Hybrid Conference | 17 – 20 October 2024 | Near East University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus The 1st INTERNATIONAL NEU DESAM BIOTECHNOLOGY CONGRESS is an international platform that brings together leading scientists and researchers in the fields of biotechnology, medicine and medical sciences. Dear Colleagues, We cordially invite you to participate in the ‘First International NEU DESAM Biotechnology Congress 2024’, which will be held in Nicosia, North Cyprus, from October 17-20, 2024. The ‘First International NEU DESAM Biotechnology Congress 2024’ aims to provide a platform for individuals from various areas of biotechnology to present and discuss their latest findings, developments, and strategies. Participants from academia and the clinical field, working in medicine, dental medicine, biotechnology, health sciences, and medical engineering, will come together to acquire cutting-edge knowledge and have the opportunity to establish new contacts and collaborations. The congress will be held in Nicosia, the vibrant capital city of Northern Cyprus, a country that harmoniously blends ancient history, sandy beaches, natural beauty, and cutting-edge innovation. Nicosia uniquely offers a wealth of extraordinary historical and touristic sites that captivate the imagination. Near East University, also situated in this dynamic city, boasts one of the largest museums in the region, the illustrious 'Modern Art Museum'. Additionally, it is home to Cyprus's only car museum and an expansive open-space museum that sprawls across the picturesque campus, inviting congress attendees to explore and be inspired by the rich cultural and scientific heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean. We encourage you to present your work and participate in this exciting event, and look forward to welcoming you to Nicosia, North Cyprus in October 2024 for the ‘First International NEU DESAM Biotechnology Congress 2024’. Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ KEYNOTE SPEAKERS SESSIONS Early Registration Hybrid (Outside TRNC) Participation: $300 30% discount for Near East University Students and Academicians Early Registration Hybrid (Outside TRNC) Participation: $200 30% discount for Near East University Students and Academicians Registration With Accommodation: $800 Biotech Company Supports Gold: $3000 Silver: $2000 Bronze: $1000 Bronz Sponsor Bronz Sponsor Bronz Sponsor
The DESAM Research Institute at Near East University (NEU) was founded in 2015 and has excelled in organizing periodic conferences, seminars, workshops, and more. The institute is structured from multidisciplinary fields, including medical practitioners, dentists, health scientists, veterinarians, artificial intelligence experts, mathematicians, and computer engineers, to foster the development of pioneering and innovative studies in the field of health sciences. With a commitment to innovation and knowledge exchange, NEU DESAM Research Institute is now organizing the ‘First International NEU DESAM Biotechnology Congress 2024’ that convene health experts and academic leaders.
On behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committee,
President of the Congress
Important Dates
Date
Schedule
30 September 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline
10 September 2024
Early Registration
20 October 2024
Full Text Submission Deadline
15 October 2024
Late Registration Deadline
Oral presentations accepted at our congress will have the chance to be published as research articles in the “Congress special issue” of the Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences (CJMS), which is indexed in the Web of Science (WOS), depending on the presenter’s request.
Day 1: October 17
October 17, Thursday
Main Hall / Irfan Gunsel Congress Center, Hall 1
Time Event 08:30 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:00 Welcoming Speeches
10:00 - 10:45
“Biotechnology related research infrastructures landscape across Europe”
OPENING LECTURE: Prof. Dr. Murat Özgören
Near East University,
Head of NERITA;
Chair Brain and Conscious States Research Center
Chair Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine
Chair: Prof. Dr. H. Seda VATANSEVER
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:00
Oral Presentations
12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break 14:00 - 16:40 Session 1: Medical Biotechnology 14:00 - 14:40 ‘Chemically Generated Singlet Oxygen as a Potential Therapeutic Agent’ - Prof. Dr. Engin Umut Akkaya, Bilkent University, Ankara, Türkiye 14:40 - 15:40
Oral Presentations
15:40 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:45
Oral Presentations
17:00 - 18:00 Poster Sessions 18:30 - 20:00 Welcome Reception (Location: NEU Car Museum)
Day 2: October 18
October 18, Friday
Main Hall / Irfan Gunsel Congress Center, Hall 1
Time Event 09:00 - 12:10 Session 2: Microbial Biotechnology 09:00 - 09:40 ‘Organ-on-chips and Applications in Infectious Diseases’ - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Buket Baddal, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus 09:40 - 10:40
Oral Presentations
10:40 - 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 - 12:00 ‘Opportunitises of Natural Fibers in Automotive Industry’ - Aytun Kazmaci, GUNSEL 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break 14:00 - 16:30 Session 3: DESAM 14:00 - 14:40 ‘DESAM’s Capabilities and Innovative Approaches’ - Assoc. Prof. Cenk Serhan Ozverel, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus 14:40 - 15:40
Oral Presentations
15:40 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:00
Oral Presentations
17:00 - 18:00 Poster Presentations
Day 3: October 19
October 19, Saturday
Main Hall / Irfan Gunsel Congress Center, Hall 1
Time Event 09:00 - 11:11 Session 4: Molecular Biotechnology 09:00 - 09:30 ‘Development of a Diagnostic Kit Using Two-Dimensional Multiplex RT-PCR Technique with Molecular Beacon’ - Dr. Onur Bilenoglu, Diagnotech Biotechnology, İstanbul, Türkiye 09:30 - 10:00 ‘Oxford Nanopore MiniOn Sequencing Technology’ - Onur Yavuz, Project Specialist, Massive Bioinformatics, İzmir, Türkiye 10:00 - 10:30 ‘ABC and AVITI – Opening a gateway to the next evolution of sequencing’ - Ferda Altaytas, ATQ Biotechnology, Ankara, Türkiye 10:30 - 11:00 ‘Serum proteome profiling by deep parallel Multiplexing NGS’ - Prof. Dr. Kamil Onder, Procomcure Biotech GmbH, Salzburg, Austria 11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:00
“Fostering Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future with a Co-Creation and Succeeding Together Approach” - Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal, Istanbul Technical University Rector, Former President of TUBITAK, Acting Chairman of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies Council of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey
Chair: Prof. Dr. Murat Ozgoren
12:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 17:00 Session 5: AI and New Era of Biotechnology 14:00 - 14:30 ‘Unlocking the potential of Collective Intelligence in Medicine’ - Prof. Dr. Shadi Albarqouni, University of Bonn, Germany 14:30 - 15:00 ‘High Resolution and High Sensitivity Molecular Imaging: Are We There yet?’ - Prof. Dr. Georges El Fakhri, Yale University, USA 15:00 - 15:30
Oral Presentations
15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 - 16:45
Oral Presentations
16:45 - 17:00 Coffee Break 17:00 - 18:15 Session 6: Food Biotechnology 17:00 - 17:30 ‘Effects of Climate Change on Nature and Bees’ - Prof. Dr. Nevzat Artik, Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye
17:30 - 18:15
Oral Presentations
20:00 - 00:00 Gala Dinner
Day 4: October 20
October 20, Sunday
Main Hall / Irfan Gunsel Congress Center, Hall 1
Time Event 09:00 - 10:30 Session 7: Future of Science Panel 09:00 - 10:30 Prof. Dr. Murat Ozgoren, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozturk, Prof. Dr. H. Seda Vatansever, Prof.Dr. Murat Sayan, Prof.Dr. Beyza Ulusoy, Prof. Dr. Dilber Uzun Ozsahin
Chairs: Prof. Dr. Tamer Sanlidag, Assoc. Prof. Cenk Serhan Ozverel10:30 - 11:00 Conference Closing Ceremony
With Accommodation: $650
Without Accommodation: $450
Transfer Fee: $70
Daily Registration: $200
Late Registration
With Accommodation: $800
Without Accommodation: $600
Transfer Fee: $70
Daily Registration: $200
With Accommodation: $450
Without Accommodation: $250
Transfer Fee: $70
Daily Registration: $100
Late Registration
With Accommodation: $600
Without Accommodation: $400
Transfer Fee: $70
Daily Registration: $100
Without Accommodation: $600
Transfer Fee: $70
Daily Registration: $250
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1st International DESAM Biotechnology Congress | 17-20 October 2024
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Deadline for submission of the abstract: September 30, 2024 !!!
Deadline for early registration: September 10, 2024 !!!
Program
Deadline for submission of the abstract: September 30, 2024 !!!
Deadline for early registration: September 10, 2024 !!!
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