Mycological Society of America 79th annual meeting

August 3, 2011

Marmian Grimes

Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
8/1/11

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is hosting the 79th annual meeting of the Mycological Society of America Aug. 2-5.

The society’s annual meeting is dedicated to advancing the study of fungi of all kinds – mushrooms, molds, truffles, yeasts, lichens, plant pathogens and medically important fungi.

The yearly gathering is an opportunity for scientists, students and individuals with a professional interest in fungi to present research, meet potential collaborators and enjoy an arctic fungi landscape.

Media representatives will be admitted free of charge on presentation of their press credentials.

The MSA annual meeting website, including program schedule, is available online at: msa.alaska.edu.

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