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| December 2005 | |
| 3 December | Microbiology
Symposium for Educators & You Yuchengco Seminar Room 407-409 De La Salle University 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, PHILIPPINES Contact persons: Dr. Windell L. Rivera Institute of Biology University of the Philippines Diliman 1101 Quezon City, Philippines FaxTel: (63-2)920-5471 Email: windell.rivera at up.edu.ph Dr. Esperanza C. Cabrera Biology Department De La Salle University 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines FaxTel: (63-2)536-0228 Email: cabrerae at dlsu.edu.ph Mrs. Precy Rasco BIOTECH, UPLB College, Los Baņos, Laguna 4031, Philippines Tel: (63-49)536-2725, 536-3887 Fax: (63-49)536-2721 E-mail: pmrasco2004 at yahoo.com Details: - brochure & pre-registration form:  - pre-registration form only - info & pre-registration at PSM site Event Organizer: Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) in cooperation with The Philippine Academy of Microbiology and De La Salle University |
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| 1-2 December | 32nd Annual Convention
of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
(PSBMB) Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus Quezon City, PHILIPPINES Contact person: Dr. Nina Rosario L. Rojas Chair, Organizing Committee 32nd PSBMB Annual Convention c/o Department of Chemistry School of Science & Engineering Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights, Quzon City 1108 Philippines Tel: (63-2)426-6001 local 5620 FaxTel: (63-2)426-1323 Email: nrojas at ateneo.edu or psbmb2005 at yahoo.com |
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| November | |
| 19 November (8:00 AM-5:00PM) |
Seminar-Workshop
on Molecular Tools for Detection of Target Genes in Bacteria,
Viruses, & Genetically Modified Corn & Soybean Seeds Nat'l Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (NIMBB) University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Quezon City, PHILIPPINES Contact person: Dr. Cynthia T. Hedreyda NIMBB, UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines FaxTel: (63-2)925-3250 Email: cthedreyda at up.edu.ph Deadline for registration is 15 October 2005. Registration fee is Php1,500 |
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| 2-5 November | BioThailand 2005: Biotechnology: Challenges in the 21st Century Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Bangkok, THAILAND Contact person: Prof. Dr. Morakot Tanticharoen Director, BIOTEC and Conference Chairperson, BioThailand 2005 Secretariat Tel: 66 2564 6700 ext 3434, 3445 Fax: 66 2564 6704 Email: biothailand2005 at biotec.or.th |
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| October | |
| 27-28 October | ISSAAS National Convention & Annual Meeting Tagaytay City, PHILIPPINES Main theme: Risks & Vulnerabilities in Southeast Asian Food & Agricultural Systems: How are Farmers & Agribusiness Enterprises Coping? Thematic areas: -Risk assessment of various cultural practices in various agroecological zones -Managing risks & vulnerabilities in food and agricultural systems -Risks, vulnerabilities & farmers' coping mechanisms -Government-private sector initiative in risks mitigation -Early warning signals & risk anticipation -Impact of risks & vulnerabilities on food security Submit paper or poster abstracts not more than 300 words on or before August 30, 2005 to the following: Dr. Roberto F. Raņola, Jr. CDSF Office, 2nd floor E.C. Arcade, Demarses Farmville Los Baņos, Laguna, 4030 PHILIPPINES Tel: (63-49)536-5816 Dr. Simplicio M. Medina Farming Systems & Soil Resources Institute (FSSRI), College of Agriculture University of the Philippines Los Baņos College, Laguna 4031, PHILIPPINES Tel: (63-49)536-3229 or (63-49)536-2459 Fax: (63-49)536-5282 or e-mail to: macandog at pacific.net Event Organizer: ISSAAS - Philippines |
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| 25 October | Children's Science Interactive Workshop (CSIW Laguna 2005) La Vista Pansol Resort Complex Calamba, Laguna, PHILIPPINES Contact details: CSIW 2005 Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs, Inc. 7-B Esteban Abada Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, Philippines Tel: (63-2)920-9561 Fax: (63-2)920-8174 E-mail: psysc_inc at hotmail.com Event Organizer: Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC), Inc. |
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| 21 October | 2nd National Bioinformatics Conference and Convention Thomas Aquinas Research Complex Auditorium University of Santo Tomas Espaņa, Manila, PHILIPPINES Contact persons: Ms. Ullyann L. Carticiano Science Research Specialist I DOST-PCHRD Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (63-2)837-7537 Fax: (63-2)837-2924 E-mail: ullyann at ehealth.ph Mr. Darwin Santos Senior Science Research Specialist DOST-PCASTRD Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES Tel: (63-2)837-7516 E-mail: darwin at dost.gov.ph Details: registration form/brochure: Event Organizer: Network for Integrative Multidisciplinary Bioinformatics Utilization Strategies (NIMBUS), Inc. |
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| 13 October | Technology
Opportunity Forum for Cultivating Spirulina and Nostoc for
Various Uses Geo Farm Bagambang, Pangasinan, PHILIPPINES Contact persons: Prof. Luisito Evangelista National Museum-Botany Division Tel: (63-2)527-1218 Email: luisitoevangelista at yahoo.com Dr. Milagros Martinez-Goss UP Los Baņos Tel: (63-49)536-2807 / 3368 Fax: (63-49) 536-2517 Email: mgoss2003 at yahoo.com Click to see news on this event Event Organizer: Asia-Pacific Society for Applied Phycology (APSAP) in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) and the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) |
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| 1 October | Microbial
Management for Health, Food Safety & Nutrition Symposium Bayanihan Hall United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB) Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES Contact persons (Metro Manila): Dr. Roslyn D. Rodriguez Microbiology Section UP PGH, Manila, Philippines Tel: (63-2)521-8450 loc. 3206 Fax: (63-2)521-1705 Dr. Ernelea P. Cao Natural Sciences Research Institute UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Tel: (63-2)925-2964 Fax: (63-2)928-6868 Contact persons (Los Baños): Mrs. Precy Rasco BIOTECH, UPLB College, Los Baņos, Laguna 4031, Philippines Tel: (63-49)536-2725, 536-3887 Fax: (63-49)536-2721 E-mail: pmrasco2004 at yahoo.com Details: - brochure & pre-registration form: - pre-registration form only - info & pre-registration at PSM site Event Organizer: Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) in cooperation with United Laboratories (UNILAB) |
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| September | |
| 28-30 September | Conference
on Advances in Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA Contact person: Ms. Maggie Yap Chair, Organising Committee, School of Arts and Sciences, Monash University Malaysia Tel: (60-3)5636-0600 Ext 3503 Fax: (60-3)5636-8640 Conference website: www.artsci.monash.edu.my/conference |
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| 8 September | Special
Seminar: Methodology, Research, Policy Analysis, & Implications of Bio-Safety Regulatory Costs Studies in Asia & Africa by Dr. Jose Falck-Zepeda Research Fellow International Food Policy Research Institute Washington D.C., USA Venue: SEARCA Umali Auditorium, UPLB Campus, Los Baņos, Laguna, PHILIPPINES Organizers: SEARCA and the Department of Agricultural Economics of the College of Economics and Management-University of the Philippines (CEM-UPLB) |
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| August | |
| 22-23 August | 10th International
Congress of the Society for the Advancement of Breeding Researches
in Asia and Oceania (SABRAO) Tsukuba International Congress Center 2-20-3 Takezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0032, JAPAN Contact person in the Philippines: Edilberto D. Redona, Ph.D. Deputy Executive Director (R&D) Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Secretariat: TAKITA Tatsuhiko i-CUBE Tsukuba Co., Ltd 2-10-6 Takezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0032, JAPAN Fax: +81-29-855-0198 Conference website: www.sabrao.com/introduction.html |
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| July | |
| 1-7 July | Philippines'
1st NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY WEEK Biotechnology Program Department of Agriculture Republic of the Philippines Contact person: Alicia Ilaga Director DA Biotechnology Program 2nd flr, BSWM, Elliptical Circle Quezon City, PHILIPPINES Tel: +63-2 922-0057 URL: http://www.dabiotechnet.net Schedule: July 1 - Opening Ceremonies, Techno Shop (DA BSWM, Quezon City) July 4- DNA Evidence and Police Investigations Seminar/Workshop - Forensic DNA (DILG, EDSA, Quezon City) July 5 - Launching of the Biotech IP Center / IPR Seminar (PhilRice Muņoz, Nueva Ecija) July 6 - Farmer to Farmer Exchange on Biotechnology (Pangasinan) July 7 - Scientific Symposium on Biotechnology (DA BSWM, Quezon City) Download programmes: 1. Calendar of Activities 2. Opening Ceremonies (July 1, Friday) 3. Techno Shop (July 1, BSWM) 4. Seminar-Worksop: Biotechnology for Justice: Forensic DNA (July 4, Monday) 5. Farmer to Farmer Exchange on Biotechnology (July 6, Pangasinan) |
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| May | |
| 23-28 May | Multi-country
Study Mission on Business Potential for Agricultural Biotechnology
Products Taipei, Taiwan REPUBLIC OF CHINA NOTICE: Deadline for nominating Philippine participants (3 persons alloted) until 31 March 2005 Contact person: Mr. Joselito Bernardo Program Officer Agriculture Department Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Dai-ichi Seimei Bldg 2F 1-2-10, Hiraka-wacho, Chyoda-ku Tokyo, 102-0093 Japan Tel: (81-3) 5226-3924 Fax: (81-3) 5226-3954 APO Website: www.apo-tokyo.org Details: study mission document in |
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| 4 May | Public Seminar on "Biosafety Systems: Environmental Risk Assessment & Management" Umali Hall, Room A International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Los Baños, Laguna, PHILIPPINES Speakers: Dr. Hector Quemada Western Michigan University & Dr. Karen Hokanson University of Minnesota Contact details: Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division IRRI, Los Baños, Laguna, PHILIPPINES Tel No.:(63-2)580-5600 |
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| 2-5 May | 35th Crop
Science Society of the Phlippines (CSSP) Annual Scientific Conference Cagayan de Oro City, PHILIPPINES Contact person: Edilberto D. Redona, Ph.D. President, CSSP c/o PhilRice Los Baņos, Pili Drive, College Laguna, Philippines Email: asian at laguna.net (CSSP) Tel: (63-49)536-3635 Conference website: www.cssp.org.ph/announce1.html |
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| February | |
| 3 February | "Biotechnology: Exploring Its Potentials" - a Symposium De Venecia Hall, College of Agriculture, Isabela State University, Echague, Isabela, PHILIPPINES Contact person: Dr. Helen C. Ramos Project Leader, Biotechnology Awareness Program - Region 2 Telefax: (63-78)672-2032 |
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| January | |
| 26-29 January | PHILIPPINES
BIOTECH VENTURE SUMMIT: The First Philippine Conference on Biotechnology
Enterprise and Investment Mapua Institue of Technology Makati City, PHILIPPINES Tel Nos: (63-2)687-4445, 687-4645, 687-3416 Website & on-line registration: www.philbiotech.com |
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| 25 January (4:00-5:00 PM) |
SEARCA Agriculture & Dev't Seminar Series (ADSS): Assessing Impacts of Crop Biotechnology Research by Dr. George Norton Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, USA Venue: Drilon Hall, SEARCA, UPLB Campus, Los Baņos, Laguna Email: adss at agri.searca.org |
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