4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DRUG DISCOVERY AND THERAPY

February 12th - 15th, 2012

( www.icddt.com )

The 4th International Conference on Drug Discovery & Therapy is to be held at Dubai Men's College in Dubai, UAE, from February 12th -15th 2012.  The conference will be chaired by the Nobel Laureate Prof. Ferid Murad and Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS and this event will represent an exciting series of conferences that have already attracted 22 Nobel Laureates to the previous three events. Several Nobel Laureates including Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn (France), Prof. Michel Hurtmut (Germany), Prof. Robert Huber (Germany), Prof. Harald zur Hausen (Germany), Prof. Ferid Murad (USA), Prof. Mario Molina (USA) have already confirmed their participation in the 4th ICDDT along with several hundred top scientists and researchers from all over the world.

4^th ICDDT will feature lectures and poster presentations on selected hot topics of drug discovery and therapy by leaders in the field from academia and industry covering medical, biomedical and pharmaceutical aspects. During the four days event the lectures will be delivered in the following topics:

1. Academic CRO/Industrial collaborations in drug discovery
2. Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery & Therapy
3. Anti-infectives
4. Biologics
5. Cardiovascular Drug Discovery & Therapy
6. Combinatorial Chemistry
7. CNS Drug Discovery & Therapy
8. Diabetes and Obesity Drug Discovery & Therapy
9. Drug Delivery & Targeting
10. Drug Discovery in Preclinical Research
11. Drug Metabolism
12. Enabling Technologies
13. High-throughput Screening & Laboratory automation
14. Hot Topics in Drug Targets
15. Hot Topics in HIV Research
16. Hot Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
17. Hot Topics in Natural Products
18. Inflammation and Immunology
19. Innovative Drug Discovery and Nanotechnology
20. In-silico Drug Design and in-silico screening
21. Neutraceuticals Drug Discovery & Therapy
22. Medical Imaging
23. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
24. Pharmaceutical Research & Development
25. Pharmacogenomics
26. Process Chemistry and Drug Manufacturing
27. Protein and Peptide Sciences
28. Proteomics & Bioinformatics
29. Pulmonary Drug Discovery & Therapy
30. Recent Advances in Patient Treatment and Care
31. Recent Advances in Spectroscopy
32. Regenerative Medicine
33. Stereoselective Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
34. Structural Biology
35. Translational Medicine
36. Women's Health Drug Discovery & Therapy

The primary objective of the conference is to present the world with the frontiers of drug discovery & research; from bench side to the clinic. The event will bring together both young and experienced scientists in basic research and clinical science from many different fields worldwide to open up avenues for their meaningful collaboration at regional and global level. The best current research aspects of each field will be reviewed in various sessions of the conference. It is anticipated that a large number of delegates will attend the conference. Apart from these intellectually stimulating sessions, visiting Dubai itself is no less exciting. Surrounded by mysterious deserts, sand dunes and the stunning Hagar Mountains, it is divided by the Creek which is essentially an inlet from the gulf splitting the commercial centre of Dubai in two. Within the city there are located amazing beach resorts, incredibly high tech buildings all side by side with old traditional houses and mosques giving you a fascinating blend of the West with the East. Dubai's innovative and ambitious development has attracted world-wide attention through its magnificent shopping malls, real estate projects, sports events and conferences. Dubai is a fascinating city that is full of vitality, cultural diversity and culinary delights. We hope that the dynamic spirit of Dubai, UAE will provide a conducive milieu in which stimulating scientific exchange can take place amongst leading scientists from all over the world.

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1^st BIOTECHNOLOGY WORLD CONGRESS

14^th & 15^th February, 2012

( www.biotechworldcongress.com )

The 1^st Biotechnology World Congress provides a platform for researchers and decision makers in biotechnology to present their latest findings and learn about all the important developments in biotechnology. Six Nobel Laureates and many world renowned experts will participate at the conference.

The conference will cover the translational nature of biotechnological research, with emphasis on both the basic science as well as its applications in industry and academia. Presentations will include latest researches, business development, strategic alliances, partnering trends, product opportunities, growth business models and strategies, licensing and pharmaceutical biotechnology (e.g. vaccines, CNS, cancer, antibodies), medical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, protein engineering, plant and environmental technologies, transgenic plant and crops, bioremediation, and microbial diversity research.

Throughout the course of the two day conference, the participants will have the opportunity to both network and hear leaders from the international academic and corporate biotechnology communities.

The 1^st Biotechnology World Congress is organized by Eureka Science with the support of the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, and it focuses on the following interdisciplinary fields of biotechnology.

1.Pharmaceutical Biotechnology:

biopharmaceuticals discovery (CNS, cancer, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune); vaccines; antibodies; protein engineering.

2.Plant and Environmental:

transgenic plants and crops; bioremediation; microbial diversity; bio-monitoring.

3.Industrial and Manufacturing:

bio-fuels; energy crops (cellulosic ethanol industry); industrial enzymes; bioprocess engineering and optimization.

4.Medical Biotechnology:

stem cells; gene therapy; tissue engineering; biopharmaceutical manufacturing; cell based therapy; cell cultivation; diagnostics; imaging; pharmacogenomics (personalized medicine); microarray technology; biomarkers.

5.Business development:

strategic alliances; partnering trends; product opportunities; growth; business models and strategies; licensing; merger and acquisitions; outsourcing; venture capital and financing; intellectual property.

6.Other areas:

Food; Marine; Bio-safety; Systems Biology, Clinical Research/clinical trials; bioethics; Nano biotechnology.

The 1^st BWC will be chaired by the Nobel Laureate Prof. Ferid Murad and Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS and will the first of an exciting series of annual conferences. Several Nobel Laureates including Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn (France), Prof. Michel Hurtmut (Germany), Prof. Robert Huber (Germany), Prof. Harald zur Hausen (Germany), Prof. Ferid Murad (USA), Prof. Mario Molina (USA) have already confirmed their participation in the 1^st BWC along with several hundred top scientists and researchers from all over the world.Apart from these intellectually stimulating sessions, visiting Dubai itself is no less exciting. Surrounded by mysterious deserts, sand dunes and the stunning Hagar Mountains, it is divided by the Creek which is essentially an inlet from the gulf splitting the commercial centre of Dubai in two. Within the city there are located amazing beach resorts, incredibly high tech buildings all side by side with old traditional houses and mosques giving you a fascinating blend of the West with the East. Dubai's innovative and ambitious development has attracted world-wide attention through its magnificent shopping malls, real estate projects, sports events and conferences. Dubai is a fascinating city that is full of vitality, cultural diversity and culinary delights. We hope that the dynamic spirit of Dubai, UAE will provide a conducive milieu in which stimulating scientific exchange can take place amongst leading scientists from all over the world.

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2010-2011 Needs Assessment Survey (NAS)

The Emerging Nations Science Foundation is initiating a 'Needs Assessment Survey' (NAS) in the developing nations of Asia and Africa. The purpose of this survey is to quantify and understand specific needs and requirements of science institutions, as well as those of individual scientists working in these developing nations. The output of NAS shall provide ENSF a qualitative and quantitative tool to formulate and implement its strategy for the coming two years, with an eye to streamline its resources and provide funding to projects with the potential for maximum scientific output and economic impact.

Mr. Mohamed Abdallah, a specialist with wide experience, shall provide his expertise for the 'Needs Assessment Survey' and shall also be in-charge of the public realtions office of the Emerging Nations Science Foundation. He is already actively involved in the preparation of NAS background data and planning to make contact with scientists and institutions in the countries of Asia and Africa.

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International Workshop on RADIATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE AND ITS SAFETY (RADTECHS 2012)

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