Current Trends in <strong>Biotechnology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Vol. 6 (2) i-iv April 2012, ISSN 0973-8916 (Print), 2230-7303 (Online) testimonials in original <strong>and</strong> one attested copy <strong>of</strong> the same may report for the interview to the Head, Medicinal Plants unit. Date <strong>of</strong> Interview: May 7th 2012. National Institute Of Animal <strong>Biotechnology</strong> (NIAB), Hyderabad, India. Applications are invited from eligible c<strong>and</strong>idates for the Scientific Positions <strong>of</strong> Scientist – H (1 Post), Scientist – G (1 Post), Scientist – F (2 Posts), Scientist –E (2 Posts), Scientist – D (2 Posts), Scientist C/B (4 Posts) on regular basis in the priority areas like Genetic Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Transgenic Technology <strong>and</strong> Infectious Diseases at the National Institute Of Animal <strong>Biotechnology</strong> (NIAB), Visiting Scholars House, Lake View Guest House, University <strong>of</strong> Hyderabad Campus, Pr<strong>of</strong>. C.R. Rao Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500 046, Andhra Pradesh, India. For further details visit the website at: www.niab.org.in; Tel: +91 40 2301 2425; Telefax: +91 40 2301 0745. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES Biodiversity Asia 2012: Science, Policy, <strong>and</strong> Governance: An International conference on “Biodiversity Asia 2012: Science, Policy, <strong>and</strong> Governance” was going to be held on August 7-10, 2012 at JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Science (IISc) Campus, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India organized by Society for Conservation Biology-Asia Section, (SCB-Asia), Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology <strong>and</strong> the Environment (ATREE), Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. Abstract can be submitted online through Email: SCBasiasecretariat @atree.org on or before May 15th , 2012. For further details contact: Secretary, Biodiversity Asia 2012, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology <strong>and</strong> the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur PO, Bangalore 560064, India. Email: SCBasiasecretariat@atree.org. Phone: +91-80-23635555. International Conference on Recent Trends in Atherosclerosis <strong>and</strong> 25th Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> The Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research (ISARCON2012): An International Conference on Recent Trends in Atherosclerosis <strong>and</strong> 25th Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> The Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research [ISARCON2012] was going to be held on September 1-3, 2012 at Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India organized by Department <strong>of</strong> Biochemistry <strong>and</strong> <strong>Biotechnology</strong>, Annamalai University, Chidambaram – 608 002, Tamilnadu, India. Abstract can be submitted online through E-mail: isarcon2012@rediffmail.com on or before July 10, 2012. For further details contact: Dr. N. Nalini, Chair Person, ISARCON-2012, Department <strong>of</strong> Biochemistry <strong>and</strong> <strong>Biotechnology</strong>, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram- 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India.E-mail: isarcon2012@ rediffmail.com. Phone: 04144-239141 Mobile: (0) 94432 71346. Annamalai University/Conference web site: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in. World Congress on <strong>Biotechnology</strong> 2012: World Congress on <strong>Biotechnology</strong> 2012 was going to held on 4th- 6th May, 2012 at Leonia Holistic Destination, Hyderabad, India organized by Bright International Conferences & Events, Hyderabad, India. Abstract can be submitted online through Email: biotechnology2012@brightice.org/ info.brightice@ gmail.com / info@brightice.org on or before April 6th , 2012. For further details contact: Organizing Comittee-<strong>Biotechnology</strong>2012, Bright Technologies, Plot No.109, Chanikya Puri, IDA Mallapur, Hyderabad-500076, India. Website: www.brightice.org. Workshop on Basics <strong>of</strong> Bioinformatics <strong>and</strong> its applications: A 3-day workshop on Basics <strong>of</strong> Bioinformatics <strong>and</strong> its applications was going to held on June 5th -7th, 2012 at National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai- 400 012, India organized by Biomedical Informatics Centre <strong>of</strong> ICMR. Faculty from colleges/university departments <strong>and</strong> research institutes are eligible. Preferences will be given to those teaching undergraduate/ post-graduate course in Biological Sciences. Interested applicants can fill the online form available at www.bicnirrh.res.in/ workshop.php. The last date for receipt <strong>of</strong> applications is 30th April, 2012. The list <strong>of</strong> the selected c<strong>and</strong>idates will be intimated by email on or before May 7, 2012. For further details contact Dr. Smita Mahale, Scientist ‘E’, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai- 400 012, India. Website: www.bicnirrh.res.in/ workshop.php. iv
6th Annual Convention <strong>of</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Biotechnology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> - International Conference on Environmental Impact on Human Health <strong>and</strong> Therapeutic Challenges December 20-22, 2012 6th Annual Convention <strong>of</strong> ABAP <strong>and</strong> International Conference on Environmental Impact <strong>of</strong> Human Health <strong>and</strong> Therapeutic Challenges is being organized at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, India during 20-22 December, 2012-01-15 Broad Areas <strong>of</strong> Focus Biodiversity <strong>and</strong> its Conservation Conservation Techniques (in situ <strong>and</strong> ex situ) <strong>Biotechnology</strong> in Biodiversity & Bar-coding Ecotoxicology impact on Biodiversity Water, Soil <strong>and</strong> Air Pollution & diseases Environmental Pollution <strong>and</strong> Control Environmental Impact Assessment Toxicology <strong>and</strong> Human Health Bioremediation <strong>and</strong> Biodegradation GM Crops & Ec<strong>of</strong>riendly Technologies Integrated Pest Management & Organic farming Nanotechnology & Drug Discovery Novel Therapeutics & other related areas For further details contact Pr<strong>of</strong>. DVR Saigopal Chairman, ICEHT-2012 Head, Department <strong>of</strong> Virology Sri Venkateswara University Tirupathi – 517 502, A.P., India Phone – 09849615634 Email – iceht2012@gmail.com