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BACKGROUND
Despite a growing international interest in preserving biodiversity, many biologists and policymakers tend to overlook the importance of microbial diversity. Yet microorganisms are integral actors in natural ecosystem and become resources for valuable materials (“biodiamonds”) to many industries. Indeed, microorganisms are of central importance to our planet sustainability and it underpins all of biology. Lack of accessibility to evaluate the presence, distribution, and diversity of microorganisms in their natural habitats is one of the main reasons that microbial diversity is poorly appreciated.
The conventional methods to cultivate microorganisms in the laboratory did not reflect the actual diversity in their natural habitats since those methods only demonstrate the presence of cultivable or “culturable” microorganisms. In fact, several lines of evidence suggest that the majority (95-99%) of microorganisms in nature have not yet been cultured or “unculturable”. In addition, systematic for culturable microorganisms, based on morphological or physiological properties are not always reliable to show functional groupings, and it has, in many cases, underestimated the diversity of microbial world.
Advances in molecular biology, especially in DNA sequencing, DNA tagging, and PCR, has allowed scientists to determine the number, composition, and distribution of microorganisms, including the unculturable ones, in their natural habitats. Molecular systematic based on comparison of ribosomal DNA sequences has revealed three domains of life, i.e. Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya, which shed new light on the concept of biological evolution and the study of microbial diversity. The availability of molecular techniques in the study of microbial diversity has not only significantly accelerated our understanding on comprehensive ecology and sustainable biosphere, but also in our approaches to optimally harvest “biodiamonds” for human welfare.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The aim of this seminar/workshop is to introduce current molecular biology techniques to explore potentials of microbial biodiversity for biotechnology applications.
PARTICIPANTS
This seminar and workshop is open to individuals interested in studying or exploring microbial biodiversity and bioprospecting. Seminar will accommodate up to 500 participants. However, the workshop will be limited to a maximum 30 selected participants.
VENUE AND SCHEDULE
SEMINAR
Date: January 22nd, 2007.
Time: 08.00-16.30
Venue: Atma Jaya Catholic University, Yustinus Building 15th floor, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 51 Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
WORKSHOP
Date: January 23rd – 26th, 2007
Venue:
Lecture and Practical Course
Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 51 Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
Sample Collection for Metagenomics Analysis:
Tangkuban Perahu Crater, West Java, Indonesia
TOPICS OF SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP
SEMINAR
Culture-Independent Method to Assess Bacterial Diversity in Termites‘s Gut. Dr. Savitr Trakulnaleamsai, Department of Microbiology, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Microbial Diversity for Bioconversion. Prof. Antonius Suwanto, Department of Biology, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
Construction of Metagenomic Library from Hot spring and Screening for New Useful Enzymes. Dr. Lily Eurwilaichitr, BIOTEC, Thailand
Bacterial Quorum Sensing and Bioprospecting Dr. Yaya Rukayadi, Dept. of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, South Korea
WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR/LECTURERS
APPLICATION FORM
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Workshop (Seminar included). Please send your CV and two recommendation letters for consideration.
Payment
Transfer to
Vivitri Dewi Prasasty, Lippo Bank, Unika Atma Jaya Branch Office, Acc.No. 71310197181.
Cash on site
For Workshop applicants, please do not transfer the payment until you receive acceptance notice from the organizing committee.
The application form can be sent either by fax or email. Please return the completed form to:
Microbial Diversity Secretariat
Ms. Aster Thresia
Faculty of Biotechnology
Atma Jaya Catholic University
Yustinus Building 15th floor
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 51
Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
Phone: 62-21-5703306 ext 449, 450
Fax: 62-21-5719060
Email: ftb@atmajaya.ac.id
REGISTRATION FEE
Workshop participants are requested to register before December 20th, 2006. Selected participants will be notified on January 3rd, 2007.
Seminar only
ISM/PERMI Member Rp 200.000
Non-ISM/PERMI Member Rp 300.000
International US$ 50
After Jan 14th 2007, additional 50% fee will be charged.
Registration fee will cover seminar kit, lunch, and snacks
Workshop
ISM/PERMI Member Rp 3.000.000
Non-ISM/PERMI Member Rp 4.000.000
International US$ 500
Registration fee will cover workshop materials, field trip excursion, lunches, and snacks. There will be special opening and closing reception for workshop participants. For accommodation selection & registration please see separate leaflet.
For further information, please contact
Yogiara, M.Sc. (Course Coordinator)
Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University
Yustinus Building 15th floor
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 51, Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
Phone: 62-21-5703306 ext 449, 450 Fax: 62-21-5719060
Email: ftb@atmajaya.ac.id
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