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CHIEF PATRON Accommodation will be arranged in the hotels and guest Smt. Ranjeev R. Acharya, IAS houses/hostels on payment basis. Please enquire in advance, preferably I/c Vice Chancellor, before, 15th June, 2016. PATRONS th Prof. E. Suresh Kumar HOW TO REACH SRRIP 9 National Conference of Registrar, Osmania University is well connected by road and train from major cities Prof. V. Uma in . It is well connected by several airlines within India and from Medical Arthropodology Dean, Faculty of Science, OU abroad. on Prof. A. Narsing Rao Principal, Univ. College of Science, OU Emerging and Re-emerging National Conference Co-ordinator Dr. B.K. Tyagi Vector-Borne Diseases: Organizing Secretary Surveillance and Control Dr. B. Reddya Naik

Joint Organizing Secretaries August 20-21, 2016 Dr. C. Srinivasulu Dr. A. V. Rajashekhar Dr. G. Sunitha Devi Dr. I. Surya Kala Dr. M. Madhavi Dr. Nageshwar Rao Apka Dr. Nageshwar Rao Amanchi Smt. Meenakshi LOCATION MAP ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof. Sugita Mathur, Head, Dept. of Zoology, OU SRRIP, Prakashnagar Bus Stop, Begumpet SRRIP Prof. Geeta Rajalingam, Chairperson BoS, Zoology, OU Prakashnagar Bus Stop, Begumpet Prof. K. Pratap Reddy Prof. P. Nagaraja Rao Prof. V. Vanitha Das Prof. S.Jithender Kumar Naik Dr. Rafath Yasmeen Dr. S. Padmaja Dr. B. Jyothi Dr. K. Y. Chitra Dr. J. Venkateshwara Rao Dr. Y. Sunila Kumari Dr. B. Neeraja Dr. M. Radha Krishna Dr. Juliet Vanitharani Dr. Vijay Veer Dr. A.C. Dhariwal Prof. M. Ramachandra Mohan Prof. Usha Anandhi Prof. Sadanad Yamakanamadri IMPORTANT DEADLINES Prof. P. Prakash Babu Prof. Devinder Singh Prof. Jagbir Singh Dr. Sajal Bhattacharya Conference Dates : 20-21 August, 2016 Organized by Prof. Anita Desai Prof. N. Chandrasekaran Registration : On or before 15th June, 2016 Dr. Kailash Chandra Dr. P. Jambulingam Dr. Prafulla Dutta Dr. Ashwani Kumar Abstract submission : Last date: 15th June 2016 Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Dr. Grace Marin Dr. E. Pushpalatha Prof. K. Murugan Prof. K. Emmanuvel Rajan ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION Parasitology & Prof. Vijaya Laxmi Sharma Dr. K. Raghavendra Dr. U.S.N. Murty Dr. M. Govindraju Dr. B. Reddya Naik, M.Sc., Ph.D. Sri. T. Rathna Joseph Professor of Zoology & Director Department of Zoology Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Parasitology DOCUMENTATION COMMITTEE University College of Science, Osmania University Osmania University, Hyderabad Mr. D. Sambashiva Mr. M. Siddaiah Hyderabad, , INDIA - 500 007 Telangana State - 500 007, INDIA Mr. G. Devender Mrs. B. Manjula Phone: 09290491044; Email: [email protected] CORDIAL INVITATION ABOUT US THRUST AREAS

Dear Colleagues, Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Parasitology (SRRIP), established in 1. Current scenario of control / elimination of vector-borne diseases 1955, is housed in a historical building named after the world famous (VBDs). Medical Arthropodology is an incredibly exciting discipline. malariologist Sir Ronald Ross who conducted one of the most 2. Impact of global warming/climate change on VBDs. With the largest number of species under single specific group of important and epoch-making discoveries in the field of malaria for 3. Emergence and/or re-emergence of VBDs. animals, the arthropods, highlighting their public health, biomedical which he was awarded the Nobel Prize (1902). Sir Ronald Ross 4. Advanced diagnosis and treatment of VBDs. and biodefence significance. This dominance means that in numbers of discovery is considered one of the greatest landmarks in the control of 5. RS-GIS based mapping of VBDs. species beyond our comprehension these animals permeate diverse and malaria and other vector-borne diseases. In 1997, the SRRIP building 6. Economics of disease burden for VBDs. essential natural processes in Earth's terrestrial, aerial and water has been the epicenter of centenary celebrations organized in 7. Innovative technologies in developing diagnostics, vaccines, ecosystems, contributing to the function of the natural world as a self- commemoration of Dr. Ross outstanding discovery that mosquitoes are insecticides, drugs and processes. sustaining biological system. Most of the arthropods are not harmful to involved in transmission of malaria (20th August,1897), and on this 8. Toxins, venoms and allergies from arthropods. humans and, in fact, many are highly beneficial organisms. Still, many occasion the historical building, built in 1895, was not only extensively 9. Genetically engineered vectors for control of VBDs. isolated groups of spiders, scorpions, mites, ticks and, particularly, renovated and refurbished but was also decorated at the entry with a 10. Arthropods and pharma industry. bust of Sir Ronald Ross. The SRRIP is located on the periphery of insects concern humans because of their harmful nature of causing 11. Arthropods as medicine, food and feed. injuries through their poisonous bites and/or stings disturbing and is maintained by Osmania University. tranquility of humans' living environment and, above all, playing a key Osmania University, established in 1918, is the seventh oldest in role in the transmission of a large number of deadly and debilitating India, the third oldest in south India and the first to be established in the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION diseases. erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. Throughout its existence spanning over nine decades, it has shown remarkable progress and The participants are requested to send a copy of the abstract for Vector-borne diseases (VBDs), not only affect the health of the sustained an integrated development of all faculties. It has significantly oral/poster not exceeding 200 words through e-mail to: people, but also stunt their intelligent growth and sap off economy contributed to the academic and economic development of not only the [email protected] on or before 15th June, 2016. Poster should be causing enormous disease burden, mostly in tropical and subtropical region but also of the country. Its alumni have distinguished themselves 120 cm height x 90 cm width. countries. List of these infections is pretty long. In India malaria, nationally and internationally in various spheres of life and are spread dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis and Japanese encephalitis are far and wide around the world. The University has a vision of considered major public health problems, although many others like developing, enhancing, and improving the quality of human resources REGISTRATION scrub typhus, West Nile Fever, plague, paragonimiasis and to meet the challenges of regional, national and global socio-economic leishmaniasis are fast emerging/re-emerging. The threat of invasion by changes. Its mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research Scientists / Academicians Rs. 2,000.00 Zika virus and Yellow Fever virus is always looming large on Asian and to create opportunities for the students to contribute to the national countries. and regional development. Osmania University is re-accredited by the Students / Scholars Rs. 1,000.00 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (an Autonomous Accompanying Person Rs. 1,000.00 These emerging or re-emerging vector-borne diseases inflict Institution of the University Grants Commission) as 'A' Grade huge mortality and morbidity. While malaria alone kills nearly one University. Registration fees should be sent in the form of DD in favour of million (90% in Africa) annually, the total number of deaths and ABOUT THE CITY the Director, SRRIP payable at Hyderabad, through any Nationalized illnesses attributable to the VBDs is simply beyond one's Bank along with duly filled registration form on or before 15th June, comprehension! Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana State. A major center for 2016. Overseas participants may remit Reg. fee etc. through th The 9 National Conference on Medical Arthropodology the technology industry, it is home to many upscale restaurants and e-banking using below given details of our bank account. highlighting “Emerging and Re-emerging Vector-Borne Diseases: shops. The most significant among them are the historical monuments, Surveillance and Control” will hopefully provide a unique viz., Mecca Masjid, , , Qutub Shahi Tombs; Name : The Director, SRRIP opportunity to bring all the possible knowledge at one platform for the palaces such as , , Taramati Bank Name : State Bank of Hyderabad extensive deliberation and solution-finding exercise. Baradari; the religious places like Hebron House of Worship, Shahi Masjid, Ananda Buddha Vihara, Birla Mandir, Sanghi Temple, Chilkur Branch : Osmania University With kindest regards, and looking forward to having your active Balaji Temple; the museums and planetariums of , Account No : 52198269390 th participation in the 9 National Conference of Medical City Museum, Birla Science Museum, Birla Planetarium; the parks and IFSC Code No : SBHY0020071 Arthropodology, I remain, gardens, e.g., , , , Public Gardens; among other attractions are Ramoji Registered participants are entitled to the conference material Yours sincerely, Film City, Necklace road, Laad Bazaar, Shilparamam. including; Abstract book, lunch, dinner, tea & snacks during the Dr. B. Reddya Naik Hyderabad is connected to most major cities domestically as conference. well as internationally via the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, located in Shamshabad, about 22 km away from the city. 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