International Symposium on Molecular Basis of Human Health in Response to Mutagens & Environmental Stress

International Symposium on
Molecular Basis of Human Health in Response to Mutagens & Environmental Stress
February 24th-26th, 2012
Organized by KIIT, Bubaneswar

Conservation of environment is of paramount concern across the globe. As the volume and variety of man-made chemicals is augmenting each year, our environment is becoming more and more genetically toxic. These man-made chemicals accumulate in the food chain and eventually pass on to the next generation. These chemicals, if mutagenic, have the ability of producing alterations in genetic material leading to hereditary diseases, cancer and birth defects. The human populations dwelling in urban areas more directly exposed to these environmental mutagens are at an even greater risk. Cancer is a common endpoint of chemical mutagenic activity in somatic cells. Further, gene mutations in blood lymphocytes can seriously impair the immune function thus making the body more prone to infections.
The Environmental Mutagen Society of India (EMSI) was founded in 1975, primarily to promote and encourage research, and disseminate information in broader areas of environmental mutagenesis, as relevant to human health and environmental safety. The Society is an affiliate of the International Association of Environmental Mutagen Societies (IAEMS). Understanding the mechanisms of mutagenesis and evaluating risk of genotoxic agents for producing diseases especially cancer, are the primary objectives of the society.
EMSI organizes an annual conference to keep the members abreast with the latest developments in biomedical sciences, particularly genetic toxicology. The Conference targets a wide audience of scientists in diverse interdisciplinary domains of biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine and those engaged in public health. It provides an apt platform for encouraging collaborative research and training at national and international levels. The Conference also includes an international symposium focusing on a specific theme every year.
During the 37th Annual Meeting, an International symposium on "Molecular Basis of Human Health in Response TO Mutagens AND Environmental Stress" is being organized at KIIT University, which will elaborate on the impact of environment and the man made mutagenic chemicals on the health of humans and in agricultural produce.All forms of life from microbes to man and all science activities directly or indirectly related to mutagens and environment will be the focus of the 37th EMSI.
Registration : The registration fee shall include the entitlement to attend all Scientific Sessions, Breakfast, Tea/Coffee, Lunch, Dinner, and Local transport. All payments should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favor of "KSBT Conference" payable at Bhubaneswar, latest by 31st Jan, 2012. The registration form duly completed along with the Demand Draft should reach Dr. Birendranath Banerjee, Organizing Secretary 37th EMSI, School of Bio-Technology, KIIT University, Patia, Bhubaneswar-751024 before 31st January, 2012 to avail early bird registration.
Submission of Abstract :

• Abstracts of original research are invited for oral or poster presentation. The abstracts, prepared in MS-WORD (maximum 300 words) meeting the specifications mentioned below, should be submitted by email latest by 31st January 2012 to Dr. Birendranath Banerjee, Organizing Secretary 37th EMSI , email id: emsiconference2012@gmail.com. Not more than one abstract can be submitted by one presenting author. 
• The text should be typed in Arial font (size 11) in the following sequence: paper title (in bold letters), author(s) name(s) (with presenting author underlined), author(s) affiliation(s), email id of corresponding author, body text, and 4 keywords. The abstract should be single-spaced with margins of 1" on all sides of the A4 sheet. A figure or a table can also be included, if absolutely required. No more than 3 references can be included. 
• The mode of presentation (oral or poster) should be clearly indicated. However, the Scientific Committee reserves the final right to admit the paper for oral or poster session. Authors will be notified about the status of their submission by 10th February 2012. Also indicate the technical session under which the abstract should be considered. 
• Guidelines for Oral /Podium Presentation: Oral presentation shall be of 8 minutes duration followed by 2 minutes of discussion.
• Guidelines for Poster Presentation: The poster size should be 1 m x 1.2 m. The title of the poster should cover the full width of the poster. The text should be easily legible from a distance of 2 meters, and the concept should be vivid and understandable without any oral explanation. Best presentations (Oral/Poster) would be suitably awarded.

Deadline : 31.01.12
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