenting author will receive all correspondence concerning the abstract and is responsible for informing the other authors of the status of the abstract.
  • Presenter Name & Title & Address— List the full name and title of the person who will present the paper. List the name of the department, institution and full postal address (including zip/postal code and country, e-mail).
  • Authors' names and other details should be entered in the appropriate fields.
  • Select the relevant topic you are submitting your abstract.
  • Select the presentation type ( oral or poster).
  • Those of you who are interested in participating in ICFMH Student Poster Paper Competition, the button ‘I would like to participate in Student Poster Competition’ must be checked.
  • Title of abstract — The title should be short but descriptive. Title should be entered in the "Title Field"
  • Abstract text should be entered in the “abstract field”. Abstract should be 300-350 words. The system will not accept the submission of the abstract if it is more than 350 words
  • Abstracts must use correct grammar and punctuation. Standard abbreviations may be used.
  • Changes are not permitted after submission deadlines.
HEADLINES OF THE CONGRESS
Global Food Safety
A-1. Foodborne pathogens
A-2. Food-borne viruses-surveillance, detections and control
A-3. Food-borne parasites
A-4. Moulds and mycotoxins
   
B-1. Consumer safety
B-2. Risk assesments and communication in different geographical regions
B-3. Nanotechnology and alternative approaches towards improving food safety
B-4. Microbiological quality and safety on non-pasteurized dry foods in the international trade
Food Fermentation
C-1. Moving towards multifunctional microorganisms
C-2. Safety and quality of traditional fermented food products
C-3. New approaches in food fermentation
Bioprotection
D-1. Bacteria for bioprotection
D-2. Yeasts for bioprotection
D-3. Antimicrobial metabolites
Food Biotechnology
E-1. Biotechnology in the food industry
E-2. New approaches in methodology
E-3. Development of new biotechnological process
Partners
The International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene of the IUMS Istanbul Technical University
Supporters
TMMOB GIDA MÜHENDİSLERİ ODASI Turkish Standards Institution International Association for Food Protection   Teppanyaki Alaturka The Association of Food Technology UCTEA Chamber of Agricultural Engineers   Corporate Social Responsibility Association of Turkey Public Health Association of Turkey Veterinary Association of Turkey   Turkish Branch of World's Poultry Science Association Olive Friends Association Fruit Juice Industry Association   Veterinary Public Health And Soiıal Activities Association
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Extended ICFMH Grants for Attendance
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Address : Darülaceze Cad. No:9
Okmeydanı / Şişli
İstanbul / Türkiye
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