NSPBB 2012 India: National Seminar on Present Prospectives of BioActive Molecules and Biotechnology

National Seminar on Present Prospectives of BioActive Molecules and Biotechnology (NSPBB 2012)

30-31 May 2012

Organised by

Department of Microbiology
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-03
Andhra Pradesh

SCOPE OF THE SEMINAR

The proposed two day national seminar with a platform or Bioactive molecules and emerging trends in Biotechnolgy, as there is a great deal of interest, hype associated with Biotechnology and its applications in various arenas of research over the years. Bioactive molecules are substances that have an effect on the cellular function of an organism or living tissue. They may be derived from natural (biologicat) resources or synthetic chemicals. Bioactive molecules from biological resources are a potential source of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. In another line of development, with the advent of biotechnology, the production of recombinant bioactive molecuLes has attracted a lot of interest. Such recombinant
molecules have great potential for commercialization as they are usefuL in diagnostic tools. The pool of researchers with diverse expertise and the active collaboration have enhanced the progress of bioactive molecular research.

The present research focuses on the mechanisms of action of the bioactive molecules using new approaches such as 'genomic' technologies and insilco modelling. Research in this area has received immense interest among researchers
and has shown encouraging progress.

FOCUS AREAS

Natural products
Structure and function of Biornolecules
Pharmacology & toxicoLogy
Molecular and cellular therapeutics
Bioengineering
Bio-nanotechnoLogy
Immunotechnology
Fermentation technology
Computational Biology
Microbial technology

WHO CAN ATTEND Academicians, Scientists, Research Scholars, and PG Students from university, Research Institutes, Colleges, personnel from Research Institutions and related Industry can participate.

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BITs 5th Anniversary of World Cancer Congress (WCC-2012)

BIT Congress is proud to launch the 5th Anniversary of World Cancer Congress (WCC), which will be held from May 18 to May 20, 2012 in Beijing, China (http://www.bitlifesciences.com/cancer2012/ ).
The congress theme of this year is "Hand-in-Hand for Caring" in keeping with the rapid growth and results in cancer research and care throughout the world. The 3-day diverse program has been designed to cover the breadth of oncology from cancer epidemiology and prevention, from drug discovery to cancer treatment and palliative care. It will also cover the main oncological aspects of these themes from molecular biology and genetics, to targeted therapies, innovation technology radiotherapy and imaging.

The program is a very interesting mix of plenary lectures, the technical sessions, educational training courses, practical clinical case as well as industry supported symposia will provide delegates with information on the latest developments in basic science and clinical treatment. Several workshops and posters / papers session will be held concurrently to allow sharing of the excellent experience. The high profile speakers will provide productive form to greatly refresh the participant's knowledge and experience. Participants will enhance practical knowledge for everyday use and explore the most up-to-date information regarding the treatment of cancer.

Please seize this wonderful opportunity and feel free to participate actively in all areas of the conference, I feel confident that you will enjoy both of the scientific program and the fine, traditional city of Beijing.

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Cardiac Centers of Excellence Conference - USA

GTC’s Cardiac Centers of Excellence Conference bring together leaders from hospitals, academic providers and stand alone centers to come together as a community and share best practice insights into today’s most important business issues ranging from market place surveying, bench marking analytics, marketing strategies and cost containment tactics. The summit takes place in Atlanta, GA on May 15-17, 2012. Part of the larger Healthcare Centers of Excellence Summit, the Conference allows learning and networking across a spectrum of providers including: 1) Cancer Centers of Excellence Conference 2) Diabetes Centers of Excellence Conference

We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Conference Date: May 15-17, 2012 Venue: 590 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

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World Animal Health Congress 2012 Singapore

World Animal Health Congress Asia 2012 is the region’s only senior level, strategic and business focused animal health event that brings together pharmas, biotechs, industrial scale farms, investors and solution providers to discuss strategies for drug development, regulation and licensing of veterinary medicines & animal health products. Facilitating executive level commentary, communication and partnerships between the industry’s elite, World Animal Health Congress Asia 2012 is where leaders of the World’s animal health community meet to influence & evolve the future of the animal health industry. 2-congress days, 1 pre-conference summit, 1 post conference masterclass, 30+ senior level speakers 50+ sessions and 30hrs of defined content 20hrs+ of immersive networking events Register Now to attend

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1st Istanbul-Eurasian Regional Congress of Biological Psychiatry

1st Istanbul-Eurasian Regional Congress of Biological Psychiatry
27 to 31 May 2012
Istanbul, Turkey
Congress Venue: WOW Hotels and Convention Center - Istanbul, Turkey

This interdisciplinary Eurasian Congress aims to promote mutual knowledge
transfer from researchers and clinical scientists in the field of Biological
Psychiatry.

The deadline for symposium proposals is 17 February 2012.
The deadline for abstracts is 5 March 2012.

Enquiries: kongre@burkon.com
Web address: http://www.biologicalpsychiatry-istanbul2012.org
Organised by: Turkish Society of Biological Psychiatry
Endorsed by: World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry
Co-sponsored by: World Psychiatric Association and Psychiatric Association of
Turkey
Congress President: Prof. Dr. Bilgen Taneli email: bilgentaneli@ttmail.com

Main Topics:
Addictive Disorders
Affective Disorders (Bipolar, Unipolar)
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Anxiety
Childhood and Adolescent Disorders
Geriatric Psychiatry
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Epilepsy
Brain Function
Genetics
Neuroimaging
Psychopharmacology
Other Topics 

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8th Annual BioMalPar Conference 2012 - Germany

• This will be the 8th BioMalPar conference all of which have taken place at EMBL Heidelberg. However this meeting is sponsored by the European Network of Excellence, EVIMalaR. EVIMalaR is a new malaria research network that whilst distinct from BioMalPar seeks to continue some of the best BioMalPar initiatives, this meeting being one. EVIMalaR consists of 54 partner laboratories in 37 institutions from 10 European and from 5 principally African malaria endemic countries (Sudan, Uganda, Nigeria, and Cameroon, and South Africa) and one Indian institute. The Australian Malaria Research Network also enjoys full membership. EVIMalaR also comprises 25 European and 1 African affiliated partners.
  
  Created in October 2009, EVIMalaR was established and will perpetuate the original BioMalPar (which formally ended in September 2009) vision of forming a European-wide virtual institute, enhancing cohesion between its component research groups.
  
  EVIMalaR also places a particular emphasis on its training role, and continues to support a high profile PhD scholarship, fellowships and travel awards. EVIMalaR aims also to ensure a broad dissemination of research results and enhance the public awareness through the implementation of a website www.evimalar.org and the organisation of annual conferences, training courses and meetings.
  
• Aims of eventThe scientific aims of the network remain to address, in an integrated, collaborative manner, fundamental questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, and the disease, allowing optimal exploitation of the resulting knowledge to impact on public health.
  
  The purpose of the BioMalPar annual conference is to bring together malaria researchers from Europe and overseas (including Africa, America, Asia and Australia) in order to present and share recent groundbreaking findings on fundamental malaria research. New insights will also be featured through the use of poster sessions. This meeting will also provide an enriched environment for researchers at all stages of their career to interact with international leaders in the field. The meeting will offer an excellent opportunity for sharing ideas and for potential development of new worldwide collaborations.
  

• Clusters
  
  • Immunobiology and Pathophysiology
    
  • Parasite Molecular and Cell Biology
    
  • Vector Parasite Interactions
    
  • Modelling and Systems Biology
    
    
    EMBL Heidelberg, Germany Monday 14 May - Wednesday 16 May 2012
    

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Biohydrology Conference 2013

BIOHYDROLOGY 2013 is a forum for scientists from Biogeosciences and Hydrology. Under the motto "Bio Meets Hydrology", our intention is to bring together ideas and conceptions of environmental specialists from biological, chemical and physical sciences with the hydrological sciences to discuss and to merge methods and conceptions.

Invited speakers from four different fields of research will introduce the state of the art, and in joint sessions and discussions, the participants will identify the current research needs in terms of interactions between biology and hydrology in the light of the climate change and other anthropogenic effects on the environment.

Topic 1: Climate Change, Land Use and Biodiversity


Topic 2: Coupled Land-Water Ecosystems


Topic 3: Dynamics of Biohydrological Processes on Various Scales


Topic 4: Role of BioGeoChemical Interfaces in Hydrology

Website: http://www.biohydrology2013.de

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Germany: International Conference PLM in pharmaceutical & biotechnical development

The complexity of today´s pharmaceutical market requires more efficient drug development and production. Companies must shift more attention to manufacturing operations. Manufacturing is at the center of the pharma product lifecycle and it accounts for 25% of pharmaceutical companies cost.

As a result, regulators are calling for scientific and risk-based approaches such as quality by design (QbD) and process analytical technology (PAT) that integrate design and manufacturing.

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ChinaBio® Partnering Forum 2012

ChinaBio® Partnering Forum is the premier life science partnering event in China. To be held on May 23–24, 2012 in Suzhou, the fourth edition of the event will gather biotech and pharma leaders from around the world along with hundreds of China-based developers of novel technologies for two days of productive partnering. In addition, the successful Innovation Showcase track will feature top researchers from leading institutes and universities throughout China.

ChinaBio® Partnering Forum 2011 attracted 644 attendees from 370 companies who participated in 807 one-to-one meetings facilitated by partneringONE®, making it the largest partnering conference in China.

Contacts:
In China:
Shirley Qin
ChinaBio® LLC
+86 21 5137 0751 ext 27
From the USA: +1 858 926 4566 ext 27
squin@chinabiollc.com


In the USA:
Tina Gunnink
EBD Group
+1 760 930 0500
tgunnink@ebdgroup.com

In Europe:
Philipp Dormeier
EBD Group
+49 89 23 88 756 0
pdormeier@ebdgroup.com

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USA: Genome-wide Patnering & Dealmaking Conference

The Genome-wide Partnering & Deal Making Conference is a partnering and business development conference for pharmaceutical, diagnostics, technology and healthcare companies. The conference will discuss investments and partnerships in the genomic field, companion diagnostics and partnering for personalized medicine, regulatory and reimbursement issues and the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome sequencing.

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USA: 2nd Genomic & Proteomic Drug Discovery Conference

With omics based technologies, novel genes and potential candidate proteins can be quickly identified. However, the discovery of viable drug targets still remains a challenge in the genomic and proteomic field while regulatory and ethical issues continue to hinder the process of bringing drugs into the market. Meanwhile, pharmacogenomic studies remain at the forefront for developing personalized medicine.
GTC’s 2nd Genomic & Proteomic Drug Discovery Conference is a 2-day meeting to be held on May 30-31st, at the Hyatt Harborside in Boston, MA. Additionally, there will be a supplementary Clinical Sequencing Workshop to be held on May 29th. The conference will be a forum for the use of omics based methods such as next generation sequencing and mass spectrometry for biomarker discovery and the development of novel therapeutics. Technology, diagnostics and major pharmaceuticals such as Pfizer, Roche, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck , Genzyme, Lifetechnologies, Agilent and more will meet with academic and government experts to discuss the novel applications of omics based research and its implications toward personalized medicine.

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France: EuroMedtech 2012

EuroMedtech™ 2012 brings together the myriad sectors of the medtech industry, creating a forum dedicated to forging partnerships between large companies and innovators, public and private companies and investors, institutes and industry. EuroMedtech caters to companies involved in all parts of the advanced medical technology industry, from those serving mainline therapeutic categories such as orthopedics and cardiovascular, through diagnostics, imaging and eHealth, to those involved in platform technologies such as biomaterials and regenerative medicine. Also attending are companies serving the industry, such as manufacturers, law firms, CROs and distributors.

The event features EBD Group’s sophisticated, web-based partnering system, partneringONE®, the life science’s leading conference networking solution that enables delegates to efficiently mine a large pool of potential partners and pre-arrange private one-to-one meetings.
EuroMedtech also features 15-minute presentations of medical technology innovations by start-ups and established firms, insightful panel discussions on industry developments and business development trends, and opportunities for informal networking.

We invite you to join us in Grenoble for Europe’s most intensely productive advanced medical technology event of the year.

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Healthcare Centers of Excellence Summit 2012, USA

Healthcare providers are facing increasingly difficult challenges. Major Regulatory initiatives laced with uncertainty, lower reimbursement levels, higher numbers of uninsured patients (and under insured), rising costs and continued scrutiny must be successfully navigated by hospital executives and administrators while ensuring quality patient experiences.

Only those armed with the best knowledge, strategic and tactical insight, and the keen understanding that healthcare administrators must continually innovate will avoid being left behind and achieve success. This begins with a strong network of colleagues and learning from those with exceptional inside knowledge.

The Healthcare Centers of Excellence Summit will assemble a faculty offering high level, detailed insight based on real-world knowledge. The issues you face each day will be examined with solutions & results explained in interactive discussions all while relationships with colleagues are developed. Experts from various backgrounds, perspectives, positions and specialties will come together allowing a 360° viewpoint of the business and administrative challenges in managing a healthcare center.

Uniquely focusing on specialty departments while simultaneously offering cross departmental learning and networking opportunities, the Summit has three distinctive conference tracks:
1) Cardiac Centers of Excellence
2) Cancer Centers of Excellence
3) Diabetes Centers of Excellence

Whether a delegate chooses to concentrate on a specific track or attend portions of all three, an unparalleled ability to learn, network and share professional insights will be provided.

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2nd Next Generation Sequencing Conference USA

As Next-Generation Sequencing technology continues to advance, the goal of mapping the $1000 human genome is quickly becoming a reality. With such rapidly evolving technology, researchers and clinicians continue to meet challenges in fully optimizing NGS platforms as well as in analyzing and managing data.
GTC’s 2nd Next Generation Sequencing Conference is a 2-day meeting to be held on May 30-31, at the Hyatt Harborside in Boston, MA. Additionally, there will be a supplementary Clinical Sequencing Workshop to be held on May 29th. The conference will bring together leading technology and diagnostic companies, national laboratories and academic institutions from across the globe to discuss applications of NGS platforms, novel sequencing strategies, developments in nanopore and single molecule sequencing and the implementation of NGS in the clinical space.
Attend the Next Generation Sequencing Conference and hear from experts about the latest devices coming down the pipeline, discuss the endeavors of data analysis and management, learn about new discoveries on how sequencing has improved research, and share ideas with colleagues about the development of new techniques and protocols.

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BEB-S 2012 - Spring International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, China

2012 Spring International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (BEB-S) will take place in Xi’an China, 26-29 May, 2012. The conference BEB-S is held under the 2012 Spring World Congress on Engineering and Technology (SCET2012). The SCET 2012 is composed of several conferences on the frontier topics in the engineering and technological subjects. The SCET 2012 conference proceedings will be published by IEEE, and the accepted papers will be indexed by Ei Compendex .

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CBB-S 2012 Spring International Conference on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, China

2012 Spring International Conference on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBB-S 2012) will take place in Xi’an China, 26-29 May, 2012. The conference CBB-S is held under the 2012 Spring World Congress on Engineering and Technology (SCET2012). The SCET 2012 is composed of several conferences on the frontier topics in the engineering and technological subjects. The SCET 2012 conference proceedings will be published by IEEE, and the accepted papers will be indexed by Ei Compendex.

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Meeting on Origins of Tissue Stem Cells, Edinburgh UK 2012

Determining the origin of tissue stem/progenitor cells is key to our understanding of developmental biology. This meeting will focus on how and when self-renewing tissue stem cells arise during embryonic development. We will discuss common features between different stem cell lineages, and examine how modelling can inform in vivo studies. Join us in Edinburgh to learn more, exchange ideas and accelerate discoveries with leading scientists in this field.

Presentation opportunities!Talk and poster slots are available. Submit your abstract for the chance to present to leading scientists.

• Oral abstract deadine: March 23, 2012
• Poster abstract deadine: April 23, 2012

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2012 USA Bioconference - 7th Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery

GTCbio is proud to present our 7th Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery Conference! This meeting will be held May 30-31, 2012 at the Hyatt Harbor Hotel in historical Boston, Massachusetts, one of the most concentrated academic and industrial areas in the United States. We will bring together industry leaders from major pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies as well as top researchers from academia and government to provide you with a better understanding of the complex activities of kinases and some solutions to the challenges associated with kinase drug development. The meeting will offer you an intimate forum to engage in discourse with other distinguished researchers involved in the most cutting-edge kinase work!

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BIT’s NeuroTalk-2012 - Beijing, China

BIT’s NeuroTalk-2012 will be held during May 18-20 in Beijing, China. It is a dedicated event for neuroscientists from all over the world.

NeuroTalk-2012 is designed to provide a strong platform for professionals from both academic and industrial sections to exchange experience and knowledge. Neurologists, neuropathologists, neurosurgeons, neurooncologists, neuroscientists and researchers in all fields of neuroscience from China and beyond will be invited to speak on a variety of topics including basic neuroscience, CNS, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Drug Discovery, novel technology and device for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, and Business Development in Neuroscience Industries. Participants will include local and overseas medical professionals and delegates from leading biopharmaceutical companies across the world.

Initiated in 2010, NeuroTalk never stops her momentum to catch the emerging advances in neuroscience research. NeuroTalk-2011 was successfully held during May 18-20 in Dalian, China by attracting more than 300 experts from home and abroad. We will build on the success of that conference. NeuroTalk-2012 consists of 10 main tracks, panel discussions, poster presentations, and Exhibition booths that will cover all the main aspects of neuroscience and will give you the opportunity to be discuss developments in all the areas of the neurological sciences.

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India 2012, National Seminar on Biotechnological Approaches in Pest Management - Punjab

National Seminar on Biotechnological Approaches in Pest Management
May 4-5, 2012
Organized by
Department of Entomology
Punjab Agricultural University

 

Background : With the advent of genetic-engineering technology in agriculture, the science of pest management has evolved into a new realm. Advances in molecular and cellular biology now allow scientists to introduce desirable traits from other species into crop plants. The most commonly introduced genetically engineered (GE) trait for insect resistance is the delta- endotoxin gene from a soilinhabiting, spor e- f or ming bacter ium  Bacillus thuringiensis. Since their introduction in 1996, the use of Bt-transgenics has grown rapidly and accounted for more than 58 million hectares of cotton and corn in 2010. An alternative approach, involving downregulation of the expression of specific genes through RNA interference (RNAi), has been widely used for genetic research in insects and has the potential to yield a new generation of insect resistant transgenic crops through dsRNA directed against suitable insect target genes.Besides the spectacular success of transgenic crops, several other biotechnological approaches including marker-assisted selection (MAS), RNA interference in crop plants, plant and insect genomics, and paratransgenesis have the potential to revolutionize future pest management programmes. Plant genomics and MAS can substantially improve the efficiency of plant breeding for insect resistance. The i5K initiative to sequence the genomes of 5000 insects and other arthropods, over the next five years, will result in better understanding of insect biology and transform our ability to manage arthropods that threaten our health, food supply and economic security. It is therefore timely to take stock of the diverse range of biotechnological approaches available for use in future pest management programmes and to be prepared for the emerging challenges.
Programme : The programme will consist of key note, invited and contributed papers. Renowned agricultural biotechnologists and applied entomologists will deliver key note and invited oral presentations. Contributed papers will be accepted as poster presentations after screening.
Invitation : Molecular biologists, agricultural biotechnologists, entomologists and other crop protection scientists  working on biotechnological approaches in IPM, are invited to contribute papers and participate in the seminar.Venue : Wheat Auditorium, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Registration : (up to February 29,  2012)*

• Professors/Scientists/RA's from academic institutions :  3,500/-
• Corporate participants : 10,000/-
• Students : 2,000/-

*An additional ten per cent will be charged from all delegates who register after this date including those  Fregistering on the spot.The DD should be drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary, BAPM payable at Ludhiana.
Please mail correspondence and general enquiries to
Dr Balwinder Singh
Professor & Head
Department of Entomology
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India
Tel & Fax: 91-161-2412359
E-mail: hodent@pau.edu
Deadline : 29.02.12
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