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Ecology, evolution and genetics join together on Canada's east coast
Brian M Starzomski1, Carissa D Brown
1School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University, 6100 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5, Canada. brian.starzomski@dal.ca
Biology Letters
|July 17, 2009
Summary
The Canadian Society of Ecology and Evolution and the Genetics Society of Canada held their annual meetings in Halifax in May 2009. This joint conference brought together researchers in ecology, evolution, and genetics.
Area of Science:
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Genetics and Genomics
Background:
- The 4th regular meeting of the Canadian Society of Ecology and Evolution (CSEE) convened alongside the 52nd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Canada (GSC).
- This collaborative event aimed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and geneticists.
Framework:
- The conference provided a platform for scientific exchange on a range of topics within ecology, evolution, and genetics.
- Presentations likely covered areas such as population genetics, evolutionary processes, biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics.
Implementation:
- The meeting took place at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- The event was held from May 14 to 17, 2009, facilitating scientific discourse and networking.
Implications:
- The joint meeting facilitated the integration of genetic and ecological perspectives in research.
- This collaboration likely strengthened the Canadian research community in these fields and promoted novel research avenues.
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