5th International Fructan Symposium (IFS) Fructan 2004

December 5 - 9, 2004
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB)
CIGB Ave 31 e/ 158 y 190, Playa, P.O. Box 6162, Habana 10600, Cuba

Fructan 2004 will follow the successful meetings held in Bonn (Germany, 1988), Aberystwyth (GB, 1992), Logan (USA, 1996) and Arolla (Switzerland, 2000). During the past four years, considerable advances have been made in the genetic, biochemical and structural understanding of fructan metabolism in microorganisms and plants, as well as in the use of fructans for health benefits. Over 3000 research articles have been published in the field in the last decade, a clear sign that fructan science is on the move.

It is an honour for the CIGB to host the 5th IFS and a pleasure for me to invite you to participate in this meeting. The presence of outstanding fructan specialists from around the globe ensures an attractive symposium covering all aspects from basic and applied research to market. The friendly atmosphere and the warm winter here in Cuba will contribute to make Fructan 2004 a pleasant event.

Contact details:
Tel: 53-7-2718008, 53-7-2718466
Fax: 53-7-331779
E-mail: fructan2004@cigb.edu.cu
Website: http://fructan2004.cigb.edu.cu