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IMPORTANT DATES: • Registration Deadline: 5th December, 2016 • Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th November, 2016 • Abstracts Acceptance: 15th December, 2016 • Conference dates: 10th – 12th January, 2017 • Conference Venue: Green Coconut Resort, Chennai

• Cellular and Molecular Signaling: Animals and Plants • Molecular Signaling in Chronic Diseases and drug development • Trends in the molecular pathways research in human diseases process • Stem cell signaling • Signaling in plant pathology • Signaling in microbial system • Signaling aspects of drugs from the ocean • Defects in cellular signaling

• Samir Bhattacharya, Visva-Bharati University • Rakesh K. Tyagi, JNU, New Delhi • Mukul Jain, Zydus Research Centre, Gandhinagar • Niranjan Chakraborty, NIPGR, New Delhi • Subhra Chakraborty, NIPGR, New Delhi • Asif Ahmed, Aston University, UK • Utpal Sen, University of Louisville, USA • Debapriya Mondal, University of Salford, UK • Partha Roy, University of Pittsburgh, USA • Christopher Kevil, Louisiana State University, USA • J.F. Dufour, University of Bern, Switzerland • Valentin Djonov, University of Bern, Switzerland • Richard Snow, Kings College, London, UK • Parasuraman Jaisankar, IICB, Kolkata • Sib Sankar Roy, IICB, Kolkata • Pradeep Kumar, RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram • Suvro Chatterjee, AU-KBC Research Centre, Chennai • Madhulika Dikshit, IIT Madras

Chennai sometimes referred as the “Gateway to South India” is located on the south-eastern coast of India and is the capital of Tamil Nadu state. It is the biggest cultural, economic and educational centre in South India. The city has a tropical wet and dry climate, with maximum temperatures ranging around 35-40˚C (95-104 ˚F). January is the coolest month of the year with minimum temperatures of 19-25˚C (66-77 ̊ F).

Chennai boasts of a wide architectural chronology including the Kapaleeshwarar Temple , Mylapore (7th Century), the Heritage temples of Mamallapuram (Pallava period), Fort St. George (1644), St. Mary’s Church (17th Century). Other recreation areas of the city include the zoo, beaches and wildlife parks.

ABOUT CHENNAI

Marina beach Shore temple

Chennai, India January 10 – 12, 2017

Organized by

AU - KBC Research Centre Anna University Chennai, India

ABOUT AU-KBC RESEARCH CENTRE CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES KEY SPEAKERS (PARTIAL LIST)

The objective of the "5th International Conference on Molecular Signaling (ICMS)" is to highlight multi-stage signaling patterns in different organisms by serving as a converging platform for varied Life Sciences disciplines including medical, agricultural, green technology and environmental sciences. Considering the broad range of topics, the conference organizers have strived to maintain a balance between basic science and translational research. Consequently by highlighting recent advances in their respective fields, this conference will provide a stimulating environment promoting exchange of ideas between leading scientists, students and industry personnel.

The AU-KBC (Anna University – K B Chandrasekhar) Research Centre (www.au-kbc.org) in Anna University Chennai was set up in 1999 as a joint effort between the University and one of its alumni Dr. K. B. Chandrasekhar, a global entrepreneur and technology investor based in the USA. A pioneering initiative in Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) in Indian R&D, the AU-KBC Centre works with a unique model of being a part of an “Innovation Ecosystem” that connects research to markets and users. The Centre works in the broad areas of Life Sciences (LS) and Information Sciences (IS) with a sharp focus on the creation and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).

5th International Conference on Molecular Signaling

Basics to Applications

ICMS 2017

Delegates are requested to complete the registration form and send their registration fees (via demand draft or net banking) by 5th December, 2016. University Delegates: Rs. 6,500/- Industry Delegates: Rs. 15,000/- Student Delegates: Rs. 3,500/- Foreign Delegates: US $ 500 Accompanying members: Rs. 5,000/- Registration fees includes conference kit, access to all sessions, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and snacks), accommodation and/or local transfer to conference venue (from AU-KBC Research Centre). Accompanying members once registered are entitled to enjoy all the facilities applicable to the delegates except conference kit and attendance to sessions.

Patron Vice Chancellor, Anna University

National Advisory Committee • Chairman: Prof. Samir Bhattacharya, Visva Bharati University •Members: Prof. Subeer S. Majumder, NII, New Delhi Prof. Anjali Karande, IISc, Bangalore Prof. Rakesh K. Tyagi, JNU, New Delhi Prof. A. S. Raghavendra, University of Hyderabad Dr. Arun Bandyopadhyay, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata Prof. Shelley Bhattacharya, Visva Bharati University Dr. P. Jaisankar, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata Prof. Partha Roy, IIT, Roorkee Dr. Debabrata Sircar, IIT, Roorkee Dr. S. K.Goswamy, JNU, New Delhi

Organizing Committee Chair: Prof. A. Rajadurai, Dean, MIT, Anna University Convener: Prof. Suvro Chatterjee, Anna University Secretary: Dr. P. Gajalakshmi, AU-KBC Research Centre Treasurer: Prof. A. Nagarajan Members: Prof. R. Kirubagaran (NIOT); Prof. S. Krishnakumar (Sankara Nethralaya); Prof. Santosh Satheesh (JIPMER); Prof. V. Krishnan (VIT); Prof. Amal Kanti Bera (IITM); Prof. C. D. Anuradha, Prof. P. Gautam, Dr. B. S. Lakshmi (Anna University); Prof. C. N. Krishnan, Dr. S. Kavitha, Dr. Manivannan, Dr. G. Ramesh, Dr. S. Ramasamy, Dr. M. Rajalakshmi, Dr. S. Vimal Raj, Dr. R. Devi, Dr. Uttara Saran (AU-KBC Research Centre).

CONTACT DETAILS

For enquiries email: icmsba2017@gmail.com Website: www.au-kbc.org/icmsba2017

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation for out-station delegates will be arranged at the conference venue in the Green Coconut Resort.

Abstracts based on original research on any one of the conference themes mentioned should be sent via email

icmsba2017@gmail.com on or before 30th November, 2016. Accepted abstracts will be intimated by 15th December, 2016. Abstracts should be prepared using MS Word (Times New Roman, font size 12) and not exceed 250 words. Abstracts should include Title (bold font), all Author names (underline presenter’s name), affiliated institute address and email address. Abstracts will be accepted only from registered delegates.

REGISTRATION

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ORGANISERS ABOUT CONFERENCE VENUE

Green Coconut Resort (GCR) is located on East Coast Road, off the Bay of Bengal. GCR is an eco-friendly resort and is equipped with six types of conference halls, spacious suites, super deluxe and cottages, Dolphin swimming pool, the fish pond, the Crystal bar, The Palmyra Restaurant and garden restaurant. The resort possesses sprawling lawns, tall coconut trees as sentinels, and colorful flowering shrubs. The dining menu includes both South Indian and Continental varieties. Pristine sun soaked beach of the Bay of Bengal is 10 minutes walk from the resort.

Nearby tourist attractions include: Dakshinachitra (1.3 km, ECR), Arignar Anna Zoological Park (10.1 km, Vandalur), Mahabalipuram (24 km), Santhome Church (27.6 km, Santhome), Guindy National Park and Snake Park (37 km, Guindy), Kapaleeshwar Temple (38.4 km, Mylapore), Marina Beach (40.9 km, Chekpauk) and Fort St. George (44.2 km, Rajaji Salai).

Address: Green Coconut Resort, 58/1 East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kanchipuram, TN - 603 112, India.