Call for Papers – Poster Session

Introduction

The organizing committee of BioAsia 2008 and the scientific committee of the International Conference on Life Science 2008 are pleased to invite leaders, professionals, experts, peers, researchers, academia and other related biotechnology community to submit papers to be included in poster session for the International Conference on Life Science which will be held in conjunction with BioAsia 2008 from 25-27 November 2008 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

The theme of the conference is “Well Being for the Human Race” covering the broader business and academic issues of biotechnology industry and it is the only conference in Asia dedicated to the entire aspects of biotech within one roof.

The committee has carefully designed conference program to ensure the high quality both in contents and renowned world’s speakers. We are pleased to announce the presence of Juan Enriquez, Chairman & CEO of Biotechonomy and Founding Director of Harvard Business School Life Science’s Project as one of honorary keynote speakers. Many world renowned speakers and experts will be piled up to ensure the enriched plenary program of the conference.

For this year, another highlighted program will be the poster session with the aim to provide conference participants and poster presenters with additional opportunities for discussion and interaction on biotech issues. This interaction will cultivate the world-class collaborations and networks among academia, research organizations, peers and industry professionals.


 Organizing Committee
  • Prof. Dr. Pornchai Matangkasombut, Chairman
  • Dr. Thongchai Thavichachart, Committee

Scientific Committee
  • Prof. Dr. Amaret Bhumiratana, Chairman
  • Dr. Thongchai Thavichachart, Honorary Committee
  • Dr. Vaivudh Thanesvorakul, Committee
  • Dr. Larry Ng, Committee
  • Prof. Dr. Morakot Tanticharoen, Committee
  • Prof. Dr. Tim Flegl, Committee
  • Dr. Vichai Chokewiwat, Committee
  • Prof. Dr. Tatsuji Seki, Committee

 Topics of Call for Papers – Poster Sessions
The program track for poster session included but not limited to:
  • Business, business development in Biotechnology
  • Financial, investment, consultancy
  • Bio-fuel and bio-energy
  • Environment
  • Biotech in Food industry
  • Biotech in Agriculture industry
  • Therapeutic
  • Emerging biotechnology, recent advancement, innovation, R & D
  • Consumer manufacturing and bio-processing
  • Feedstock
  • Chemical and bio-materials
  • Health & Wellness
  • Bionanotechnology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biohorticulture
  • Others related biotechnology issues

Benefits of Presenting
  • The opportunity to present a poster displaying your researches, technology, development efforts to biotech industry community and key players. This poster forum will cultivate the innovative ideas, collaborations, and experiences sharing between industry players, private sectors, investors, academia and research organizations.
  • The privilege to the special discount for a 3-day-conference package at Baht 4, 000 (90 EURO) for poster’s author and presenter.
  • The poster abstract will be published in the International Conference on Life Science 2008 abstracts proceeding to be distributed to conference participants on site.

Poster Abstracts Submission Guideline

Important Dates:

  • The deadline to submit abstracts is extended to September 30, 2008!!!
  • Notification of acceptance: 20 October 2008
  • Poster presentation dates: 25 – 27 November 2008

Poster Abstracts Submission Guidelines:

  • Maximum length of one A4 page and not more than 250 words.
  • Use Time New Roman font with the following format:
    • Title: 12 pt, bold and centered
    • Author’s name and address: 10 pt and centered, with the name of presenting author underline.
    • Text: 12 pt, justified
  • Methods of submission

Poster Presentation Guidelines:

  • Information of the poster’s author, presenter and contact details
    • Please list the author’s name, and presenter’s name with their organizations, addresses, phones, faxes and email.
    • Please list the public contact’s name, organization, address, phone, fax and email as the person to be contacted for further information regarding the poster presented.
  • Poster information
    • The poster will be mounted on a PVC board, with displayed space of 90cm.in width and 150cm. in height. The poster must contain the title, author’s name, presenter’s name, address, objectives, materials, methods, summary, results and conclusion.
  • Poster presentation
    • Poster will be presented on 25-27 November 2006 at the area allocated for poster presentation. Selected poster will be given one time slot lasts for 20 minutes for presentation. The morning session starts from 09.00 – 12.00 and afternoon session starts from 13.30 – 17.00 hrs.
    • Presenter must present at his/her poster station during the time slot designated for their poster’s display and should be prepared to explain their presented work to the attendees.

For more information on poster session and BioAsia 2008, please contact:
Mr. Katha Maranate of PICO (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd., Email: info@bioasiabangkok.com
Phone: +66 0 2 7487007, Mobile: +66 089 479 6662 Fax: +66 2 745 8521
www.bioasiabangkok.com


 
 
 

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