Probiotic Association Of India

in collaboration with

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal is going to Organize

1st Annual Conference

along with

A National Symposium

On

Probiotics for Human Health -New Innovations and Emerging

6^th-7^th Feb 2012

NAS COMPLEX (ICAR) TODAPUR, DEV

PRAKASH SHASTRI MARG, NEW DELHI -12

The phenomenal growth of interest in probiotics and probiotic foods has given momentum to researchers to delve into the multiple health promoting functional properties associated with probiotic strains. Despite a wealth of knowledge on probiotics, we find that probiotics do not fit into the healthcare scenario in India as effectively as in other developed countries. Moreover, there are certain misconceptions and myths associated with probiotics that is creating confusion in the minds of Indian consumers with regard to their safe use for health applications. With the ICMR/DBT Guidelines for probiotic foods already put in place, we now expect better participation of all stakeholders in promoting probiotics/probiotic health foods in a big way without compromising with the quality and validated health claims.

The proposed National Symposium will focus on the current trends in the use of probiotic organisms and probiotic foods in health and wellbeing, thus encouraging product diversification while concentrating also on the essential aspect of health. The event will bring together microbiologists, food scientists, academicians, medical professionals, industrialists, policy makers and students from all over the country to participate in the brain storming sessions covering different domains of probiotic research along with exchange of ideas and scientific discussions. The Symposium spread over two days will also have other concurrent activities. A large number of renowned persons will be delivering key note addresses, plenary lectures and technical oral presentations. There will be poster and oral presentation competition to promote young and budding researchers in the field.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Abstracts for poster presentation not exceeding 250 words typed in MS Word (Times New Roman, Font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) may be submitted by e-mail not later than 31st January 2012.

Abstract papers should include Title, Name(s) of authors, affiliation and the text of the abstract. A space of 1 m x 1 m will be provided for the poster presentation. Selected abstracts will be published in the proceedings of the National Symposium. Abstracts without registration fee will not be accepted for presentation or publication.

Abstracts should be sent to

Dr. Rameshwar Singh, Head, DM,

NDRI, Karnal 132 001.

Telephone: -0184-2259-168,

E-mail: rsndri@gmail.com

BEST POSTER AWARDS

The first and second best posters presented will be awarded a cash prize and a certificate.

REGISTRATION FEE

1. Member: Rs. 2000

2. Non-member: Rs. 3000

3. Student member: Rs. 1500

4. Student non-member: Rs. 2000

(Students who are non-members must produce proof of being students)

5. Accompanying person: Rs. 1500

6. Foreign delegates: US $ 500

Registration fee may be deposited through DD or multicity cheques in favour of Probiotic Association of India payable at Karnal and sent to Dr. Sunita Grover, Treasurer, PAI, Dairy Microbiology Division, NDRI, Karnal 132 001 by 31st January 2012.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ndri.res.in/ndri/Design/documents/con_30dec.pdf