15TH MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL GENETICS CONGRESS (MiGC15)
(Physical & Online Congress)
In Conjunction with MiGC15:
28TH PGM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (PHYSICAL & ONLINE)
7 – 9 March 2023 (Tuesday - Thursday)
Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor
THEME:
Genetics Advances Life
ORGANISED BY:
Persatuan Genetik Malaysia (Genetics Society of Malaysia) and Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI)
IN COLLABORATION WITH:
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
Biomedical Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
CONFERENCE MANAGER:
WMIT Group Sdn Bhd
OPENING BY:
YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang
Minister
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
MENDEL LECTURE:
Professor Ronald Bontrop, Biomedical Primate Research Centre, The Netherlands
Topic: Immunogenetics in the Fast Lane
BACKGROUND:
Genetics is a branch of Biology that deals with the science of heredity, genes, and DNA - the building block of life. Since Gregor Mendel first motioned the theory of heredity in 1865 to the present time, this branch of biology never ceases to progress, advancing our quality of life. Therefore, knowledge and understanding of Genetics is pertinent to improve our everyday life be it in the form of the food that we eat and the healthcare quality that we receive. To celebrate Genetics breakthroughs and its impact to our everyday life, Genetics Society of Malaysia is proud to organise the 15th Genetics Congress Series. This 2-day event will address the latest issues and breakthroughs in Genetics worldwide. More than 20 local and international keynote and invited speakers are expected to deliver their outstanding research achievements. The Congress intends to provide a platform and opportunities for participants to interact, discuss, and formulate novel ideas in Genetics. Therefore, we would like to call upon all geneticists, breeders, scientists, researchers, academicians, biotechnologists, industrialists, and students to participate in our congress.
CONFERENCE TRACK:
1. MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
"Explore how advances in genetics improve the quality of life, leading to the invigorating era of precision medicine. Come and share the latest updates in cancer biology, stem cell therapy, pharmacogenetics, herbal therapy, immunogenetics, molecular diagnostic tools, bioinformatics and 'omics' technology. This Congress provides a great opportunity to establish local and global research networking for fundamental-translational research from bench to bedside applications".
2. FOOD & AGRICULTURE
"The world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 which equates to having an additional one and a half population of China to feed. Food production through conventional ways, however, seems very challenging under extreme weather and finite resources. Thus, genetic research and innovations play an important role in ensuring the sustainability of food and agricultural productions worldwide to avoid food crises. Let’s all join our efforts together in this Congress to make this a reality."
3. BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION
"Recognise the importance of conserving the biodiversity of our ecosystems. Our ecosystems are extremely important natural resources that can be sustainably harvested and managed to produce a diversity of commodities of economic importance may it be plants, animals or even microbes. Join us in preserving genetic diversity and promoting conservation efforts to ensure sustainability not only ecologically but also genetically."
INVITED SPEAKERS
Track 1: Medicine & Health Science
Prof. Dr. Bobby Gaspar
UCL Great Ormond Street (GOS) Institute of Child Health, London, UK
Dr. Prashanth N Suravajhala
School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
Prof. Chen Ling Ling
Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlina Ahmad Annuar
Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Hany Mohd Ariffin
Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Track 2: Food & Agriculture
Prof. Dr. Latiffah Zakaria
School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. John Benzie
World Fish Center
University College Cork, Ireland
Dr. Pâmela Alexandre
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ganesan Vadamalai
Faculty of Agriculture and Laboratory of Sustainable Agronomy & Crop Protection, Institute of Plantation Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Suraya Binti Mohamad Salleh
Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Track 3: Biodiversity & Conservation
Tuan Haji Mohd Noor Bin Mat Isa
Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics Division, National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia,
Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Satoru Suzuki
Laboratory of Marine Molecular Ecology (MME), Ehime University, Japan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Leaw Chui Pin
Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (IOES), Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Zulqarnain Mohamed
Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Chan Kin Onn
Department of Biological Sciences and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
MEET THE EXPERTS
Topic: Food Security
Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Mohamad Osman
Artri Advisory, Malaysia
Panellist:
1. Prof. Datuk Dr. Mad Nasir Shamsudin
Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
2. En. Nasrullah Mujaddidi
Rukambu Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
3. Prof. Dr. Rofina Yasmin Othman
Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) & Real Time PCR Workshop
2&3 March 2023, 8am – 5pm
Venue: Medical Genetics Lab, Level 6, Block B, FMHS, UPM
https://forms.gle/8zKGgXR3xy4gC6bZ9
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORAL & POSTER PRESENTATION
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PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Specific Instructions to Authors
Margin – Manuscripts must be in single spacing, font size 12 in Times New Roman and all margins: 1.5 inches (left) and 1 inch (top, right and bottom).
Length – Manuscripts (full paper) are maximum 15 pages (including references, attachments, tables and graphical information). 5-7 pages for extended abstract.
Tables – must be placed as part of the text. DO NOT attach tables at the end of the manuscript.
Software – Manuscript must be submitted in MS Word form ONLY.
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Author/s – Name, address, email and contact number of all authors, font 12, Times.
Abstract – between 250-350 words “Times New Roman” size 12.
Keywords – should not more than FIVE keywords.
Title/sub-title – Written in uppercase, bold, size 12 and left margin.
Tables/ Figures – title of the tables/figure should be written on the top of the tables/figure. Times New Roman, font 12, Bold, lower case, centered.
Reference – Should be in the last part of the article (before any attachments/appendixes), in alphabetical order, according to American Psychological Association (APA) style.
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MiGC15 EXHIBITORS: -
1. NEOSCIENCE SDN BHD
2. BIO3 SCIENTIFIC SDN BHD
3. IT TECH RESEARCH (M) SDN BHD
4. NANO LIFE QUEST SDN BHD
5. PLT SCIENTIFIC SDN BHD
6. RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS SDN BHD
7. MATRIOUX (M) SDN BHD
8. AGTC GENOMICS SDN BHD
MiGC15 TECHNICAL TALK
Day 1: Agilent Technologies Singapore (Sales) Pte Ltd
Day 2: Neoscience Sdn Bhd
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY:
1. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MJBMB) - eISSN 2600-9005, Special Issue with Publication Fee (RM300 per paper)
2. Malaysian Journal of Genetics (MJG) - ISSN 978-967-14943 ; eISSN 978-967-14943, Special Issue with Publication Fee (RM100 per paper)
3. Transactions of PGM (tPGM)
CPD POINTS
Eligible for CPD points from Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT)
WEBSITE: https://www.pgm-my.org/event/migc15/
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION TIPS
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