Themes: Advancing Marine Biotechnology for Ecosystems and Societal Well Being
DATE :
24th-26th September 2024
Venue :
University Malaysia Terengganu
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Molecular Biology
Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, UMT, Malaysia
Marine Microbiology,
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, UMT, Malaysia
Deputy Dean of College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China
Director of UMT-OUC Joint Academic Centre for Marine Studies
Vice Director of the Shandong-Asean Exchange and Cooperation Research Center
Ocean University of China (OUC), China
Borneo Marine Reseach Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Malaysia
Faculty of Science and Mathematic, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Agro-Biotechnology Institute (ABI), National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Malaysia
The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand
ABOUT i-CoMB 2024
The International Conference of Marine Biotechnology (i-CoMB) 2024 is jointly hosted by the Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, and Ghent University, Belgium. This conference provides a distinguished platform for researchers, scientists, and industry leaders to engage in discussions that shape the future of marine biotechnology.
The conference is co-hosted by a network of prestigious institutions, including:
- National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Malaysia
- Bioeconomy Corporation, Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
- Ocean University of China, China
- Jiangsu Ocean University, China
- Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), Indonesia
- Diponegoro University, Indonesia
- Joint Academic Centre for Marine Studies, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Conference Theme and Focus Areas
The theme for i-CoMB 2024 is “Advancing Marine Biotechnology for Ecosystems and Societal Well-Being.” This theme emphasizes the critical role of marine biotechnology in preserving marine ecosystems while enhancing human welfare. As the global marine environment faces unprecedented challenges, the solutions explored at this conference will contribute to sustainable marine resource management and innovations in biotechnology.
The conference highlights five core areas of marine biotechnology that reflect the diverse and evolving landscape of this field:
- Microbial Biotechnology – Exploring the vital role of microbes in marine ecosystems and their biotechnological applications.
- Natural Products from Marine Bioresources – Investigating marine biodiversity as a source for bioactive compounds with industrial and pharmaceutical potential.
- Climate Change and Organismal Adaptation – Addressing how marine species are adapting to the impacts of climate change and the biotechnological strategies that can mitigate these effects.
- Systems Biology – Integrating biological data to understand and model complex marine systems for better resource management.
- Immune and Molecular Therapeutics – Innovations in molecular biology and immune system research to improve health outcomes for marine species and ecosystems.
i-CoMB 2024 Goals
i-CoMB 2024 aspires to advance scientific understanding and promote collaborative efforts in marine biotechnology. The conference will address both pressing challenges and future opportunities, offering insights that will contribute to the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems and societal development.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations that aim to solve real-world problems through biotechnological advancements.
Fish diseases, toxin, antibiotics, molecular immunology
Marine genomics, bioinformatics, biology machine learning, genetic response networks, synthetic biology
Adaptation, sustainable development, acclimatization, climate change, resilience
Feed nutrients, pre/probiotics, marine functional, specialty chemical, compound
Microbes, symbiotic, enzymatic, microalgae, anti-biofouling, viruses
