| ABOUT THE CONGRESS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) with the support and cooperation of various institutions, convenes the Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress every five years to promote multi-country sharing of breakthroughs and collaborative research on microbial technology. First held in Manila in 1986, the Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress is simultaneously convened with the PSM Annual Convention.2011 marks a milestone in the history of the society as its celebrates the 6th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress, coinciding with the 40th (Ruby) Anniversary of PSM. The theme Microbiology and Biotechnology: Rising to the Challenges of Time befits this momentous scientific meeting. Emergence of new challenges brought about by the changing times necessitates scientific disciplines to be proactive in anticipation to future needs. Countless cases have demonstrated the pivotal role of microbiology and biotechnology in providing solutions to the challenges faced by our community. This scientific meeting shall therefore be a venue for brewing creative researches and ideas to answer to the needs of our changing time.Among the distinguished speakers is Michael Madigan, the primary author of the famous “Brock Biology of Microorganisms” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCOPE AND TOPICS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The congress will include keynote address, plenary lectures, contributed papers and posters in the following areas of Microbiology and Biotechnology representing the different divisions of PSM: Agricultural, Aquatic, Basic, Education, Environmental, Food, Industrial, Medical and Veterinary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONGRESS VENUE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Venue of the Congress is the world renowned Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) situated at the heart of Manila. The convention center is strategically located at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex, where one can witness the beautiful sunset at the Manila Bay. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONGRESS PROGRAMME
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| REGISTRATION INFORMATION Participation in the Congress is open to all persons interested in Microbiology and Biotechnology. All persons planning to attend the Congress must register
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| PRE-REGISTRATIONSubmit complete Pre-registration form together with payment on or before MARCH 31, 2011. We accept payments either in cash, manager’s cheque, telegraphic transfer or money order, made payable to the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. For more information, please contact Dr. Marian Pulido-De Leon, Ph.D. Museum of Natural History U.P. Los Banos College, Laguna 4031, Philippines Tel No.: (+63)49 536 2884 Email: [email protected]Prof. Benigno Glenn R. Ricaforte School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Taft Avenue, Manila Tel No.: (+63)917 897 9853 Email: [email protected] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CALL FOR CONTRIBUTED PAPERSPapers are invited on any of the aforementioned topics for oral poster presentation. The presenting author must be a pre-registered participant of the CongressDEADLINE:FEBRUARY 14, 2011 Guidelines for submission: Oral Presentation Non-Competing and Competing Poster Presentation (Non-Competing and Competing) For Inquiries contact the following: Dr. Supachai A. Basit Chair, Technical Sessions Committee School of Medical Technology Emilio Aguinaldo College Tel No.: (+63)2 521 2710 loc. 5422 Mobile: (+63)2 917 821 1975 Email: [email protected] Prof. Joel C. Cornista Chair, Best Paper Committee Miriam College Tel No.: (+63)2 5805400 Email: [email protected] Mr. Lorenzo M. Fabro, Jr. Chair, Poster Paper Committee BIOTECH, UP Los Banos, Laguna 4031, Philippines Email: [email protected] PSM AWARDSThe Outstanding Microbiologist, William L. Fernandez Excellence in Teaching Microbiology, Institutional and Individual Service Awards will also be given to deserving PSM Members and institution. Members of the Board of Directors are disqualified from participating in the competition. Deadline for nominations is on MARCH 1, 2011. Please click here for the requirements. For more information and submission of nominations, please contact Mrs. Marilen Parungao-Balolong Chair, Awards Committee Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines,Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila Telefax: (+632) 526 5861 COMMERCIAL EXHIBITSThe Congress offers excellent opportunities for companies to exhibit and introduce their products and for participants to keep abreast with new technologies and innovations. Booth exhibition will be held at the Summit Lounge of the Convention Center. Please click on the following for the Souvenir Program Advertisement Sponsorship, Exhibit Space and Product Presentation Fee and Exhibitor’s Layout. For further details and arrangement, please contact: Dr. Gina R. Dedeles, Ph.D. Chair, Exhibitions Committee Department of Biological Science, College of Science University of Santo Tomas, Espana Manila Tel No.:(+63)2 406 1611 loc 1897 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] CANCELLATION AND REFUNDThe Congress Secretariat must be notified in writing. A refund of the registration fee, less than 20% administrative charge will be made for cancellations received on or before APRIL 15, 2011. No refund will be made for cancellations received after this date. FOR INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS,PLEASE CONTACT: Prof. THADDEUS M. CARVAJAL Chair, Secretariat Committee For participants that wish to browse potential hotels that are near the Congress Venue, please CLICK HERE.St. Luke’s College of Nursing – Trinity University of Asia E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City Tel No.: (+63)27022882 loc 222 Email: [email protected] HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |