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International Conference
27-30th April 2015
NASC Complex, Pusa Campus,
New Delhi, India
Low Temperature Science
and Biotechnological
Advances
Abstract
Deadline
28th
February
2015
Registration
Open
15th December
2014
ICAR- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India
National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India
Royal Botanic Gardens, UK and
Society for Low Temperature Biology, UK
ICAR- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources,
Pusa Campus, New Delhi, India
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Introduction
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 Understanding how cells and tissues tolerate low temperatures in nature has accelerated
scientific experimentation and enabled progress in the cryopreservation of genetic resources,
particularly for use in agriculture (food security), medicine (e.g. stem cells) and conservation
(protection against species extinction).
 Since the first success in cell cryopreservation >50 years ago, the field of low temperature
science has increased rapidly to explore the biochemical, molecular, physiological and
biophysical basis of low temperature tolerance. Associated improvements in cryomethodologies have now resulted in much wider opportunities for application and adoption
of bio-banking in the biotechnology sector.
 As Asia’s o t i utio to wo ld e o o i g owth o ti ues, i ludi g th ough a e pa di g
biotechnology sector, it is time to assess how future developments can be underpinned by
international collaborations in bio-banking, via South-South and North-South linkages.
 In view of this need, the Government of India, through the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research, with National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India, the Society for Low
Temperature Biology, UK and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK have committed to organize
the International Conference on Low Temperature Science and Biotechnological Advances.
 This Conference will enable scientists, researchers and students – in the public and private
sectors - to review and discuss recent research and practical applications of low temperature
science including cryopreservation in the biotechnology arena.
 Keynote lectures will be delivered by scientific leaders from Asian countries, and across the
world, with the aim of stimulating future programmes on the cryopreservation of genetic
resources of plant, animal, human, fish and microbe using diverse biological materials for the
benefit of humankind.
Conference Highlights
Session Theme
Plenary Speaker
Session 1
Stem cells and animal tissue bio-banking
Prof. Glyn Stacey, Director, UK Stem Cell Bank
Session 2
Aquatic species preservation
Prof. David Rawson, Univ. Bedfordshire, UK
Session 3
Dr. Maurizio Lambardi, National Research
Council (CNR), Italy
Prof John G. Day, Dunstaffnage Marine
Laboratory, UK
Dr. Bart Panis, KUL, Belgium
Session 6
The Frozen Zoo and the Frozen Garden– the
preservation of threatened speciesMicrobial storage for biotechnological
application
Cryopreservation of crop species for food and
agriculture
Low temperature science and animal breeding
Session 7
Low temperature science and crop improvement
Session 4
Session 5
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Prof. José Fernando De La Torre Sánchez, New
Genetic Resources Bank, Mexico
Dr Dirk Hincha, Max-Planck-Institut für
Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Germany
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Registration
Registration for the Conference would be opened from 15th December 2014. Registration Form can be submitted by
completing the online form or by downloading the hard copy of Form and sending it to the [email protected]
and [email protected]. To become the member of Society for Low Temperature Biology (SLTB)
download and fill the SLTB Membership Form and send along with Registration Form. SLTB membership amount can be
paid online through its website or at the SLTB Desk at the conference site before registering.
Registration includes ::
1. Admission to all conference sessions 2. Conference kit including abstract book 3. Morning and afternoon tea/coffee
4. Daily Lunch
5. Welcome dinner
6. Copy of Proceeding of the conference in which authors paper would be published after review
Registration amount for foreign participants excluding from South Asian countries
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Foreign Participant
SLTB Members*
Accompanying Person
Student Participant
Institutional Participant
Registration Fee (US$) (Before 28.2.15)
400
300
300
200
700
Registration Fee (US$) (After 28.2.15)
450
350
350
250
800
Registration amount for Indian and South Asian participants
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Registration Fee (INR) (Before 28.2.15)
Participant
10,000
SLTB Members*
7,000
Accompanying Person
8,000
Student Participant
5,000
Institutional Participant
20,000
Registration Fee (INR) (After 28.2.15)
12,000
9,000
10,000
7,000
25,000
Payment Mode: Electronic transfer or multi city cheque/draft (Send the proof of transfer by email to
[email protected] and [email protected])
Bank Name and Branch :
Syndicate Bank
Account Name : cryobiotech-2015
Account No. : Awaited
Swift Code:
Che ues/Ba k D aft ade pa a le to : “ o iote h-2015
Abstract Submission
The Organizing Committee invites authors to submit abstracts for poster and oral presentation. While submitting
abstract authors need to mention the name of Session and preference for Poster and Oral presentation. Oral
presentations would be limited and only young scientists below the age of 45 would be encouraged for presentation
in Special Sessions. Final decision of acceptance as poster or oral presentation would be taken by the scientific
committee of the Conference. For abstract submission use the template provided on the website of conference.
Abstract should be in English language and not exceeding 300 Words. Abstract should only contain text and no tables,
figures etc. Follow the Microsoft Word format with 12 font size in Times New Roman.
All abstracts must be submitted online by 28th February 2015. All the accepted abstracts from authors with paid
registration would be included in the conference abstracts. Full paper would be published in proceedings of the
conference after the review process being followed by the CryoLetters.
Call for Abstracts would be opened from 15th December 2014 and acceptance and mode of presentation would be
communicated to registered authors by 15th March 2015. All enquiries related to abstracts submission for conference
may be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].
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Accommodation
Accommodation for the delegates would be arranged in International Guest House, NASC Complex in the
same campus of the Conference and in the selected hotels of all the categories. Details of nearby guest
houses/ hotels and conference rates would be available on the website of conference before the start of
registration. Delegates wish to book the advance accommodation may write to
[email protected]. Amount of accommodation need to be paid by the delegates
directly to the guest house/hotel at the time of check in as per the hotel rules. Accommodation would be
confirmed after the receipt of the registration form indicating the choice of accommodation required in
guest house/hotel.
Historical monuments
Post Conference Tours
Post conference tour of half day for local sightseeing of Delhi and 12-3 days tours of Delhi- Agra–Jaipur (Golden Triangle) would be
organized by the professional travel agent. Details are available on
conference website to book the tour as per your need. For details
regarding tourism please visit the website of Delhi Tourism
(www.delhitourism.gov.in).
National Organizing Committee
Dr. S. Ayyappan, DG, ICAR, Chairman
Dr. V. M. Katoch, DG, ICMR
Dr. Vijayraghavan, Secretary, DBT
Dr. S.K. Datta, DDG (CS)
Dr. N.K. Krishna Kumar, DDG (Hort)
Dr. K.M.L. Pathak, DDG (Animal Sciences)
Dr. B. Meenakumari, DDG (Fisheries)
Dr. Tej Pratap, VC, SKUAST (K)
Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Director, NDRI
Dr. W. S. Lakra, Director, CIFE
Dr. R.K. Singh, Director, IVRI
Dr. Ravinder Kaur, Director (Acting), IARI
Dr. Akhilesh Tyagi, Director, NIPGR
Dr. Girish Sahni, Director, IMTECH
Prof. Jitendra P. Khurana, South Campus, Delhi University
Dr. J. S. Chauhan, ADG (Seeds), ICAR
Dr. Arjava Sharma, Director, NBAGR
Dr. A.K. Sharma, Director, NBAIM
Dr. J.K. Jena, Director, NBFGR
Dr. Mrinalini Chaturvedi, Medical Director, Cryobank Intl.
Dr. P.N. Mathur, Director, Bioversity International
Dr. J.L. Karihaloo, Coordinator, APCoAB
Dr. C.S. Nautiyal, Director, NBRI
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, IHBT
Dr. Ajay Parida, MSSRF
Dr. Rajeev K Varshney, ICRISAT
Dr. K.C. Bansal, Director, NBPGR, Organizing Secretary
Programme-cum-Core Committee
Prof. Hugh Pritchard, RBG, UK-Chair
Dr. K. C. Bansal, NBPGR, Co-Chair
Prof. Brian Grout, UK
Dr. Bart Panis, Belgium
Dr. Haeng Hoon Kim, Korea
Dr. J.K. Jena, NBFGR, Lucknow
Dr. A.K. Sharma, NBAIM, Mau
Dr. Arjava Sharma , NBAGR, Karnal
Prof. J.P. Khurana, DU, South Campus, New Delhi
Dr. Geeta Jotwani, ADG, ICMR, New Delhi
Dr. T.R. Sharma, NRC Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, IHBT, Palampur
Dr. M.S. Chauhan, NDRI , Karnal
Dr. Mrinalini Chaturvedi, Cryobank Intl., Gurgaon
Dr. Taru Sharma, IVRI, Izatnagar
Dr. R.K. Tyagi, NBPGR, New Delhi
Dr. K.V. Bhat, NBPGR, New Delhi
Dr. Rekha Chaudhury, NBPGR
Dr. S.K. Malik, NBPGR , New Delhi
For further information please contact:
Dr. KC Bansal, Organising Secretary, NBPGR, New Delhi, India
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