Topics

• Genome sequencing and mapping
• Comparative genomics, evolution and phylogeny
• Post-genomic and functional genomic tools and applications
• Development and differentiation
• Endocrinology, physiology and biochemistry
• Receptors and ligands
• Immunity
• Neurobiology
• Transgenesis and paratransgenesis
• Viruses, other pathogens and pest control
• Chemical ecology

Although by necessity we are keeping the titles of the sessions short, we are inviting your abstracts for presentations for a range of topics to be grouped under these session headings.

Examples of such topics include the following:

• Genomics and Genetics
  • Genome and chromosome structure and evolution
  • Population genetics and systematics
  • Genomics-based tools for trait identification and population diagnostics
  • Positionalcloning
  • Molecular mimicry and adaptation
  • Mono-, oligo- and polyphagy of herbivores
  • Insecticides, resistance and detoxification
  • Species adaptation, invasiveness and control
• Development and Physiology
  • Celldifferentiation
  • Endocrinology and hormonal control of development and metamorphosis
  • Wing patterning
  • Sexdetermination
  • Reproduction
  • Immunity
  • Neurobiology and behaviour
• Functional genomics and post-genomic tools and applications
  • Tissue/cell-specific/single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics
  • Basic regulatorymechanisms
  • Epigenetic control of gene expression
  • RNA-guidedgenomeediting
  • RNA-mediated control of gene expression
  • RNA delivery tools (nanoparticles, RNPs, aerosols)
  • Recombinant protein expression and post-translational processing systems and applications
• New molecular tools:optogenetics high throughput (nanopore) sequencing and DNA methylation, fluorescence tags for imaging and macromolecular interactions, genetic and optogenetic cell ablation
• Parasite and microbiotic control of insect physiology (Wolbachia, Polydna viruses, gut flora)
• Pathology and pest control (pathogens, parasites and viruses)
• Genetic manipulation for plant eaters – understanding fundamental mechanisms
• Chemical ecology (olfaction, gustation, host plant recognition, other forms of chemical communication, interference with chemosensation)