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MOLECULES & MORPHOLOGY IN SYSTEMATICS
PARIS, 24-28 MARCH 1997
An international symposium organized by:
European Science Foundation Network in Systematic Biology
Reseau National de Biosystematique (France)
Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Paris)
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Societe Francaise de Systematique
Organizing Committee:
President: Andre Adoutte (Universite Paris 11)
Executive Secretary: Simon Tillier (Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle)
Members: Steve Blackmore (Natural History Museum, London), Chairman of
the Coordinating Committee of the ESF network and Armand de Ricqles
(College de
France)
Assistants: Catherine Chombard and Florence Rousseau, Museum National
d'Histoire Naturelle
Scientific Committee:
Francois Catzeflis (Montpellier)
Rob DeSalle (New York)
James Alan Doyle (Davis University)
Gerhard Haszprunar (Munchen)
Peter Holland (Reading)
Guillaume Lecointre (Paris)
Annick Le Thomas (Paris)
Jean Deutsch (Paris)
Colin Patterson (London)
Rudolf Raff (Indiana University)
Andrew Smith (London)
Diethard Tautz (Munchen)
Address of Organizing Committee:
Simon Tillier (Molecules & Morphology)
Service de Systematique moleculaire
Museum national d'Histoire naturelle
43, rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris France
email: tillier@mnhn.fr
Tel: (33) 01 40 79 38 96
Fax: (33) 01 40 79 38 44
Web site: http : //www.mnhn.fr
Ten years ago, Colin Patterson edited a book : Molecules and Morphology in
Evolution: Conflict or Compromise? that constituted the first in depth
confrontation of the virtues of molecular versus morphological data in the
reconstruction of phylogeny. We wish to update this confrontation in
1997,taking into account the wealth of new molecular evidence that has
accumulated, the numerous taxa that have been reanalyzed using cladistic
methods, and the extensive work going on concerning the reliability and
limits of resolution of phylogenetic trees.
Among the new approaches which we wish to emphasize is the use of
developmental characters : themes such as the number and order of genes in
Hox complexes, the domains of expression of developmental genes and their
bearing on questions of homology, etc. will be on the agenda. Other major
themes encompass coping with conflict between independant estimates of
phylogeny, methodology of choice and use of molecular characters (including
alignment), total evidence and dealing with large databases, role of
palaeontological, behavioural or ecological data in phylogenetic studies,
and molecular characterization of taxa.
About the meeting
The different topics:
1. Developmental genes and homology
2. Methodology of choice and use of molecular characters (including
alignment)
3. Coping with conflict between independent estimates of phylogeny
4. Total evidence and dealing with large databases
5. Role of palaeontological, behavioral or ecological data in phylogenetic
studies
6. Molecular characterization of taxa
Communications:
Papers will be given in a single session (no parallel sessions).
3 invited papers (45 mn each) per day 10 to 15 contributed papers (15 to 20
mn, depending on the number and subject of papers proposed) every day.
These times include discussion. Both slide and overhead projectors are
available (if other special equipments are required (video, computers),
please mention it in the enclosed form, and we shall do our best to get
them).
Official languages: the official languages will be English and French.
Posters: No poster session will be organized.
Abstracts: all papers must be presented by an abstract. Deadline for
abstracts: 15 february 1997, after or with confirmation of registration.
Every abstract consists in 10 lines in english. An abstract booklet will be
given to all participants.
Proposed Scientific Programme and Provisional Time Schedule
24-28 March 1997
Morning sessions
9.00 - 9.45: Invited paper
9.45 - 10.30: Contributed papers
10.30 - 11.00: Coffee break
11.00 - 12.30: Contributed papers
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
14.30 - 15.15: Invited paper
15.15 - 16.00: Contributed papers
16.00 - 16.30: Coffee break
16.30 - 17.15: Invited paper
17.15 - 18.00: Contributed papers
Invited speakers:
Colin Patterson: Molecules and Morphology: ten years on
Pere Alberch: The Fallacy of Misplaced Concretness or How our View of
Development affects our inference about Homology
Francois Catzeflis: Evolutionary Systematics of Rodents: Molecules and
Morphology are still far from a comprehensive answer
Rob DeSalle: Combining Data: Relevance to questions of Homology
Michael Donoghue: Relative Merits of Molecular and Morphological Evidence
James Doyle: Molecules, Morphology and the Relationships of Angiosperms and
Gnetales
Patrick Forterre: The Universal Tree of Life and the Origin of Cellular Traits
Michael Froehlich: Floral Morphogenetic Genes and Angiosperm Evolution
Morris Goodman: Toward a Phylogenetic Classification of Primates based on
Molecular Evidence complemented by Fossil Evidence
Guillaume Lecointre: Taxonomic Congruence, Total Evidence, Conditional
Combination and Vertebrate Phylogeny
Linda Maxson: Rates of Molecular and Morphological Evolution in Hylid Frogs:
resolving conflicting phylogenies
Herve Philippe: Comparison of Molecular Data Sets in Phylogenetic Reconstruction
Rudolph Raff: Evolution of Development and Metazoan Body Plan
Michael Sanderson: Construction of Phylogenetic Supertrees as an Alternative to
Combining Data
Andrew Smith: What can Paleontology contribute to Systematics in a Molecular
World ?
Diethard Tautz: Developmental genes and Phylogeny of Arthropods
Administrative informations
The number of participants is limited to 200. Definitive registration is
made in the order of arrival of pre-registrations, as far as received sooner
than the deadline (as of 1 november 1996, 90 potential speakers have
pre-registered).
Deadline for definitive registration: 15 february 1997.
Selection of papers presented: if more papers than can be presented within
the time schedule are proposed , the scientific committee will select
communications.
Publication: Papers will be published in a special issue of Molecular
Phylogenetics and Evolution, after selection by the Scientific Committee and
normal refereeing procedure.
Registration fees: 600 FF or 120 USD (full fee)
300 FF or 60 USD (students)
Payments: Registration fees must be paid when definitive registration is
made. Payment can be made by cheque to the order of "Societe Francaise
de Systematique". Postal cheques are preferred to bank cheques if possible as
allowing reduction of transaction fees. No refunding will be made after the
1st March, 1997. Congress dinner may be paid at the congress venue.
Congress Dinner: Wednesday 26 march at 19h30 in the Grande Galerie de
l'Evolution in the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle.
Price: 250 FF/pers
Travel insurance: The organizing committee can not be held responsible for
any accident or injury that may happen to the registered participants during
the meeting. Therefore, we recommend that you subscribe a personal travel
insurance before you leave your country or enquire on the bilateral
agreement between French health insurance and your country.
Currency: Foreign currencies and travellers cheques are changed in banks and
change offices. Hotels generally accept cash in French Francs, credit cards,
and sometimes travellers cheques. The present rate of the French Franc is
about 5FF for one USD.
Accomodation: Enclosed is a list of hotels located around the meeting place.
Current prices per night are indicated (add 2 or 3% to get 1997 prices), as
well as phone and fax numbers. We would appreciate if you make reservations
by yourself.
In France, class of Hotels is indicated by one to five stars (*). If you
phone or fax from a foreign country, dial 33-and the phone or fax number
without the first 0. It is recommended to book hotel rooms as early as
possible because the congress takes place during a holiday period. In case
of problem, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to
help you.
Students: A few grants including 5000 FF and registration fees are offered
to doctoral or young postdoctoral students. Application can be made to the
secretariat not later then the 10th of January for submission to the
scientific committee.
Registration form
(to be completed legibly and returned as soon as possible, latest by 15
February 1997)
NAME: FIRST NAME:
ADDRESS:
Telephone: Fax: e-mail:
I will present a communication:
o yes o no
Title:
I need an official letter of invitation to the congress:
o yes o no
I wish to take part in the Congress Dinner:
o yes o no for____ person(s)
Accommodation:
o I book a room in one of the hotels of the list by myself
o I need more informations about hotels. Please give details of your
request:
I enclose a cheque for registration to the order of *Societe Francaise de
Systematique*
o postal cheque o bank cheque
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Dr. Norman MacLeod
Micropalaeontological Research
N.MacLeod@nhm.ac.uk (E-mail)
Address: Department of Palaeontology, The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Office Phone: 0171-938-9006
Dept. FAX: 0171-938-9277
E-mail: N.MacLeod@nhm.ac.uk
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