The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Section

The Science Society of Thailand Under the Patronage of His Majesty the King  (BMB Thailand)


Young Biochemist and Molecular Biologist (YBMB) Program 2023:  Multidisciplinary for Sustainability

Rationale

Multidisciplinary research is essential in research and technology advances.  Hence, research collaboration become an important factor that facilitate research and  technology development in all scientific areas including biochemistry and molecular  biology. In addition, as young scientists, the opportunity to learn from or exchange  their research idea with the renowned scientists is highly beneficial for their future  career. Accordingly, this program is aimed to provide opportunities for young scientists  to exchange their scientific experiences, present their work, learn from and be inspired  by renowned scientists. At the same time, this is also a good opportunity to initiate the  future research collaboration and networking between the young scientists in the  region and beyond throughout various activities provided.  

With the global warming situation and energy crisis seen globally, research  innovation and sustainable development need to be coupled. During this program,  participants will collaboratively develop a short proposal for sustainable development inspired from their site visits ranging from pharmaceutical industry to botanical fields.  The program not only provides the chance for the aspiring scientists to exchange their  idea and initiate their future collaboration, but it also provides the opportunities for  them to meet and get inspired from the well-established and award-winning scientists.  

Objectives

  1. To provide the opportunity for young scientists to meet and exchange their idea  with the well-established scientists in the field 
  2. To initiate networking among young scientists 
  3. To facilitate future research collaboration among young scientists 

Expected numbers of participants:

30 participants (From Thailand and International participants)

Eligibility

Applicants must follow the following criterion:

  • Be a Ph.D. candidate or researcher with no more than 5 years of post-graduate experience (Thai and international applicants)
  • Be a life-time member of Thai BMB (for Thai applicants)
  • Selected applicants must register and submit abstract to 30th FAOBMB – 8th BMB conference 2023

** YBMB program 2023 is organized by BMB Thailand and is not part of the FAOBMB Young Scientist Program (YSP). Therefore, selected participants can still participate  in FAOBMB-YSP in the future.  

Important dates

Activities
Dates
Open for application
June 1st 2023
Deadline for application submission
July 1st 2023
Announcement of selected participants
July 20th 2023
Deadline for confirmation and abstract submission to 30th FAOBMB – 8th BMB conference
July 25th 2023
YBMB event
November 19th – November 21th 2023

Documents needed for application submission

  • Valid Student’ ID (if any)
  • Transcript
  • CV
  • Applicant’s image
  • Potential abstract for 30th FAOBMB – 8th BMB conference 2023

Main venue

Mahidol Learning Center and Royal Gems Golf and Resort, Thailand

Tentative schedule

Day 1

November 19th 2023: Royal Gems Golf and Resort 


14:00 – 14:15

Registration 


14:15 – 14:45

Welcome / Introduction for camp’s activities


14:45– 15:45

Group activities and 2-min introductory talk from each participant (part 1) 


15:45 – 16:00

Coffee break


16:00 – 17:00

Group activities and 2-min introductory talk from each participant (part 2)


17:00 – 18:15

Dinner


Day 2

November 20th 2023: Mahidol Learning Center (MLC)


8:30 – 9:00

Registration / breakfast


9:00 – 9:30

Opening remarks


9:30 – 10:30

Invited talk 1: Sir Gregory Winter


10:30 – 10:45  

Coffee break


10: 45 – 11:45

Invited talk 2: Prof. Phillip Nagley


11:45 – 12:45

Lunch


13:00 – 14:30

TBA


14:30 – 14:45

Coffee break (on the bus)


14:45 – 16:15

Siree park botanical garden 


16:30 – 18:30

Cultural activity / Dinner at Royal Gems Golf and Resort


Day 3

November 21st 2023: Royal Gems Golf and Resort 


8:30 – 9:00

Registration / breakfast


9:00 – 10:00

Invited talk 3: Prof. Uri Alon


10:00 – 10:15

Coffee break


10:15 – 11:15

Group Presentation preparation


11:15 – 12:15

Group Presentation (6 groups x 10 minutes each)


12:15 – 13:15 

Lunch


13:15 – 14:45  

Inspirational talks / experience sharing  from young FAOBMB / BMB awardees


14:45 – 15:00

Popular vote announcement – award  ceremony / Closing remarks


Venues and visiting sites

1. Mahidol learning center (MLC),
Mahidol University

2. The Royal Gems Golf and Resort

3. MU Bio Innovation Pilot Plant

4. Siree Botanical garden