BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

IN THE NEW NORMAL ERA

Important
dates

Conference dates

22-25 November 2023

Registration

  • Early registration deadline     15 22 September 2023
    After registration, please wait for the confirmation email from our registration team. You will receive the extra link for payment as an early bird resister since we extended the deadline to 22 September 2023.
  • Late registration deadline       31 October 2023

Abstract and Proceeding submission

  • Submission deadline               1 August 2023 Extended to 8 August 2023 15 August 2023 31 August 2023 15 September 2023

Abstract submitted after 8th August will not be considered for the oral presentation. Abstracts being “selected” for an oral presentation will be notified by 20th August. Abstracts submitted for the oral presentation is closed on 8 August 2023. Abstract submission for poster presentations is still open until 31 August 15 September 2023. Abstracts being selected for the oral presentation will be notified by 26 August 2023.

Fellowships

  • FAOBMB travel fellowship application deadline 7 June 2023 Extended to 14 June 2023
  • BMB fellowship application deadline 15 July 2023 Extended to 21 July 2023

YBMB program

  • YBMB program application deadline 1 July 2023
Assoc. Prof. Tuangporn Suthiphongchai

Welcome message
from
conference chair

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to attend the 30th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) Conference , to be held at the Centara Grand Hotel, Central Plaza Ladprao, in Bangkok, during 22-25 November 2023. Hosted by BMB Thailand together with the Departments of Biochemistry of Faculty of Science of three major universities, namely, Chulalongkorn, Kasetsart and Mahidol University, the Conference’s theme is “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the New Normal Era”.

We proudly present the 30th FAOBMB Conference in conjunction with the 8th BMB Conference, as a special event in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of BMB Thailand. Organized fully onsite after the long break of COVID-19 pandemic, the three and a half day conference will offer a series of plenary and invited lectures, symposia, workshop, posters and oral presentations, including exhibition and technical talks. This will provide an excellent platform for scientists, researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs to share experiences, to promote creative discussion, as well as to build and strengthen their networks.

Renowned scientists invited to give stimulating lectures include Sir Gregory Winter – the 2018 Nobel Laureate, Prof. Merlin Crossley, Prof. George Fu Gao, Prof. Yukiko Gotoh, Prof. David Craik, and Prof. Pimchai Chaiyen – to mention but a few. Winners of FAOBMB Research and Entrepreneur Awards, and BMB Thailand Award will also present their award-winning achievements.

In addition, an IUBMB-FAOBMB Education Symposium in the theme of “Lifelong Learning for the Changing World in Biochemistry” will be held during the Conference. This will cover a plenary lecture from Prof. Uri Alon, a symposium and a workshop.

Fellowships to attend the conference are available, such as the FAOBMB Travel Fellowships, FAOBMB Education Travel Fellowships for members of the FAOBMB Constituent Societies, as well as BMB Thailand Fellowships.

Recognizing the important roles of the younger generation, a special Young Biochemists and Molecular Biologists Program will be organized as a pre-conference activity. This exciting 3-day program held at Mahidol University will provide a venue for young scientists to expand their perspectives through the inspiring talks given by renowned scientists (including Nobel laureate, Sir Gregory Winter), and for developing international networks for their future career. Graduate students, researchers or academic staffs (within 5 years of completion of their M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree) can apply for this activity at no extra cost; however, the successful applicants must register and submit abstract/proceedings at the 30th FAOBMB / 8th BMB conference.

Finally, Bangkok has many exciting sights and activities to enjoy. It offers an incredible experience where cultural tradition meets modern life, such as world-class food, stunning historical landmarks, and friendly hospitality.

LET US REUNITE! The COVID-19 pandemic has kept us apart for too long. Please mark your calendar now and plan your trip to join us in Bangkok in November 2023.

Assoc. Prof. Tuangporn Suthiphongchai, PhD

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Speakers

Prof Sir Gregory Winter

(FEBS Worldwide Lecture)

Sir Gregory Winter

Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2018

“Antibodies and antibody mimics as pharmaceutical drugs”

YUKIKO GOTOH

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
The University of Tokyo, Japan

“Molecular mechanisms for cell fate regulation”

George Gao

Chinese Academy of Sciences

TBA

Nirma Samarawickrema

Monash University

“Nurturing the Future Biochemist through Case Study Workshops”

Mark Hampton

University of Otago, New Zealand

“Redox biology comes of age”

FAOBMB Award for Research Excellence

MERLIN CROSSLEY

School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Australia

(Lemberg Medal ASBMB 2021)

“Hemoglobin and Sickle Cell Anemia: from basic science and to CRISPR-mediated treatments”

FAOBMB Entrepreneurship Award

Junichi Takagi

Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Japan

“LassoGraft technology and its use in novel biotherapeutic development”

David Craik

University of Queensland

(FAOBMB Award for Research Excellence, 2015)

“Cysteine-rich cyclic peptides from plants and animals as tools in drug design”

PIMCHAI CHAIYEN

Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)

“Enzyme Catalysis, Engineering and Synthetic Biology for Green Innovations”

Prof. M.R. Jisnuson Svasti-BMB 2022 Award

Sunchai Payungporn

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

“Research and Innovations in Systems Microbiology”

Young BMB 2022 Award

Wanvisa Udomsinprasert

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University

“Biomarkers for knee osteoarthritis: From discovery to personalized medicine”

Steve Dalton

The Chinese University of Hongkong

“Repurposing the pluripotency transcription factor NANOG for germ layer specification”

Maria Diaz

University of Philippines, The Philippines

“Transcriptomes of the endosperm variants of Philippine laguna tall coconut”

Briony Forbes

Flinders University, Australia

“Understanding the mechanisms of insulin receptor activation using cone snail insulins”

Myung-Shik Lee

Sunchunhyang University College of Medicine, Korea

“Role of autophagy & lysosomal dysfunction in metabolic syndrome and diabetes”

Chung-Hung Lin

Academia Sinica, Taiwan

TBA

Shyam PRABHAKAR

Genome Institute, Singapore

“Spatial and single cell analysis: colorectal cancer and human diversity”

Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd. Rahman

University of Putra, Malaysia

“Alkane-degrading Enzyme, Aldehyde Dehydrogenase from a Newly Isolated Anoxybacillus geothermalis strain D9”

Lennart Brewitz

Oxford University, UK

“Alkyne and β-lactam warheads have potential for covalent inhibition of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease”

Carlito Lebrilla

University of California at Davis, USA

“Multi-glycomic characterization of the human brain”

Garry Sweeney

York University, Canada

“A translational journey from fundamental basic research to adiponectin therapeutics”

Thanongsak Chaiyaso

Chiang Mai University

TBA

Supachitra Chadchawan

Chulalongkorn University

“Plant Gene Identification Using Genomics and Transcriptomics Approaches: A Case Study in Rice”

kiattawee choowongkomon

Kasetsart University

“EGFR-FRET Biosensor: A Dual-Functional Solution for Quantifying Kinase Activity in Enzymatic Kinetics and Cellular Visualization”

Apinya Jusakul

Khon Kaen University

“Decoding cholangiocarcinoma unveiling tumor heterogeneity, molecular targets, and distinct subtypes through multi-omics analysis”

Mallika Imwong

Mahidol University

“The Emergence and Spread of Antimalarial Drug Resistance”

Laran Jensen

Mahidol University

“Mitochondrial dysfunction from malathion and chlorpyrifos exposure is associated with degeneration of GABAergic neurons in Caenorhabditis elegans

Anyanee Kamkaew

Suranaree University of Technology

“Organic nanotheranostics for image-guided phototherapy”

James Ketudas-Cairns

Suranaree University of Technology

“Beta-Glycosidases, from Mechanism to Application”

Sakda Khoomrung

Mahidol University

“Advances in mass spectrometry-based metabolomics for kidney precision medicine”

Supaart Sirikantaramas

Chulalongkorn University

“Harvesting a sustainable future: applications of omics in durian orchards”

Kulthida Vaeteewoottacharn

Khon Kaen University

“Acetyl CoA carboxylase deficient cholangiocarcinoma attains growth retardation and lessened cell migration”

Chayasith Uttamapinant

VISTEC

“Engineering sustainable resources for CRISPR-based diagnostics of infectious disease”

Scientific
sessions

Symposium

Areas covered

1

Symposium

Agricultural Biochemistry

Areas covered

Biochemistry and molecular biology of crop plants and animals, host and microbe interactions

2

Symposium

Biochemical Education

Areas covered

Learning how to learn, interactive teaching in large class, online learning, student engagement

3

Symposium

Biotechnology

Areas covered

Biochemical engineering, food technology, biofuels, green energy, microbial enzymes

4

Symposium

Cell Signaling and Communication

Areas covered

Extra- and intracellular-signaling, kinases, extracellular vesicles, cell death and differentiation

5

Symposium

Drug Discovery and Chemical Biology

Areas covered

Novel drugs, high throughput screening, small molecules, medicinal chemistry

6

Symposium

Enzyme and Catalysis

Areas covered

Mechanism of catalysis, regulations, applications

7

Symposium

Gene Regulation

Areas covered

Transcriptional and epigenetic regulation, chromatic structure and regulation, miRNA, circular RNA and long-noncoding RNAs

8

Symposium

Genome Editing

Areas covered

CRISPR technology, genetic modification, functional genomics

9

Symposium

Glycobiology

Areas covered

Carbohydrate, glycosylation, glycan structure and applications

10

Symposium

Mechanisms of Diseases

Areas covered

Cancers, neurogenerative diseases, Covid-19, infectious diseases, etc.

11

Symposium

Metabolism

Areas covered

Metabolic pathways, metabolomics, immunometabolism

12

Symposium

Nanomedicine

Areas covered

Nano-delivery, vaccine, gene therapy

13

Symposium

Omics and Systems Biology

Areas covered

Proteomics, transcriptomics, lipidomics, computational biology, single-cell omics

14

Symposium

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Areas covered

Stem cells and its application, development, regenerative medicine

15

Symposium

Structural Biochemistry

Areas covered

Protein structure determination, protein-protein interaction, protein engineering

16

Symposium

FAOBMB symposium

Areas covered

Presentation of FAOBMB travel fellowship recipients

Conference
date and venue

22-25 November 2023

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao
Bangkok, Thailand

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Contact us

faobmb2023@bmbthailand.org