After the success of the first edition, which was widely attended and enthusiastically received by all the trainees, it is with pleasure that we would like to propose The Second Edition of the ISS-SEEA Summer School.
It will take place in 2025, from September 22nd to 25th (optional excursion and sampling experience on the 26th), at the Sicily Marine Centre, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Messina. The school will maintain its multidisciplinary approach, combining the ecological and biotechnological approach for the exploration of extreme environments, and will extend its training topics by deepening other specific extreme ecosystems and new research fields. In this vein, the school will be implemented with lessons covering the concepts of bioacoustics in extreme environments, oceanographic dynamics, astrobiology, and anoxic basins. Moreover, a special focus will be devoted to the Strait of Messina and its extreme dynamics. All the training activities will be treated day by day through a combined perspective, merging ecology and biotechnology.
The summer school is a renewed opportunity to enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration and to improve skills and expertise in the knowledge of extreme ecosystems in taxonomy, high molecular approaches, bioprospecting, oceanography, and bioacoustics.
Professors and researchers will give lectures about their research and will share their experiences with the students during group discussion sessions. Practical sessions are envisaged, i.e., observation of mesopelagic species, taxonomy, laboratory experience for the treatment of samples for biotechnological purposes (production of bioactive compounds), and observation of the bioluminescence phenomenon. The second edition of the school will have, as its strong point, the involvement of young researchers from SZN-SMC, who will actively participate in the course's scientific offering, fostering exchange, interaction, and the consolidation of new networks.
· The school is open to students, PhD students, and early career researchers working in the fields of marine ecology and biotechnology.
· All students will be allowed to present their research through either a short talk or a poster.
You can find detailed program and registration information for ISS-SEEA 2025 at: https://summerschoolextrem.wixsite.com/iss-seea
Registration fee
Early bird: € 350 (in-person), € 100 (remote)
Late: € 400 (in-person), € 150 (remote)
Deadlines
· June 10: Send CV and motivation letter to: Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.
· Before payment: After receiving the acceptance notification, please complete the registration form following the instructions provided. Your registration will be confirmed by email once we receive and verify your completed form.
· June 30: Complete the Payment (early registration)
· July 31: Complete the Payment (late registration)
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of Symbiosis in Marine ecosystems: from taxonomy to potential biotechnological applications
SymbioMar will be the second edition of the annual ‘CRIMAC International School’ and will be held from November 4th to 7th, 2025, at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn-Calabria Marine Centre (CRIMAC), located in Amendolara (CS). In alignment with the mission of the CRIMAC project— to serve as a hub for fostering exchanges between Italian and international marine research centers—this immersive event will focus on marine symbiosis: the complex interactions that shape the physiology, ecology, and evolution of marine organisms.
The international school adopts a multidisciplinary approach, covering diverse aspects of marine symbiosis, including taxonomy and evolution, biology, adaptation, climate change, ecological interactions and biotechnology. By examining these topics, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing marine symbiotic relationships.
Designed to foster both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the SymbioMar International School will offer lectures from leading experts in the field, alongside hands-on training sessions. Students will be engaged in practical activities such as applying advanced microscopy techniques, laboratory methods for extraction and sequencing, and working with bioinformatics tools to analyze various aspects of symbiosis.
The primary goal of this school is to equip the next generation of researchers with a holistic understanding of symbiosis. Participants will gain valuable skills through a multidisciplinary approach, enhancing their ability to tackle current research challenges. Moreover, it provides a unique platform for networking, allowing new connections with some of the world’s foremost experts in marine symbiosis.
The program is open to graduate students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers with an interest not only in marine symbiosis but also in the modern techniques used to study it that can be applied in many other research fields.
Course Objective
The SymbioMar International School offers an interdisciplinary and comprehensive program focused on the study of symbiosis in marine ecosystems. By bringing together leading experts in marine biology, ecology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, the course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of symbiotic relationships, their role in marine biodiversity, and their potential for biotechnological applications. The program emphasizes hands-on training, offering students a unique opportunity to learn advanced techniques and explore the ecological and evolutionary significance of marine symbiosis.
Theoretical Lessons
The theoretical lessons are designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in the study of marine symbiosis, covering topics such as taxonomy, evolution, host-symbiont interactions, and ecological dynamics. Key lectures include:
• Understanding the evolution of symbiotic relationships across marine ecosystems.
• Exploring how symbiosis drives biodiversity and evolutionary processes in marine life.
• Investigating the role of symbiosis in ecosystem processes and their ecological significance in marine environments.
• Examining the impact of climate change on marine partnerships.
• Exploring the potential biotechnological applications.
These lessons offer participants a deep dive into the latest research, enriching their understanding of symbiosis from multiple scientific perspectives.
Practical Lessons
The practical lessons focus on applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, with hands-on experience in the laboratory. Students will:
• Learn sediment sorting, microscopy analysis, and extraction of biological samples to study symbiotic relationships in marine organisms.
• Learn about different bioinformatics pipelines used to study microbiomes and taxonomy and evolution.
• Learn statistics for meta(prote)omics encompassing a brief intro to R, concepts, and coding.
Lecturers
Dr. Daniela Pica, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn- CRIMAC, Calabria Marine Centre
Dr. Christian Galasso, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn- CRIMAC, Calabria Marine Centre
Dr. Chiara Giommi, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn- CRIMAC, Calabria Marine Centre
Dr. Ulisse Cardini, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Genoa Marine Centre
Dr. Carmen Rizzo, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Sicily Marine Centre
Dr. Maria Vittoria Modica, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Rome – Institutional Interdepartmental Centre
Dr. Laura Núñez Pons, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Prof. Harald Gruber-Vodicka, University Kiel (Germany)
Prof. Marco Oliverio, Università la Sapienza, Roma (Italy)
Prof. James D. Reimer University of the Ryukyus (Japan)
Prof. Paul C. Sikkel, University of Miami (USA)
Dr. Didier Aurelle, Université de Toulon (France)
Dr. Grazia Marina Quero, CNR IRBIM (Italy)
Dr. Claudia Pogoreutz, Université de Perpignan (France)
Dr. Davide Maggioni, University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy)
Prof. Davide Seveso, University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo, Faafu (Maldives)
Dr. Silvia Bulgheresi, University of Vienna (Austria)
Dr. Tjorven Hinzke, University of Greifswald (Germany)
Dr. Claudia F. Vaga, Smithsonian Institute (USA)
Registration fee (coffee breaks, lunches, and Social Happy Hour included)
Early bird: 350€
Deadline: June 15, 2025
Regular: 400€
Deadline: July 6, 2025
Max Number of Participants: 20
Working Language: English
For more information about speakers and how to participate, visit:
https://crimacszn.com/symbiomar/
Organizing Committee
Daniela Pica, Chiara Giommi, Christian Galasso, Roberto Firmamento, Rosario Balestrieri, Salvatore Urso, Enrica Terranova, Francesca De Domenico.
Visto che la precedente Commissione Brevetti ha terminato il suo mandato lo scorso 8 dicembre 2024, nell'ambito delle attività relative alla “Protezione della proprietà intellettuale della Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn” si rende necessario procedere alla identificazione di una nuova commissione tecnica in materia di proprietà industriale definita “Commissione Brevetti” con specifiche funzioni consultive e propositive riguardanti ogni questione relativa alla tutela e alla valorizzazione della proprietà industriale dell’Ente. Tale Commissione, composta da cinque membri di cui due membri esterni, è istituita ai sensi dell’art. 15 del Regolamento sulla proprietà industriale vigente (approvato con Delibera del CdA n. 83 del 28/05/2024) e i suoi compiti sono descritti negli artt. 16-17 dello stesso Regolamento.
Scadenza ore 12.00 del giorno 10.04.2025
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Pubblicato il 20.03.2025
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