This summer's ICCFGG conference featuring sessions on canine and feline population genomics and evolution will be held at Cornell University from Jun 28 - Jul 1. The initial abstract deadline is fast approaching; please submit your talk or poster abstracts at the conference website, iccfgg.org, by the April 1st deadline. The conference will officially kick off the evening of Sunday, June 28th and run through 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, July 1st. The conference website lists transportation and lodging options, and a number of discounted hotel rooms in downtown Ithaca are available for conference attendees. Transportation will be provided daily between downtown and the conference venue at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Letters of support are available if required for international travel. A limited number of travel grants (up to $750 each) are also available for students or researchers from underrepresented countries. This year's conference is graciously sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition and features numerous scientific sessions, activities and keynote presentations by Andrew Clark (Cornell) and Zhiping Weng (UMass Medical). Learn about the latest advances in canine and feline genomics, and network with researchers, veterinarians and companies working in companion animal health and genetics. See you in Ithaca! The International Organizing Committee Adam Boyko (boyko at cornell dot edu) Claire Wade Eva Furrow Hannes Lohi Jeff Brockman Jeff Kidd Jeffrey Schoenebeck Jennifer Meadows Leigh Anne Clark Maja Arendt Adam Boyko (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)