Clostridium
XII
International Conference on the Genetics, Physiology and Biotechnology of Solvent- and Acid-forming Clostridia
10 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2012
THE CONFERENCE
10th - 12th September 2012
Nottingham Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK
Hosted by Professor Nigel Minton, University of Nottingham
The genus Clostridium contains a diverse set of organisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic . The physiologic diversity of this Genus is quite remarkable and provides a broad view into sporulation, energetics, regeneration of reducing power and pathway switching from acid production to solvent production.
The clostridia belong to the avant-garde of biotechnologically important microbes. The recent development of a battery of tools for genetic manipulation paved the way for exploiting the enormous metabolic potential of this bacterial group, embracing biofuel production, lignocellulose conversion, and exciting new enzyme activities. The respective transnational interest is reflected by the biannually held Clostridium conferences since 1990. The upcoming Clostridium 12 meeting will be next in this series. It will provide new findings to researchers from academia and industry and hopefully also attract young graduate students, just entering this fascinating field. In the past, world's leading groups working with acid- and solvent-forming clostridia were represented at these meetings and it is anticipated that this will be the case here as well. There is no better chance of meeting all Clostridium experts. So, do not miss this opportunity to join us in Nottingham!
