We regret to inform you that the OMGN 2024, scheduled to take place from March 10th to March 12th 2024 at Asilomar Conference Grounds Pacific Grove, CA, USA, has been canceled.

Based on the results of a recent survey in which the OMGN community was invited to participate, the number of researchers who expressed interest in attending the meeting is far below the number needed to cover the cost of facility and equipment use and secure the discounted rate for the hotel accommodations. The decision to cancel the meeting was made after consultation with the OMGN Steering Committee, and not made lightly. We understand the impact it may have on your plans and expectations.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those who have made efforts and commitment in attending the meeting. The OMGN steering committee and the organizing team is exploring alternative options, such as a meeting later this year in USA at a more cost-effective venue, and/or an informal meeting during lunch time for those who will attend the 32nd Fungal Genetics Conference. For those who have already registered, you will receive a full refund.

Thank you for your support, and we hope to meet you in the future OMGN meetings. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions/concerns.

The OMGN 2024 organizers

Patricia Manosalva (patricia.manosalva@ucr.edu)

Miaoying Tian (mtian@uga.edu)

Paul Morris (pmorris@bgsu.edu)

OMGN 2024 will be held immediately before the 32nd Fungal Genetics Conference

Location

Asilomar Conference Grounds Pacific Grove, CA, United States 93950. For more travel information, please refer to https://genetics-gsa.org/fungal-2024/hotel-and-travel/

Meeting dates

Full day on Sunday (March 10) and Monday (March 11), until noon on Tuesday (March 12).

On-site hotel accommodations

Single Occupancy: $327.27/night

Double Occupancy: $218.01/night

This includes breakfast/lunch/dinner throughout your stay, starting with dinner on the day of arrival and ending with lunch on day of departure.

It is important to stay onsite as this will offset part of the costs on meeting rooms and equipment. Staying onsite at Asilomar Conference Grounds for at least 2 nights is required for the meeting registration except for local people who do not need hotel accommodation.

Link to on-site hotel booking: https://book.passkey.com/e/50748057

Abstract submission

Submit through the registration form below. Word limits: 250 words. Deadline: Feb 10, 2024

Registration

Registration is via the form below (or click here).

Registration fee: $350USD for PIs, $250USD for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students

It will cover coffee breaks, banquet, audio and visual equipment, and conference rooms.

Registration requirement: Staying onsite at Asilomar Conference Grounds for at least 2 nights is required for the meeting registration except for local people who do not need hotel accommodation.

Registration deadline:

• Presenter registration deadline, Feb 10, 2024
• General registration deadline, Feb 25, 2024

Payment will occur via paypal, direct to Paul Morris pmorris@bgsu.edu or via the payment link https://paypal.me/OMGN2024. Please send your registration fee to Paul, and he will provide an invoice (see above: $350 for PIs, $250 for postdocs & grad students).

In case of any issues with registration, or for any details not covered on this page, please contact the conference organisers:

• Patricia Manosalva (patricia.manosalva@ucr.edu)
• Paul Morris (pmorris@bgsu.edu)
• Miaoying Tian (mtian@uga.edu)

Visa Letter of invitation

Please send the request to pmorris@bgsu.edu with Letter of Invitation for Visa Application in the subject line.

Invited Speakers

Oomycete pioneer talk

Honoring career long oomycete research and service to the community

Dr. Francine Govers, University of Wageningen

Title of the talk: O-o-my-career, looking back with cheer.

FungiDB

Dr. Evelina Basenko (Evelina.Basenko@liverpool.ac.uk), FungiDB Scientific Outreach & Education Specialist, will present a talk and a poster to demonstrate FungiDB's functionalities and tools, or other activities of interest to the community.