Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance VI

Savoy Hotel at Boracay Newcoast

Newcoast Drive, Boracay Newcoast, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, 5608 Malay, Aklan

www.savoyhotelboracay.com.ph

Scientific Program

• Session on Philippine biodiversity
• Genomics of Mollusca
• GIGA general assembly
• Genome assembly workshop
• Phylogenomics and evolutionary genomics
• Genomics of marine holobionts (corals, sponges,…)
• Conservation genomics

Bioinformatics Workshop

Prof. Jean-François Flot leads a session on genome assembly theory and practical genome assembly.

International Travel to Manila

• Most major international hubs have flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), in Manila.
• Nearby international hubs include Hong Kong and Singapore.
• From the western hemisphere, flights are overnight, and a significant time difference. It is recommended to plan a day to adjust to the time change.
• Please be sure to monitor international travel advisories, and plan ahead to have your passport and documentation ready. Travel disruptions due to weather are possible, plan to be flexible in your travel dates.
• Be prepared for rain and insects, as well as warm, sunny weather.

Travel to Boracay from Manila

1. Flight from Manila to Caticlan, ferry from Caticlan to Boracay (15min) (Fastest).
2. Caticlan to Boracay specific details, please check the following link: https://info.myboracayguide.com/how-to-get-from-caticlan-to-boracay-29/
3. Flight from Manila to Kalibo, shuttle from Kalibo to Caticlan (2hr), ferry to Boracay (Budget)
4. Overnight ferry from Batangas to Caticlan (10 hour, overnight), ferry to Boracay

• Additional Boracay Travel Information – asiaodysseytravel.com

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Opportunities for students

• Career panel: how to make it in academia?
• Technical Trainings in bioinformatics skills
• Professional Development
• Travel grants for regional students

Bioinformatics Workshop

Prof. Jean-François Flot leads a session on genome assembly theory and practical genome assembly.