2011 TWAS-ROESEAP Symposium
on Industrial Biotechnology
Towards a Bio-based Economy
of Developing Countries
Aug 26-30, 2011
Beijing, China
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2011 TWAS-ROESEAP Symposium on
Industrial Biotechnology
Towards a Bio-based Economy of Developing
Countries
August 26-30, 2011
Beijing, China
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The 2011 TWAS-ROESEAP Symposium on Industrial Biotechnology will be
held in the Congress Centre “Vision Hotel”, No.39 Xueyuan Road, Beijing,
China from August 26-30, 2011. The Symposium will start with a Welcome
Reception, a Keynote Lecture and buffet dinner on August 26 at 17.00 pm. The
official closing date will be on August 29.
Background and subject of the Symposium
Global environmental problems and fuel crises have been promoting public
attentions on development of biotechnological process and alternative sources
for the production of fuels and chemicals. There is broad consensus that
Industrial Biotechnology will play a significant role in sustainable chemistry,
renewable energy, detergent, textile, food and feed industries. The recent
financial crisis has provided even more incentive to boost national green
growth initiatives and policies, whereas industrial biotechnology might
underpin green growth and innovation worldwide. This is especially true in the
developing countries where significant activity is taking place in the field of
industrial biotechnology.
The objective of this symposium is to review the most recent progress in the
area of industrial biotechnology in developing countries. The symposium will
provide a good opportunity for researches from the developing countries to
exchange ideas, to share experiences, and to promote international
collaboration to accelerate the commercialization of new products or new
technologies. To achieve this, discussion will be focused on four major areas:
(1) biorefinery of fuels and chemicals; (2) production of bulk fermentation
products; (3) biocatalysis and biotransformation; (4) development of novel
bio-based processes; and (5) New emerging disciplines including industrial
systems biology and industrial synthetic biology.
Introduction of the host organization
The Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS), is a
leading research institute in the area of industrial biotechnology in China.
“Create brilliance from tiny microbes" has become the motto of researchers of
the institute for decades. Since its establishment in 1958, the institute has
made tremendous contributions to solving the energy crisis, ensuring food
security, protecting the environment, and supporting bio-industry development.
The IMCAS has established a network of international collaborations that
involves scientists from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Russia,
United Kingdom, France and other European countries. Through this
symposium, IMCAS is aiming to further strengthen the collaboration with the
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researchers from other developing countries. In 2005，Institute of Microbiology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS) was selected as the CAS-TWAS
Fellowship Training Programme Base. The CAS-TWAS Fellowship Program
has been carried out smoothly during the past 5 years. IMCAS has received 13
scientists who were awarded CAS-TWAS Fellowships from many Third World
countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh,
including 5 awardees of the Postgraduate Fellowship, 4 winners of the
Postdoctoral Fellowship and 4 awardees of the Visiting Scholar Fellowship.
IMCAS can provide multi-faceted training opportunities for those scholars from
developing countries who wish to pursue advanced research and postgraduate
training, postdoctoral research work in the fields of Life Sciences. IMCAS will
continue to contribute significantly to research, teaching and academic
exchange in microbiology in the Third World countries.
Posters
Poster abstracts should be submitted via the website (http://www.twasib.com)
where instructions can also be found. The deadline for submission of abstracts
is July, 1st, 2011. Contributions concerning industrial applications are
encouraged. Abstracts should be written in English. The Organizing
Committee reserves the rights to reject poster proposals that do not meet a
sufficiently high standard or that are beyond the scope of the symposium.
Authors will be informed about the acceptance of their posters by July, 15th,
2011. The size of the poster boards will be 100 (width)  120 (height) cm. The
posters will be on display throughout the symposium. Some posters will be
selected to be presented orally. Selection will be carried out on the basis of
overall quality of the abstract and special interest.
Poster abstracts will be made available on the symposium website.
TWAS-ROESEAP Industrial Biotechnology Award
2011 TWAS-ROESEAP Symposium on Industrial Biotechnology will offer
several awards to researchers based on the excellence of the research work
related to industrial biotechnology:
 10 TWAS-ROESEAP Industrial Biotechnology Young Scientists Award
 10 TWAS-ROESEAP Industrial Biotechnology PhD Students Award
Language
The language of the Symposium will be English.
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Venue
The Congress Centre “Vision Hotel” is located at the southeast of the campus
area of the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics between the 3rd
and the 4th ring road, about one hour by taxi from Beijing Capital International
Airport. Information on reaching “Vision Hotel” can be found on the symposium
website (http://www.twasib.com). The hotel can accommodate all of the
participants and has ample space for lectures and poster exhibitions.
The number of participants will be limited to 200. In case the number of
applicants exceeds this limit, the Symposium Committee will give preference to
participants presenting a poster.
Social Program
We have made a selection of activities for the social program on Monday the
29th of August 2011 to accommodate all participants. All these activities are
included in the registration fee. People have the choice to participate in
interesting tours of Beijing’s most famous historical and scenery sites. The
complete social program includes the following events:
 Badaling Great Wall
 Forbidden City
 Summer Palace
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More information on these activities can be found on the website
http://twasib.csp.escience.cn/
Weather
Sunshine is common at the end of summer in Beijing. It is advisable to bring a
light raincoat.
Insurance and liability
The Organizing Committee accepts no responsibility for accidents, illness, loss
of life or loss of property incurred by participants or partners while in transit to
and from the Symposium or during the Symposium and their stay in China.
Registration and payment
Registration can only be done by completing the registration form on the
website (http://www.twasib.com). The registration fee includes registration,
proceedings, hotel accommodation, welcome reception, coffee breaks, dinners,
and social activities.
Registration becomes valid only after receipt of the registration fee, which
should be paid before Aug 1, 2011. Bank payments are preferred.
Registration fee including hotel accommodation (August 26-29):
- Single room
US$ 450 (RMB3000)
- Double room (shared)
US$ 250 (RMB1600)
- Registration only (without accommodation)
US$ 50 (RMB350)
Payment details
Account Name：Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Bank Name: Bank of China, Head Office
Bank Address: 1 Fu Xing Men Nei Ave., West City District, Beijing 100818, P. R.
China
Bank Account: 00187508091014
Swift No.: BKCHCNBJ
Please make a note of “Registration fee for 2011 TWAS-ROESEAP
Symposium on Industrial Biotechnology”. Expenses for a longer stay
must be paid directly to Vision Hotel reception.
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Reduced registration fees
Funds are available for participation at a reduced fee. All awardees are
required to present a poster or to give an oral presentation.
 TWAS-ROESEAP Industrial Biotechnology Young Scientists Award
Scientists who hold a PhD degree can apply for this grant. The grant will cover
the complete registration fee and a one-way flight ticket. Applications must be
made directly to the Secretary before 1 June 2011.
 TWAS-ROESEAP Industrial Biotechnology PhD Students Award
PhD students can apply for this grant. The grant will cover the complete
registration fee. Applications must be made directly to the Secretary before 1
June 2011.
For all of the above awards, hotel accommodation will be arranged in double
room (shared).
Important deadlines
 The deadline for the application for TWAS-ROESEAP Industrial
Biotechnology Award is June 1st, 2011.
 The deadline for on-line registration is July 1st, 2011; payment for on-line
registration must be made before August 1st, 2011.
 The deadline for submitting poster abstract(s) via the website is July 1st,
2011.
Sponsors
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)
Local Organizer
Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Honorary Chairman
Prof. Chunli Bai, Vice President of TWAS; President of CAS
Prof. Romain Murenzi, Executive Director, TWAS
Chair
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Prof. Li Huang, Director-General, Institute of Microbiology, CAS
Executive Chair
Prof. Yin Li, Institute of Microbiology, CAS
Symposium Language
English
Participants
Researchers from the academia and industry of developing countries.
Format
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The major format of this symposium is lecture and poster presentations.
Pioneer researches from leading countries of industrial biotechnology will
be invited to give plenary lectures or keynote lectures.
Short lectures will be selected from the submitted abstracts.
Poster presentations will be evaluated to award the best poster.
Round table discussion can be set up in the evening session.
Expected number of participants
200
Local organize committee
Prof. Yin Li, IMCAS
Prof. Yong Tao, IMCAS
Prof. Juncai Ma, IMCAS
Website
Information on 2011 TWAS-ROESEAP Symposium on Industrial
Biotechnology can also be found on our website: http://www.twasib.com
Symposium secretariat
Academic affairs
Dr. Taicheng Zhu, E-mail: zhutc@im.ac.cn
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Registration affairs
Ms. Linhuan Wu, E-mail: wulh@im.ac.cn
Social affairs
Ms. Qiuwei Zhao,
Ms. Jie Yu
E-mail: twasib@im.ac.cn
http://www.twasib.com
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