ASM 2008, 6-10 July, Melbourne Conference report; 2007 Frank Fenner Award; Rita Colwell / Nancy Millis Postgraduate Travel Award; 2008 David White Excellence in Teaching Award; 2008 Oxoid ASM Culture Media Award; 2008 Roche ASM Molecular Diagnostic Award; ASM 2008 6-10 July, Melbourne EDSIG workshops