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Announcements

Second International Congress for Virology

The Section on Virology, International Association of Microbiological Societies, is holding the Second International Congress for Virology in Budapest, Hungary, 27 June through 3 July 1971. Several symposia and sessions will deal with the molecular biology of viruses. Further information can be obtained from:

Professor Joseph L. Melnick, Department of Virology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texm 77025, U.S.A.

European Molecular Biology Organization

Postgraduate Course

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Experimental Animal Virology

A postgraduate course in Experimental Animal Virology will be held in the Institute of Virology, University of Glasgow, from 22 March to 9 April, 1971. It will include lectures and discussion on nonclinical fundamental aspects of virology with particular reference to the genetics and molecular biology of viruses. Laboratory instruction in virological techniques and in genetic and biochemical techniques as applied to animal viruses will complement the lecture course.

The course fee is 5Z40, and the number of places available is limited. A small number of fellowships will be available for applicants who could not otherwise attend the course.

Application forms and further details may be obtained from The Course Direct)or, Professor J. H. Subak-Sharpe, Institute of Virology, Church Street, Glasgow W.l, Scotland. The closing date for applications is 31 December, 1970, and early application i R advised.

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