WORKSHOP ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNIQOUES TO MEDICINAL PLANT RESEARCH
VENUE
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Date
Workshop 1: 18 -23 July, 2016
Application deadline now: July 15, 2016
Important Dates
Registration Deadline extended till:
July 15, 2017
WORKSHOP ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNIQUES TO MEDICINAL PLANT RESEARCH
Scope of the workshop
Basic techniques in molecular biology, proteomics and tissue culture have become tools used routinely in conducting cutting-edge scientific investigations in several areas of bioscience in many parts of the World. In herbal research and development, molecular biology techniques are now used widely to study therapeutic effects, molecular mechanisms of action and toxicity of herbal preparations. Moreover, these techniques have also been found useful in the diagnosis of diseases affecting medicinal plant species and in developing disease or drought resistant plants or those with improved characteristics.
While several training platforms, mentoring programmes and funding resources geared towards the building of capacity in these techniques are available in many developed countries, the opposite is the case in many West African countries. Key equipment for basic molecular biology techniques are lacking in many research and training institutions across West Africa and where available, technical/scientific expertise required for effective utilization is lacking. This situation has not only prevented countries across West Africa from engaging in cutting-edge research, but has also hampered the training of upcoming scientists in the region. This workshop is organized to directly address the problem of lack of expertise in molecular biology techniques among research scientists, lecturers and students who are working on medicinal plants across West Africa.
The workshop will feature lectures and laboratory sessions on:
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Health and safety regulations and bioethics
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Review of genetics, scope and impact of recombinant DNA Technology
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DNA structure, the genetic code and cordon translation
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Gene expression and regulationDNA and RNA Isolation
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Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) and gene amplification
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Agarose gel electrophoresis
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Western Blotting
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Introduction to bioinformatics
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Applications of DNA technology in disease detection and drug discovery
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Applications of DNA technology in plant improvement
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Application of DNA technology in detecting genetically modified food products
Workshop 1 will feature lectures and wet-labs on basic techniques while Workshop 2 will feature more extensive wet-labs different applications of basic biotechniques as well as introduction to more advanced tools and techniques in Molecular Biology.
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REGISTRATION
Workshop Course Fees
Participants will be required to fill an application form, submit a short CV and a statement indicating how the training workshop will benefit their research endeavours/careers. Few travel grants will be made available for international participants who register to attend both the summit and the training workshop.
Payment Details
For Nigerians: Payment should be made by bank transfer to:
Account Name: Bioscience Research Education and Advisory Centre
Account Number: 1013453148
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
For international participants: Payment should be made by bank transfer to:
Account Name: Bioscience Research Education and Advisory Centre
Account Number: 5070288374
Sort Code: 057090034
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
Proof of payment should be sent to admin@breacnigeria.org
Confirmation: Confirmation by e-mail upon receipt of payment will be sent to the paying participants. However, participants will be required to produce this confirmation at the registration desk where the appropriate official receipt will be issued.
Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Summit Secretariat. A 25% administrative fee will be charged on all cancellations received on or before the last date for regular registration. No refunds will be paid after this date. All the refunds shall be processed two weeks after the summit.
Application Forms
Download Application Form for the Training Workshop
ACCOMMODATION
Participants are responsible for their accommodation. Howeever, information below might be helpful. For further assistance, contact Dr. Obuotor (+2348054583224, +2348026900081) or Damola (+2348109920189)
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Conference Centre OAU Campus (+2348038812512, +2347051091345)
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RECTAS OAU Campus (+2348065383174, +2348056672851)
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Centre for Energy Research and Dev. OAU Campus (+23480660210581)
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Kris Court Campus 2nd Gate at Rd 7, Ile-Ife (+2348033137401)
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Best Friends Hotel Road 7, Ile-Ife (+2348166333378)
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JAO Hotel Awoyeku Street, Off Road 7, Ile-Ife (+2347035562601)
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Cameron Hotel Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife (+2348035584532)
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Xela Hotel Mayfair, Ile-Ife (+2348066332875)
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Hillspirngs Hotel Ondo Road, Modakeke, Ile-Ife (+2348114491852)
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Hilton Hotel Mayfair, Ile-Ife(+2348060225555, +2348056565656)
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Hotel de Treasure Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife (+2348032031438, +2348161332963)
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Hotel de Diganga Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife (+2347030234551)
CONTACT US
Convener: Dr. Opeolu Ojo, University of East London, Stratford, UK
Chair, LOC: Prof. Tony Elujoba, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
All correspondece should be sent to the secretariat by email: admin@breacnigeria.org