THE AFOB REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM
January 28-30, 2016

Asian Biotechnology: Research and Application
Announcement and Call for Papers
The 7th AFOB Regional Symposium 2016 (7th ARS 2016) is an annual event of Asian Federationof Biotechnology (AFOB). This time the ARS 2016 will be hosted by Hue University of Sciencesin coordination with Asian Federation of Biotechnology and will be held in Green Hotel Hue, Hue
City from January 28 to January 30, 2016. The 7th ARS 2016 is aimed to present and discuss therecent research results among scientists of universities, institutes, hitech companies in Vietnamand other countries under AFOB’s partnership.
THEMES AND TOPICS
Agricultural and Food Biotechnology
Applied Microbiology
Biopharmaceutical and Medical Biotechnology
Biocatalysis and Protein Engineering
Environmental Biotechnology
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
1. Assoc. Prof. Hoang Van Hien, Rector, Hue University of Sciences (HUSC)
2. Prof. Ho Nam Chang, President, Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB)
3. Prof. Tran Linh Thuoc, Rector, University of Science, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi
Minh City
4. Assoc. Prof. Ha Van Hanh, Vice-Rector, HUSC
5. Dr. Nguyen Truong Tho, Head of Office for Science – Technology & International Relations,HUSC
6. Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Ngoc Lan, Dean of Biology Faculty, HUSC
7. Prof. Nguyen Hoang Loc, Biology Faculty, HUSC

8. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thu Lien, Vice-Director, Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
1. Prof. Le Tran Binh, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
2. Prof. Tran Linh Thuoc, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science
3. Prof. Nguyen Hoang Loc, Hue University of Sciences
4. Prof. Yoon Mo Koo, Inha University, Republic of Korea
5. Prof. Moon Sik Yang, Chonbuk National University, Republic of Korea
6. Prof. Seung Moon Park, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk
National University, Republic of Korea
7. Prof. Kazuhide Kimbara, Shizuoka University, Japan
8. Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Ngoc Lan, HUSC
9. Assoc. Prof. Duong Tan Nhut, Tay Nguyen Institute of Scientific Research, Vietnam
Academy of Science and Technology
IMPORTANT DATESOctober 26th 2015: First announcement
November 15th 2015: Second announcement
December 20th 2015: Abstract submission deadline
December 20th 2015: Manuscript submission deadline
December 30th 2015: Registration deadline
January 28th - 30th 2016: Symposium
LANGUAGES
Official languages used in the symposium is English.
ABSTRACT AND MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Abstract. Provide an abstract in English which states concisely the objectives and the results ofthe paper in not more than 250 words. The abstract should include title, names and affiliations of
all authors, contact email and telephone of corresponding author. Do not cite any reference in theabstract. A list of 4-6 keywords should be included on this page. (Please refer to the template.)
Manuscript. (Optional) The manuscript must be prepared as Author Guidelines of Journal ofBiotechnology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) which can be downloaded fromthe symposium website. The manuscripts are of high quality and in of scope of the symposium
will be selected to publish in a Special Issue of Journal of Biotechnology.

All submissions should be sent to the Symposium Secretariat at 7thars2016@gmail.com

REGISTRATION AND FEES
Registration. International participants (Non-Vietnamese) are requested to perform online
registration/payment on AFOB Registration System at http://registration.afob.org. Local
participants (Vietnamese) can register online at www.husc.edu.vn/ars2016 no later thanDecember 30th 2015.
Symposium fee 200 USD for each foreign participant (Regular), 100 USD for each accompanying
foreign person and 500,000 VND for each Vietnamese participant. Each graduate student will
receive a remission of 50% (100 USD). The fee covers materials in the symposium and allactivities during symposium such as full attendance of sessions, cultural tour, lunches, coffeebreaks, etc. International participants will pay their fees through AFOB Registration System.
Others will pay this fee at the registration desk on the symposium day.
Publication fee. (For manuscripts only) Article processing charge (APC) is 40 USD (foreignauthors) or 800,000 VND (Vietnamese authors) per manuscript. This fee is used as payments for
two reviewers and editors. This fee should be transferred through the university’s account whenthe manuscript is submitted. The authors per article will receive one print edition of this issue freeof charge. In case the others would like to receive one more print edition, they should pay 500,000
VND.
[Bank account information]
Account name: TRUONG DAI HOC KHOA HOC
Account number: 177010000003869
Bank name: Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial
Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank)
Branch name: Thua Thien Hue
Swift code: ICBVVNVX460

CONTACTFor more information, please visit the website or contact:
Dr. Nguyen Duc Huy

Dr. Nguyen Truong Tho

Chief Secretary

Hue University of Sciences

Hue University of Sciences

77 Nguyen Hue, Hue, Vietnam

Tel: (+84)(54).3822934, 916066357

Tel: (+84)(54) 3837847, 915805405

Fax: (+84)(54).3824901

Fax: (+84)(54) 3824901

Email: 7thars2016@gmail.com
or MSc. Le Thi Ha Thanh
Secretary
Email: hathanh116@gmail.com

Email: nckhdn@gmail.com