1.1.3 ACTIVITIES WITH DIRECT BEARING ON EMPLOYABILITY/ SKILL DEVELOPMENT/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

2017 1. TRENDS IN BIOACTIVE NATURAL PRODUCTS AND HEALTH CARE

1.1.3 ACTIVITIES WITH DIRECT BEARING ON EMPLOYABILITY/ SKILL DEVELOPMENT/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY 2018

About IABMS Dear Delegates, The association was shaped in the year 1979 in Dr ALMPGIBMS, It is our privilege to host the 39th Annual Conference of IAMBS 2018 at PG University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai. The acclaimed Centre, University,JnanaKaveri, ChikkaAluvara, Kodagu, neurosurgeon, Prof.Dr. B. Ramamurthy was the Principal President and with Dr.SaradaSubramaniam Memorial Pre- Conference Workshop on the theme Prof.Dr.SaradaSubramaniam, was the Principal General Secretary of “Basics of cell culture and application in drug discovery”. The theme of the Second Circular IABMS. The chief goal of IABMS was to support, advance and progress international conference: “Current concepts on the role of Indian medicine and 39th Annual Summit of Indian Association of interdisciplinary co-operation amongst biomedical researchers. phytoceuticals in maintenance of health”.We have immense pleasure in The main objectives of the association might be to energize and advance extending a cordial invitation to all. Biomedical Scientists(IABMS) between disciplinary collaboration amongst biomedical researchers having The scientific programme will feature broad and sub-specialties of Indian 15th -17th November 2018 a place with various orders for the development of instructing, examination medicine and phytoceuticals in health. The organizing committee is making an Theme of the International Conference and advancement of learning of all branches of life science with exceptional effort to ensure an outstanding and meaningful scientific programme and at the reference to itsapplication in the field of medical, dental, veterinary, same time provide the delegates an opportunity to witness and enjoy the cultural “Current concepts on the role of Indian farming andrelated designing sciences. heritage of Kodagu. medicine and phytoceuticals in maintenance About Kodagu Looking forward to welcoming you in Kodagu! of health” Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a tranquil,administrative district in About conference Southern Karnataka with as its headquarters, cradled in the has a long known tradition of treating diseases by using a combination of . It is famous mainly for its austere sights, varied wildlife, herbal constituents. In recent years, scientific evidence for treating disease is world-class coffee and the Kodavas, the ethnic warrior people of Coorg. unravelled by identifying active bio-component in these herbal formulations. The main river in Kodagu is the (Cauvery), which originates First such compound identified and extended for therapeutic uses was acetyl at . Kodagu attracts tourists to visitthe places like Tibetan golden salicylic acid, which is widely used over the years as a pain killer. Likewise, temple, Harangidam,KaveriNisargadhama, elephant camp, vincristine, quinine and very recently artemisia are extracted from plants. Use of Chiklihole reservoir, Abbey falls, Mallalli falls, Irupu falls, Raja’s plant bio-actives apart from their success as therapeutic agents is widely used as seat,Mandalpatti, Pushpagiri hills, Sri Omkareshwara temple, Raja’s tomb, preventive medicine. The list of compounds belongs to flavonoids, Bhagamandalaetc., polyphenolics, isoflavones and glycosides. These compounds exhibit their To know more about Kodagu tourism visitwww.karnatakatourism.org activities as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancerous, anti- diabetic or in treating Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. Patrons To discuss the current trends in the various research aspects on the role of bio- Dr. Kishore Kumar C.K. Prof.A.M. Khan actives/phytochemicals (phytoceuticals) and their effect on human health, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Registrar, Mangalore University 39thannual conference of IABMS is being organized.The conference gives a (I/C), Mangalore University

platform to exchange work and ideas between biochemists, botanists, chemists Prof. T. Thirunalasundari Prof. S. Karthikeyan or pharmacologists with clinicians. President,IABMS General Secretary, IABMS Thrust Areas: Drug Discovery and Development, Biomedical instrumentation in Diagnosis and Treatment,Biomarkers in Diseases, Bio-safety and Bio-control of Diseases, AYUSH Approaches to Health Care, Biomolecular Studies for Organizing Committee Diagnosis and Treatment, Life Style Diseases, Management and Treatment. Prof.B.H. Shekar Prof.Manjula Shantaram Conference Disciplines: Organizing Chairperson Organizing Secretary Biochemistry Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Joint Organizing Secretaries Local Organizing Committee Biotechnology, Biosciences Dr.K.S.Chandrashekharaiah Prof.LokanathaRai Life and Health Sciences Dr.ChandrashekharG.Joshi Prof. M. Jayashankar Botany/Ethnobotany/Phytomedicine,Pharmacology/Pharmacognosy Mr.RajkumarS.Meti Dr. K.C. Pushpalatha Microbiology Dr.Sneha Rani A.H. Dr.KeshavamurthyT. Ayurvedic Biology, Dr.K.K.Dharmappa Dr. I.K.Manjula Nanotechnology/Nanoscience/Nano-biomedicine,Cancer Biology, Inflammatory Dr. B.S. Gunashree Diseases Mr. Srinath B.S. Autoimmune Diseases,Metabolic Syndromes and Cellular Toxicity.