The 6th International Conference on Colonic Spirochaetal Infections in Animals and Humans (2013)

5 AND 6 SEPTEMBER 2013 UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD, UNITED KINGDOM

Introduction The International Conference on Colonic Spirochaetes in Animals and Humans 2013 is a unique opportunity for scientists and PhD students working in the field of spirochaetal infections to meet, exchange information and broaden their knowledge base in relation to these important pathogens. It is also the leading forum designed to explore novel control strategies to improve animal and human healthcare in relation to spirochaetal infections. This conference is normally held every 2 years and is generally oversubscribed because there are only 100 delegate places available. In 2013 this is especially true because the last conference was held in Leon in June 2009. As a consequence of the predicted demand, all those interested are encouraged to enrol at the earliest opportunity (see below).

Dates and Venue The conference will take place on: 5 and 6 September 2013 The conference venue is: University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH T: +44 (0)1483 300800 F: +44 (0)1483 300803 www.surrey.ac.uk The Conference will utilize the University of Surreys excellent conferencing facilities and accommodation will be provided on campus for maximum convenience. Surrounded by carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields and a picturesque lake, the campus grounds provide an ideal place to study, relax and socialise right in the heart of Guildford, the County of Surreys main market town. The University of Surrey is located in Guildford, south-west of London, and has excellent travel links to London, the London Airports, and the rest of the UK. For information on directions and travel, please go to www.surrey.ac.uk/about/visitors/travel

Book your place at www.surrey.ac.uk/spirochaetes2013 or call +44 (0)1483 689526

Scientific programme The programme will be divided into six sessions over two days. Each session will be introduced by a 30 minute Keynote speech delivered by a guest speaker. There will also be accompanying oral presentations of 10 minutes selected from submitted abstracts after which, participants will be afforded the opportunity to present posters related to the individual session themes - 5 minutes will be allowed for each poster talk. Each session will be completed with a round table discussion, chaired by the Keynote speaker.

Session 1: Contemporary molecular biological approaches to understand Brachyspira species, spirochaetal research and the role of colonic spirochaetosis in humans Keynote speaker Comparative Genomics and Phenomics of Brachyspira infections: new insights to their biology Speaker: *Dr Luke Mappley (University of Reading) Session 2: Intestinal Spirochaetosis in poultry Keynote speaker Intestinal spirochaetosis and pathogenesis in birds. Speaker: *Dr Desiree Jansson (University of Uppsala) Session 3: Role of Treponemas in pigs and cattle Keynote speaker The biology of porcine and bovine Treponema and their increasing importance. Speaker: *Dr Nicholas J. Evans (University of Liverpool)

Session 4: Colonic Spirochaetosis in animals diagnosis and classification of colonic spirochaetes Keynote speaker Diagnosis and genetic identification of spirochaetes. Speaker: * Professor David Hampson (Murdoch University, Australia) Session 5: Sensitivity & Resistance of Brachyspira spp. and consequences for global swine / poultry production Keynote speaker Sensitivity & resistance profile of Brachyspira species. Speaker: *Professor Jill Thomson (Scottish Agricultural College, Veterinary Services, Edinburgh) Session 6: Swine Dysentery re-emergence in USA and Canada Keynote speaker Current epidemiological situation & virulence of various Brachyspira spp. with regard to swine dysentery in North America. Speaker: * Professor Eric Burrough (Iowa State University)

Conference submissions, fees and bookings All abstracts, papers and poster submissions should be made to the scientific committee by no later than 30 April, 2013. Submissions should be emailed to: submit.spiroconference@surrey.ac.uk The cost of the conference is 395 per delegate to include all costs exclusive of travel. PhD and undergraduate students will be entitled to a discount of 52% bringing the cost of their package to 190.

Book your place at www.surrey.ac.uk/spirochaetes2013 or call +44 (0)1483 689526

Book your place at www.surrey.ac.uk/spirochaetes2013 or call +44 (0)1483 689526

Timetable Bookings will be taken from 15 January 2013 onwards: Book your place at www.surrey.ac.uk/spirochaetes2013 Email: enrol.spiroconference@surrey.ac.uk Deadline Submission of titles for oral presentations and posters with short abstract (max 250 words) and presentation preference to the Scientific Committee using the submission template provided Email: submit.spiroconference@surrey.ac.uk Subject: abstract Acceptance of contribution notified to authors Draft programme sent by email Final date for conference booking and payment Submission of extended abstracts for the conference proceedings 31 May 2013 15 June 2013 30 June 2013 30 June 2013

Organizing Committee & Scientific Committee 2013 Organizing Committee: President: Prof. Roberto M. La Ragione (University of Surrey and AHVLA) Vice-President: Prof. Martin J. Woodward (University of Reading) Conference secretary: Julia Gerhold (University of Surrey) Dr Ulrich Klein (Novartis Animal Health Inc.) Scientific Committee (paper review and approval): Prof. Claes Fellstrm (Uppsala University) Prof. Jill Thomson (Scottish Agricultural College, Veterinary Services, Edinburgh) Prof. David Hampson (Murdoch University) Prof. Pedro Rubio (University of Leon) Prof. Roberto M. La Ragione (University of Surrey and AHVLA) Prof. Adriana Calderaro (University of Parma) Support on poster review: Dr Luke Mappley (University of Reading)

30 April 2013

Book your place at www.surrey.ac.uk/spirochaetes2013 or call +44 (0)1483 689526

Book your place at www.surrey.ac.uk/spirochaetes2013 or call +44 (0)1483 689526

Thanks to our sponsor The organizing committee would like to thank Novartis Animal Health Inc. for its unwavering, exclusive support of this important scientific conference.

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*Information regarding keynote speakers is correct at the time of going to press.