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Call for Applications BIOTEC Training Program on Microbial Utilization 2014

The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) invites research scientists from members of ASEAN Network on Microbial Utilization to apply to BIOTEC Training Program on Microbial Utilization 2014. The Program aims to build up R&D capability for as well as fostering research network among network members. Six training fellowships will be provided in 2014.   Eligibility 1) Must be research staff currently being employed in one of the members of ASEAN Network on Microbial Utilization. 2) Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in sciences for application to a fundamental course or at least a Master’s degree in sciences for application to an advanced course. All applicants must have finished course work in biology, microbiology or any related areas that will be required for particular training topics. 3) Must have good command in English. 4) Must be able to attend the course, starting on 2 June 2014. Duration varies from course to course, according to the list of courses below. 5) Must not be older than 32 years of age as of 2 June 2014. 6) Since the training is research-based and trainees will be working in the laboratories, applicants must show on his/her application form that his/her current job involves research, not administrative work. 7) Each selected grant recipient will be assigned to ONE of the available courses. Applicants will have to identify only ONE course...

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Inaugural Meeting of ASEAN Network on Microbial Utilization

Inaugural Meeting of ASEAN Network on Microbial Utilization 21 February 2014 Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand   09:00 – 09:10 hr. Welcome remark by Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara, BIOTEC Executive Director 09:10 – 09:25 hr. Introduction of ASEAN Network on Microbial Utilization by Dr. Lily Eurwilaichitr 09:25 – 11:00 hr. Presentations on research activities on microbial utilization in each member institute (5-10 minutes each) Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia University of Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Indonesia Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology (IMBT), Vietnam National University, Vietnam University of Santo Tomas, the Philippines National Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Banos, the Philippines Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Malaysia Mandalay Technological University and Technological University, Kyaukse, Myanmar (presentation is included, but send apology due to the situation in Thailand) Natural Sciences Research Institute, the Philippines (presentation is included, but send apology due to the situation in Thailand) 11:00 – 11:45 hr. Discussion Current members and new member induction Capacity building Knowledge–sharing web portal Next network annual meeting 11:45 – 12:00 hr....

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