Conference Series: Seasonal Greetings and Improvised Researches from OMICS

Conference Series Ltd (also Conference Series LLC and conferenceseries.com) seems to be OMICS' way of advertising conferences without mentioning that they are OMICS events. [UPDATE 5/31/18: Newer conferenceseries.com emails use the domains annualconferences.org and meettheglobalexpert.com. The domains are registered by proxy.]

OMICS International gives this "unparagoned" description "bobbing in the modern age" of "technological perk up":

OMICS Scientific Meetings 2016-2017 will enhance the cornucopia of knowledge of all the participants in different fields and will be a mélange of eminent speakers, industry professionals, social activist, students etc. Discussing on various imperative topics will add an insight to ponder and confer over crux of today’s scientific and technological perk up. Our conferences are scientific rostrums to unveil the novel developments and to cogitate, and conflate ideas and realities through practical experiences.
The Conference Series LLC of Scientific Meetings 2016-2017 are unparagoned and an unmissable opportunity to engross the information and communication technologies bobbing in the modern age. Conference Series LLC Engineering Conventions 2016-2017 facilitates better understanding about the technological developments and scientific advancements across the world by simultaneously equating with the velocity of science, technology and business domains.

An article in the New York Times reported that

In October, a New Zealand college professor submitted a paper to the OMICS-sponsored “International Conference on Atomic and Nuclear Physics,” which was held last month at the Hilton Atlanta Airport. It was written using the autocomplete feature on his iPhone, which produced an abstract that begins as follows: “Atomic Physics and I shall not have the same problem with a separate section for a very long long way. Nuclear weapons will not have to come out the same day after a long time of the year he added the two sides will have the two leaders to take the same way to bring up to their long ways of the same as they will have been a good place for a good time at home the united front and she is a great place for a good time.” The paper was accepted within three hours.
An OMICS employee who identified himself as Sam Dsouza said conference papers are reviewed by its “experts” within 24 hours of submission. He couldn’t provide a list of its reviewers or their credentials.

Kevin Carey, Fake Academe, Looking Much Like the Real Thing, N.Y. Times, Dec. 30, 2016, http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/29/upshot/fake-academe-looking-much-like-the-real-thing.html. See also https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/oct/22/nonsense-paper-written-by-ios-autocomplete-accepted-for-conference.

When it sued OMICS and Conference Series for deceptive practices, the Federal Trade Commission noted in a press release of 26 August 2016 that

In addition to misrepresentations related to their journal publishing services, the FTC’s complaint alleges that the defendants regularly deceive consumers while promoting academic conferences they organize. The defendants allegedly include the names of prominent researchers as participants and presenters at the conferences, which charge registration fees that can cost more than $1,000, when in fact many of those researchers often did not agree to participate in the events. The FTC’s complaint charges the defendants, OMICS Group Inc., iMedPub LLC, Conference Series LLC, and Srinubabu Gedela, with multiple violations of the FTC Act’s prohibition on deceptive acts or practices.

Websites for these OMICS-Conferencce Series conferences list "related societies," but the relationship is obscure. The societies do not sponsor and are not involved with the conferences.

Email

Forensic Research 20xx

• From: Forensic Research 2017
  Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 11:29 AM
  Subject: Forensic Research 2017 in Houston, Space City
  Meet World’s leading Forensic Researchers & Professionals from 50 Countries & 5 Continents
  Dear Dr.DavidH.Kaye,
  On behalf of our Organizing Committee, I would like to invite you as a Speaker to attend the "6th International Conference on Forensic Research & Technology" (Forensic Research 2017) to be held in Houston, USA on September 18-20, 2017, which is a globally renowned annual conference. The conference theme for 2017 is “Setting Archetypes in the Global Forensics Realm”, which covers a wide range of critically important sessions from basic research to recent innovations in Forensic Science.
  Benefits:
  • Accredited and certified by The CPD Standard Office, UK
  • Attendees will be certified with 27 CPD credits (27 hrs.) and also with the certification by the international organizing committee Members (IOCM) of the conference
  • Abstracts will receive a DOI provided by Cross Ref
  • Active Communications and Networking with Experts
  • Live Streaming of your presentation through our websites and YouTube (up on your interest)
  • Best Poster & Young Researcher Award Nominations
  • International Workshops and Symposia on latest trends
  • Certification by the International Organizing Committee
  • Post your Department/University requirement in the conference website and souvenir
  ... We are confident that you will get an unforgettable experience at our Conference. ... If you are unable to attend the Congress, I encourage you to appoint someone as your proxy to attend the Conference on your behalf.
  Regards,
  Charlene Campbell
  Program Manager
  +1-702-508-5200, forensicresearch@conferenceseries.net
• 4/1/17: Same old email seeking me or my proxy.

Forensic Science 20xx

• From: Forensic Science [forensicscience@globalconferences.ne]t
  Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:36 AM
  To: Kaye, David
  Subject: Invitation_Forensic Science Conference
  Dear Dr. David H. Kaye
  Hope this mail finds you well.
  Conference Series, Llc Ltd in association with its Organizing committee and Editorial Board Members are delighted to announce our World Congress on Forensic Science and Evidence Technology which is scheduled to be held in France, Paris during September 22-23, 2021. The conference is focusing on the theme “Next Level Challenges and Innovation of Forensic Technique”.
  We found your field of expertise is very much relevant to this conference. Based on your expertise and experience in this field, we would like to invite you as an Honourable Speaker for Forensic Science 2021. The conference encompasses a broad spectrum of information and recent innovations related to Forensic Science and Evidence Technology. We believe your presence will be an excellent addition to the conference and a great source of learning as well. Other participants and coming delegates would love to hear and learn from your encouraging research work.
  Privileges as Speaker:
  • Internationally renowned certification. [← I think they mean "Worthless certificate of attendance."]
  • Provide a platform to organize symposia or workshops.
  • Unique scientific interactive sessions will be provided if you are coming with your research crew.
  • Symposia on new research topics will be encouraged.
  • Promotion for your own innovation and research will be feasible.
  • Your new research findings and scientific books can be released.
  For more information on conference sessions, do have a glance at: https://forensicscience.conferenceseries.com/
  We expect your opinion towards this invitation and looking forward to your positive response.
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Forensic pathology

• Date: 7/27/16
  From: Forensicpathology,
  Subject: Invitation for Forensic Pathology conference, 2016
  Dear Dr. /Prof. David H. Kaye,
  Greetings for the day Apologies for disturbing you, I request your valuable time in reading this message. With immense pleasure we would like to welcome you as the speaker at ” International Conference on Forensic Pathology and Investigation” which is going to be held during November 17-18, 2016 at Atlanta, USA. This conference is to bring together the best of brains for some roundtable discussions on the direction and flow of new and advanced technology. It will definitely turn out to be the world’s best platform for all the doctors, medical practitioners, students and clinical research organizations to encourage and explore the best referred case reports to infer and strategize novel methodologies in treatments and therapy. Forensic Pathology 2016 becoming a platform for Global Researchers on Forensic Pathology, Forensic Sciences, Forensic Medicine, Forensic psychology, advanced techniques in related disciplines. Forensic Pathology & Forensic Medicine with a “Theme Advent Intelligence and Investigation” to facilitate sharing the knowledge in enhancement of forensic department’s globally. ... We look forward for your positive response and feel free to contact us for further assistance.
  Best Regards,
  Rachel Elizabeth
  Program Manager
  Forensic Pathology 2016

Forensic Science and Psychology

• From: Forensic Congress (forensiccongress@annualconferences.org)
  Date: 8/30/17, 9:25:14 AM EDT
  Subject: Gentle Reminder : Psychology 2017: Call for Speaker
  Dear Dr David H. Kaye
  Seasonal Greetings from Forensic Congress 2017!
  We cordially invite you to have your gracious presence at 2nd international conference on Forensic Science and Psychology which is going to be held on October 12th and 13th, 2017 at London, UK. It is with great joy this warm welcome on behalf of our company’s management and staff.
  This is a platform where we invite people as a speaker or delegate to exchange their ideas and authoritative views by leading scientists and business leaders and investors in the exciting field. Different people across the globe will be expected to share their knowledge by giving outstanding keynote speeches, poster presentations, B2B meetings, workshops etc.
  The theme: New insights and latest research in the field of Forensic Science and Psychology provides an idea regarding the behaviour of the people who are suffering from different diseases such as psychological syndromes. Hence this get together is to know about the improvised researches in the field of Forensic Science that is happening at present. We welcome you once again and hope you have a memorable work stint at our conference. ...
  With Thanks,
  Kellie Tylor
  Program Manager | Forensic Congress 2017
  Conference Series LLC, Europe: Heathrow Stockley Park Lakeside House, 1 Furze ground Way, Heathrow, UK, T: 702 508 5200 Ext: 8057, E: forensiccongress@annualconferences.org
• From: forensiccongress [forensiccongress@annualconferences.org]
  Date:Dec 12 at 8:15 AM
  Subject: Psychology 2018: Call for Speaker
  Dear Dr,
  Warm Greetings! International Conference: Forensic Psychology 2018
  We are pleased to invite you to the “3rd International Conference on Forensic Science and Psychology” which is scheduled from June 25th to 27th, 2018 at Stockholm, Sweden. This conference is the effort of the Conference Series LLC. The organising committee will inaugurate the conference and the speakers who are participating at this great event. The conference deliberations mainly focus on: Criminology Studies, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Medicine. The conference will examine research and development both locally and internationally.
  It is an honour to invite you to participate in this conference as a speaker for the workshop. We believe that your contribution to this field is unparalleled and a workshop on this particular topic will be of great benefit.
  We look forward to a positive confirmation, an honour for us indeed. Kindly respond us at the earliest.
  Yours faithfully, With Regards,
  Aaliya Watson
  Program Manager | Forensic Psychology 2018
  Conference Series LLC

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

• Date: 10/20/16
  From: Atomic Physics 2016 <atomicphysics@eventsseries.com]
  Subject: Follow up Invitation to be a Honorable Guest at Atomic Physics 2016
  Dear Dr.DavidH.Kaye ,
  Greetings! Thank you for your time and consideration. As a program manager I am taking the immense pleasure to invite you to deliver a talk at the “International Conference on Atomic and Nuclear Physics” which is going to be held during November 17-18, 2016 at Atlanta, USA. Atomic Physics 2016 provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Nuclear and Atomic Physics. Our committee believe this might interest you and we wish to have your eminence presence at this prestigious meet, so as an initial step; we kindly request you to go through the scientific tracks, choose a track of your interest and submit your abstract ... . Considering your prominence our committee would like to provide you certain privileges on your registration and accommodation prices. • Speaker Registration $ 399 • Delegate Registration $ 199 ...
  Kindest Regards,
  Niha Walture,
  Atomic Physics 2016, Tel: +1-702-508-5197 Extn-8066| atomicconference14@gmail.com

Microbial and Biochemical Technologies

• From: Microbial2017 [mailto:microbial@microbiologyconferences.org]
  Date: Thursday, December 8, 2016 6:46 AM
  Subject: Tell us about your research: Microbial 2017
  Dear Dr. Kaye, David,
  It gives me great pleasure to invite you to the “World Summit on Microbial and Biochemical Technologies” Conference, which will be held on September 18-20, 2017 at Houston, USA. The Conference deliberations will be on the theme: “Shaping the future with innovative technologies” It is an honor and privilege to invite you to participate in this Conference as an Organizing Committee member. We believe that your contribution to this field is unparalleled and your voice would be a valuable addition to the conference stage. ... We look forward to a positive confirmation, an honor for us indeed.
  With Regards,
  Program Director
  Microbial -2017, Direct: (702) 508-5200 Ext: 8038, Customer Service: +1 (800) 216 6499, E-mail: microbial@microbiologyconferences.org

Cancer Science and Therapy

• From: Cancer Science and Therapy (cancertherapy@conferenceseries.net)
  Date: Monday, July 24, 2017 7:17 AM
  Subject: Follow up: Valuable Participation at Cancer Science and Therapy 2017
  Dear Colleague,
  Greetings from Cancer Science and Therapy 2017!! We are pleased to welcome you as an honorable speaker for the grand "25th World Congress on Cancer Science and Therapy" to be held during October 18-20, 2017 at Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The success of the 24th Cancer Science conference series has given us the prospect to bring the gathering one more time ... . Since its commencement in 2011 Cancer Science and Oncology series has witnessed around 2500 researchers of great potentials and outstanding research presentations from around the world. Awareness of Cancer is becoming popular among the general population. Parallel offers of hope add woes to the researchers of Cancer Science due to the potential limitations experienced in the real-time. The conference strives to provide meaningful coverage on scientific perspectives for a better vision and to pioneer innovations in cancer treatment & care. The Conference provides the best venue for knowledge share, information gathering, discussions and networking across the entire audience category and also offers opportunities for scientific sessions, poster presentations, symposia and joint exhibits.
  We sincerely hope that you will honor us by accepting our invitation to join us in October.
  Regards,
  Isaac Bruce
  Congress Manager, Cancer Science and Therapy - 2017, Office: 1-702-508-5200 (Ext: 8062), cancertherapy@conferenceseries.net

Mental Health or Psychiatry

• From: Mental Health Congress 2018 [mentalhealth@conferencesglobal.org]
  Date: Aug 2, 2018, 9:28 AM
  Subject: Reintegrating the Psychotherapy on Conceptual and Perceptual Health
  Dear Colleague,
  Greetings!! With a legacy of 30 years of excellence in Publishing and 10 years in Conferences with a support of various societies, we are currently organizing, “30th International Mental and Behavioral Health Conference” (mental health congress 2018) scheduled during November 12-13, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia with a theme of “Reintegrating the Psychotherapy on Conceptual and Perceptual Health”.
  On behalf of the Conference Executive Board, we are glad to request you as a Speaker/Delegate at Mental Health Congress 2018. Looking forward to hear from you at earliest regarding your participation in the event. ... Regards
  Rupa N
  Program Manager
  Mental Health Congress 2018 | Conference Series 1-650-889-4686 mentalhealth@conferenceint.com, 47 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6AY
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• From: Mental Health Congress 2018 [mentalhealth@scientificmeet.com]
  Date: Mar 22, 2018, at 5:49 AM
  Subject: Create your aura at Mental Health Congress 2018
  Dear Dr.David H Kaye,
  Greetings from MHC 2018! We are hosting the “30th International conference on Mental and Behavioral Health” (Mental Helath Congress 2018) along with external scientific association with the Academicians, Psychiatrists, Neuropsychologists, Neurologists, Psychobiologists, students, around the globe, scheduled on November 12-13, 2018 at Melbourne, Australia.
  The main theme of the conference is “Reintegrating the Psychotherapy on Conceptual and Perceptual Health”. The Mental Health Congress 2018 conference is designed to facilitate the sharing knowledge and experience of Psychiatry, mental and Behavioral health workforce education worldwide.
  Based on your eminence in the field, with great pleasure we would like to invite you as a speaker for the scientific collaboration with MHC 2018 event. ...
  It would be great for me to welcome you for the conference Mental Health Congress 2018 in Melbourne, Australia to share your expertise. Kindly submit your abstract for your potential speech at the event.
  We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.
  Rupa N
  Program Manager
  Mental Health Congress 2018, Conference Series, +1-650-889-4686 Ext: 6094, 47 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6AY
• From: Euro Psychiatrists 2018
  Date: May 31, 2018, at 4:09 AM
  Subject: Follow-up: New research concepts at Euro Psychiatrists 2018
  Dear Doctor,
  We contacted you by email earlier, since we have not yet received any response from you regarding submission of abstract and your participation as a Plenary Speaker/Delegate/Poster presentation, we are taking the liberty of re-sending this mail as we are aware that you may be engaged in other activities or my E-mail may not have successfully reached you.
  Meet 300+ Participants at: Psychiatry Conferences | Psychology Conferences
  On behalf of Organizing Committee, we take this chance in extending a warm and cordial welcome to you to be part of the 28th Euro Congress on Psychiatrists and Psychologists, held conjointly with multifarious scientific associations, eminent researchers and scholars from all around the globe during July 05-06, 2018 in Vienna, Austria. ←[A peek at the Conference Series website reveals the theme is “Achieving mental wellness by understanding human mind through Psychiatric approaches.” Who could ask for anything more?]
  You can be a part of this event by participating as a speaker by giving oral presentation or you can also give poster presentation in your area of expertise. The conference will also provide delegates with the prospect to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific advancements. Euro Psychiatrists 2018 is known for being a collaborative forum to exchange ideas and network through symposium, panel discussions, poster sessions, and the exhibition. ...
  Looking forward to hearing from you at earliest regarding your participation in the Event.
  Note: Selected speakers will be eligible for 50% abatement on registration.
  Thanks & Regards,
  Adriana Morris
  Program Manager
  Euro Psychiatrists 2018, 47 Churchfield Road, W3 6AY, London, UK, E: europsychiatrist@annualconferences.org, Ph: +44-800-014-8923, +1-213-233-9462, +1-702-508-8057
• From: Psychiatrist 2016
  Date: Nov 18, 2016
  Subject: Avail CME & CPDs at International Conference
  Dear Dr.David H. Kaye,
  As a program supervisor I am taking the enormous joy to welcome you to be the speaker at our “5th International Conference on Psychiatrist and Geriatric Psychiatry” during December 08-09, 2016 held in San Antonio, USA. Psychiatrist 2016 would lay a platform for the interaction between experts around the world and aims at accelerating scientific discoveries.
  Theme: To promote healthy aging by unwinding treatment approaches for mental ailments
  Why to register? ... • Conference e souvenir • Conference souvenir hardcopy ... For more information kindly reply me back. We are confident that you will get an unforgettable experience exploring new openings at our Conference. Awaiting for your response
  Warm Regards,
  Mr. Michael Joshua
  Program Manager, Psychiatry Conferences, Conference Series Ltd, 2360 Corporate Circle., Suite 400 Henderson, NV 89074-7722, USA, Tel: +1-888-843-8169, Fax: +1-650-618-1417, Email: psychiatrist2016@protonmail.com
  Disclaimer: This is not a spam message, and has been sent to you because of your eminence in the sector. If, however, you do not want to receive any email in future from Psychiatrist-2016 then reply us with the subject “remove /opt-out”. We are concern for your protection.

Oxford Symposium: "A ... Meeting of London Symposia"

I am suspicious of the Oxford Symposium on ... whatever. The first email went like this:

1/20/17: We are pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in in the 4th Oxford Symposium on Population, Migration, and the Environment. The symposium will be held 15 and 16 March 2017 at the Oxford University Club, Oxford, U.K. Keynote speaker - Robert Rowthorn, Emeritus Professor of Economics at University of Cambridge and Research Fellow at University of Oxford. We invite you to present a paper that encourages the exchange of interdisciplinary ideas about the main themes of the conference: world population increase, human migration, and environmental sustainability. Alternatively, you may wish to attend as an observer or panel member. The Symposium seeks to cover a broad agenda that includes disciplines such as economics, education, environmental studies, agriculture, law, political science, religion, and social studies. Topics for presentation may reach beyond these areas, and our website contains an extensive list of suggested topics. Papers presented at the meeting will be subsequently peer-reviewed by external readers for possible inclusion in Symposium Books or sponsored academic journals. Email Lydia at contact@oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com if you have questions.

The agenda is way too broad for a focused academic conference. What are "Symposium Books" and "sponsored academic journals"? Sponsored by whom? Why is there no mention of an actual academic organization or professional society? No address and no contact information (except for an email address for "Lydia")?

The webpage offers the tantalizing statement that "The Oxford Symposium on Population, Migration, and the Environment is a special interest meeting of London Symposia, an organization devoted to scholarly research, writing, and discourse." But there is no link to that organization, and no such organization emerges on the first several pages of Google search results.

The symposium website is similarly devoid of things like an organizing committee and named outlets for publication. It has no list of speakers (except for "Robert Rowthorn, Emeritus Professor of Economics at University of Cambridge and Research Fellow at University of Oxford").

The website asserts that "The Symposium has grant support from the Education Policy Research, Inc., United States and is jointly sponsored with the United Nations Association, Cordell Hull Chapter, United States." Nothing turned up in a quick Google search for "the Education Policy Research, Inc." There is a Cordell Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association. It is the Nashville branch of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), which "is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and work of the UN among the American people. Its education, policy and advocacy programs emphasize the importance of cooperation among nations and the need for American leadership at the UN."

The website also states that "Announcements for the meeting are enhanced by the Maryland Population Center, Maastricht Centre for Citizenship Migration and Development and the Environmental Migration Portal and the Oxford Human Rights Hub." No links to the "enhancements" are provided. A search of the Oxford Human Rights Hub website for "symposium" produced 23 entries. This particular symposium was not among them. There is no Maryland Population Center, but the Maryland Population Research Center does have a link to a "call for papers" for this conference.

Who or what is behind these efforts? They appear to be organized far from Oxford by the International Round Table Symposiums, which is said (6/2/17) to have have a "location in Oxford" at the Harris Manchester College. But a webpage on its history -- which does not indicate when and where this group was founded -- reveals that

The Round Table is, thus, not an academic programme conducted by the umbrella University. Harris Manchester College is the venue, the situs, location of the Round Table. The colleges, themselves, in their private corporate capacity, traditionally host an array of academic conferences assisted by Conference Oxford. The Round Table is one such conference. Harris Manchester College was selected as the location for the meeting because of its reputation, its location in the heart of Oxford, and because of its congenial working relationship with the members of the Round Table Programme Committee and Advisory Board.

I have not located the names of any members of the committee or advisory board. The history webpage ponderously advises that

The International Round Table Symposium is an international educational organization whose purpose is to promote education, art, science, religion and charity ... effectuated by the conduct of interdisciplinary symposia and the publication of meritorious manuscripts emanating therefrom. ...

The lack of sponsorship by Oxford University is a virtue because it advances "Academic Independence":

Academic Independence is an important aspect of the Round Table. As a private charitable educational organization, the Round Table is not under the control of the hosting Oxford colleges, most of which are established as endowed sectarian foundations, nor is it in anyway under the aegis, restraint or sanctions of the University of Oxford; rather, the Round Table is free-standing, apolitical and non-denominational.

When accused by an Oxford faculty member of deceptive advertising, the group sued her. The domain name oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com is registered to Shenette Alexander, London Education Research Symposium, Sand Dune Aly, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080, telephone: (562) 676-6382, email: internationallawsymposia@gmail.com. Shenette describes herself as "Dedicated Wife, Loving Mother, Assistant to Oxford Round Table." Her husband, Fieldon King Alexander, is the chancellor of Louisiana State University and A&M College and president of the LSU system. The group, which has existed under various names and corporate charters (mostly in the US) is a creation of the Alexander family.

Email

Sent: 4/19/17, 6/2/17 (from lydia@oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com)

From: Oxford Symposium [mailto:contact@oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com]

To: oxford.academic.symposia@gmail.com
Subject: INVITATION - AUGUST AND DECEMBER SYMPOSIA, OXFORD, UK
... We are pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in in the 5th International Oxford Symposium on Population, Migration, and the Environment. The symposium will be held 3 and 4 August 2017 at St Anne’s College, Oxford, U.K. Alternatively, you may wish to attend the December session. We will meet on the 7th and 8th at St Hugh’s College, Oxford. Consult our webpage for abstract submission and registration deadlines.
•  Keynote speaker – David Coleman, Emeritus Professor of Demography; Associate Fellow, Department of Social Policy, University of Oxford.
• We invite you to present a paper that encourages the exchange of interdisciplinary ideas about the main themes of the conference: world population increase, human migration, and environmental sustainability. Alternatively, you may wish to attend as a panel member.
• The Symposium seeks to cover a broad agenda that includes disciplines such as economics, education, environmental studies, agriculture, law, political science, religion, and social studies.
• Topics for presentation may reach beyond these areas, and our website contains an extensive list of suggested topics.
• Participant abstracts will be published online in the conference proceedings. Papers presented at the meeting will be subsequently peer-reviewed by external readers for possible inclusion in Symposium Books or sponsored academic journals.

"Sponsored academic journals"? Sponsored by whom? The Oxford Round Table Symposium publishes a Forum on Public Policy. As of 6/2/17, it was not on "the whitelist of reputable titles" maintained by JournalGuide.com.

Much the same email recurred for (a repeat of?) the same conference in the same year at another Oxford college:

From: Oxford Symposium on Population Migration and the Environment [contact@oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 11:58 AM
To: oxford.academic.symposia@gmail.com
Subject: Oxford Migration & Climate Change Symposium - 7th and 8th of December 2017
We are pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in the 6th International OXFORD SYMPOSIUM ON POPULATION, MIGRATION, AND CLIMATE CHANGE to be held on the 7th and 8th of December 2017 at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, UK. Attendees are welcome to either present a paper or participate as a panel member/observer. The abstract submission deadline is 15 November. Abstracts are reviewed on a rolling basis and notifications are sent within ten days of submission. The early registration deadline is 16 October and the regular registration deadline is 17 November. Conference Oxford has hundreds of affordable bedrooms in Oxford colleges available, offering splendid views of college quadrangles and gardens. Consult https://www.oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com/venue-travel-lodging-visas/travel-and-lodging/ for lodging information.
• Keynote speaker – David Coleman, Emeritus Professor of Demography; Associate Fellow, Department of Social Policy, University of Oxford.
• We welcome papers that take an interdisciplinary view of the main themes of the conference: climate change, world population increase, human migration, and environmental sustainability.• The Symposium seeks to cover a broad agenda that includes disciplines such as economics, education, environmental studies, agriculture, law, political science, religion, and social studies
• Topics for presentation may reach beyond these areas; our website contains an extensive list of suggested topics.
• Participant abstracts will be published online in the conference proceedings.
• Submission of complete papers is optional. If interested you may send your manuscript by the 1st of April 2018 to be peer-reviewed by external readers for possible publication in Symposium Books or sponsored academic journals. Email contact@oxford-population-and-environment-symposium.com if you have questions.

Scientific Federation (SF) wants you to up-skill your next generations

As of 5/28/16, the Scientific Federation website lists neither names of individuals nor an address. The organization styles itself an "abode for researchers" and publishes such open access journals as the Journal of Flu Science. The Who We Are page speaks volumes:

We are exploring the research to the world through the world-class scientists ... we are taking into the step to transform the technology and research through the world class professionals, to get awareness worldwide by organizing the international conferences. Which may also lead to helpful in maintain the peaceful collaboration between the countries. Our devoted team is very much proficient to organize the international conferences, and they are having much experience and expertise in this aspect.

Indeed, attendees can rest assured that "Your meeting was planned by devoted volunteers from your obedience and Scientific Federation staff. We have worked hard to make sure it is the most tremendous conference you attend this year!"

The domain scientificfederation.com is registered with an address of EWS-1279, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500072, India, Phone: +91.81067430, and some emails provide a Hyderabad address.

First-hand accounts from conference attendees are at https://www.researchgate.net/post/Predatory_conferences_and_publishing_new_developments.

UPDATE 1/4/22: An anonymous commenter mentioned the webpage https://www.easyleadz.com/people/reddy-sekhar-1101214, which reports that Scientific Federation was founded in 2011 and that it is headquartered in Hyderabad with Reddy Sekhar as director of business operations. A Zoom Info page on him states that he was a manger at OMICS International from 2012-2016 and that Scientific Federation is based at 10114 Century Dr, Ellicott City, Maryland. OMICS is notorious for its fraudulent practices. According to several real estate websites, the US address belongs to a three or four-bedroom home.

Forensic Science Conferences

Other e-mail

International Congress & Expo on Bacteriology

• 2/8/17, 2/22/17, 5/19/17:
  Dear Dr. Kaye, David,
  Greetings for the Day!!! We would warmly welcome you to invite as an Organizing committee member for the “International Congress & Expo on Bacteriology” (Bacteriology-2017) which is during December 04-06, 2017 held at San Francisco, USA. To know more about Conference: http://scientificfederation.com/bacteriology-2017/ This year we have adopted the theme “Advancing Current Research in the Field of Bacteriology”. Bacteriology-2017 is a scientific congregation which brings together Researches, Scientists, Speakers, students, Key decision makers who can find the best solutions from the experienced peoples with the same interests. We really like to have your presence at this conference, please let me know your interest towards the same. Look forward to you joining us in San Francisco…!!!
  Best regards
  C.lathasri
  Bacteriology-2017, Program Coordinator, P +91-7799790002
• From: Bacteriology-2017 [mailto:bacteriology@scientificfederation.info]
  Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 2:58 AM
  Subject: Bacteriology-2017, Book Your Slot with 25% discount on registration
  Dear Dr. Kaye, David, Greetings for the Day!! We are honour to invite as a Speaker in the international quest “International Congress and Expo on Bacteriology” (Bacteriology-2017) This year we have adopted the theme “Advancing Current Research in the Field of Bacteriology” which is during December 04-06, 2017 held at San Francisco, USA. ... Bacteriology-2017 is a scientific congregation which brings together researchers, scientists, key decision makers, and industry professionals in the same physical space for a brief yet intense period of discussion, collaboration, and addressing related problems in research. Kindly avail your participation by submitting your abstract ... . All the accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference book. We are humble to inform you that our organization will provide 25% waiver on registration as a support from Scientific Federation. We really like to have your presence at this conference; please let me know your interest towards the same. Look forward to you joining us in San Francisco…!!!
  Best Regards,
  C. Latha Sri
  Bacteriology-2017, E: bacteriology@scientificfederation.com, P: +91-779-979-0002
• From: Bacteriology-2018 [ICEB-2018=scientificfederation.com@mail222.bms2.bmsend.com] On Behalf Of Bacteriology-2018
  Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 4:39 AM (and again Thu 3/8/2018 7:30 AM)
  Subject: Reg. Bacteriology-2018 Dallas, USA
  Dear Dr. Kaye David ,
  Greetings From ICEB-2018. Scientific federation officially invites you as a Speakerfor the “2ndInternational Congress and Expo on Bacteriology” (Bacteriology-2018). This year we have adopted the theme “ Annunciate Research Frontiers in Bacteriology ” which is during November 15-16, 2018 held at Dallas, USA. ... Bacteriology-2018 is a scientific congregation which brings together researchers, scientists, key decision makers, and industry professionals in the same physical space for a brief yet intense period of discussion, collaboration, and addressing related problems in research. Kindly avail your participation by submitting your abstract ... All the accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference book. Look forward to you joining us in Dallas…!!!
  Best Regards,
  Latha Sree
  Bacteriology-2018, E: ICEB-2018@scientificfederation.com, P: +91-779-979-0002
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International Conference on Bioequivalence and Bioavailability

• From: Bioavailability-2019 [bioequivalence-bioavailability-2019@scientificfederation.info]
  Date: Apr. 15, 2019 9:09 AM
  Subject: Speaker Invitation ICBEBA-2019; Barcelona spain
  Dear Dr. David H Kaye,
  Greetings!!! The purpose of this invitation is to invite you as Speaker, to the upcoming “2nd International conference on Bioequivalence and Bioavailability” during August 19-20, 2019 at Barcelona, Spain Bioequivalence-2019 is a specially designed conference to bring the expertise in the field of Bioequivalence and Bioavailability across the globe for mutual sharing and enrichment of their invaluable knowledge and Nobel work. The theme of the conference is “Unfolding Innovations in Bioequivalence/Bioavailability and related science” which covers a wide range of critically important sessions. The vision of Bioequivalence-2019 is to provide a comprehensive discussion on current research and development on Bioequivalence and Bioavailability. ...
  Conference Highlights: ... Clinical Research Vs Clinical Trails [sic] ... Surgery And Anesthesiology ... Toxicology ... Public Health Nutrition ... Analytical Chromatography ... Drug Delivery Using Nanotechnology ... Clinical Cancer Trials [listed twice]
  You can submit your abstract for an oral / poster presentation. We welcome you to be a part of this exciting Bioequivalence-2019
  Best Regards
  Vasavi Latha
  Bioequivalence-2019 Conference Secretary
  Scientific Federation T: +91-779-979-0002

Bioscience Congress

• From: BIOSCIENCE-2019 [bioscience-2019@scientific-federation.com]
  Date: 31 July 2019 at 7:11 AM
  Subject: Reg: BIOSCIENCE-2019 Paris, France.
  Dear Dr. David H. Kaye ,
  I hope this email finds you well. This is Mohamed El-Far Conference Chair and plenary speaker of Bioscience-2019 congress which is scheduled to be held at Paris, France. We would like to greet you with the Speaker position at “7th International Congress and Expo on Bioscience and Biotechnology” held at Paris, France during September 23, 24, 2019.  Share your research done with related sessions of the conference and participate in the discussions with both young and highly cited researchers.
  As this is peak time of the conference your immediate response will be appreciated, if you could confirm your participation we will schedule you in our tentative program.
  NOTE: If you really interest we would like to give you special offer on registration and Accommodation.
  Kindly confirm your participation As soon as possible We are in the process of preparing the Tentative Program so kindly book your slot within this month end only few slots are available.
  With our best wishes,
  Dr. Mohamed El-Far
  Bioscience-2019 Conference Chair,
  Mansoura University, Egypt
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International Congress & Expo on Biotechnology and Bioengineering

• Date: May 26 2016
  On behalf of Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to attend International Congress & Expo on Biotechnology and Bioengineering during September 26-28, 2016 held at Los Angeles, USA. We really like to have your presence at this conference, please let me know your interest towards the same. All the accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference book.
• Date: June 8 2016
  To: Dear Dr. David H.,
  Greetings for the day!!! Thanks for your valuable time to have a look on Scientific Scrutiny. We Scientific Federation are keen to have your presence in our conference. We would like to invite you for the Scientific Extravaganza for the Innovations in Biotechnology and Bioengineering which will be held in Los Angeles, USA on September 26-28, 2016. We are group of young biotechnologists trying to bring the emerging scientific highlights at one stage. We will be proud to have you on the occasion of scientific feast. Kindly join us to utilize your excellence as guidelines for the next generation researchers. [This email lists a "Bioplymers-2016 Organizing Committee" consisting of Dennis J. Gray, University of Florida, and faculty from China, India, and Iran.]
• From: ICEBB-2018 (icebb-2018@scientificfederation.com)
  Sent: Sat., Nov 4 at 9:56 AM
  Subject: Reg. ICEBB-2018 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
  Dear Dr. David H.
  Good day!! On behalf of the Organizing committee, we are delighted to invite you to be a speaker at 3rd International Congress & Expo on Biotechnology and Bioengineering (ICEBB-2018) on June 25-26,2018 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which brings well versed scrutinizers at one place. It provides a platform to have open discussions, knowledge sharing and interactive sessions with field experts. ICEBB-2018 will focus on the theme Recent Innovations and applications in Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
  This is our humble request to join us in the ICEBB-2018 to up-skill your next generations to protect and continue our valuable innovations. For more information about the conference, Please have a glance at PS: http://scientificfederation.com/biotechnology-bioengineering-201 ...
  Awaiting your swift and favourable response.
  Best Regards,
  Madhu Spandana
  ICEBB-2018, T: +91-779-979-0001, E: icebb-2018@scientificfederation.com
  If you don’t want to receive any further e-mail from ICEBB -2018 please revert back with a subject Unsubscribe
• From: ICEBB-2019 [biotechnology-2019@scientificfederation.com]
  Date: July 26, 2018 7:29 AM
  Subject: Reg: Biotechnology-2019 London, UK
  On behalf of the Organizing Committee, all of us have the pleasure to cordially invite you as a Speaker at our upcoming meeting "5th International Congress & Expo on Biotechnology and Bioengineering” will be held during June 17-18, 2019 London, UK”, This meeting is a part of series of conferences organized by Scientific Federation, is expert-driven and is initiated to organize and facilitate proficient and international scientific conferences worldwide with associating the world class researchers.
  This Meeting will be a great occasion for discussions of previous, present, and future research on “Biotechnology and Bioengineering”. It will provide an exciting scientific program, which will cover all aspects from the basics to their applications. It will be a great forum for students, postdoctoral fellows and established scientists from different countries to exchange ideas, and to broaden their knowledge. It will be an excellent occasion to meet researchers from around the world, widen professional contact and create new opportunities, including establishing new collaborations. ...
  Your participation is important for the success of this Meeting, and will be very much appreciated. Looking forward to hear positive acknowledgement from you. Please feel free to write to us.
  Sincerely,
  Best Regards
  Spandana Reddy
  Biotechnology-2019 Conference Secretary
  E: biotechnology-2019@scientificfederation.com T: +91-779-979-0001
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• From: ICEBB-2019 [biotechnology-2019@scientificfederation.com]
  Date: Aug 28, 2018, at 6:16 AM
  Subject: Reg: Biotechnology-2019 London,UK
  Dear Dr. David H. Kaye ,
  Greetings!!! The purpose of this invitation is to invite you as Speaker, to the upcoming “5th International congress on Biotechnology and Bioengineering” during June 17-18, 2019 at London,UK.
  Biotechnology-2019 is a specially designed conference to bring the expertise in the field of Biotechnology and Bioengineering across the globe for mutual sharing and enrichment of their invaluable knowledge and Nobel work.
  The theme of the conference is “ Interdisciplinary Methodologies and Innovations of Biotechnology and Bioengineering” which covers a wide range of critically important sessions. The vision of Biotechnology-2019 is to provide a comprehensive discussion on current research and development on Biotechnology and Bioengineering. ... You can submit your abstract for an oral / poster presentation. We welcome you to be a part of this exciting Biotechnology-2019
  Best Regards
  Spandana Reddy
  Biotechnology-2019
  Conference Secretary E:biotechnology-2019@scientificfederation.com T: +91-779-979-0001
• From: ICEBB-2019 [biotechnology-2019@scientificfederation.com]
  Date: Mar. 26, 2019 8:06 AM
  Subject: Reg: ICEBB-2019 London, UK
  Dear Dr. David H.Kaye ,
  On behalf of the Organizing Committee, all of us have the pleasure to cordially invite you to joining us as an Invited Speaker at our upcoming meeting “ 5th International congress and Expo on Biotechnology and Bioengineering”,will be held during June 17-18, 2019 at London, UK. This meeting is a part of series of conferences organized by Scientific Federation, is expert-driven and is initiated to organize and facilitate proficient and international scientific conferences worldwide with associating the world class researchers.
  This Meeting will be a great occasion for discussions of previous, present, and future research on “Biotechnology and Bioengineering”. It will provide an exciting scientific program, which will cover all aspects from the basics to their applications. It will be a great forum for students, postdoctoral fellows and established scientists from different countries to exchange ideas, and to broaden their knowledge. It will be an excellent occasion to meet researchers from around the world, widen professional contact and create new opportunities, including establishing new collaborations. ...
  Your contribution is important for the success of this meeting, and will be very much appreciated. Looking forward to hear positive acknowledgement from you. Please feel free to write to us.
  Sincerely,
  M.Spandana Reddy
  Conference Secretary
  Biotechnology-2019 E:biotechnology-2019@scientificfederation.com T: +91-779-979-0004
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International Congress and Expo on Biotechnology and Nanotechnology” (BioNanotech-2019)

• From: BioNanotech-2019 [bionanotech-2019@scientificfederation.com]
  Date: Mar 7, 2019 2:39 AM, and Mar 26, 2019 10:13 AM
  
  Subject: Reg: BioNanotech-2019 Barcelona, Spain
  Good day to you! We would warmly welcoming you as a Invited Speaker for “6th International Congress and Expo on Biotechnology and Nanotechnology” (BioNanotech-2019)which will be held from August 22-23, 2019 Barcelona, Spain ...
  The BioNanotech -2019 Event will create a best platform to bring eminent peoples from across globe at one place for open discussion on new and current problems and solutions on both biotechnology and nanotechnology fields. We are happy to announcing you that, we have only few slots are available. So kindly grab and book your slot by submitting the presentation abstract & register on/before March-15-2019 in among available slots.
  Being an Invited Speaker we will provide some special discount packages on both registration & accommodation (Including breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee etc) Package-A: Registration + 2 night’s accommodation@800USD only Package-B: Registration + 3 night’s accommodation@850USD only
  Package-C: Registration + 4 nights’ accommodation@900USD only Discount registration link : ...
  If you have any types of queries regarding conference feel free to contact us. Looking forward your quick and positive response from you soon
  Sincerely,
  Swathi. P
  Conference Secretary
  This message was sent ... by bionanotech-2019@scientificfederation.com 1-8-506/2/B, PRAKASH NAGAR, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA 500016, India
• From: BioNanotech-2019 [bionanotech-2019@scientificfederation.com]
  Date: 29 May 2019 8:21 am
  Subject: Reg: BioNanotech-2019 Barcelona, Spain
  Dear Dr. David H. Kaye ,
  Good Day!! Hope this message finds you well!!
  We are honored to invite you to be the Speaker at “6th International Congress & Expo on Biotechnology and Nanotechnology” conference is to be held on August 22-23, 2019 at Barcelona, Spain. We know that you are a potential speaker and our attendees and delegates will gain much from your talk on the theme “Accumulating the new discoveries and advanced approaches towards Biotechnology and Nanotechnology.
  Our conference will be an educational interface for academic colleagues, industries and independent research organizations around the world. We hope that our conference will be a memorable international event which will undoubtedly satisfy your curiosity only few slots are available.
  For further details of conference visit ...
  Thank you for taking time to read our invitation, and I very much look forward to hearing from you soon.
  Further any queries feel free to contact us. Looking forward to your prompt reply!
  With best regards,
  Swathi.p
  Conference Secretary
  BioNanotech-2019
  T: +91-779-979-0002
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International Hematologists Summit

• From: hematology-2020 [hematology-2020@scientificfederation.info]
  Date: Wed 6/12/19 5:03 AM Subject: Congress on Hematology-2020
  Dear Dr. Kaye, David,
  Greetings from Hematology!!
  It is pleasure to invite you as an honorable Speaker for 3rd International Hematologists Summit (Hematology-2020)” in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation which is during June 18-19, 2020. The main theme of the congress is “Advancements and Emerging Concepts in Hematology Research”.
  Our goal is to facilitate opportunities for networking, collaboration and exchange of ideas with internationally renowned leaders in Hematology, to identify research and practice based innovations and challenges, opportunities in the new era of in optimizing Hematology research and development. For more information about the conference like topics, deadlines, registrations etc PC: ... Kindly avail your participation by submitting your abstract ...
  We would truly appreciate to have your soonest confirmation.
  Best Regards,
  J. Swati Reddy
  Conference Manager
  Hematology-2020 Phone: 040-68176307
  If you don’t want to receive any further mails from “Hematology-2020”, Please revert back ...
• From: HIS-2018 [mailto:his-2018@scientificfederation.net]
  Date: Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:49 AM
  Subject: Reg: HIS-2018, Valencia, Spain.
  Importance: High
  Dear Dr. Kaye, David,
  Good day! Scientific Federation cordially invites you as a Speaker for our International Hematologists Summit” (HIS-2018).
  The meeting will be held in one of the most fascinating cities of the world: Valencia, Spain during May 21-22, 2018 and organizing by Scientific Federation that permits a full cultural immersion to knowing about history, past and present of human habit.
  This year we have adopted the theme “Research Strategies and Upcoming Challenges in Hematology
  To have glance at conference, PS: http://www.scientificfederation.com/hematologists-summit-2018/
  Scientific Sessions Includes: • Hematology • ... Red Blood Cells •  White Blood Cells • Platelets ... We look forward to your presence and guidance.
  Regards.
  Rajini
  HIS-2018
  Scientific Federation, E: his-2018@scientificfederation.com, M: +91-7799790001

Immunology Congress

• From: Immunology Congress-2018 <immunology=scientificfederation.com@mail227.bms2.bmsend.com>; on behalf of; Immunology Congress-2018 <immunology@scientificfederation.com>
  Sent: Wed 3/7/2018 7:42 AM
  Subject: Reg. Immunology Congress-2018 Amsterdam
  Dear Dr. Kaye David ,
  Good day! After the success of Immunology Congress-2017 in Chicago, USA, on behalf of the Organizing committee, we are delighted to invite you to be a speaker at our upcoming "3rd World Congress and Expo on Immunology" (Immunology Congress-2018) which will be held from October 18-20, 2018 at Amsterdam, Netherlands. Immunology Congress-2018 will focus on the theme “Innovations and Novel Approaches in Immunology and Immune Systems". Please find the details of the conference here ... Use this occasion to share your scientific excellence and be a part of this esteemed congress. Awaiting your swift and favorable reply.
  With Best Wishes,
  Nawaz Shaik
  Immunology Congress-2018, E: immunology@scientificfederation.com
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World Congress and Expo on Immunology

• From: Immunology Congress-2018 (immunology=scientificfederation.com@mail227.bms2.bmsend.com)
  Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 8:43 AM (and  again February 21, 2018 7:32 AM)
  Subject: Reg. Immunology Congress-2018 Amsterdam
  Dear Dr. Kaye David ,
  Good day! After the success of Immunology Congress-2017 in Chicago, USA, on behalf of the Organizing committee, we are delighted to invite you to be a speaker at our upcoming "3rd World Congress and Expo on Immunology" (Immunology Congress-2018) which will be held from October 18-20, 2018 at Amsterdam, Netherlands. Immunology Congress-2018 will focus on the theme “Innovations and Novel Approaches in Immunology and Immune Systems". ... Use this occasion to share your scientific excellence and be a part of this esteemed congress. Awaiting your swift and favorable reply.
  With Best Wishes,
  Nawaz Shaik,
  Immunology Congress-2018, E: immunology@scientificfederation.com
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Global Congress on Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

• From: Infectious-Diseases-2020 [infectious-diseases-2020@scientificfederation.biz]
  Date: 12 Sept 2019
  Subject: join your pees as an Honorable Speaker at Infectious diseases-2020, Toronto, Canada
  Dear Dr.Kaye David,
  Greetings..! On behalf of the organizing committee, I am pleased to invite you as an Honorable Speaker at our significant conference “Global Congress on Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology” will be held during June 25-26, 2020 at Toronto, Canada. Infectious diseases-2020 is an interesting scientific congregation which will bring together individuals who have curiosity on practice, research, innovations, administration, policy, and education of Infectious diseases and Clinical Microbiology. The main theme of the congress is “Innovative Approach and Novel Technologies in Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases”. To know much more about the conference like brochure, topics, deadlines, and registrations etc Kindly go through the link ... Book your slot by submitting your abstract online: Kindly submit your abstract . It will be a great pleasure for us if you can join us along with your colleagues and students. Note: 15% discounts available on group registrations.
  We sincerely hope that you will honor us by accepting our invitation to join us at Toronto, Canada
  Best Regard
  Vinitha
  Conference Manager
  Infectious diseases-2020
  T: 040-68176307 E: infectious-diseases-2020@scientificfederation.com
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Global Summit & Expo on Proteomics

• From: Proteomics-2018 [proteomics-2018@scientificfederation.org]
  Sent: Sep 27 at 7:26 AM
  Subject: Reg: Proteomics-2018: Meet and get to know your peers
  On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we cordially invite you as a Speaker for the upcoming Global Summit & Expo on “ Proteomics, ” whichwill be held during November 19-20, 2018 in Dallas, Texas in the USA. This meeting is a part of series of conferences organized by Scientific Federation, is expert-driven and is initiated to organize and facilitate proficient and international scientific conferences worldwide with associating the world class researchers.
  This meeting will be a great occasion for discussions of previous, present, and future research on “ Proteomics.” It will provide an exciting scientific program that will cover all aspects of proteomics from the basics to its applications. It will be a great forum for students, postdoctoral fellows and established scientists from different countries to exchange ideas, and to broaden their knowledge. It will be an excellent occasion to meet researchers from around the world, widen professional contact and create new opportunities, including establishing new collaborations.
  For further information and conference updates, please visit the conference website ... Your participation is important for the success of this meeting, and will be very much appreciated.
  Looking forward to hear a positive acknowledgement from you.
  Best wishes,
  Priyanka
  Program secretary Proteomics- 2018 Email: proteomics-2018@scientificfederation.com Phone: +91-779-979-0001 If you don’t want to receive any further e-mail from Proteomics-2018please revert with a subject Unsubscribe.

Toxicology 2018

• From: Toxicology 2018 <toxicology=scientificfederation.com@mail229.bms2.bmsend.com>; on behalf of; Toxicology 2018 <toxicology@scientificfederation.com>
  Sent: Tue 1/23/2018 7:59 AM (and again Mon 2/12/2018 8:52 AM and Tues 3/6/2018 8:11 AM)
  Subject: Reg. Toxicology -2018 Rome, Italy
  Dear Dr. KayeDavid ,
  Good day. The meeting will be held in one of the most fascinating cities of the world: Rome, Italy during June 11-12, 2018and organizing by Scientific Federation, that permits a full cultural immersion to knowing about history, past and present of human habit.
  For 2018, the Toxicology 2018 support efforts to bring you one of the most important medical meetings on this subject in the world. This conference will include oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by clinical and basic researchers, followed by discussions led by leading authorities. This meeting includes several interactive sessions specifically designed to benefit trainees and early career investigators, including a trainee poster session to highlight innovative research and how-to sessions that provide in-depth information about a range of topics related to toxicology.
  My primary purpose is to invite the largest number of distinguishing Speakers, primarily experts in toxicology, to discuss the current opinions and achievement in this very interesting field. ...
  Highlights of the Toxicology-2018,
  •    Prof. Aurelio Leone is a chair person and being conducting workshop on the title “Toxicity of cigarette smoking compounds for cardiovascular system: A fact or belief?”
  •    Dr. Antonio Rodriguez Valencia is an Honorable Co-Chair for Toxicology-2018.
  •    Dr. Zeliha Selamoğlu conducting Symposium on the title “7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene Toxicity and Cancer” and plenary speech on “Cypermethrin as Synthetic Pyrethroid and Environmental Threatening”
  •    Dr. Anamika Thripathi is going to deliver a Keynote on “Environmental Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal in Surface Dust Caused by E-waste Recycling Activities”
  •    Prof. Chintakindi Sanjay going to deliver a keynote on “Heavy Metals Toxicity and the Environment – Indian Context”
  •    Dr. Md Robed Amin is going to deliver a Keynote talk on  “A fishy Tale- Puffer fish poisoning in Bangladesh” and conducting “symposium on What are the common pesticides presenting as acute poisoning in Bangladesh
  Avail your interest submitting your abstract through the below link: ... Kindly have a glance at our scientific program. http://www.scientificfederation.com/toxicology-2018/scientific-program.php
  We can provide you with any additional information you might require. We look forward to your presence and guidance. Regards.
  Prof. Aurelio Leone, Independent Researcher-Ex University of Pisa, Italy. Chair person for Toxicology-2018
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World Summit on Toxicology

• From: Toxicology-20 (toxicology=scientificfederation.com@mail223.bms2.bmsend.com)
  Sent: Thu 11/16/2017 10:48 AM (repeated 12/19/17 5:44 AM)
  Subject: Reg. Toxicology-2018 Rome, Italy
  Dear Dr. KayeDavid, Meet people and get inspired. Scientific Federation is expert-driven and initiated to facilitate proficient international scientific conferences across the globe while associating with the world class scientific investigators. It’s our pleasure to know about your interest in attending the “World Summit on Toxicology”. It would be pleased if you RSVP (please respond) your availability to attend as speaker on June 11-12, 2018 held at Rome, Italy. ... Avail you interest submitting your abstract through the below link ... Highlights of the Toxicology-2018, Prof. Aurelio Leone is a chair person and being conducting workshop on the title “Toxicity of cigarette smoking compounds for cardiovascular system: A fact or belief?” ... We look forward to your presence and guidance.
  Sincerely, Nithya Hasini, Toxicology-2018, E: toxicology@scientificfederation.com Phone: +91-779-979-0002
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Oxford Global Marketing's Annual Genetics in Forensics Congress

Oxford Global Marketing Ltd., with offices in Singapore and London, has attracted some big names in forensic genetics (see the email below) to its Annual Genetics in Forensics Congress, but I have to wonder what they thought of it. OGM's homepage announces that "Oxford Global provide specialist business information for the Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences industry in the UK, Europe and Asia. We run some of the most respected congresses, summits, conferences and webinars for industry leaders. We also offer bespoke event management to companies in the sector.

The domain name oxfordglobal.co.uk is registered to Osney Media Ltd, trading as The Light Online, with an address of 22 Church Rd, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QH, United Kingdom.

Email

5/12/16: Dear David, I hope my email finds you well. I would like to invite you to speak at our 2nd Annual Genetics in Forensics Congress next year in March 2017, London ... a two day event attracting over 200 senior level delegates. The subject areas suggested by our advisory board are available. However, if you would like to suggest a new topic please do get in touch. ... If you would like to arrange a short phone call to discuss the congress or have any queries you would like answered via email, please do not hesitate to contact me. ... Kind Regards, Eleanor Halsey, Producer

A couple of subsequent emails begin "Dear David, I hope my email finds you well. I was just keen to follow up with you from my previous email in regards to the speaking invitation for the 2nd Annual Genetics in Forensics Congress next year in March 2017, London." The Advisory Board for 2016 consists of

Jack Ballantyne, Professor, University of Central Florida, Associate Director – National Center for Forensic Science
John Masters, Professor of Experimental Pathology, UCL
Matthew Greenhalgh, Director Forensic Science, Cellmark Forensic Services
Thomas Callaghan, Senior Biometric Scientist, FBI Laboratory
Allan Jamieson, Director, The Forensic Institute
Bruce Weir ‎Professor and Chair, Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington

"Confirmed speakers" according to the website include

David Balding, Professor of Statistical Genetics, Centre for Systems Genomics, University of Melbourne
Jack Ballantyne, Professor, University of Central Florida, Associate Director - National Center for Forensic Science
Michael Coble, Forensic Biologist, NIST
Mitch Holland, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University
Henry Lee, Professor, University of New Haven

Apparently unconfirmed, but listed in the cyclic photographic display of "2016 speakers" is Bruce Weir, University of Washington. Why the website is limited to 2016 speaker information for a 2017 program is unclear. An email of 6/13/16 supplied a pamphlet that listed a 2017 advisory board with the following US members:

Elaine Pagliaro, Assistant Executive Director, University of New Haven, Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
James Landers, Professor, University of Virginia
Jack Ballantyne, Professor, University of Central Florida
Seth Faith, Assistant, Professor of Forensic Science, North Carolina State University

The email of 6/13/16 listed "confirmed speakers":

Peter Gill, Professor, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Sheila Willis, Director General, Forensic Science Ireland
Catherine Knutson, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Forensic Science Services for the State of Minnesota
Ann Ross, Director, Forensic Sciences Institute, North Carolina State University
Randall Murch, Associate Director, Research Program Development, National Capital Region, Virginia Tech.
Dieter Deforce, Professor, Ghent University
Eugénia Cuhna, Professor, University of Coimbra
Ayse Serin, Associate Professor, Cukurova University School of Medicine
Anna Williams, Forensic Anthropologist, University of Huddersfield

Four days later, the sender was "just keen to follow up with you." Her confirmed speaker list added these names:

Tracy Alexander, Director of Forensic Services, City of London Police
Kenneth Kidd, Professor of Genetics, of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine
Philip Danielson, Professor, University of Denver
Jack Ballantyne, Professor, University of Central Florida, USA

By the end of the month (in identical emails of 6/30 and 7/1), Eleanor Halsey was no longer so keen, but was still following up with the original form invitation and an even longer confirmed speaker list that added these names:

Geraldine O'Donnell, Director of DNA, Forensic Science Ireland
Angela Gallop CBE, Professor and Strategic Director of Strathclyde University Centre of Forensic Science
Charla Marshall, Chief of Emerging Technologies, Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab
Walter Bodmer, Professor, University of Oxford
Didier Meuwly, Professor and Principal Scientist, Netherlands Forensic Institute
John Masters, Professor of Experimental Pathology, UCL
Sree Kanthaswamy, Professor/Geneticist, University of California
Tal Simmons, Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
Jari Louhelainen, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Helsinki and Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Stefano Vanin, Reader in Forensic Biology, University of Huddersfield, UK
Sharon Derrick, Forensic Anthropologist, Identification Manager and Agency Coordinator, Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Nicholas Marquez-Grant, Forensic Anthropologist, University of Cranfield
Seth Faith, Asst. Professor of Forensic Science, North Carolina University
Graham Williams, Associate Director, Secure Societies Institute, University of Huddersfield

Still more news (same template, of course) came a week later (7/13/16). Gillian Tully, Director, Forensic Science Regulator, Home Office, UK, had signed on and, of course, "it would be great to have you on board."

A month later, it was Marketing Executive Guillaume Alonso (signature line) or Aonso (according to the sender  field), sending a "Registration Now Open" email from the URL GeneticsForensicsCongress@oxford-global.net on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 5:33 AM.

Producer Eleanor Halsey also seems to have been supplanted by Head of Delegate Sales Will Fox. His first email (10/4/16) promised "a unique opportunity to join over 40 highly esteemed speakers ... and participating in high-level discussions about the future landscape of the industry." It also offered a free webinar in January on "Advances in Next Generation Sequencing for Forensic Purposes" (with "Speaker 1" and "The New Challenges of Identification: Terrorist Attacks and The Role of Forensic Anthropology" with "Speaker 2."

Then came two folksy "Dear David" letters on 11/29/16: "Sorry to email you out of the blue. I wanted to get in touch with you in regards to a Genetics in Forensics Congress that my company, Oxford Global, annually holds in London. It will be taking place on the 14th-15th March in 2017. We are hoping to be able to expand the numbers of participants from outside of Europe and are aware of the increase in costs involved with the travel. For this reason, I wanted to offer you a half price pass to attend the congress, reducing the registration fee down to £250+VAT. Do you think this would be of interest to yourself or any of your colleagues? If you could come back to me before the end of the year, that would be fantastic."

In 2017, however, the emails from Will Fox grew less personal (but noted that some kinds of special offers remained available):

1/10/17: Dear David, Oxford Global is delighted to share with you the final agenda for our prestigious 2nd Annual Genetics in Forensics Congress, ... . Network with over 200 senior level genetics in forensic experts and hear world-class presentations and keynote addresses ... Join our internationally renowned speakers for their pioneering work in the field:

Peter Gill, Professor, Norwegian Institute of Public Health internationally recognised for his work in analysing the disputed DNA evidence in the Amanda Knox case will be discussing ‘Analysis of miscarriages of justice of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito’
Jack Ballantyne, Professor, University of Central Florida NGS to discuss cell type identification by mRNA profiling, single cell analysis and mixture de-convolution
Angela Gallop CBE Professor and Strategic Director of Strathclyde University Centre of Forensic Science, who has worked on the UK's most complex cases including Damilola Taylor, Rachel Nickell and Stephen Lawrence will be discussing the latest advancements and challenges of applying the new forms of forensic genetic testing to historic cases
Turi King, Reader in Genetics and Archaeology, University of Leicester highly acknowledged for her groundbreaking work on the Richard III case will be presenting ‘Richard III The Resolution Of A 500 Year Old Cold Case’, she will explore the background to this case, along with the discovery and analysis of the remains.

... The standard rates to attend this congress are £799 + VAT for industry delegates, £499 + VAT for academic institutions & £1350 + VAT for service/vendor companies. Special discounts until the end of January.

By the end of January, Mr. Fox had grown desperate (or very generous).

1/31/17: Dear David, Registration for this year’s Genetics in Forensics in London, 14-15 March, 2017 will be closing shortly. We are keen to have representation from your organisation at the 2017 meeting and in order to ensure that the quality and relevance of the delegates remains at the highest possible level, I am able to offer to a select few people, complimentary passes - free of charge - to attend the congress as delegates for the 2017 meeting. I wondered if you or any of your colleagues would benefit from attending this conference? Please be aware that the passes are available to any Academics or Pharmaceutical experts of Post-doc level and above. As registration is closing shortly and the number of places available are about to be filled, please do let me know of your interest by the end of the week. ...

Whom is he kidding? The "select few people" who receive complimentary passes are "any Academics"?

The "confirmed sponsors" are Illumina, ThermoFisher Scientific, Quiagen, Key Forensic Services, and Menarini Silicon Biosystems. What their contributions are to the conference I cannot say.

The third iteration is in the works, offering another opportunity to be on the advisory board. The following arrived (twice, at 4/27/17 6:26 AM, because OGM has two of me listed -- one for each email address):

Subject: Advisory Board and Speaker Invite: 3rd Annual Genetics & Genomics in Forensics Congress, 15 - 16 March 2018, London, UK
Dear David, I hope my email finds you well. I would like to invite you to be part of our advisory board and speak at our 3rd Annual Genetics & Genomics in Forensics Congress, 15 – 16 March 2018 in London, UK. Following on from the success of last year’s event, the congress will bring together over 200 senior level attendees to discuss the latest applications of genetic technologies to forensics, from DNA methylation analysis with NGS, to ancestral identification through phenotypic markers, to microbial genomics in biosecurity. The 2018 event will feature 4 streams ... . This congress is co-located with the Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Congress. Delegates and speakers will be able to access all the presentations over both days from both congresses. ... It would be very helpful to get your feedback on the proposed topics for the congress and learn more about your experience of the field and potential presentation subject. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with any queries or to organise a short phone call to discuss this further. I look forward to hearing from you and do hope you will be able to participate. Kind Regards, Jessica Thomson, Conference Production and Marketing Assistant, Oxford Global, Direct: +44 7375 046278 | Office: +44 1865 248455, j.thomson@oxfordglobal.co.uk

There is some irony in referring to "the success of last year's event." Instead of the promised "200 senior level delegates," there were "150+ attendees" of all kinds. Of these, 18% were "vendor companies." The report that provides these figures (viewed 4/27/17) also lists only one of the "internationally renowned speakers for their pioneering work in the field" advertised in the email of 1/10/17 as having participated in the event. The actual speakers named in the report were Jack Ballantyne (University of Central Florida), Eugénia Cunha (University of Coimbra), Seth Faith (North Carolina University), Dieter Deforce (University of Ghent), Sharon Derrick (Harris Country Institute), Randall Murch (Virginia Tech), Renata Zbieć-Piekarska (Central Forensic Laboratory of Police), and Anna Williams (University of Huddersfield).

It is early in the life cycle of the third conference. The VIEW THE AGENDA button on the conference website generates a form to "Request Prices & Agenda." However, the planning proceeds:

From: Jessica Thomson [mailto:j.thomson@oxfordglobal.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 10:12 AM
Subject: Follow-up - Invitation to Speak at 3rd Annual Genetics & Genomics in Forensics Congress, 15 - 16 March 2018, London
Dear David, I hope my email finds you well. I recently invited you to speak at our 3rd Annual Genetics & Genomics in Forensics Congress, 15–16 March 2018 in London, UK. I’m conscious that you must have a very busy schedule, but I was just wondering if you have had a chance to review my invitation? The subject areas suggested by our advisory board are listed below. However, if you would like to suggest a new topic please do get in touch. If you would like to arrange a short phone call to discuss the congress or have any queries you would like answered via email, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you and do hope you will be able to participate.
Kind Regards, Jessica Thomson, Conference Production and Marketing Assistant, Oxford Global, Direct: +44 7375 046278 | Office: +44 1865 248455

followed by a "last call for papers"

From: Jessica Thomson (j.thomson@oxfordglobal.co.uk)
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:13 AM
Subject: Last Call for Papers | 3rd Annual Genetics & Genomics in Forensics Congress
Dear David, I hope my email finds you well. I have been in touch with you over the last few months regarding my company’s 3rd Annual Genetics & Genomics in Forensics Congress, 15 – 16 March 2018 in London, UK. The agenda for the congress is now being finalised, with the full agenda being announced in the next month. I wanted to let you know that the deadline for submitting presentations for the meeting is Monday 14th August. ... Confirmed Speakers for the event include:

• Peter Gill, Professor of Forensic Science, Oslo University
• Jack Ballantyne, Professor of Chemistry and Associate Director, National Center of Forensic Science, University of Central Florida
• Mark Jobling, Professor of Genetics, University of Leicester
• Phillip Danielson, Professor, Forensic Genetics, University of Denver
• Helena Machado, Professor, University of Coimbra
• Dieter Deforce, Professor, Ghent University
• Daniele Podini, Associate Professor, George Washington University
• Karima Fadhlaoui-Zid, Associate Professor, University of Tunis
• Joe Apps, Manager, UK Missing Person Bureau, National Crime Agency
• Diana Hall, Research Manager, Forensic Genetics Unit, University Center of Legal Medicine Lausanne and Geneva
• Joel Sutton, DNA Casework Technical Leader, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory Defence Forensic Science Center

Please find below a full list of topics from which we welcome contribution. If you are interested in presenting at the meeting, or have any questions regarding this, please do get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you and do hope you will be able to participate.
Kind Regards, Jessica Thomson, Associate Conference Producer, Oxford Global Marketing Ltd, Mobile: +44 7375 046278 | Office: +44 1865 248455 | Fax: +44 1865 250985, Oxford Global Conferences: www.oxfordglobal.co.uk, Oxford Global Training Seminars: www.oxfordglobaltraining.co.uk

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  Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 9:55 AM
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  Happy New Year! The Oxford Global team would like to wish you a very Happy New Year. It’s the beginning of an exciting year ahead for Oxford Global;
  A New Look You may have noticed our new company logo. We hope you like it as much as we do! The new logo is the first stage in a full design update that will see the launch of new programmes, newsletters and event brochures in the coming months.
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