8th International Cassiopea Workshop
2025
June 6 – 8, 2025
The International Cassiopea Workshop brings together researchers from around the world to share research and ideas related to the Cassiopea system.
The multidisciplinary meeting gathers scientists from diverse research backgrounds, with previous attendees having a wide array of expertise in symbiosis, behavior, fluid dynamics, ecology, genetics, etc. We encourage anyone to attend, even if they are new to the Cassiopea system, or are interested in utilizing Cassiopea for research.
This year, the workshop will be held at the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Science. The state-of-the-art facilities at Whitney Labs will allow us to provide more in-depth tutorials. We are planning several full day and half day tutorials from June 6/3 – 6/5 that will span topics such as molecular techniques, physiology, and bioinformatics.
Plenary Speakers
Speaker 1: Dr. Elizabeth Stoner (Bentley University)
Title: TBA
Speaker 2: TBA
Speaker 3 (Early Career Plenary): Dr. Aki Ohdera (University of Arizona)
Title: TBA
Costs:
Virtual: $50
Virtual participation will provide access to pre-recorded and live-streamed talks.
In-person:
Students:$200
Postdocs: $250
PIs:$300
This year, we are expanding the number of attendees to 50+.
Lodging: The marine laboratory will provide free dormitory lodging prioritized for students and postdocs, but spots are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please go to the Travel Award page to apply. Airbnbs and hotels are available nearby.
What does the in-person registration fee include: The registration fee includes breakfast and lunch during the days of the conference (6/6-6/8), a dinner banquet on Saturday (food from a local restaurant), and access to recorded talks.
Tutorials
We are excited to bring more in-depth and hands on tutorials for 2025, thanks to the access to state-of-the-art equipment at Whitney Laboratories. More details and the schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
The three days of tutorials will include half and full day sessions led by experts in the area. For each tutorial, participants will learn the concepts behind the methods, discuss how to effectively use the techniques in experiments, and receive hands-on training to apply the methods in their own work.
RNAi Methods (Michael Abrams/Bailey Steinworth)
Embryo Injections (Mark Martindale)
Travel Award
Deadline: March 23 at 12:00 PST
Recipients will be informed by April 1st whether they are receiving funding.
Travel awards are available to students and post-docs on a needs basis. Funds are limited and we encourage those interested to apply as early as possible.
Transportation funds:
Up to $500 can be awarded to students traveling domestically and $800 for international students.
Lodging:
There are currently 8 dormitory spots available at no cost. These will be awarded on a needs basis. We are working to increase the number of spaces available and will announced on the Cassiopea list serve, as well as via email to those who have already submitted applications.
Registration Waivers:
We will also be able to offer registration waivers for students and post-docs. The number of waivers provided will be limited based on funding, and we recommend registering early. Please note that waivers will be limited to two applicants per research lab.
If applicant’s attendance in contingent on receiving funding, and the April timeline will cause difficulties for booking travel, please contact us at [email protected].