International Symposium under Advance DNA Technology “Technological Intervention in Microbial Resource”, 4th and 5th Feb., 2018 requiring warm clothing. The smiling morning Department of Molecular Biology and sun provides solace and relief. Biotechnology The Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology was inaugurated on July 24, 1997. The department has been recognized by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Sci. & Technology, Government of India, and granted

accreditations for the post-graduate program. The

department offers a two-year M Sc degree in

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 5 year Integrated M Sc in Bioscience and Bioinformatics International Symposium and PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. on It houses DBT-funded Bioinformatics “Technological Intervention in Microbial Infrastructure Facility (BIF) established in 2007 Resource” University (Central) under the Biotech Information System Network (BTISnet) scheme of DBT to promote innovation in th th Biology Teaching through Bioinformatics. It is [4 and 5 February, 2018] considered to be one of the star departments of Tezpur, the ‘cultural capital of Assam’ is a city of eternal beauty at the northern bank of mighty Luit (Brahmaputra) and connected to the southern Assam by the Koliabhumura Bridge having the length of 3.5 km. It has been recognized as least polluted city in India by WHO, 2016. The snow clad mountain ranges of the

Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh provides great

viewing. Tezpur University was established by an Act of

Parliament in 1994 as a result of the Assam Accord. This district HQ of Sonitpur is considered to be The then prime minister of India, P. V. Narasimha one of the most beautiful places of North Eastern Organized by Rao, chaired the opening of the University. The states of India. The rising and setting sun in the university campus is at Napaam about 15 km east heart of Luit provides sole enduring scenic beauty. the entire country. Presently the Dept. has twenty of Tezpur, the headquarters of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology The beckoning beauty of hill, Chitralekha faculty members, of which seven Professors, one of Assam. Napaam is a rural area surrounded by Tezpur University (Central) park, Padum pukhuri, Kanaklata park, Daa- Associate Professor and the rest Assistant Profs. peoples of diverse caste, religion and language. The Napaam-784028 Parbatia, Bhalukpung Forest, Orang National Park Advance Biology research is the pillar of the campus covers an area of 262 acres (1.06 km2) of Metagenomics, Dist: Sonitpur, Assam, India captivates each and every one. The Mahabhairab Department, and the areas are land. Napaam is linked by a PWD road from the Petroleum Biotech., Genetic Engineering, Cancer temple having the Asia’s largest Siblinga provides National Highway No. 37A at almost the midpoint Biology & Oncogenes, Enzyme Technology, Snake- peace of mind. In the weather front, Tezpur between Kalia-Bhomora Bridge and Misson venom Bio- chemistry, Animal Biotechn., Host- o possesses winter temperature of 12-19 C Chariali. Pathogen interaction, Immunogenetics, Malaria Parasitology, Phytomedicines, Pre- and Pro- International Symposium under Advance DNA Technology “Technological Intervention in Microbial Resource”, 4th and 5th Feb., 2018 biotics, Computational biotechnology and Technical Sessions of the Symposium Core Team Registration Form Structural Bioinformatics, etc. So far 350 students (i)Microbial Product & Processes Prof. Utpal Bora, (IITG), Prof. Bruce Whitelaw I am interested to participate/ present a paper in passed out from this department, 11% of them are (ii)Microbes for Environmental Protection (Roslin Inst, Univ of Edinburgh), Prof. Bolin Kumar the International Symposium entitled in abroad, 35% in academic/research organizations, (iii)Microbial Genes and Konwar (TU), Prof. Anupam Chatterjee (NEHU). “Technological Intervention in Microbial Resource”. 30-40% in Industries. Alumni of this Department (iv)Microbes and Health Prof. Kushal Kr Sarmah (AAU), Prof. Narayan The title of the paper is are highly appreciated by the National/ Talukdar (IASST), Mr. Jogesh Deori ……………………..…………..………………… International Institutes for their academic (BTC), Dr. Kartik Neog (CMERTI), Dr. Jatin Kalita Name ...... ……………… Gender: M/F commitments. Symposium Organization (NEIST), Prof. Satish Kumar (CCMB), Prof. Lalji Designation…………………………………. Keynote address, Plenary Lecture, Oral Singh (ADNAT), Prof. Priyankoo Sharma (IITG), Address……………………………………………… Theme: Bioverse presentation and Poster presentations (Oral/ Prof. Karuna Kalita (IITG), Dr. Pragya Sharma ………………e-mail:………………. Poster will on the basis of Selection). (GU), Prof. Bhaskar Borgohain (NEIGRI MHS), Phone No.………… Mobile No……………. Mr. Vimal Mosahari (IITG), Dr. Suradip Das An amount of Rs……….……………. Venue (UPenn, USA). (Rupees……………………………….. only) vide The symposium will be held at Tezpur Cash/SBI Cheque/Draft No………… University (Dept of Mol Biol & Biotech). Tezpur Expected participants: 180 (150+30 L) Last Date for Abstract Submission: dated………… Drawn in favour of Treasurer, TU town has good quality budget hotels. Tezpur is Students from Depts of MBBT, EVS, Energy and 30.10.2017 Organizing Committee at the SBI, TU, Napaam is linked by road and rail with the rest of the state Food Process Tech are expected to be benefited. enclosed as the Registration Fee. (max. 400 words, single space, 12 font size) and the country. There is a tri-weekly flight between Kolkata and Tezpur. 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Mandal, Dept. of MBBT; Assistant Secretary: 95%) and temperature 11-36 C nurtures the bio- dation (Rs) dation* (Rs) Tele: 03712-275400 (Office) resources. With a large number of tribes and Dr. N. D. Namsa and Dr. J. P. Saikia, Dept. of Dept of Mol Biol & Biotech MBBT; Treasurer: Dr. K. K. Hazarika, Dept. of linguistic communities it is a heaven for researchers Scientist/ 3000 5000 Faculty Tezpur University, P.O. Napaam MBBT; Assistant Treasurer: Dr. N. K. Bordoloi and having interest in diversity. Organization of member Pin-784028, Assam, India. Mr. P. Mudoi, Dept. of MBBT; Members: Prof. K. ADNAT International symposium for the first time Ph D 2000 3000 Email: [email protected] P. Sharma (EVS), Prof. A. K. Mukherjee, Prof. in the region would act as a catalyst for research in scholar (Mrs) S. Baruah, Prof. A. Ramteke, Prof. Rupam the important area of Biodiversity & Biobanking. M Sc 200 1000 Kataki (Energy); Prof. Sankar Chandra Deka ADNAT is completing 25 years in 2018, hence -/- student (Secretary) (Food Process. Tech.), Dr. N. Gogoi (EVS), Dr. T. resolved to celebrate the silver jubilee in a grand Last date for Registration: 15.12.2017 International Symposium on Medhi, Dr. E. Kalita, Dr. R. Mukhupadhya, Dr. A. way for furthering life science and forensic research Late registration fee: Rs 500/- extra “Technological Intervention in Microbial N. Jha, Dr. S. Saha, Dr. S. Dasgupta, Dr. M. V. in the country. (not for students) Resource” Satish Kumar, Dr. Aditya Kumar, Dr. P. Barah. *Accommodation subject to availability