16th Annual Convention of ABAP &

International Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Environmental Science (ICRABES)

16th to 18th December, 2022

In collaboration with: Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP)

About VIT

About VIT

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private deemed University located in Vellore, India. VIT has campuses in Vellore, Amravati, Bhopal and Chennai. VIT has been consistently ranked among the best institutions of the country, and is aspiring to emerge as a global leader. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the MHRD, Government of India, has identified VIT as the best Private Engineering Institution in India. With students from all the states of India and from more than 50 countries, the cosmopolitan VIT provides an appropriate ambience for holistic learning and comfortable living. VIT holds an exemplary placement record by consistently placing more than ninety percentage of the students in good companies. The VIT’s international linkages provide ample opportunities for students and faculty to gain global exposure. VIT alumni, spread across the world, are serving the most advanced as well as the most deprived societies. FICCI awarded “Excellence in enabling Research Environment” for the year 2019.


About SBST

The School of Bio Sciences and Technology consists of four departments namely Biotechnology, Integrative Biology, Bio-Sciences and Bio-Medical Sciences headed by well-trained professors. The school offers an undergraduate (B.Tech. Biotechnology) and six Postgraduate (M.Sc. and M. Tech.) program. It also offers Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. program. The priority of the SBST is developing entrepreneurship skills and mentoring students to become future scientists for the improvement of humanity. Our efforts are strengthened by collaboration with national, international Universities and multinational companies. Consultancy research and commercialization of products at the University are undertaken as a part of the program. The school houses excellent infrastructure and well-trained faculty members which makes SBST one among the top ten Bio School in the country.

About SBST

About ABAP

About ABAP

The Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP) was established in the year 2007 for the development of science in the fields of Biotechnology and Pharmacy. The main objective of ABAP is to form a forum for scientists so as to bring them together to discuss and find scientific solutions to the contemporary issues on these two important areas. The annual meetings of ABAP help the members to interact, induct young aspirants, exchange the knowledge, explore the future research needs, solve the local issues and publish their findings. The association organizes symposia, seminars and workshop on current developments of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, particularly on the subject of current scientific interest in Schools and Universities across India. In view of the vast development in the dissemination of research work, an international journal of Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy was started by ABAP (ISSN: 0973 8916 –Print; 22307303-online). And every year the ABAP announces Life time awards in Biotechnology, Pharmacy and Industrial Biotechnology areas.


ABOUT ICRABES

International Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Environmental Science (ICRABES22) themes are framed based on the United Nations 2030 agenda. This agenda has put forward 17 sustainable developmental goals (SDG’s) and its respective 169 targets. All these together will result in equilibrium in three different dimensions (1. Environmental, 2. Economic and 3. Social) of an individual. Sustainable developmental goals are framed in a way that it takes into consideration of each and every individual on this planet, has the right to lead a healthy life with all the necessary amenities wherein she/he could utilise her/his full potential to serve herself/himself, to the society and to the world as a whole.

About ICRABES

Themes

  1. Environmental (Covering SDG’s - 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 17)
    1. Environmental and Nanobiotechnology
    2. Biodiversity and conservation
    3. Bioremediation
    4. Micro and Nano plastics
    5. Marine product
    6. Climate change and its effect on environment
  2. Economic (Covering SDG’s – 1, 2, 8, 9 & 17)
    1. Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology
    2. Microbial and Industrial Biotechnology
  3. Social (Covering SDG’s - 1, 2, 3 & 17)
    1. Bioinformatics and Computational biology
    2. Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
    3. Vaccines and Immunotechnology

This conference will provide a forum to:

  • Present the new developments in the conference theme
  • Disseminate the high-quality research results
  • Discuss the future developments on Biotechnology and environmental issues
Submission of Abstract

Submission of Abstract

  • Under each scientific theme abstracts are invited through online submission in MS word format - Font "Times New Roman", size "12" with line spacing "1.5" and abstract should not exceed 300 words.
  • Under each theme 3 awards will be given to best poster presentations.
  • Certificate will be provided for all the registered participants.

Submission of Abstract – Submit Now

Publications

Publications

Articles related to Marine Biotechnology and Marine products will be published in the Special Issue: Discovery of Marine Bio-products and Their Diversified Applications in the Journal Aquaculture International

For more details refer the following link
https://link.springer.com/collections/dfchafhjjd

Articles related to Microbial Biotechnology will be published in the special issue Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Environment in the Journal Microbiology (Springer)

Articles related to cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, and ecology will be published in the special issue of the Journal Biology Bulletin (Springer)

Articles related to Biotechnology and Pharmacy will be published in the special issue of the Journal Current trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy

All the submitted articles to the special issue will undergo a peer review process before acceptance. Only quality articles will be accepted for publication.
Important Dates

Important Dates

Last date for abstract submission 25th November 2022
Intimation of acceptance of abstract 30th November 2022
Last date for registration fee payment 5th December 2022
Conference dates 16th to 18th December 2022

Registration

Registration Fees (Including GST 18%)
Delegates from Academia/R&D Organization 4000 INR
Delegates from Industry 5000 INR
Research Scholars and Students 3000 INR
Internal (VIT) Research Scholars 1500 INR
Internal (VIT) Students 1000 INR
Group registration (5 members x 1500) 7500 INR
International participants (Students, Research Scholars, Faculty Members and Scientists) 100 USD

Registration fee for participants includes: Attendance to all the conference sessions, keynotes, conference materials, certification, souvenir and proceedings, refreshments/meals during the conference

Accommodation

Accommodation in Hostel Accommodation will be provided in the VIT Men's/Ladies Hostel (only dormitory) within the campus on a payment basis (Rs. 441 per person per night)
Accommodation booking for hostel dormitory - https://events.vit.ac.in/events/ICAA/

Guest house Accommodation will also be arranged in VIT Guest house on request (https://vit.ac.in/guest-house). Kindly contact Dr. Arnold Emerson (9442309479 – iarnoldemerson@vit.ac.in)

Alternatively, a range of hotels is available in and around Katpadi.

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Sponsors

Sponsors



Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

Organizing Committee

Organizing Committee

Chief Patron

Dr. G. Viswanathan

Chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology

Patrons

Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President – VIT

Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT

Mr. G V Selvam, Vice President, VIT

Dr. Rambabu Kodali, Vice Chancellor, VIT

Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick, Pro-Vice Chancellor(i/c), VIT

Dr. T. Jayabarathi, Registrar I/C, VIT



Conference Chairs

Dr. K R S Sambasiva Rao, General Secretary, Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy

Dr. R Siva, Dean, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT

Dr. Jayanthi Abraham, Associate Dean, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT



Convenors

Dr. K M Gothandam, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT

Dr. V Pragasam, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT

Co convenors

Dr. C Sudandira Doss, Head, Department of Biotechnology, SBST

Dr. S Vino, Head, Department of Bio Sciences, SBST

Dr. S Asha Devi, Head, Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, SBST

Dr. N Everette Jacob Remington, Head, Department of Integrative Biology, SBST



Organising Secretaries

Dr. C George Priya Doss
Dr. M Anbalagan
Dr. R Sudhakaran
Dr. A Sivakumar
Dr. I Arnold Emerson
Dr. E. Nalini



Co-Organising Secretaries

Dr. C Rajasekaran
Dr. Sangeetha Subramanian
Dr. S Mythili
Dr. R Rajasekaran
Dr. K Suthindhiran
Dr. V Shanthi
Dr. A Mohana Priya
Dr. Balaji Balakrishnan
Dr. Satarupa Banerjee
Dr. R Gnanasambandan



Advisory Members

Advisory Members

INTERNATIONAL

Prof. Thava Palanisami, Environmental Plastics Innovation Cluster, Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Australia

Prof. Rama Jayaraj, Director, Northern Territory Institute of Research and Training, Australia

Prof. Mohamed Ahmed El-Nabarawi, Dept. of Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy and Head of Drug Manufacturing Unit (DMU), Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt

Prof. Mohammad Nami, Vice-Chancellor, Department of Neuroscience, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Prof. Samuel JK. Abraham, Professor of Cardiology, Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Yamanashi University, Tamaho, Japan

Prof. Tan Ban Lee, Monash University, Malaysia

Prof. Inocencio E Buot Jr., University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Prof. Vitor Vasconcelos, Director, Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Portugal

Prof. Ricardo Leonart, Director, Institute for Scientific Research and Technology Services, Republic of Panama

Prof. Disna Ratnasekera, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Prof. Jamila K Adam, Dept. of Biomedical and Clinical Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban-4000, South Africa

Dr. Nandita Dasgupta, ICCRAM, University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain

Dr. V. Ashok Kumar, Dept. of Chemical engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Prof. Sean Mayes, University of Nottingham, UK

Prof. M.S. Reddy, Professor, Dept. of Entomology & Plant Pathology, Auburn University, USA

Prof. Muralidhar L. Hegde, Professor, Center for Neuroregeneration, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houstan, USA

Prof. Murthy S. Karnam, Department of Physiology, Virginia Commonwealth University,
Richmond, Virginia, USA

Prof. Bhaskara R. Jasti, Chairman & Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics & Medicinal Chemistry
University of the Pacific, Stockton, USA

Prof. Prasada Rao S. Kodvanti, Senior Toxicologist, US Environmental Protection Agency,
Raleigh, NC, USA

Prof. Roman R. Ganta, Professor and Director, Center of Biomedical Research Excellence, Dept. of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA

Prof. Sham S. Kakar, Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Prof. Swami Mruthini, Dept. of Biology, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, USA

Prof. Urmila Kodavanti, Molecular Toxicologist, US Environmental Protection Agency, Raleigh, NC, USA

Prof. Natarajan Muthusamy, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University, USA

Prof. Riyaz Basha, UNT Health Science Centre, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Prof. Toshiaki Itami, Fukuyama University, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

Prof. Patrice Hamel, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA


NATIONAL

Prof. B. Suresh, Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi

Prof.TV Narayana, The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (Education Division), Bangalore, India

Prof. KS Jagannadha Rao, Former Director, INDICASAT, Pro-Chancellor, KL University, India

Prof. Chitta Suresh Kumar, Dept. of Biochemistry, S.K. University, Anantapur – 515 003, India

Prof. P. Appa Rao, Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad, India

Prof. P.B. Kavi Kishor, Dept. of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Prof. M. Krishnan, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur, India

Prof. G. Raja Rami Reddy, Former Vice-Chancellor, Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore, India

Prof. BJ Rao, Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, India

Prof. DVR Sai Gopal, Vice-Chancellor, AP State Cluster University, Kurnool, India

Prof. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, NIPER Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

Prof. USN Murthy, Director, NIPER, Guwahati, Guwahati, India

Prof. N. Senthil Kumar, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, India

Prof. S. Rama Rao, Dept. of Biotechnology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India

Prof. G. Gurusubramanian, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, India

Prof. Y. Sart Chandra, Department of Zoology, Nagaland University, India

Dr. V. Balachandar, Dept. of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, India

Dr. Balakumar S, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai

Dr. Girishkumar C P, National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai

Dr. P. Sudhakar, Dept. of Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P

Dr. K Murugesan, Dept. of Environmental Science, Periyar University, Salem

Dr. T. Kathiresan, Dept. of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputhur, TN.

Dr. R Ananthan, Deputy Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India

Dr. Shivendu Ranjan, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Dr. Smita Srivastava, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai

Contact

Contact

The Convenor
ICRABES
School of Bio Sciences and Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore – 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
Mobile : 9489337967, 9952240572
Email : icrabes@vit.ac.in
Website : https://vit.ac.in/ICRABES/