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the 11th European Spores Conference

Downing College,

Cambridge

8 - 10 April 2025

Downing College
About

About

The European Spores Conference provides the only worldwide forum for scientists with a particular interest in spore-forming microbes, attracting participants from academia and industry from across the globe.

The 11th edition of the conference will be held once again in Cambridge (UK) from

8 - 10 April 2025, and will cover a wide spectrum of research on spore formers, including:

  • Bacillus and Clostridium spp. sporulation, spore structure, and germination

  • Bacillus as a model for studying cell differentiation

  • Predictive modelling and control of spores in the food industry

  • Clostridioides difficile and the role of spores in disease and dissemination

  • The Bacillus cereus sensu lato family

  • Spores in medical and healthcare settings

  • Spores as biopesticides, biosensors and bioremediation agents

Venue
Downing College West Range

Venue

The 11th European Spores Conference will be held at Downing College, one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Downing is the oldest of the ‘new’ colleges, being founded in 1800, and is noted for its neo-classical architecture and expanses of green and open space. The conference itself will take place within the college’s exquisitely-appointed Italianate Howard Theatre. Delegates will additionally enjoy the benefits of ensuite accommodation, meals in the main Dining Hall, and free range of the college gardens for networking and relaxation.

Programme

Programme

Check back for speaker and conference programme updates. A provisional programme can be accessed via the button. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Peter Setlow, UConn Health

  • David Rudner, Harvard Medical School

  • Véronique Broussolle, Centre INRAE PACA

  • Stanley Brul, University of Amsterdam

Registration

Registration

The button will guide you to the University of Cambridge's on-line store. The registration fee includes:

  • 3 Nights' (8-10 April) en-suite accommodation

  • breakfast, lunch, tea & coffee, refreshments

  • conference dinner

  • full participation in the conference programme

 

Please follow the instructions to register for the 11th European Spores Conference.

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Abstracts

Abstracts

Delegates interested in speaker or poster slots at the 11th European Spores Conference are kindly invited to submit abstracts as directed on the template document. The deadline for submissions is January 31st 2025. Delegates interested in giving oral presentations should submit an abstract as soon as possible. Registration is not necessary for abstract submission and can be completed later.

Travel

Travel

Cambridge is well served by air, coach and rail links. London Stansted is the closest airport for international travellers, where a direct train link takes 30 minutes to get to the city. Other London-centric airports - Luton, Heathrow, and Gatwick - are also connected to Cambridge via train services. Delegates from continental Europe can take the Eurostar to London St Pancras station, which is connected to King's Cross, where a regular direct train journey to Cambridge takes approx. 50 minutes. Downing College is a 10 minute walk or short taxi ride from the train station. UK based delegates are advised to take public transport to Cambridge since parking at the conference venue and in the city centre is extremely limited.

Contact

Contact

If you require more information concerning the 11th European Spores Conference, or would like to enquire about sponsorship opportunities, please use the form to get in touch.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge!

Graham, Simon, Ezio & Imrich

ESC11 Organising Committee

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