PAG Attendee Newsletter

November 15, 2023 | Issue 3

The PAG Conference Mobile App and Full Program is Available for Download

With The Mobile App, You Can:

Stay organized with up-to-the-minute with workshop, plenary session, speaker, and event information
Sync all your devices with multi-device sync
Receive important real-time communications
Build a personalized schedule and bookmark exhibitors you plan to visit
Take notes and download event handouts
Locate sessions and rooms on maps
Find attendees and connect with your colleagues
Join in on social media
Find San Diego local places
And much, much more!

Download the App

The International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG 31)

January 12-17, 2023 San Diego, California

Downloading/Installing the Conference App

Returning Attendees:

If you already have a previous PAG app on your phone or tablet, open the app, go to the app dashboard, and choose “Exit to Conference App List”. Select PAG 31 and install.

New Attendees:

On your smartphone go to www.intlpag.org/mobile and you will be directed to the download version for your device.

Or directly search the App Store or Google Play for: “PAG Conference” and download and install.

Viewing and Syncing the Desktop Program

The program is also available online via a desktop computer. You can view the PAG 31 Online Program Online Program to learn about the sessions and events we have planned, create an itinerary, and sync your itinerary to multiple devices.

To create a customized itinerary, start at the LOGIN tab and create a FollowMe account. Then search or browse the Scientific Program by day, or by category and add selections.

PAG Mentor Program

Navigating your first international science meeting can be intimidating.

The PAG Mentor Program seeks to build a network to support early career scientists with navigating the conference, discussing a career path, or meeting experienced scientists in their field during the conference.

We are currently taking applications for both Mentors and First-timers, and are especially in need of those who are further along in their career and interested in mentoring.

Please see the PAG Mentor Program - Call for Applications page on our website for eligibility information and the application forms.

Deadline for applications is December 1

Applicants will be notified of program acceptance by Dec.20

Apply Early for Your Visa

We urge you to make your travel arrangements and apply for any necessary visas as early as possible, due to current delays in processing times.

We can offer a Letter of Invitation, should should you require it for your application, please see the application form on our website. Learn More

Haven't Registered Yet?

PAG 31 will include a schedule of 200 scientific workshops, 25 industry wor kshops, 7 plenary lectures, 1,200+ posters,and an Expo with over 100 leading genomics and bioinformatics exhibitors — as well as opportunities for networking, discussion, and socializing.

Learn more about registration, fees, and discounts

News & Important Info

PAG is Now a 6-Day Conference

We have added a full day of workshops to the schedule on Friday. Remember to pace yourself — there's a LOT of exciting workshops and events to attend!

Expanded Exhibit Times

We will be opening the Exhibit Hall three hours earlier on Sunday, at 12:00pm, so you can browse the exhibits in a relaxed way before the opening Plenary Session at 6:30 pm ( Reception to follow).

Postdoc Discount

We are offering a $100 discount to attendees in Postdoctoral Research positions. Please email a photo of your ID to pag@scherago.com to receive a discount code.

Offer applies only to Full Conference Registrations.

Learn More

Developing Nations Discount

Citizens from countries currently experiencing economic hardship, as determined by the World Bank's low-income and lower-middle-income economies list, are eligible for a discounted registration rate.

Learn More

Discounted Hotel Rates for Attendees

The Town & Country Resort and Conference Center has completed their incredible renovation and it is stunning. Everything is updated from top to bottom and there are many new resort amenities.

We hope you will book your discounted accommodations at the Town and Country via the PAG Reservations Portal and we can't wait to see you at our yearly home away from home!

WARNING: Avoid Fake Hotel Booking Scams: If you are contacted by “eHotelservices.org” or "National Travel Association" or other travel company soliciting hotel rooms, we advise you DO NOT book with them. They are NOT AFFILIATED with PAG 30. We recommend to book directly with the Town and Country, via the PAG Reservations Portal.

Plenary Speaker Profiles

We are excited to present this year's slate of world-renowned speakers.

Each upcoming newsletter will feature a short profile on a different speaker.

Learn more about each our Plenary Speakers.

"Comparative Population Pangenomes:

A New Frontier for the Evolutionary Analysis of Birds”

Monday, January 15 / 8:00 AM

Scott Edwards

Director General, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya

Scott Edwards is Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology and Curator of Ornithology in the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. Scott is an evolutionary biologist, with diverse interests in molecular evolution, phylogenetics, comparative genomics and population genetics. His research uses birds as model systems, focusing on their evolutionary history, phylogeography and genome evolution. Scott’s students and postdocs conduct a wide range of studies in phylogeography and population genetics of birds, including pangenome analyses of natural populations and phylogenetic studies of the evolution of neo-sex chromosomes. Much of this work is supported by field collection of specimens and genomic resources by Scott and his lab. Learn more

"Tracking Pathogens in Space and Time”

Monday, January 15 / 8:00 AM

Lucy Van Dorp

UCL Excellence Fellow, University College London, UK

My research aims to contribute to the post-genomic revolution in biology and medicine using computational methods applied to whole genome sequencing data to determine the factors giving rise to the patterns of genetic diversity we observe in human-associated pathogens. As a computational biologist, with a PhD in population genetics, my work draws across methodological disciplines, including phylogenetics and machine learning. Learn more

Learn About Our Plenary Speakers.

Important Dates

Visit www.intlpag.org for the most updated PAG 31-related information.

December 1

Accommodations at the Town and Country typically sell out by this date.

Book Your Stay

December 1

We are currently taking applications for both Mentors and First-timers

Learn More

December 21

Order a poster to be printed and shipped by Dec.21 and save 10%

PosterPresentation

Town and Country Photo Gallery • PAG Discounted Reservations Portal

Upcoming International PAG Conferences

PAG Asia 2024

China

June 5-7, 2024

InterContinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort, Shenzhen, China

PAG Asia website

PAG Australia

2024

September 18-20, 2024

The Westin Perth,

Perth, Australia

PAG Australia

website

PAG Asia 2025

India

March 18-20, 2025

The Westin Gurgaon,

New Delhi, India

Save the Date!

website coming soon

International Plant and Animal Genome Conference / PAG 31 www.intlpag.org

Questions? Contact Darrin Scherago at pag@scherago.com,

PAG is the premier and largest agricultural genomics meeting in the world, bringing together researchers from around the globe to share essential knowledge and current approaches. Major advancements have been made in recent years, and sharing information regarding these advances is more important than ever, and allows new concepts to emerge and evolve.

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