First Announcement
East Asia Regional Biometric Conference 2010

Invitation

Payments:
All payments should be made by Demand Draft only, in favor of Manipal University payable atDear Colleagues,Manipal/ Udupi.

The Department of Statistics, Manipal Univerisity, Manipal is hosting the East Asia Regional
Biometric conference and X Biennial Conference of International Biometric Society (Indian Region)

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

on February 12th and 13th, 2010. This conference aims to provide opportunity for all members of theDelegates unable to attend the conference after having paid their registration fees must provide asociety and others including students, teachers and professional statisticians alike to present theirwritten request for their refund. The refund policy shall be as under.

research findings, participate and interact during the technical sessions. The conference is precededby a Pre-conference seminar on 11th of February 2010.

Date of intimation for cancellation

It gives us immense pleasure to invite you to the conference. There will be a full schedule of

Up to 31 December, 2009

contributed papers, invited talk and symposia covering a wide varity of topics in Biostatistics.

February 12 and 13, 2010

ThemeRole of Biostatistics in the emerging research context&Pre Conference Seminar on
Recent advances in Biostatistics
February 11, 2010

st75%

th15 January 2010 or laterWith warm regards

X Biennial Conference ofInternational Biometric Society(Indian Region)

Refundable amount

Nil

Abstract Submission:
The abstract of papers must be sent to ibsconference2010@gmail.com as an attachment or in aDr. N. Sreekumaran Nair
Organizing Secretary

CD with presenters name as the file name. The registration form and demand draft should be sent
to the Organizing Secretary, Department of Statistics, Manipal Univerisry, Manipal, Karnataka 576th104, so as to reach him on or before 30 October 2009. Abstracts will be scrutinized by theAbout the Host organization
Manipal University has been imparting world class education for over 53 years. Situated at the rocky

Technical Committee and acceptance of the paper as a oral presentation or poster will be

yet lush green hinterland of Malabar coast, students from 51 countries study here. It is home to one ofcommunicated back to the participant with in 7 days. Full text of the paper (MS Word) must be sent

the best libraries and also to one of the finest anatomy Museums in the world and what more; it has

by 30th November, 2009. The abstracts and the full papers must be in the following format: The

fully equipped campuses, research centre of national repute and above all a perfect harmony with

abstract should contain the title of the paper, name of author(s) and their affiliation on the top,nature. For more details log on to www.manipal.edu.

followed by objective(s) of the study, methodology, results and conclusions. It should not exceed

Department of Statistics

300 words and should fit into 10 x 16cm box (Font size: 12, Font type: Times New Roman, Software:

The department of statistics was established in August 1, 2006. The department is situated in 6 floorMS Word). The presenting author's name should be underlined. Focus area of the study shouldof Manipal University library building, Manipal. The department offers a major and minor in statistics

also be specified.

thto post graduates and under graduates of various health science courses. The department has
fostered by encouraging a liaison with other departments for Research methodology, epidemiology
and data analysis. Students are actively encouraged to become familiar with statistical computing,prepare research protocols and reports and facing the statistical problems. The department offers
courses in M.Sc. Biostatistics (4 semesters), Certificate course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology &Pre-conference Seminar: 11th February 2010
Keeping in view the broad theme of the conference, it is proposed to have one day pre-conference
seminar on the topics of present day interest. The seminar will be on “Recent advances inBiostatistics”. The speakers of the seminar will be well known professionals in the respective
fields both from India and abroad.

Research Methodology (6 months) and Doctoral Programs.
Pre-conference Seminar Registration Fees:
Theme: Role of Biostatistics in the emerging research context
Research Papers are invited for oral presentation and posters with applications inCategory

ò Biomedical Sciences

AmountAmountUp to 30/10/2009

After 30/10/2009

ò Medicine and Public health

IBS Member

Rs.600/-Rs. 800/-

ò Agricultural Sciences

Non-Member

Rs.800/-Rs. 1000/-* Students

Rs.500/-Rs. 600/-

ò Bioinformatics
ò Biotechnology
ò Ecology and Environment among others* Students must provide a letter issued by the Head of the Department/ Institution

Duration:

How to get to the conference venue:

Conference:

Pre-conference Seminar :thth

12 & 13 February, 2010th

How to fly in
You will have to fly to Mangalore airport and come to Manipal by road (60 kms). There are prepaid

11 February, 2010

Registration
Registration Fees (Includes conference kit and food)Categorytaxis available at the airport. Flights coming to Mangalore are Indian airlines, Kingfisher air lines
and Jet Airways. The Mangalore airport is connected with Mumbai and Bangalore airports. Calcutta
AmountAmountUp to 30/10/2009 After 30/10/2009

ORGANIZED BY

IBS MemberRs.2,000/-

Rs. 2,400/-

Department of Statistics
Manipal University, Manipal - 576 104
Karnataka, India
Phone: 91 820-2922407/2922882
Fax: 91 820 2570062
Email: ibsconference2010@gmail.com
www.manipal.edu

Non-Member

Rs.2,500/-

Rs. 3,000/-* Students

Rs.500/-Rs. 700/-and Delhi sectors are connected with Mumbai. Similarly, the Bangalore airport is connected withDelhi, Chennai, Calcutta and Hyderabad sectors.

How to reach by road
There are luxury buses operating between Bangalore and Manipal. From the North there are directbuses operating from Mumbai and Goa. From the South, there are buses operating fromForeign Delegates (SAARC Countries)

US $ 60

US $ 75

Ernakulam to Mangalore and Manipal. There are direct buses operating from Hyderabad andForeign Delegates(Other than SAARC Countries)

US $ 140

US $ 160

Chennai to Mangalore, Udupi and Manipal. Within the state, Manipal is well connected with theRs. 1,000/-Rs. 1,500/-

Accompanying Persons* Students must provide a letter issued by the Head of the Department/ Institution

major cities.

Registration

These railway stations lie on the Konkan route connecting the North and the south along the West

30 October, 2009

coast. Delhi, Mumbai and Ernakulam are linked to the Udupi station. The Mangalore station is30 November, 2009th:

Last date for early registration and abstract submissionth:Submission of full paper

Event Dates
11 February, 2010thth

12 and 13 February, 2010

:Pre-Conference.

:

Conference.

IBS - Executive Committee

Places to Visit:
Sri Krishna Temple Udupi: It is famous for its Sri Krishna Mutt which thoughsmall is quite beautiful. There is no front door for this mutt. Instead there is asmall window through which one could always get the darshana of the idol from

Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatha Temple: Dharmasthala is perhaps theis about 105 kms. from Manipal. Devotees of all caste and creed visit thisholy place well known for charity.

tourists and now even boasts a sea side resort. It's located about 10 kms fromManipal.

Designation2010 IBS Member

Yes / NoIf Yes, Membership No.
If Yes, Membership No.

Prof. Andrew Mead (BIR)

Vice President: Prof. Kaye E. Basford (AR)Past IBS Member

Yes / No

Secretary:Prof. Ashwini Mathur (IR)Treasurer: Dr. Linda Young (ENAR)

Abstract submitted

Yes / No

Editorial Rep.

:

Dr. Urania Dafni (ENAR)

IBS (IR) - Executive Committee

Organization
Address

President:

Dr. V.G.Kaliaperumal, Bangalore

Secretary:

Dr. P.Venkatesan, TRC, ICMR, Chennai

City:

State:Country:

Treasurer:

Mr. Ponnuraja, TRC, ICMR, Chennai

Phone No:

Res:

Off:

Email ID:

Executive Council
East Zone:

Dr. Dilip C.Nath, University Of Guwhati, Guwahati
Dr. Satyabrata Pal, NSHM College of Mgt. and Tech., West Bengal

South Zone:

Dr. Ajit Sahai, JIPMER, Pondicherry
Dr. Subbakrishna D.K., NIMHANS, Bangalore

Malpe Beach: The beach at Malpe is well known, beautiful, often visited byMale / Female:

most highly revered and best known temple town in Karnataka. Locatedamidst the picturesque Western Ghats on the banks of the Netravati River, itSexPresident

outside the mutt. In front of the window there is a small 'gopuram'. It's located atabout 05 kms from Manipal.

Dr./Mr./Ms.

Ageth

operating from Jammu to Mangalore once a week.

Registration FormName

directly connected with Chennai, Delhi, Trivandrum and Mumbai. Those travelling from Calcutta
will have to reach Chennai and then take a connecting train to Mangalore. There is also a train

East Asia Regional Biometric Conference &X Biennial Conference of International Biometric Society (IR)
12 & 13 February, 2010

Important Days to Remember

How to reach by rail
If you plan to come by rail, your drop off point would be Udupi and/ or Mangalore Railway Station.

North Zone:

Dr. Manju Pandey, BHU, Uttar PradeshWest Zone:

Mr. Lakshminarayana. J, ICMR, Jodhpur
Dr. S.B.Sarmukaddam, Pune

Organizing Committee

Wish to participate
Pre conference Seminar Yes / No
Conference

Yes / NoRegistration Fees to be paid by Demand Draft only, in favor of Manipal University payable atManipal/ Udupi.
DD No:Bank:

Amount: Rs.

Meal preference:

Veg.

Non-Veg.

Accommodation required

Yes/ NoIf yesSingleDoubleA/C

Non-A/C

Bekal fort: The largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala, The fort, aPatrons

circular imposing structure of laterite rising 130 ft. above sea level, stands onDr. Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor, Manipal University, Manipal

Less than 600

a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. This fort is more than 300

Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Manipal University, Manipal

The organizing committee will arrange the accommodation only for those participants who send
an advance amount of Rs. 500/- with the registration form, others can directly contact the hotels

years old. It is around 120 km from Manipal.

Dr. Rajasekharan P Warrier, Vice Chancellor, Manipal University, Manipal

Organizing Chairperson
Moodabidri: The 1000 Pillared Basadi Moodabidri, sometimes described asDr. G. K. Prabhu, Registrar, Manipal University, Manipal

Preferred Range of Room Tariff (Rs):Advisory Committee

Chandranatha Basadi popularly known as "Saaveerakambha Basadi". It is
about a 50 kms from Manipal and can be easily reached by buses or taxis.

Name of the HotelDr. H. Vinod Bhat, Manipal University, Manipal, India
Prof. Andrew Mead, IBS President, Warwick HRI, University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Green Park, Manipal

Dr. Ashwini K. Mathur, Novartis, Hyderabad, India
Prof. V. G. Kaliaperumal, President, IBS Indian Region, Bangalore, India

churches or temples of Goa all attract tourists and travelers to the golden

Dr. P. Venkatesan, General Secretary, IBS Indian Region, Chennai, India

holiday destination. It is around 300 kms from manipal.

Sri Krishna Leela, Manipal

Janani, Manipal
Prof. Arvind Pandey, New Delhi, India
Prof. G. K. Shukla, Kanpur, India

Royal International, Manipal

Madikeri: Small beautiful hill station, wonderful views of the sea, water falls

Prof. T. Shun Sato, President, Japanese Region of IBS, Department of Biostatistics, Kyoto

and old buildings such as a historic fort and a palace. It is around 150 kms fromUniversity School of Public Health, JapanManipal.

Prof. Joe Won Lee, President, IBS Korean Region, Korea

Ashlesha, Manipal

Hill View, Manipal

Prof. B. L. Verma, Jhansi, UP, India
Kadri Manjunath Temple: The idol of Lord Manjunathaswamy of theProf. Ajith Sahai, Pondicherry, India

temple is called as oldest of the South Indian Temples. The seven sacred

Prof. D. K. Subbakrishna, Bangalore, India

ponds, Jogi Mutt and caves of Pandavas are the pilgrim attractions here. It is

Room Tariff(Including Tax)(In Rs.)

Fortune in Valley View, Manipal Standard A/C: 3960
Club A/C: 4290Goa: There are a number of Goa sightseeing options. Be it the beaches,

Prof. H. Sridhara, Bangalore, India

Bhavani, ManipalKediyoor, Udupi

around 70 kms from Manipal

Organizing Secretary
Dr. N. Sreekumaran Nair

Udupi Residency, Udupi

Professor & Head
Department of Statistics
Manipal University, Manipal

Above 1200

Hotels near the conference venue

the Jain Varanasi, has 18 Jain basadis, although jains themselves are aminority of the population. The most famous among them is the 1000 pillared

600 - 1200

Sri Ram Residency, Udupi

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E-mail Id

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