World Drug Delivery Congress 2011

IMAPAC(Company)
Singapore

In 2009, the drug delivery market was valued at US$101 billion and is forecast to increase about two-folds to an estimate of US$200 billion by 2016.


A recent research have revealed that the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of drug delivery innovations in order to help them address challenges such as the patent cliffs and heightened competition.
Against this backdrop, World Drug Delivery Congress 2011 will bring together multinational, specialty and generic pharmaceutical companies from Asia Pacific and globally to exchange ideas and debate on how to leverage on innovative drug delivery technologies to create more value in their product pipelines.


This is Asia Pacific region’s FIRST andHIGHEST LEVEL gathering that brings together more than 50 key decision makers in the pharmaceutical industry in a never been done before event. Discussions are set to range from the developments of innovative drug formulation and delivery strategies, to the ability to create new revenue streams and sustainable partnerships.

 website: http://www.imapac.com/index.php?page=world-drug-delivery-

or contact @  shu.hu@imapac.com

2nd Annual Functional Food & Beverages India 2011

Attend the 2nd Annual FF&B India 2011 conference and exhibition, taking place 28-30 June 2011 in Mumbai, and gain in-depth insights, detailed analyses, competitive benchmarking, and high powered networking opportunities to help you:


•Gain clarification on the evolving domestic and international regulatory framework governing food safety, health claims and nutritional labeling


•Apply the latest R&D techniques to optimise the use of high value ingredients such as Omega 3 and 6, DHA, fibre, pre and probiotics


•Identify new product development opportunities for the diabetic, cardiovascular, cognitive health, female, and children’s markets


•Assess the potential of the latest ingredients for your product innovation strategy....more

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at +91 (022) 4046 1466 or visit
www.ffb-india.com

International Climate Champion with TERI

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)(Research Organisation)

Deadline: 15 June 2011

Eligibility: Undergrad Level
International Climate Champions is a youth oriented programme run by the British Council in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This programme is part of British Council’s global project called ‘Climate Generation’ which is delivered through a network of Climate Champions across 60 countries and eight regions. Climate Generation engages young people with a proactive interest in climate change and wish to take positive action at local, national and international.


If you are an Indian citizen, aged between 18-21 years (as on 15 June 2011) and, have a climate change project idea that can make a lasting impact on your community, nationally, internationally, you can apply.


Your application should reach the British Council by 15 June, 2011
Two sections in the application, will require some thinking before you start writing:
Section 2 - In no more than 150 words write down why you want to become an International Climate Champion. Illustrate your interest and the work you have been involved in so far in the area of climate change and environment
Section 3 - In no more than 350 words, describe the project you would like to undertake as an International Climate Champion.


Ensure that you cover the points below in your description.


-Your project’s aim and objectives


-How you will implement your project


More on....Website of Opportunity: http://www.britishcouncil.org/

2nd Annual NDDS India 2011

Attend the 2nd Annual NDDS India 2011 taking place 10-12 August 2011, in Mumbai to benefit from a solution-oriented, in-depth agenda focusing on India-specific challenges to formulate and successfully commercialise your NDDS product.

Updates on the latest developments and future trends in an interactive discussion with our expert speakers from across the globe. Learn more about the hottest areas in NDDS and the latest innovations to rationalise your future investments through views presented by senior national and international scientists. Drill deeper into the formulation and scalability issues for every delivery system and develop out-of-the-box strategies to market your latest products.

Speakers: 

• Damon Smith, Senior Vice President Research and Development, Labopharm, USA  
• Mahesh V Chaubal, Director Product Development, Baxter Healthcare, USA
• Gautam Ranade, Research Fellow, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worldwide Research and Development, Pfizer, USA
• Shelley A Durazo, Research Fellow, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Denver
• Subhash C Mandal, Senior Drug Inspector, Directorate of Drug Control, West Bengal
• Sumedh Gaikwad, Director Medical Services, Richter Themis Medicare
• Venkata Ramana, Chief Scientific Officer, Reliance Life Sciences
• Dange Veerapaneni, Managing Director, Sparsha Pharma International
• Devaraj Rambhau, Advisor NDDS, Natco Research Centre
• Dhiraj Khattar, Director Formulations, Fresenius Kabi Oncology
• Kapileshwar Swain, Vice President Product Development, Macleods Pharma
• Sougata Pramanick, Director Research and Development (Formulation), Emcure Pharmaceuticals

To secure your place at this essential event and to benefit from the early booking discount, please contact my colleague Pallavi on +91 (022) 4046 1466, or email conferences-india@ubm.com or visit http://www.ndds-india.com/ for further information.


Ritu Thomas
Programme Manager
CPhI Conferences
www.ndds-india.com

Jobs in Biotecnology

BAHRA UNIVERSITY - SHIMLA is organizing job fest and below is the message as we received :-

POINTS TO NOTE :


1. Companies are hiring for - IMMEDIATE JOINING ( WITHIN 1-3 MONTHS)


2. Offers will be GIVEN to students selected either on same day or

within a week


3. Maximum salary offered in the job fest would be 8.40 lacs


4. Complete process of - Test , GD and Interview will be followed.


5 Job Profiles are : Junior Engineer/ Trainee Engineer/ Junior

Consultant / Technical Consultant



THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE . REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION IS FREE FOR ALL



REGISTER ON : http://www.rayatbahra.revolutionnext.com/
OR

WRITE A MAIL FOR REGISTRATION TO : arti.cdc@rayatbahra.com

For enquiries : call +91-7508928017-18

* Some companies may give offer letter on the same day.

Aspirants may contact Bahra Uni. at the given no. and proceed to
participate at their own.

2nd Annual PharmaLytica India 2011

2nd Annual PharmaLytica India 2011

Date & Place:- 26-28 July 2011 at The Westin Mumbai Garden City in Mumbai

To learn about the very latest developments in infrastructure and instrumentation to get your labs up-to-speed and reap the full benefits of this fast-changing market

Register by this Friday 3 June and save INR 13,500 / US$300!

PharmaLytica India 2011 will provide you with in-depth insights into:

Market opportunities - Analyse domestic and global trends in the pharmaceutical laboratory market and develop effective partnership strategies to maximise ROI

Regulation - Navigate the latest ICH, EU and FDA guidelines to ensure effective GLP and GMP compliance

Analytical method development - Overcome the testing complexities surrounding stability, impurity and dissolution profiling

Instrumentation - Explore the latest applications and innovations in chromotography, spectrometry and imaging solutions

Automation - Navigate advanced automation solutions to minimise cost and maximise safety and security of data

Just some of the speakers already confirmed include:

• J Moses Babu, Senior Director, Analytical Research and Development Custom Pharmaceutical Services, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
• SP Vasireddi, Chairman and Managing Director, Vimta Labs
• Milind Joshi, President, Global Regulatory Management, J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
• Margit Jeschke, Head Analytical Research and Development Biologics, Novartis Pharma AG
• Saranjit Singh, Dean, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
• SM Mudda, Executive Director, Technical and Operations, Micro Labs
• Antony Gomes, Head Quality Management, Shasun Chemicals
• Parag Gadkari, Assistant Vice President, Analytical Research and Development, Inventia Healthcare. Plus many others…

 New for 2011! - Pre-Conference Biotechnology Seminar: 26 July 2011

Benefit from one intensive day dedicated specifically to the challenges faced by biotechnology analytical laboratories. Our expert speakers will provide technical insights and expert guidance on meeting global regulatory standards and overcoming analytical method development challenges in proteins and monoclonal antibodies.

Register your place now by contacting my colleague Pallavi at +91 (022) 4046 1466, emailing conferences-india@ubm.com or visiting www.pharmalytica-india.com.

Niyoti Trivedi Vyas
Programme Manager
CPhI Conferences

http://www.pharmalytica-india.com/

Biosimilars India 2011

Attend the 2nd Annual Biosimilars India 2011 from 14-15 July, Mumbai, to discover effective and implementable solutions to your regulatory, technical and commercialisation challenges. Take away practical strategies to ensure you capitalise on the host of opportunities available in the biosimilar market.

Register by 17 June and save INR 5,000 / US$100!

Expert speakers confirmed to share their unique insights and know-how include:

• KK Tripathi, Adviser, Scientist ‘G’ and Member Secretary RCGM, Department of Biotechnology
• Brij Patel, Deputy Manager, Biologicals and Biotechnology Unit, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, (MHRA)
• Roger L Williams, Chief Executive Officer, US Pharmacopoeia
• KV Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer, Reliance Life Sciences
• Ganesh Kumraj, President Operations, Bharat Serums and Vaccines
• Cyrus Karkaria, President Biotech Division, Lupin Pharmaceuticals
• Dhananjay Patankar, Vice President Biologics, Syngene International
• Rustom Mody, Chief Scientific Officer, Intas Biopharmaceuticals
• Matthias Jöhnck , Head of Merck Millipore Chromatography, Research and Development, Merck, Darmstadt
• Anil Kukreja, Director Medical Affairs, Roche Products, India
• Mahua Ganguly, Head Medical Affairs, Biogen Idec, India
• Hareesh Parandhaman, Assistant Director Business Development, Lupin Pharmaceuticals

To secure your place at this essential event and to benefit from the early booking discount, call +91 (022) 4046 1466, email us at conferences-india@ubm.com or visit www.biosimilars-india.com

We look forward to welcoming you to a revised, refreshed and highly relevant event for the Indian biopharmaceutical industry.


Oby George
Programme Manager
CPhI Conferences
www.biosimilars-india.com

National Conference & Workshop on Computer aided Drug design

Department of Bioinformatics, SRM University presents NCCADD'11, a National level conference on Computer Aided Drug Designing, which includes a 'Workshop on Molecular Modelling and Simulation' on 22nd and 23rd March.

The theme of the conference focuses mainly on the following topics:

# QSAR
#Protein Modelling
#Pharmacokinetics study
# Pharmacophore Modelling
#Virtual Screening and Docking
#Ligand Based Drug Designing
#Structure Based Drug Designing
#Algorithms in Molecular Modelling


Paper/poster presentations are invited. Participants are expected to send in their abstracts to : nccadd11.srm@gmail.com


The workshop will provide you with hands-on experience on Schrodinger suite , mainly covering the following topics:

#Molecular Modelling
#Molecular Graphics and Visualization
#Molecular Mechanics
#Techniques for Conformational Sampling
#Methods for Geometry Optimization
#Molecular Dynamics Simulations


Limited registration of 40 members only.


Last date for abstract submission: 4th March, 2011
Last date for registration : 4th March, 2011


For further details, contact:
nccadd11.srm@gmail.com

4th International Congress of Environmental Research

Conference/Symposium/Summit

Journal of Environmental Research And Development(Research Organisation)

Surat 

Start Date: December 15, 2011 

End Date : December 17, 2011

Deadline: June 16, 2011

Organizer : Journal of Environmental Research And Development 
It is an inter-disciplinary quarterly magazine of Jerad Publications, Bhopal (India). It's objective is to disseminate concept of environmental awareness and contribute to a better surroundings. Its focal is on applied research and reflections that are relevant to scholars of all disciplines and meet standards of academic rigour.

THEME : Environmental Research, Planning and Management

1. Technology (T)
2. Physical Sciences (PS)
3. Life Sciences (LS)
4. Social Sciences (SS-I)
5. Law and Management (SS-II)The Venue:  Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)
                          Ichchhanath, SURAT ,Gujarat (INDIA)

AWARDS: The Organizing committee of ICER-11 has decided to give two kinds of prestigious awards to their participants. These awards will be given at the valedictory function of ICER-11. No Separate entry fee will be charged from the participants.1. Young Scientist Award: One prestigious award among all the participants will be given to a young Environmentalist for his/her Best Oral presentation at ICER-11. Young research scholars/students, below the age limit of 35 years (by certificate) are invited to take part in this competition.
2. Best Poster Presentation Awards: It has no age limit. Hence this competition is free for all registered participants. Prestigious awards for the Best Poster presentation each in Tech (Technology), LS (Life Sciences), PS (Physical Sciences), SS-I (Social Sciences) and   SS-II (Law & Management) will be given. Each award will carry a momento, a prestigious certificate and handsome cash as well.

Websites:-

http://www.jerad.org

http://www.icer11.jerad.org

BIO-Europe Spring 2011 Announces Program Workshops

Since 1993, biotech, pharma and medical device companies have leveraged EBD Group's partnering conferences, technology and services to identify business opportunities and develop strategic relationships essential to their success

http://pharmalive.com/News/index.cfm?articleid=764748&categoryid=63

For more information please visit www.ebdgroup.com.
Contact: EBD Group

Constantine Theodoropulos, +1 760-930-0500
ctheodoropulos@ebdgroup.com

National Seminar on "Current Trends in Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Venue:- JCDM College of Pharmacy,
       
            P.O. Box No. 81, Barnala Road,
            Sirsa-125055, Haryana

            Phone No. 01666-238114

            Mobile: 09991776090
 
Last Date for receipt of Abstarct :- 5th March (Extended)
 
Registration Fee:-
 
Students          450
 
Faculty            550
 
Others             600
 
For further enquiry
 
Conatct @ Phone No. 01666-238114
                  Mobile: 09991776090

Conference on 'Bioproducts from Natural Sources'

Co-organized by :- Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

Venue :- Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Sector 62, Noida



Date :- February 3, 2011
Time:- 10 A.M 

Registration Fee (certification and lunch included) :-

Student - 800 Rs
Faculty - 1150 Rs

Corporate - 2200 Rs

Eminent scientists from academia and industry will deliver lectures on the mentioned theme. The conference will provide a platform for exchange of ideas and potential collaborations among the participants.



Guest of honour
 
1. Prof. Michael Goodfellow, Newcastle University, UK (Chair of Bergey’s Manual Chair of Governors’, Gosforth Academy, Newcastle).
2. Prof. Subhash Chand (Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, IIT, Delhi)
3. Dr. Javed Ali (Department of Pharmaceutics, Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi) 
4. Dr. V.K Tripathi (CEO - Oscar Ozone Group)

To Register visit :-
www.scientity.com/conference.html

2nd International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science

The 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science co-sponsored by the Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES) and IEEE will be held on April -3, 2011 at Bali Indonesia Resort, Bali, Indonesia.

This conference is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of Biotechnology and Food Science by bringing together engineers and scientists from around the world.







For more details,

visit http://www.icbfs.org/.

Bangalore INDIA BIO 2011

Bangalore India Bio (Conference)
BIEC (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre), 10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post, Dasanapura Hobli
Bangalore, INDIA 562123

Starts: Wednesday May 04, 2011 at 10:30AM
Ends: Friday May 06, 2011 at 10:30PM

Bangalore INDIA BIO (BIB) 2011 has evolved over the last ten successful editions, adding new dimensions. The scale of the event has increased enormously with growing international participation and is now acknowledged as India’s biggest and most sought after biotech event.

Affordable Innovation is the way forward and in this context iti is Advantage India. Join us in India’s movement towards "biotech for improved quality of life" at Bangalore INDIA BIO 2011

Price: http://www.bangaloreindiabio.in/BIO2011/index.php
Website: http://www.bangaloreindiabio.in/

IBC's 7th International Conference on Biopharmaceuticals

IBC Life Sciences (Conference)

Hyatt Regency Hotel, 900 Bellevue Way
Bellevue, WA 98004 US

Starts: Monday March 14, 2011 at 08:00AM
Ends: Friday March 18, 2011 at 05:00PM

The Outsourcing Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals conference invites the audience to look beyond cost as outsourcing objectives and discuss how companies can achieve closer quality relations with CMOs to meet Agency�s expectations.

You will learn about:- � Risk Management � Capacity Planning � Supply Chain Management � Global Sourcing for Vaccines & Biologics � Finding the Right Partner � CMO and Client Perspectives

Website:	http://www.ibclifesciences.com

TEDxSSN Conference at SSN College of Engineering

SSN College of Engineering(University), Chennai



Start Date: 9 February 2011



End Date : 9 February 2011

Deadline: 9 February 2011


Eligibility: Undergrad Level

The SSN Entrepreneurship cell, Lakshya, proudly presents, the first edition of TEDxSSN on 9th February 2011 at SSN College Of Engineering, Chennai. The theme for this event is IDEAS FOR INDIA. At our TEDxSSN, live speakers and TEDTalks video will combine to spark deep discussion and connection. To be a part of this empowering conference and listen to our incredible speakers.


The following is the list of achievers who will be sharing the stage at TEDxSSN


1. Sanjay Pinto - Bureau Head,NDTV Hindu


2. Atul Chitnis - Founder FOSS. in, Technologist, businessman, consultant, writer


3. Alphonse Roy - Wildlife cinematographer


4. Madhuvanthi Arun - Educationist and Artiste


5. Dr Pawan G Agrawal - CEO, Mumbai Dabbawalas


6. Krish Ashok - Head, Web 2.0 Innovation Labs, TCS Chennai, Blogger


7. Yodhakaa Band - A contemporary Indian music band


8. Aruna Sairam - Carnatic music vocalist


9. Chandrachoodan G - Writer,Photographer


10. Naveeth Sundar - Music composer


11. Kandasamy Bharathan - CEO of DLM Digital studios,Executive Director of Kavithaalaya Productions


12. Pradeep John - Represented India in the Asian games Beach volleyball.


13. Demi Issac - Founder Pegasus Animal consultancy

Visit the website given below for more information.

Website : http://www.ssn.edu.in/


Website of Opportunity: http://tedxssn.com/

Hands on training on Flow Cytometry

C-CAMP is going to have the following 4 perennial hands-on training courses in the field of Flow Cytometry in the year 2011 apart from Basic and Advanced courses.



1st course 1st-4th February, 2011 Hands-on Course


2nd course 5th-8thApril, 2011 Hands-on Course


3rd course 5th-8thJuly, 2011 Hands-on Course


4th course 13th-16thDecember, 2011 Hands-on Course


Please contact us at training@ccamp.res.in for more information on the above mentioned courses.

National Conference on ‘Technology Awareness and Entrepreneurship Development in Biotechnology’

February 7-9, 2011



T.John College In collaboration with NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network)



THE CONFERENCE


The conference is planned to coincide with the National Entrepreneurship Week of NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network). The theme of the conference is `Ideas for India’.


The conference aims to expose participants to entrepreneurship opportunities in various domains of biotechnology like microbial and enzyme technology, agri-technology and food technology, with a view to encourage technopreneurs in this field.

Eligibility for participation in conference/workshop :


Students of graduate and post graduate courses in any branch of biological sciences, faculty and industry personnel with an interest in entrepreneurship






REGISTRATION DETAILS




Fee structure for conference

Category Fees (in INR)


Student 300


Faculty 500


Industry personnel 800


Group of 10 students 2500

Workshop fees : Rs. 200 per participant


(Max number of participants in workshop: 50; first-come-first-serve basis)

Kindly note :


•Registration fee includes conference kit, access to scientific sessions, refreshments for 3 days and certificates.


•Registration forms available on college website, www.tjohncollege.com


•Registration form may be sent by post/courier/fax/email. Photocopies accepted.


•Registration fees can be sent by D.D. in favour of T.John College payable at Bangalore


•ACCOMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED ON REQUEST, CHARGES ARE APPLICABLE. Confirmed requests must be made by 31 January.


Last Date for registration : 31 January, 2010

Goa University – Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates on plain paper for one post of JRF to work on the research project entitled ‘In-situ conservation of critically endangered monotypic tree (Pseudoglochidion) and a shrub species (Phyllanthus talbotii) of Western Ghats using conventional and biotechnological tools’ sponsored by DBT, New Delhi for a period of three years to carry out research at the Department of Botany, Goa University, Goa.

Eligibility: M.Sc. Botany/Plant Science/Plant Biotechnology or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks.


Fellowship (monthly emoluments) Position JRF .

Rs 12,000 + HRA for first and second year, Rs 14,000 + HRA for subsequent years


The last day of receiving the application: 15 days from the date of advertisement

Address for sending the application: Prof. M. K. Janarthanam, Department of Botany, Goa University, Goa 403 206.


TA/DA will not be paid for the candidates appearing for the interview

DST Sponsored Short-term Training Course in Cell Culture Technology

DST Sponsored Short-term Training Course in Cell Culture Technology.


Applications on plain paper are invited for the short-term ‘Hands on Training Course on Use of Cell Culture Technology for Studying Apoptosis and Angiogenesis’ for college teachers and research scholars for a period of eight days from 24 to 31 January 2011.


The course is mainly practical oriented with invited lectures. Apoptosis assays focus on nuclear staining, DNA ladder, western blotting for expression of Bax, Bcl2 and CAD and FACS analysis.


Angiogenesis assays such as endothelial cell proliferation, tube formation, migration, microvessel density counting, immunohistochemistry, corneal micro pocket and shell-less CAM assays will be covered.


Eligibility: Teachers (UG/PG) with regular position and teaching Life Sciences or Biotechnology and Research Scholars enrolled for Ph.D. programme (Life Sciences) are eligible to apply.


Number of participants is limited to 20. Selection of candidates is based on review of applications by an expert committee. Interested teachers and research scholars should forward their application with bio-data through proper channel to the following address so as to reach on or before 10 January 2011.