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The Asian Consortium for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Microbial Resources (ACM) was established in 2004 by representatives of 12 Asian countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Lao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam at the occasion of the 10th International Congress on Culture Collections (ICCC-10) in Tsukuba, Japan. The objective of the Consortium is to promote collaboration among government or public organizations in Asian countries for the purposes of enhancing conservation and sustainable use of microbial resources in Asia. The activities of the ACM cover the following: 1. Development of human resources; 2. Promotion of research and development on microbial resources and their application in industrial and other uses; 3. Collaboration through the network of biological resource centers; 4. Exchange of views and information; 5. Enhance public awareness on the Consortium’s activities for the conservation & sustainable use of microbial resources; 6. Organize scientific meetings (seminars, workshops, etc) The ACM has established three Task Forces: 1. Biological Information Management (BIM) Chairs: Ken-ichiro Suzuki (Japan) and Juncai Ma (China) 2. Human Resource Development (HRD) Chair: Rosario G. Monsalud (Philippines) 3. Management of Material Transfer (MMT) Chair: Tanit Changthavorn (Thailand) The ACM members expect the expansion of its activities to reach the international standardized scheme, and to encourage microbiologists to study biological diversity to help solve the global problems on environments and human welfare.
SIRINDHORN SCIENCE HOME
THAILAND SCIENCE PARK
THAILAND
VENUE
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2233--2277 MMaayy 22001111
Course Content
• ISO principles and OECD guide for culture collections
• Information management and database design
• Legal management of microbial resources
• Principles of microbial preservation and quality control
• Classification of bacteria
• Maldi biotyper for microorganisms
• Modern techniques for yeast taxonomy
• Classification and taxonomy of filamentous fungi: barcoding
• Preservation and management of fungal specimens
• Preservation and taxonomy of algae
• Management system for biological resources using barcode
• DNA sequence data processing and interpretation
� Demonstration and practice on liquid drying and cryo-preservation techniques
Language
• English
Target Group
• ACM member countries • Thai Researchers interested in
culture collection management
Qualification
• Work in area of agricultural, industrial and pharmaceutical microbiology
No. of participants
• 30 persons
Scholarship One participant each from Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines will be fully supported by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Airfare will be reimbursed at the venue. Deadline of application: 7 April 2011.
Training Course Fee
Foreign participants: w/ accommodation & airport transfer US$550.00
w/o accommodation & airport transfer US$350.00
Thai participants: Baht 4,500.00
Registration Deadline: 22 April 2011
For further information pls. contact:
Training Unit, BIOTEC 113 Thailand Science Park Phahonyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Email: TrainingUnit@biotec.or.th Tel. No.: (+66) 2564 6700 ext 3379-82 Fax: (66) 2564 6574
www.biotec.or.th/biotechnology-en/en/Workshops.asp
Dr. Rosario G. Monsalud ACM-HRD Task Force Chair Philippine National Collection of Microorganism (PNCM) BIOTECH, U.P. Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines Email: rgm_pncm@yahoo.com Telefax: (+63-49) 536 2884 Mobile: +639159474369
Rationale
Microorganisms are a very important biological resource that can be harnessed for various processes, including agricultural production to improve growth and yield of crops. There are strains that are involved in biological nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, composting, breakdown of harmful compounds, and predators of pests, among others, that are very important for sustainable agriculture. A number of microbial biofertilizers and biological control agents are now available in some countries. It is very important that these microbial resources be properly preserved for long-term use. Improper handling may lead to loss of viability and genetic stability which will lead to loss of inoculum potential. Proper management of a growing Culture Collection is important to maintain high quality cultures. This training-workshop aims to increase the capability of participants in the proper handling, long-term preservation and quality control of microorganisms to be able to maintain high quality inoculants which will help ensure their effectiveness in the field. Vigorous activities along this line will lead to increased awareness and appreciation on the benefits of high quality microbe-based fertilizers and bio-control products. On the other hand, the importance of a properly maintained culture collection will ensure the availability of the desired microorganisms for future use. This will redound to more and dynamic utilization of beneficial microorganisms for an environmentally safe, organically-based agricultural production system. On a global scale, more number of people will benefit from microbe-based biotechnology products.