Conference Chairs are Michel Thibaudon (Reseau National de Surveillance Aerobiologique, France) and Tamas Komives (Plant Protection Institue, Hungary), General Secretary and President of the International Ragweed Society, respectively.

The conference will be jointly organized with "Ambrosia 2012" (French Ministry of Health) and will focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of the spread of ragweed in Europe. Basic research together with field applications will be emphasized, along with laboratory, pilot, and modeling studies leading to innovative approaches. Platform and poster presentations will be selected by the technical program committee from abstracts submitted for consideration.

Abstracts are due January 15, 2012.

A sample abstract is readable here.

The number of participants is limited to 100 - we advise you to register early.

A Registration Form is downloadable here.

Therefore, please fill in the Registration Form and send it with the Abstract of your presentation to Dr. Michel Thibaudon via e-mail not later than January 15, 2012. Fees will be due only upon receipt of confirmation of participation by the Organizing Committee. Registration fee includes list of participants, and book of abstracts.

You may also register on the website of "Ambrosia 2012".

The conference will consist of the following topics

1. Biology of ragweed
2. Ecology of ragweed
3. Spread of ragweed: current situation
4. Ragweed pollen: factors influencing its production and spreading
5. Ragweed pollen allergy: immunological and public health issues
6. Ragweed pollen allergy: veterinary aspects
7. Ragweed: innovative control methods

Local Organizing Committee

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If you have questions or comments or would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact the symposium organizers at michel.thibaudon@wanadoo.fr or call +33 (0)474 261 948.