The integration of molecular data and algal taxonomy

• 8:30 AM Registration
• 9:00 AM Opening comments (Brent Mishler)
• 9:10 AM Max Hommersand (University of North Carolina)
  A perspective of the biogeography and phylogenetic systematics of the red algae, subclass Rhodymeniophycidae
• 10:00 AM Robert Andersen (University of Washington)
  Systematic biology of the heterokont microalgae, including impacts by Paul Silva
  
• BREAK
• 11:15 AM  Sandra Lindstrom (University of British Columbia)
  Biogeography and speciation in Northeast Pacific seaweeds
• 12 PM Charles Delwiche (University of Maryland)
  Illuminating the origin of land plants with green algal transcriptomes
• 12:45 PM LUNCH
• 1:30 PM Group picture in the courtyard
• 1:45 PM Dessert, sparkling wine, and remarks from Paul
• 2:30 PM Tour of the Center for Phycological Documentation

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