IMD in Egypt
Microorganisms through the lens of one health
When: 20 September 2024
Where: This is an online event hosted by Arab Society for Fungal Conservation (Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Egypt)
As part of International Microorganism Day 2024, the Arab Society for Fungal Conservation (ASFC) will host an online webinar on microorganisms through the one health lens. The ASFC will organize the event online on 20 September 2024 at 5 pm (Egypt time). The webinar will last 180 minutes and involve panel discussions and a message from the ASFC.
Objective:
Introducing the International Microorganisms Day to the Egyptian scientists and scientific community.
National and international presenters will discuss topics like Fungi, Human, Animal, and Plant Health
Schedule:
Introduction about ancient Egyptians and Microorganisms - Prof. Ahmed
Fungal enzymes and their potential applications - Dr. Bassem Balbool
Endophytic Microfungi for Safe Sustainable Agriculture - Dr. Akram
The Fungi: Two Sides of the Same Coin - Dr. Yousra
Candida albicans Biofilm: Causes & Solutions - Dr. Donia Sheir
Aspergillus goes viral: Ecological insights from the geographical distribution of Aspergillus flavus mycovirome - Dr. Francesca Degola