Invitation message from the TSB president

On behalf of the president of Thai Society for Biotechnology (TSB), I would like to invite
you to join our TSB 2011 conference, to be held at the Imperial Queen's park hotel in
Bangkok during 27-28 October. As you may know that TSB was established in 1991 and the
TSB conference has been organized every year since 1989, this is the event that we are
looking for. Particularly, this year is extremely special as it is 30th anniversary of the
biotechnology department, Mahidol University, our host of the conference.

The TSB 2011 conference will have 6 keynote lectures, 8 plenary lectures, 3 special meetings, 2 given awards and 1 panel industrial discussion. Our pronounced keynote speakers are the leading success in biotechnology from China, Colombia, Japan and Thailand. Nevertheless, the updated research will be presented by our plenary lecturers from 4 countries. Please check our website for the detail. Within 2 days of the conference, you will have chance to hop in and hop out to one of many parallel sessions and get to know biotechnological people around the world. This is a great place to have a networking.

Interestingly, we are honoured to have the speakers from biotechnological industries on the
topic of 'Biotechnology research trends and opportunity' which will give you the opportunity
to hear about the company research and job availability as well as potential research
collaboration. Moreover, the post conference activity will bring you to the intensive course of
Jatropha curcas (non-edible oil for biodiesel production) agronomy and entomology. It is
also the touch on experience of Jatropha tree and plantation management with the experts
from the centre of excellence for Jatropha.

In the heart of Bangkok at the Imperial Queen's park hotel, you will be in the middle of
shopping malls and entertainments. The visit of most famous tourist attractions is possible
within the minutes on the sky train (BTS). I am certain that not only the academic satisfaction, the enjoyable of Bangkok offering will make you unforgettable time.

I do very much hope that I will meet you at the TSB 2011 conference in October.

Yours sincerely

Associate Professor Dr. Penjit Srinophakun
President of Thai Society for Biotechnology (TSB)

Welcome message from the Chairperson Organizing Committee, TSB 2011

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to welcome you to the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology (TSB 2011), which will be held in the exotic city of Bangkok from October 27 to 28, 2011 at the Imperial Queen's Park Hotel. This meeting is organized by the Thai Society for Biotechnology and the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Department, in collaboration with the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) and the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).

The theme of the meeting this year is "Systems Biotechnology: Quality and Success". Systems biology has become one of the most exciting new trends in bioscience research including biotechnology research. We expect the conference participants this year to number more than 400 and include experts in biotechnology and other related interdisciplinary fields.

In line with the mission and the traditions of the Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for
Biotechnology, the TSB 2011 meeting will include the following activities: keynote and invited talks, highlight Taguchi Award and Ajinomoto lectures from esteemed Thai scientists devoted to research in Biotechnology and oral and poster presentations on several topics. There will be several concurrent meetings including a joint meeting of JSPS-NRCT-NSTDA on the Next Generation Bioproduction Platform Leveraging Subtropical Microbial Resources, an International Cassava Research Symposium and a Tokyo Institute of Technology and Mahidol University Joint Symposium. The TSB2011 also welcomes those who wish to present new ideas and strategies for research and development towards
industrial applications in biotechnology.

A Call for participation and for submission of abstracts is now open on-line. We invite you to come and experience this meeting with us as a speaker, poster presenter, attendee, exhibitor or sponsor and to join us in our mission to promote research in the field of Biotechnology for the ultimate benefit to society. This meeting also provides a good opportunity for students to gain experience and knowledge on current scientific advancements in the field. We wish TSB2011 to be an exciting opportunity not only to share ideas and experiences but also to establish and improve friendships among colleagues the world over.

Finally, we welcome all to join this exciting meeting and to enjoy the sights and culture of Thailand's capital city.

Yours sincerely,

Assoc.Prof. Chuenchit Boonchird, Ph. D.
Chairperson
Organizing Committee, TSB 2011

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Advisory Committee

Prof. Amaret Bhumiratana
Director
The Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program, Thailand Research Fund, Thailand

Ms. Choosri Keedumrongkool
Director
Office of International Affairs, National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand.

Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara Executive
Director
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Magnus Bergkvist
University at Albany, State University of New York, USA

Prof. Morakot Tanticharoen
Executive Vice President
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand

Dr. Motoaki Seki
RIKEN Plant Science Center, Yokohama, Japan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Penjit Srinophakun
President
Thai Society for Biotechnology (TSB), Thailand

Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut
Executive Board
National Research Council, Thailand

Prof. Rainer Jonas
Helmholtz Centre for Infections Research, Germany

Prof. Satoshi Harashima
Osaka University, Japan

Prof. Skorn Mongkolsuk
Dean
Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Thailand

Prof. Takuya Nihira
Director
International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan

Prof. Tatsuji Seki
Director
Osaka University Bangkok Center for Education and Research , Thailand

Prof. Timothy W. Flegel
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand

Prof. Tokichi Miyakawa
Hiroshima University, Japan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wataru Takeuchi
Director
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Bangkok Office, Thailand

Prof. Xinguang Zhu
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Organizing Committee

Chairperson
Dr. Chuenchit Boonchird

Secretary General
Dr. Jarunya Narangajavana

Documentation
Dr. Jirarut Wongkongkatep (co-ordinator)
Dr. Arjaree Nilavongse
Mr. Prawit Wongkongkatep
Dr. Punchapat Sojikul
Dr. Thipa Asavarak

Treasure and Registration
Dr. Thunyarat Pongtharangkul (co-ordinator)
Ms Chonthida Thongkhum
Ms Nattajit Kosiyanurak
Ms Nitaya Geenkord
Mr. Pimon Jamnong
Ms Wannee Thepsingha

Public Relations and Exhibition
Dr. Idsada Mungsantisuk (co-ordinator)
Dr. Pranee Inprakhon
Ms Supassara Ounsuk
Ms Wilaiwan Boonmangmee

Logistics
Dr. Attawut Impoolsup (co-ordinator)
Dr. Pairoj Luangpitaksa
Dr. Somchai Chuavatcharin
Dr. Sujinda Thanaphum

Reception and Banquet
Dr. Nuttawee Niamsiri (co-ordinator)
Dr. Pramvadee Y. Wongsaengchantra
Dr. Suparerk Borwornpinyo

Scientific Committee
Prof. Watanalai Panbangred (co-ordinator)
Dr. Apinya Assavanig
Dr. Arjaree Nilavongse
Dr. Attawut Impoolsup
Dr. Chuenchit Boonchird
Dr. Idsada Mungsantisuk
Dr. Jarunya Narangajavana
Dr. Jirarut Wongkongkatep
Dr. Kanyaratt Supaibulwattana
Dr. Manop Suphantharika
Dr. Nuttawee Niamsiri
Dr. Pairoj Luangpituksa
Dr. Pramvadee Y. Wongsaengchantra
Dr. Pranee Inprakhon
Dr. Punchapat Sojikul
Dr. Sittiwat Lertsiri
Dr. Siripong Thitamadee
Dr. Somchai Chuavatcharin
Dr. Sujinda Thanaphum
Dr. Suparerk Borwornpinyo
Dr. Thipa Asvarak
Dr. Thunyarat Pongtharangkul
Ms Sarucha Saengunha (secretary)
Ms Monrudee Pianlertloy (secretary)

Supporting Staffs
Graduate Students of Biotechnology Program
Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science
Mahidol University