Dear Colleagues, Faculty of Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (MP) is organizing a three day Workshop cum National Seminar on “Frontiers in Ethnomedicinal Research, FER-15” from March 9 - 11, 2015. The event will cover a wide range of topics form traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge of tribal peoples, the way this knowledge could be translated into medicinal molecules, strategies to be adopted to protect the intellectual property rights, marketing of the products, and conservation of natural resources. The three day event will feature keynote lectures by leading scientists from the respective fields, oral presentation by emerging young scientists, poster presentations by students and an interactive session between local practitioners and experts. Also, will provide an opportunity to the delegates to exchange new ideas, establish research relations and forge collaborations. The program will cover following topics: Tradition ethnomedicinal knowledge of Indian tribes Legal frameworks to protect traditional knowledge, and conservation of resources Medicinal chemistry Drug designing & In vitro and In vivo drug testing Bioprospecting and marketing strategies for medicinal plants IGNTU is a central university established by the Government of India in 2007, with its jurisdiction extended to all over the country. The University is so designed to fulfill the long cherished dreams of tribal people of higher education. It aims to usher the positive improvements in social, cultural, economic and health environments of tribal people through quality education. Faculty of Science comprises five Departments namely - Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science and Chemistry. Each offering graduate (B.Sc., Hons.), post graduate (M.Sc.), and PhD programs. The faculty also runs an integrated B.Sc-B.Ed program. For details please visit the University’s website www.igntu.ac.in Amarkantak is a pilgrimage town in the district of Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a unique natural heritage area; the meeting point of the Vindhyan and the Satpuras mountain ranges, with the Maikal hills being the fulcrum. It is also a birth place of river Narmada, Sone and Johila. The nearest railway station is Pendra Road (CG), equidistance (nearly 24 km) from the Amarkantak and the University. The nearest airports are Jabalpur (M.P.) (approx 240 km), and Raipur airport (CG) (approx 223 km) receiving daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai . The weather of Amarkantak remains pleasant in February, a perfect time to visit nearby places of tourist interest. Day time temperature remains around 20-24ºC, while nights get little bit cold (15-20ºC). It will be better to bring couple of warm cloths during the event. Registration form is available at www.igntu.ac.in , dully filled forms must reach to the Dr Virendra K Mishra on or before January, 20, 2015. Registration fee includes conference kit, and access to inaugural function, scientific sessions and exhibitions, tea/coffee breaks, lunch and dinner. Abstract should be limited to 250 words, including brief introduction, methodology, results and conclusion. The title should be bold faced in Times New Roman font, with font size 14, followed by the names of authors and their affiliation (12 font italics). The dead line for abstract submission is 20 th January 2015, and to be E-mailed at: [email protected] Limited accommodation for students will be arranged in different hostels of IGNTU at nominal rates. Student delegates requiring accommodation in hotels either at Pendra Road or Amarkantak may forward their request to Dr. B. Maji, or may make their own arrangement. All participants must register and indicate their preferences in the registration form. Announcement About Faculty of Science About Amarkantak Registration and Fee How to Pay Submission of Abstracts Awards Accommodations Hotels/ Resorts in the Area Registration Fee: Up to 20 th Jan’15 After 20 th Jan’15 On Spot Students 200 300 500 Faculty Members 1,200 1,500 2,000 Industry People 1,500 1,800 2,300 Accompanying Persons 500 800 1,000 Scientific Sessions A NATIONAL WORKSHOP cum SEMINAR ON Frontiers in Ethnomedicinal Research (Traditional to Translational) March 9-11, 2015 Organized by Faculty of Science Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak (MP) Hotel Kalaniketan , Pendra Road, CG Surabhi Lodge, Pendra Road, CG Narmada Lodge, Pendra Road, CG Hotel Holiday Inn, Amarkantak, MP Contact person : Dr. Biswajit Maji Registration fee should be paid via Demand Draft drawn in favor of “The Treasurer, FER- 2015, payable at Central Bank of India, IGNTU Campus, Amarkantak, MP. Details for e- submission of fee are given in registration forms. Complete registration form along with DD should be sent to Dr. Virendra K. Mishra, Department of Environmental Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak ( M.P.). The best presentation in oral and poster categories will receive awards. Contact person – Dr. Vijay Pramanik Website: www.igntu.ac.in Seminar 9 th -11 th Mar., 2015 Last Date of Registration Last date of abstract submission Jan 20, 2015 (without late fee) Feb 15, 2015 (with late fee) Jan 20, 2015 Important Dates