VenueCentre for Economic and Social Studies,

Nizamia Observatory CampusAmeerpet, Hyderabad, A.P

Organised by :SCHOOL OF MICROBIOLOGY

MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFRESEARCH AND SOCIAL ACTION (MGNIRSA)

HYDERABAD

CHIEF PATRONS

Prof. Syed E Husnain Dr. K. AnjanappaVice-Chancellor Director General,University of Hyderabad MGNIRSA

Prof. T. V. Krishna Reddy Member-Secretary, APCOST

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof P.D. Prewett (U.K) Prof. Nelson Duran (Brazil)

Dr Tapani Yli Mattila (Finland) Dr Geoffrey Bothun (U.S.A)

Dr Tobias Stoger (Germany) Dr Hugo M. Escobar (Hanover)

Dr. Rupa Doppalapudi (San Franscisco) Prof. Y. Krishna Kumari (USA)

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Prof. P.P.ReddyChairmanDean, Faculty of Science, MGNIRSA

Prof. S.N. RathaDean, Faculty of Social Sciences,MGNIRSA

Prof. M.V. V. ReddyOMC, Hyderabad

Dr.Syed QadriNIN,Hyderabad

Dr.B.L.V PrasadNCL, Pune

Prof. K.Rudrama DeviDept.of Zoology,O.U

Dr.Alladi VasudhaMNJ Cancer Institute, Hyderabad

Prof.Suash DebC.V.R College of Engineering,Bhubaneswar

Prof. P.Usha RaniMGNIRSA

Dr. V. Durga RaoAsst. ProfessorMGNIRSA

Dr (Mrs) Kaiser JamilCo-chairmanSCBT, MGNIRSA

Sri D. SureshRegistrar & Secretary,MGNIRSA

Prof. L.V. RaoOsmania University, Hyderabad

Dr.N.Mudhusudhana RaoCCMB, Hyderabad

Dr.Shailesh N.SharmaNPL, New Delhi

Dr.G.Sandhya DeviIndo American Cancer Institute,Hyderabad

Dr. V. Ravindra BabuDRRI, ANGRAU, Hyderabad

Prof. RamachandraiahSDS, MGNIRSA

Dr.M.Hema PrasadMGNIRSA

Sri M. PrasanthAsst. Professor, MGNIRSA &Convener

Dr. Adarsh K. CapoorAssociate Professor

MGNIRSA & Organizing Secretary

Dear Colleague,

We are pleased to inform you that the School of Microbiology, MahatmaGandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA) isorganizing the National Conference on “Nanobiotechnology: EmergingTrends and Applications in Microbiology” from 4th- 6th February, 2011.

Nanobiotechnology is the branch of nanotechnology with biological andbiochemical applications.It is often used to describe the overlappingmultidisciplinary activities associated with biosensors particularly wherephotonics, chemistry, biology, biophysics nanomedicine and engineeringconverge. Measurement in biology using for example, waveguidetechniques such as dual polarisation interferometry is one example.Another example of current nanobiotechnological research involvesnanospheres coated with fluorescent polymers. Researchers are seekingto design polymers whose fluorescence is quenched when they encounterspecific molecules. Different polymers would detect different metabolites.The polymer-coated spheres could become part of new biological assays,and the technology might someday lead to particles that could beintroduced into the human body to track down metabolites associatedwith tumors and other health problems. The growth of nanotechnology,the emergence of nanobiotechnology, and the incorporation of livingorganisms in biomicroelectronic devices are revolutionizing theinterdisciplinary opportunities for microbiologists to participate inunderstanding, developing and exploiting microbial processes in and fromthe environment.

There are a number of key challenges in Nanotechnology and itsapplications in science, medicine, engineering and technology. With aview to provide a national forum for experts in the key disciplines of cellbiology, microbiology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, biochemistry,molecular genetics, medicinal chemistry, imaging and clinical oncologyto identify critical problems that may be best addressed using amultidisciplinary approach, the Conference is being organized. We requestyou to kindly participate in the conference along with your fellow scientistsand research scholars and make this conference a success.

We look forward to welcome you to the pearl city of Hyderabad.

With best regards and good wishes,

Prof. P.P. Reddy Dr. Kaiser JamilChairman, Organizing Committee Co-chairman

Dr Adarsh K. CapoorOrganizing Secretary

Topics

• Nanoparticles and their applications in biology• Toxicological aspects of Nanoparticles• Nanoparticles and environmental degradation• Anti-microbial characterstics of Nanoparticles• Nanoparticles in biosensing• Nanoparticles as vaccine and drug delivery systems• Clinical and pre-clinical evaluation of nanoparticles• Nanomedicine• Biosynthesis of nanoparticles• Nanoparticles and their applications in technology and engineering

Young Scientist Awards

Awards to the young scientists ((below 35 years) will be given for thebest oral/ poster presentations. Those who wish to participate shouldsubmit their papers through their Head of the Department with proof ofage.

Abstract submission:

Abstracts are invited in various areas for oral and Poster presentation.Each abstract should contain: (a) an introductory sentence indicating thepurposes of the study; (b) a brief description of pertinent experimentalprocedures; (c) a summary of the new, unpublished data; and (d) a state-ment of the conclusions. Authors are requested to submit abstracts notexceeding more than 300 words for review on or before 30th October,2010. The acceptance of the papers and mode of presentation will beinformed to authors by 15th November, 2010. Authors of the acceptedpapers will be requested to submit papers in MS-word format on a CD or/through e-mail. The full papers should not exceed 10 pages on A4 sizesheets with 1.5 line spacing, including tables, annexures and figures.The full paper should include abstract, introduction, Material & Methods,Results and Discussion and Bibliography. In the text, names of the au-thors should be used and the references should be arranged alphabeti-cally. The volume of the full papers may be released the on 1st day of theconference. The Abstracts and full papers may be sent to Dr.Adarsh K.Capoor, Organizing Secretary (adarsh.capoor@gmail.com) or to Prof.P.P.Reddy, Chairman (reddypp@rediffmail.com).

Important dates:

Last date for registration - 30th October, 2010

Last date for receiving of abstract - 30th October, 2010

Date of intimation of the acceptance of the paper - 15th November, 2010

Last date for receiving full paper with registration fee - 15th December, 2010

Registration:

Any individual wishing to attend this conference must register by

submitting the form enclosed duly filled. All the students/research scholars

need to furnish a letter from their Department/ University certifying that

he/she is the bonafide student of their Department/University. The

registration fee covers a set of souvenir, full papers volume, three days

lunch, tea and refreshments. Register early by 30th September, 2010 with

registration fee of Rs.400 for student participants. Advance payments

may be made by bank demand draft in favour of Registrar, MGNIRSA,

Hyderabad payable at Hyderabad.

Registration rates

Delegates Rs. 1000 Rs. 1200 Rs. 1500

Industry Rs. 2500 Rs. 2700 Rs. 3000

Students /

Research Scholars Rs. 500 Rs. 500 Rs. 600

Spouse/Guest Rs. 600 Rs. 700 Rs. 800

Until30th October,

2010

Until30th November,

2010

Until15th

December,2010

Local hospitality & accommodation:

Local hospitality will be provided by the organizers to the participants.

Those who want accommodation may write to Mr.M.Prasanth, Convenor

of the Conference (Email:prasanthmanupati@gmail.com; Mobile:

09949146535). Accommodation will be booked on payment basis. A non-

refundable advance of Rs.600/- should be sent for accommodation, if

required. Efforts will be made to accommodate delegates in Guest houses.

Those who wish to have accommodation in Hotels have to pay additional

charges depending on the type of Hotel. The balance amount can be paid

on arrival.

NATIONAL CONFERENCEON

“Nanobiotechnology:Emerging Trends and Applications in Microbiology”

4th - 6th February 2011

REGISTRATION FORM

Name :

Designation :

Age: Sex: Male Female

Address for correspondence :

Pin Code:

Telephone Off: Mobile:

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Presentation: Yes No

If yes : Oral Poster

Associate delegates, if any: Yes

If yes : No. of delegates

Please book my accommodation on payment basis

(Please tick the relevant box)

Details of Registration Fee Rs.______ DD No. _______ Date ________

Advance for Accommodation Rs.______ DD No. _______ Date _______

Registration fee and Advance for Accommodation may be remittedthrough a crossed DD drawn in favour of ‘Registrar, MGNIRSA’,payable at HYDERABAD

Date:

Signature:

Place:(For more copies this Form may be xeroxed)

For Correspondence please contact:

Dr. Adarsh K. Capoor Organizing Secretary

Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Researchand Social Action (MGNIRSA)

# Street No.17, Gagan Mahal Road, Domalaguda,Hyderabad-500 029.

Tel Off: 040-27672492; Tel Fax: 040-27664920;

E-mail: nanobiotech2011.mgnirsa@gmail.com,adarsh.capoor@gmail.comncn11.mgnirsa@gmail.com

NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. E.G.Rajan (MGNIRSA) Prof. Alok Dhawan (Lucknow)

Dr.K. Venkateshwar Rao (Hyderabad) Prof.R.C.Kuhad (Delhi)

Prof. Rup Lal (Delhi) Dr K.M.Paknikar (Pune)

Prof.K.Marimutthu (Chennai) Prof. Radha Saraswathy (Vellore)

Prof A.Jyothy (Hyderabad) Dr. Kishan Singh (Karnal)

Prof. S. Krupanidhi (Anantapur) Dr.B.M.Reddy (Hyderabad)

Dr.B.Dinesh Kumar (Hyderabad) Prof K.Narasimha Reddy (Hyderabad)

Dr Anita K.Verma (Delhi) Dr. Uday N.Trivedi (Ahmadabad)

Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao (Guntur) Prof.R.N.K. Bamezai (Delhi)

Prof.M.V.Rao (Ahmadabad) Prof.Y. R. Ahuja (Hyderabad)

Prof.Jai Rup Singh (Amritsar) Prof.P.M.Gopinath (Manipal)

Prof.P.Kondaiah (Bangalore) Prof.Ganesh (Bhopal)

Prof.K.Satyamurthy (Manipal) Dr V.Venkatesan (Hyderabad)

Prof.Rima Dada (New Delhi) Prof.Subhash Gupta (Jammu)

Prof. Gopal Reddy (Hyderabad) Prof.G.Paddaiah (Hyderabad)

Prof.G.Sudhakar (Visakhapatnam) Prof. Bhaskar (Tirupathi)

Prof. K. Manjunatha (Bangalore) Prof. P.B. Gay (Dharwad)

Prof. V.R. Rao (Delhi) Prof. Lakshmi (Tirupathi)

Prof. A. Papa Rao (Tirupathi) Dr. P.K. Das (Bhuvaneshwar)

Prof. S. VishnuPriya (Hyderabad) Prof. H.S. Prakash (Mysore)

Prof. H.N. Hegde (Mysore) Dr. V. Ravindra Babu (Hyderabad)

Prof.K.Janardhan Reddy (Hyderabad) Prof. D.N. Rao (New Delhi)

MGNIRSAMahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA)is an Institution established by Dr. D. Swaminadhan Research Foundation(DSRF) registered as Trust and a Society covering all India Jurisdiction.Both the Foundation and the Institute are in operation from 1995. The pro-posal for establishing MGNIRSA at Hyderabad has been accepted by theGovernment of Andhra Pradesh and land is being provided for developing itscampus. MGNIRSA has been recognised by the University of Mysore as aResearch Centre to offer Ph.D programmes in certain areas in Sciences,Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences. Jawaharlal Nehru Techno-logical University (JNTU) and also entered into a MOU for offering Ph.D andother PG Degree programmes. DSRF has been recognised by the Ministryof Science and Technology, Govt. of India as a Scientific and IndustrialResearch Organisation (SIRO) and by the Ministry of Finance for purpose ofIncome Tax Exemption. MGNIRSA is recognized by UGC & included undersections 2(f)and12(B) of the UGC Act.

SCHOOL OF MICROBIOLOGY:The Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action(MGNIRSA) has established the School of Microbiology to undertakeeducation, research and training activities in the field of Microbiologyand allied subjects.The aims and objectives are as follows:• Undertake teaching, research and training in Microbiology.• Focus on application of Microbiology for sustainable rural developmentby contributing towards:

a) Improving agriculture and dairy productivityb) Developing new technologies for rapid microbial diagnosis.c) Developing Human Resource in Microbial conservation and

utilization.

ABOUT HYDERABAD:Hyderabad is more than 400 yrs old. It is the capital of Andhra Pradesh andthe hub of Biotechnology and Information Technology. The city is famous forits pearls and Pochampalli sarees. It is known for its hospitality, rich traditionsand for its ancient Architectural monuments such as Charminar, Golcondafort, Macca Masjid, Royal tombs of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ramoji Film City,Birla mandir and the Monolithic Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar lake.Hyderabad is well connected by air and train from all major cities such asChennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi. Climate in Feb is pleasant andday temperature is around 280C.

Street No.17, Gagan Mahal Road, Hyderabad-500029, INDIATel. off: 040-27672492, Tel. Fax: 040-27664920

Email: nanobiotech2011.mgnirsa@gmail.comWebsite: www.mgnirsa.ac.in