Reporter gene lac-z expression using adenoviral vector AdβGal in experimental liver fibrosis. Slide showing the expression of β-galactosidase in a liver section from a CCl4 chronically intoxicated rat during eight weeks. Liver samples were cut utilizing a cryostat system 72 h after systemic administration of 2 x 10e11 total IU of AdβGal. Analysis of protein expression was performed using X-gal reagent and counterstaining with neutral red. Blue cells show the expression of β-galactosidase protein from AdβGal vector indicating that therapeutic genes can be useful to remove liver fibrosis. This photograph was taken in the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy from the University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

For more information regarding this work, read the article: Armendariz-Borunda, J. et al., "Production of first generation adenoviral vectors for preclinical protocols: Amplification, purification and functional titration", J. Biosci. Bioeng., volume 112, issue 5, pages 415-421 (2011).

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Program

• 9:10-9:30　Opening Address:…Dean & Professor Shoichiro Nakamura

Plenary Session1
Chairman: Associate Professor Yuji Takagi

•  9:30-10:00
  Perspectives for Animal Biotechnology
  …Professor Hiroshi Kagami (Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University)
   
• 10:00-10:30
  Sex Preselection in Bovine
  …Professor Kohichi Hamano (Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University)
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• 10:30-10:40 　Tea Break

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Plenary Session 2 
Chairman Assistant Professor Takeshi Kawahara

• 10:40-11:10
  Animal Biotechnology in China
  …Professor Jianzhi Pan (IAHV, Zhejian Academy of Science, China) 
   
• 11:10-11:40
  Behavior of the Mouse Spermatogenic Stem Cells in the Testis
  …Professor Shosei Yoshida (National Institute for Basic Biology)
   
• 11:40-13:00　Lunch

Plenary Session 3
Chairman Assistant Professor Shinichi Yonekura

• 13:00-13:30
  Reconstitution of the Mouse Germ Cell Specification by Pluripotent Stem Cells
  … Associate Professor Katsuhiko Hayashi (School of Medicine, Kyoto University)
   
• 13:30-14:00
  Japanese and American Models for Commercializing University Discovery
  …Professor Robert Kneller (RCAST, The University of Tokyo)
   
• 14:00-14:30
  Avian Biotechnology
  …Senior Researcher Dr. Takahiro Tagami (National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science)
  
  
• 14:30-14:40　 Tea Break

Plenary Session 4
Chairman: Professor Tamamo Ono

• 14:40-15:10
  Neuroendocrine Control in Animal Production
  …Professor Kohzy Hiramatsu (Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University)
  
  
• 15:10-15:40
  Neural Development and the Regulation
  …Assistant Professor Shinichi Yonekura (Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University)
   
• 15:40-16:10
  Cryopreservation of Porcine Oocytes and Zygotes
  …Researcher Dr. Tamas Somfai (National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science)
   
• 16:10-16:20 　Tea Break

 
Oral Session & Special Lecture
Chairman: Assistant Professor Takafumi Watanabe 
 

• 16:20-16:50　Oral Session
  Genetic Conservation at the Cellar Level in Chicken
  …Dr. Yoshiaki Nakamura (National Institute for Basic Biology)
   
  
• 16:50-17:20 Special Lecture
  …Representative Director Ms. Sarah Marie Cummings
  　　　　　　　　　　 (Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery)　
   
• 17:20-17:30 　Closing Address…Professor Hiroshi Kagami
   
• 17:30-17:40　 Commemorative Get Together Photo 
   
• 18:00- 　Poster Session
   
• 19:30-21:00 　Dinner Party

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SBJ will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2012 and the commemorative meeting will be held at Kobe International Conference Center in Kobe, Japan from October 23 to 26, 2012.

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This award was established through a donation of the late Professor Edgar J. DaSilva, Former Director, Division of Life Sciences, UNESCO, Paris.

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Nominations should be submitted to the Society Office () by March 16 (Fri.), 2012. The e-mail subject line should be “The DaSilva Award Nomination”.
 

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The DaSilva Award aims to motivate promising young researchers based in Asia to continually advance their research in the field of microbial biotechnology.

Selection

One recipient per year shall be chosen and granted by the board committee of the Society, upon the recommendation of the prize selection committee.

Award

1. Certificate of recognition (sent by post)
2. A cash prize of 300,000 JPY

Requirement

1. Publication in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering
   (The winner must submit research paper to the journal within 3 years after receipt of the award.)
2. The winner, if he/she is not a member of the Society, will be asked to join and become a member.

Eligibility

1. Candidates must be non-Japanese nationals, either 35 years old or younger as of January 1 of the nomination year, and must be affiliated with an organization in Asia.
2. The research work must be undertaken by the candidate at his/her current or future organization.

Nomination

A member of the SBJ may submit one nomination.

The nomination package should include the following:

• Nomination form
• Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae and Research Plan
• Supplemental illustration (A4 size, one page) that outlines the nominee’s research.

Nomination materials will not be returned.

Nominations should be submitted to the Society Office () by March 16 (Fri.), 2012. The e-mail subject line should be “The DaSilva Award Nomination”.
 

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For further information concerning the Prize program or nomination process, contact:

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Purpose of the Award

The Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize stimulates research and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of biotechnology by young scientists in Asia other than Japan.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be actively engaged in research in the field of biotechnology as a staff of a private or governmental organization in Asian countries other than Japan, and must have their research work published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering in the past. The candidate must be either 45 years old or younger as of January 1, 2012.

⇒Past Recipients: 2002-2011

Prize

The prize laureate shall be presented with a certificate and a plaque at the Annual Meeting on October 23, 2012, where the laureate delivers the Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize Lecture. Travel expenses to the Meeting shall be borne by the Society.

Nominations

A member of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan may submit one nomination. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The nomination package should include the following:

• Nomination form
• Curriculum vitae
• Supplemental illustration (A4 size, one page) that outlines the nominee’s research.
• Reprints/Copies of 3 major publications including at least one article published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering (JBB).

Nomination materials will not be returned.

How to Submit Nominations

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The e-mail subject line should be “Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize Nomination”.
 

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