Schedule

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Sat 15th	July
			ARRIVALS. PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS
Sun 16th	July
			ARRIVALS
1700-1900			REGISTRATION
1800-1930			RECEPTION
Mon 17th	July
800			REGISTRATION
845			OPENING CEREMONY
920	Hew, C.	SINGAPORE	PLENARY: The impact of biotechnology on aquaculture.
1000-1030			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
			GENE EXPRESSION, TRANSGENESIS AND MOLECULAR GENETICS
1030	Walker, S.	NEW ZEALAND	Evaluation of transgenic chinook salmon with enhanced growth.
1050	Moav, B.	ISRAEL	Methylation and transgene expression in transgenic common carp.
1110	Penman, D.	SCOTLAND	Cytochrome p450 aromatase genes and sexual differentiation in the nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus.
1130	Vestrheim, O.	NORWAY	Tissue specific transcription of major histocampatibility complex class II in atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.).
1150	Wong, F.	AUSTRALIA	Application of SSU rRNA sequence analysis to the identification and detection of the agent of amoebic gill disease in sea-caged atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).
1210	Lewis, T.D.	USA	Analysis of the VH gene repertoire in outbred and isogenic strains of rainbow trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss).
1230	Sarder, R.	BANGLADESH	Identification of MHC class II B genes and their association with specific immune response in the nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L..
1250-1400			LUNCH BREAK
1400	Wilson, K.	AUSTRALIA	Isolation and expression of a putative reproductive inhibitory hormone from the giant tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon.
1420	Orban, L.	SINGAPORE	Identification of sex-related genomic markers and genes involved with sex determination in fish.
1440	Phillips, R.	USA	Identification of interspecific chromosome homologies in salmonid fishes using point probes.
			APPLICATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS
1500			To be announced.
1520-1550			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1550	Shikano, T.	JAPAN	Using microsatellite and RAPD markers to estimate the amount of heterosis in various strain combinations in the guppy (Poecilia reticulata) as a fish model.
1610	Wolters, W.	USA	Heritability estimations for juvenile growth and disease resistance in channel catfish: Integration of molecular markers and quantative genetics.
1630	Evans, B.	AUSTRALIA	The use of molecular markers for parentage analysis in farmed Australian abalone.
1650	Boudry, P.	FRANCE	Microsatellite markers as a tool to study reproductive success in the pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas (Thunberg), crossed under controlled hatchery conditions.
1710	Appleyard, S.	AUSTRALIA	The application of genetics markers to Fijian Tilapia stock improvement.
1730-1830			POSTER SESSION 1. GENE EXPRESSION, MOLECULAR MARKERS AND GENE MAPPING
1800-1900			IAGA BOARD MEETING
Tues 18th	July
			GENE/GENOME MAPPING
900	TBA
920	TBA
940	Hoyheim, B.	NORWAY	Salmap; Constructing genetic maps of salmonid fishes.
1000	Wilson, K.	AUSTRALIA	International collaboration on genetic mapping of the black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon: progress update.
1020-1050			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1050	Gharbi, K.	FRANCE	Comparative mapping in salmonid fishes: the microsatellite generation.
1110	McGoldrick, D.	AUSTRALIA	Progress in the mapping of major genes in the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas).
1130	Gaffney, P.	USA	Development of molecular markers for constructing a genetic linkage map of the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica.
1150	McDonald, G.	CANADA	Applications of a molecular pedigree analysis to selective breeding in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
1210	Perry, G.	CANADA	Thermal tolerance QTL in outbred rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
1230	Ozaki, A.	JAPAN	Analysis of QTLs associated with resistance to viral disease (IPN) in rainbow trout.
1250-1400			LUNCH BREAK
1400	Nakamura, K.	JAPAN	Genetic mapping of the dominant albino locus in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
			PLOIDY MANIPULATION
1420	Horvath, A.	HUNGARY	Androgenesis in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell).
1440	Wilkins, N.	IRELAND	Triploid atlanitic salmon grow better to smoltification than diploids: a comprehensive evaluation at pilot scale.
1500	Arai, K.	JAPAN	Genetic analyses of the progeny of triploid gynogens induced from unreduced eggs of triploid (diploid female X tetraploid male) Loach.
1520-1550			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1550	Hongtuo, F.	JAPAN	Artificial asexual reproduction of loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus) by cell electrofusion.
1630	Boudry, P.	FRANCE	Aneuploidy and its relationship with growth in different populations of the pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas, Thunberg).
1650	Komaru, A.	JAPAN	All maternal chromosomes are extruded as two polar bodies in the androgenetic clam Corbicula leana - anti tubulin immunofluorescence.
1710	Nell, J.	AUSTRALIA	Tetraploid induction in bivalves by blocking first mitosis with 6-dimethylaminopurine.
1730	Norris, B.	AUSTRALIA	Ploidy manipulation of Penaeus japonicus and Haliotis asinina.
1750-1845			POSTER SESSION 2. CHROMOSOME MANIPULATION
Wed 19th	July
			BREEDING AND QUANTITATIVE GENETICS
900	Bentsen, H.	NORWAY	Designing Aquaculture mass selection programs to avoid high inbreeding rates.
920	Dupont-Nivet, M.	FRANCE	Optimization of mating designs for infrerence on heritability in fish species.
940	Amer, P.	NEW ZEALAND	Practical Application of an inbreeding control algorithm for salmon.
1000	Brink, D.	SOUTH AFRICA	The efficiency of multi-stage selection in the breeding of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) for improved rate of growth at 12 months of age.
1020-1050			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1050	Pante, D.	NORWAY	Estimation of additive and non-additive genetic variances for growth in selected populations of rainbow trout.
1110	Nakajima, M.	JAPAN	Genetic control of the growth in the Guppy (Poecilia reticulata).
1130	Hussain, M.	BANGLADESH	Stock improvement of silver barb (Barbodes gonionotus Bleeker) through several generations of genetic selection.
1150	Chatakondi, N. (Dunham, R.)	USA	Commercial evaluation of production and performance traits of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus X blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus F1 hybrids at industry standards
			AFTERNOON
1210-1900			TOURS TO BILLABONG AND AIMS (includes lunch).
Thur 20th	July
			BREEDING AND QUANTITATIVE GENETICS
900			To be announced
920			To be announced
940	Mair, G.	INDIA	Genetics status and strategies for improvement of common carp for aquaculture in Karnataka, India.
1000	Modadugu, G.	MALAYSIA	International network on genetics in aquaculture (INGA): progress and achievements.
1020-1050			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1050	Tanck, M.	NETHERLANDS	Selective Breeding for stress in common carp (Cypirinus carpio L.) using androgenesis.
1110	Dunham, R.	USA	Response to five generations of selection for increased body weight in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, grown in earthen ponds.
1130	Symonds, J.	NEW ZEALAND	Selective breeding for improved performance of farmed New Zealand chinook salmon.
1150	Neira, R.	CHILE	Studies on carcass quality traits in coho salmon. Phenotypic and genetic parameters.
1210	Pante, D.	NORWAY	Genetic variation for spinal deformity in atlantic salmon.
1230	Vandeputte, M.	FRANCE	Growth and survival during yolk-sac resorption in brown trout (Salmo trutta fario L.): A quantitative genetic analysis.
1250-1400			LUNCH BREAK
1400	Bonnet, S.	FRANCE	Conformation and carcass quality traits in seawater adult brown trout: correlated responses to selection for freshwater body length, growth and triploidy x selection interactions.
1420	Rye, M.	NORWAY	Genetic improvement of Litopenaeus vannamei in Colombia.
1440	Goyard, E.	TAHITI	Selection for better growth of Penaeus stylirostris in Tahiti and New Caledonia.
1500	Crocos, P.	AUSTRALIA	Comparitive growth, survival and reproductive performance of inbred and outbred lines of domesticated shrimp, Penaeus japonicus, in Australia.
1520-1550			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1550	Argue, B.	USA	Selective breeding of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) for growth and TSV resistance.
1610	Coman, G.	AUSTRALIA	Effect of genotype-environment interaction on the survival and growth of the kuruma shrimp, Penaeus japonicus.
1630	Ruscoe, I. (McPhee, C.)	AUSTRALIA	Improvement in the production of redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) through a genetic selection program.
1650	Lakra, W.	INDIA	Fish and shellfish genetics in India: an overview.
1710	Cong Dan, N.	VIETNAM	Genetic studies of farmed tilapia in fresh and brackish water in Vietnam.
1730-1830			POSTER SESSION 3. BREEDING AND QUANTITATIVE GENETICS
1900-2300			CONFERENCE DINNER
Fri 21st	July
			WILD AND FARMED GENETIC RESOURCES AND THEIR INTERACTION
900			To be announced
920			To be announced
940	Lewis, R.I.	SOUTH AFRICA	The conflict between conservation of genetic resources and exploitation - an examlpe from african populations of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters).
1000	Lewis, R.I.	SOUTH AFRICA	The paradigm of larval dispersal - an artifact of sample size? Implications for aquaculture.
1020-1050			TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
1050	Was, A.	POLAND	Genetic differentiation among hatchery and naturally originated sea trouts in southern baltic
1110	Wilkins, N.	IRELAND	Genetic improvement of ranched atlantic salmon: a positive interaction between aquaculture and wild fisheries.
1130	Cross, T.F.	IRELAND	Molecular genetic investigations to assist a ranching programme for atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.).
1150	Austin, C.	AUSTRALIA	The hazards of aquaculture: the rapid extinction of a freshwater crayfish species.
1210	Ward, R.	AUSTRALIA	Analysis of microsatellite loci in Western Australian populations of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss.
1230	Reece, K.	USA	Molecular genetic analysis of Crassostrea ariakensis and related oyster species.
1250-1400			LUNCH BREAK
1400			To be announced
1420			To be announced
1440			IAGA GENERAL MEETING
1530-1630			POSTER SESSION 4. WILD AND FARMED GENETIC RESOURCES AND THEIR INTERACTION
Mon 17th	1730-1830		POSTER SESSION 1. GENE EXPRESSION, MOLECULAR MARKERS AND GENE MAPPING
	Coimbra, M	JAPAN	A genetic linkage map for the Japanese flounder, (Paralichthys olivaceus).
	Danzmann, R.	CANADA	A microsatellite linkage map of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) characterized by large sex-specific differences in recombination rate.
	Danzmann, R.	CANADA	Gametic phase disequilibira as indicators of genomic coadaptation among unlinked chromosomal segments in salmonid fishes.
	Gajardo, G.	CHILE	Multiple-locus heterozygosity, physiological traits and growth in a cohort of the chilean-peruvian scallop Argopecten pupuratus (Lamarck, 1819).
	Holm, L.	DENMARK	Salgene: gene identification and expression analysis in atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).
	Hubert, S.	USA	Relationship between heterozygosity and growth in families of the pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas.
	Hubert, S.	USA	Genetics and linkage groups of microsatellite markers in the pacfic oyster, Crassostrea gigas using trisomics.
	Hulata, G.	ISRAEL	Are intersex crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) genetically females?
	Hulata, G.	ISRAEL	Development of a tilapia artificial center of origin (ACO) and genetic linkage map based on AFLP and microsatellite loci.
	Hulata, G.	ISRAEL	Detection of putative QTLs for body weight and cold tolerance in interspecific tilapia hybrids.
	Innes, B.	AUSTRALIA	Use of amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs) as molecular markers in the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas).
	Iturra, P.	CHILE	Characterization of sex chromosomes in salmonid species by in situ hybridization using molecular markers.
	Kohlmann, K.	GERMANY	Biochemical genetics, performance and product quality of tench (Tinca tinca L.) strains.
	Morishima, K.	JAPAN	Gene-centromere mapping of microsatellite markers in the Loach, Misgurnus anguillicaudatus.
	Nichols, K.	USA	Quantitative trait loci associated with development rate in clonal Oncorhychus mykiss strains.
	Noakes, M.	AUSTRALIA	Searching for genes associated with the control of circadian rythms in the barramundi (Lates calcalifer).
	Nomura, K.	JAPAN	Isolation and characterization of (CA)n microsatellites from the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica.
	Penman, P.	SCOTLAND	Microdissection of Oreochromis niloticus putative sex chromosomes and DOP-PCR produces chromosome-specific fish probes.
	Sugaya, T.	JAPAN	Confirmation of mating mode in the kuruma prawn (Penaeus japonicus) based on microsatellite DNA markers.
	Thorgaard, G.	USA	Clonal rainbow trout lines as resources for genetic analysis of complex traits.
	Vergara, N.	CHILE	Use of DNA molecular markers for the identification of species in chilean salmonid elaborated products.
	Zhang, Q.	JAPAN	Sex identification by male-specific growth hormone pseudogene (GH-Y) in Oncorhynchus masou complex and a related hybrid.
Tues 18th	1750-1845		POSTER SESSION 2. CHROMOSOME MANIPULATION
	Brown, K.	USA	Mitochondrial and nuclear inheritance in androgenetic clonal rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
	Chatain, B.	FRANCE	Sex determination in Dicentrarchus labrax: no evidence for male or female heterogamety.
	Fujiwara, A.	JAPAN	Identification of eliminated chromosomes in inviable salmonid hybrids.
	Hoerstgen-Schwark, G.	GERMANY	Sex ratios in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): interactions between genotype and temperature.
	Ishibashi, R.	JAPAN	All maternal chromosomes are extruded as two first polar bodies in the androgenetic clam Corbicula leana - cytocholasin B treatment.
	Nagoya, H.	JAPAN	Growth characteristics and sex reversal of YY amago salmon (Oncorhyncus masou ishikawae) produced by androgenesis.
	Okumura, S.	JAPAN	Large larvae of pacific abalone, Haliotis discus hannai, obtained from triploid batches.
	Tuan, P.	VIETNAM	Sex determination and the feasilbility of YY male production in the vietnamese strain of Oreochromis niloticus (L.).
	Urbanyi, B.	HUNGARY	Androgenesis in sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus L.).
	von Brand, E.	CHILE	Transferring chromosome manipulation techniques to the oyster and scallop industry in Chile.
	Wang, Z.	CHINA	Studies on heterozygosity and growth in triploid pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas).
	Yang, H.	CHINA	Increased cell-size as a cause for polyploid gigantism in triploid zhikong scallop, Chlamys farreri.
	Yu, Z.	PR CHINA	Studies on the karyotypes of two species of sea bream (Sparidae) and six species of flatfishes (Pleuronectidae).
Thurs 20th	1730-1830		POSTER SESSION 3. BREEDING AND QUANTITATIVE GENETICS
	Bolivar, R.	PHILIPPINES	Response to selection for body weight in nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using a single-trait animal model.
	Gharrett, A.	USA	Preliminary tests of outbreeding depression in hybrids between spatially separated pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbusciia) populations.
	Gjerde, B.	NORWAY	Estimates of genetic and phenotypic parameters for body weight and growth recorded at five different ages in atlantic salmon and rainbow trout.
	Goyard, E.	TAHITI	Fetii 1.0 Windows 9x based software for parentage analysis using codominant markers data and optional putative pedigree files.
	Henryon, M.	DENMARK	Genetic variation for traits of commercial importance exists in danish rainbow trout.
	Hoerstgen-Schwark, G.	GERMANY	Test crosses with clonal lines of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
	Jerry, D.	AUSTRALIA	There is potential for genetic improvement in the yabby (Cherax destructor) due to differences in growth rate, tail width and tail length among natural populations.
	Jopson, N.	NEW ZEALAND	Fatness measures in a chinook salmon breeding programme.
	Kohlmann, K.	GERMANY	Evaluation of selective breeding results in F3 rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
	Lewis, R.I.	SOUTH AFRICA	Quanititative evaluation of growth rate between African strains of the Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus).
	Lewis, R.I.	SOUTH AFRICA	Estimation of the additive genetic variance component of growth rate heritability in the Mozambique tilapia - Oreochromis mossambicus.
	Mair, G.	THAILAND	Selection for growth and sex ratio in GMT in Oreochromis niloticus.
	Preston, N.	AUSTRALIA	Improving the growth rates of farm stocks of Penaeus japonicus through selective breeding.
	Quinton, C.	CANADA	Analysis of growth and spawning time in diallel crosses of three strains of rainbow trout (Oncorhychus mykiss).
	Rye, M. (Olesen, I.)	NORWAY	Growth and survival in two complete diallel crosses with five strains of rohu carp (Labeo rohita).
	Slechtova, V.	CZECH REP.	Top-crossing with paternal inheritance testing in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) offspring in two altitudes level.
	Tabata, K.	JAPAN	Genetic effects on appearance of colour abnormality and reversal of sides estimated from cloned Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceous Temminck et Schlegel).
	Van Hao, N.	VIETNAM	Performance of different groups of silver barb (Barbodes gonlonotus) in Vietnam.
Fri 21st	1530-1630		POSTER SESSION 4. WILD AND FARMED GENETIC RESOURCES
	Abe, S.	JAPAN	Genetic Variation among Japanese populations of chum salmon inferred from mitochondrial DNA control region sequences.
	Basiao, Z.	PHILIPPINES	Genetic Variation in three generations of hatchery-bred nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus.
	Beaumont, A.	UK	Isolation of microsatellite loci from the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis).
	Beaumont, A.	UK	Mitochondrial DNA inheritance and hybridization in Mytilus spp.
	Diaz, N.	CHILE	Microsatellite variation in coho salmon, Oncrhynchus kisutch, from Chile.
	Farrington, L.	AUSTRALIA	Allozyme and mitochondrial DNA diversity in Australian rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
	Fernando, A.	SINGAPORE	Isolating microsatellites from the endangered dragon fish, Scleropages formosus (Osteoglossidae).
	Hilsdorf, A.W.	BRAZIL	Mitochondrial DNA diversity in wild and captivity populations of Brycon opalinus (Cuvier, 1819) (Characiforme, Characidae, Bryconiae), in the Paraiba do Sul basin, Brazil.
	Hussain, M.	BANGLADESH	Genetic structure of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) populations using starch gel allozymes.
	Ikeda, M.	JAPAN	Genetic differentiation and phylogenetic relationships among populations of Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis), including endangered subspecies, infered by PCR-RFLP analysis of the mitochondrial DNA D-loop region.
	Kohlmann, K.	GERMANY	PCR-RFLP analysis of the mitochondrial ND-3/4 gene polymorphism in the European and East-Asian subspecies of common carp (Cyprinus carpio).
	Lewis, R.I.	SOUTH AFRICA	Length variable mitochondrial DNA as a population marker in African populations of Oreochromis niloticus.
	Lewis, R.I.	SOUTH AFRICA	British Porphyra species - can they be improved?
	McConnell, S.	UK	The genetic diversity and population structure of the tropical cyprinid Barbodes goniotus Bleeker, throughout its species range in SE Asia.
	Norris, A.	IRELAND	Microsatellite genetic variation between and within farmed and wild populations of Atlantic salmon and the usefulness of these microsatellite markers to determine relatedness and parentage in farmed populations.
	Sletcha, V.	CZECH REP.	Protein variability in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) breeds in the Czech Republic.
	Smith, C.	AUSTRALIA	Genetic variation among Western Australian pearl oyster, (Pinctada maxima) populations: a microsatellite survey.
	Wenne, R.	POLAND	Variation and transmission of mitochondrial DNA in polish populations of the musel Mytilus trosulus.
	Winkler, F.	CHILE	Genetic variability among naturalized populations of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum) of the northern chilean rivers Elqui and Limari.
	Yu, Z.	PR CHINA	Investigation of genetic variation in populations of two species of bloody clam, Scapharca broughtonii and Tebilarca granosa.

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