일시: 2003년 7월 30~8월 2일

장소: Sheraton Brisbane Hotel & Towers,Brisbane, Australia

초록마감: 2003년 2월 5일

연락처: APBioChEC 2003 Conference Secretariat
Telephone: + 61 7 3368 2644 Post: APBioChEC2003
Facsimile: + 61 7 3369 3731 Carillon Conference Management Pty Ltd

E-mail: apbiochec@ccm.com.au PO Box 177

Web: www.apbiochec.com

AN INVITATION

Dear Colleagues,
It is an exciting time for biochemical engineering and for the Asia Pacifi c region. Continuing advances in biology and information technologies are posing new challenges for biochemical engineering. There is new capability to understand production processes at a more fundamental level, thereby allowing for more reliable and efficient production. There are new production systems, with their novel challenges. There are new therapeutic approaches which will extend the traditional definition of biochemical engineering. There are also challenging questions. Is there a likely international shortfall in manufacturing capability? If so, what role might the Asia Pacifi c region have in addressing such a shortfall? The Asia Pacifi c region has embraced modern biology and biotechnology with perhaps greater enthusiasm than any other technology wave, because of a recognition of its growing impact on its societies and economies at all levels. Brisbane is proud to continue the tradition of previous APBioChEC meetings in providing a forum for discussion of these key issues and for meeting with existing and new colleagues. I also invite delegates to visit our new Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) located on the University of Queensland ST Lucia campus, just 15 minutes from the conference venue. IMB is set to open early 2003 and will house 700 biotechnologists. IMB will feature state-ofthe-art facilities housing a unique research pipeline from genomics and gene discovery through to the design and development of new drugs and therapeutics.

Professor Paul Greenfi eld - Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor
The University of Queensland
Chair . APBioChEC 2003

INTRODUCTION

APBioChEC?03 will provide a forum to facilitate communication amongst Biochemical Engineers and Biotechnologists working in the Asia Pacific region. The conference seeks to identify contract production opportunities in the bioprocess field that are suitable for exploitation in our region during the new millennium. The scientific base of biotechnology is progressing rapidly. To capture the benefits of these new discoveries in gene sequences, protein structures and stem cells, however, requires a capability to generate and deliver novel products in an efficacious, safe and cost effective manner. In this conference we wish to continue a proud tradition of addressing how we can turn scientifi c breakthroughs into useful bioprocesses and products. Keynote speakers will talk to these current and future issues and we invite papers that address the relevant science, engineering and industry topics.

APBioChEC HISTORY
APBioChEC conferences are entering their second decade. The first conference to bear the APBioChEC title was held at Kyungju in Korea in April 1990. Subsequent meetings have been held in Japan (1992), Singapore (1994), China (1997), and Thailand (1999). The themes for the previous three conferences have focussed on better living through innovative biochemical engineering and marching towards the new century/era of biotechnology.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The Conference Committee invites proposals for papers to be presented at the APBioChEC Conference. Submitted papers should be topical, current and preferably address one of the following conference themes. Abstracts should provide a concise summary of the content of your presentation and should be not more than 200 words

Health stream:
- Tissue Engineering, Protein Expression /Production
- Natural Products /Discovery, Product Monitoring
- Diagnostics
Food stream:
- Transgenic Plants, Biopesticides
- Aquaculture, Functional Food
- Separation Technology for Food Industry
Environmental stream:
- Biofi lms, Waste Water Treatment
- Landfi ll, Analytical Aids
Industrial Products stream:
- Metabolic Engineering, Process Control
- Biopolymers, Biofuels
- Enzyme and protein engineering

The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 5 February 2003. Details of abstract submission can be found on the conference website, www.apbiochec.com.

KEY DATES
Abstract Submission Deadline 5 February 2003
Registration/Program Brochure
Released 1 March 2003
Full Paper Deadline 31 March 2003