Who are we?

 The Extreme Ecosystem Microbiomics & Ecogenomics Laboratory (@e2me.lab) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) (@ucatolicaoficial), with the support of VRI (PUC) the sponsorship of Fermelo (@fermelobiotec), is organizing this symposium to connect the Chilean community interested in microbial ecology in extreme environments

This symposium arises from our interest as doctoral students to gather and strengthen the Chilean community dedicated to the study of microbial ecology in extreme environments. Together with Dr. Jean-Baptiste Ramond, we have successfully secured the support and funding necessary to bring this event to life! In addition to featuring presentations by renowned experts in the field, we want to create a space where undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students can attend and present their research; thus fostering the exchange of ideas and the development of new collaborations.

Over the course of two days, we will showcase national research and offer a platform for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students to present their work. We will also have Professor Don Cowan, a world expert in the ecology of extreme environments, with a focus on the Namib Desert and Antarctica. 

Additionally, we will be holding a Metagenomics Analysis Workshop during the symposium, providing hands-on training in metagenomic analysis techniques. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for attendees to enhance their skills in bioinformatics and metagenomics.

Join us to learn and share with other passionate researchers!