(Deemed to be University)Accredited ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru - 570 015,Karnataka, India

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research

Department of Water and HealthFaculty of Life Sciences

th16 IAAM National Conference on

Human Microbiome in Personal Medicine - Bridging Humans & Microbes

for Future Sustainability

th th27 & 28 September, 2018.

In Association with Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM)

Organized by

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research

shortlisted candidates will compete for the award. The winner will be presented with the medal and certificate. 8. Dr. P. Rajendran Memorial Award for Best Outgoing Student in Microbiology

This award is given to the best outgoing UG/PG Student in Microbiology in the name of late Dr.P.Rajendran, the founder president of IAAM. The host institution which is organizing the annual conference of the IAAM will nominate its best out going student from passed out batch. The awardee will be presented with a Medal and Certificate

Kindly present the filled form along with DD for Rs. 2000 submitted to the Treasurer IAAM.

Kindly send your detailed CV to the IAAM Secretary, Dr. Arunagirinathan, secretary IAAM, email:n_arunagiri@yahoo.co.in After the approval of the executive committee you will be informed on the acceptance. Minimum 10 years of service in academic level is essential. After the approval, kindly send a DD for Rs. 5000 drawn in favour of the treasurer, IAAM and sent it to Dr. S. Anbalagan, Head, department of microbiology, MCAS, Rasipuram.

IAAM Life Membership

Fellow of (FIAAM)Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists

* Registration fee includes 18% GST

Registration fee is to be paid along with the registration form. Registration fee is to be paid through Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of "JSS University Seminar & Conference" payable at Mysuru and be sent to the Organizing secretary followed by e-mail of the copy of remittance.

Account pay/RTGS/NEFT/ Wire Transfer (Non-Indians)Payment should be made using following account details and copy of remittance should be sent by e-mail to the Organizing Secretary.Name : JSS University Seminar and ConferenceBank Name : State Bank of IndiaBranch: SS Nagara, Mysuru. Account No. 64075206395. IFSC No. SBIN0040547

Authors who wish to submit abstract should follow the prescribed format. The paper must include the title of presentation, order of authors and the author's affiliation with corresponding author's email address and presenting author's name in Bold. Abstract should be less than 250 words and be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Kindly send abstracts through email to iaam18con@gmail.com. The submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the expert committee and the authors will be notified about the acceptance by email. For Poster Presentation, size of the chart or banner should not exceed 4x4 feet.

Abstract Submission

Accommodation

Organizing Committee

IAAM Organizing Committee

IAAM Executive Committee

Accommodation will be arranged in the Guest House/Hotels on payment basis. Please enquire/request in advance preferably on or before 1st September 2018.Dates to Remember Last Date for Abstract Submission: 15th August 2018Acceptance notification: 1st September 2018Last Date for booking /requesting accommodation: 1st September 2018.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji,Chancellor, JSS AHER, SS Nagar, Mysuru. Chief PatronDr. C.G. Betsrumath Executive Secretary, JSS Mahavidyapeetha PatronsDr. B. Suresh, Vice Chancellor, JSS AHER Co Patron Dr. B. Manjunatha, Registrar, JSS AHER Co PatronDr. P.A. Kushalappa, Director Academics, JSS AHER MemberDr. S. Balasubramanian, Dean & Director Research, JSS AHER ChairmanDr. Sudeendra Bhat, Controller of Examinations, JSS AHER MemberSri. C.C. Hiremath, Finance Officer, JSS AHER MemberDr. Basavanagowdappa, Principal, JSSMC MemberDr. Ravindra S, Principal, JSSDC MemberDr. Pramod Kumar T.M, Principal, JSSCP, Mysuru MemberDr. Dhanabal P, Principal, JSSCP, Ooty MemberMr. Satish Chandra, AO, JSSMC, Mysuru MemberMr. Puttarajappa S, AO, JSSCP, Mysuru MemberProf. G.K.Chandrashekarappa, Chairman, FLS, JSS AHER MemberDr. Kanthesh B M, FLS, JSS AHER, Organizing Secretary & ConvenerDr. Gopenath T S, FLS, JSS AHER, Joint Organizing SecretaryDr. Shanmukhappa B K, FLS, JSS AHER, Treasurer

Dr. Usha Anand Rao, PresidentDr. N. Arunagirinathan, Secretary Dr. Latha Sriram, Joint Secretary Dr. S. Anbalagan, Treasurer

Dr. R Balagurunathan, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem.Dr. Joseph C.Daniel, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Microbiology St.Joseph's College, CuddaloreDr. A.Michael, Asst. Prof. & Head, Dept. of Microbiology, PSG College, Coimbatore.Dr. A.K.Kathiresan, Associate Prof., Dept. of Microbiology, Vel's University, Chennai. Dr. Wilson Aruni, Associate Research Prof., School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, USA.Dr. R.Rajan, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Microbiology, Mohamed sathak's College, Chennai.Dr. K.Kavitha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Microbiology, Madras Christian College, Chennai.Dr. Vidhya A, Head, Dept. of Microbiology, DKM College for Women, Vellore.Dr. P.Sumithira, Head, Dept. of Microbiology, Dr.MGR Janaki college of Art & Science, Chennai. Dr. S.S. Sudha, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Microbiology, Dr.NGP Arts & Science College, Coimbatore.Dr. Kanthesh B M, Asst. Prof., Division of Molecular Biology, JSS AHER, Mysuru.

For Details, Please contact.

Dr. Kanthesh B MOrganizing SecretaryE-mail: iaam18con@gmail.com Cell : +91 9482046281.

Dr. Gopenath T SJoint- Organizing SecretaryE-mail: iaam18con@gmail.com Cell : +91 9600499823.

Dr. Shanmukhappa B KTreasurerE-mail: iaam18con@gmail.com Cell : +91 9902244859.

Category Early (August 30th) Late (1st Sept onwards) SpotRegistration (Fee Rs.)

Students 590* 885* 1180*

Scholars 885* 1180* 1475*

Faculty 1180* 1475* 1770*

Industry 2360* 2655* 2950*

Registration:

Participants are requested to fill in the registration form online with all the details or fill it offline and return the same to the organizing secretary along with the prescribed fee mentioned below.

Weblink : https://jssuni.edu.in/IAAM18

JSS Academy ofHigher Education & Research

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research

Faculty of Life Sciences (JSSAHER)

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, a Deemed to be University-(formerly known as Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University) was established in the year 2008 with a founding vision to serve the needs of the community at large and envisons emerging as a unique institution in Higher Education sector. The University is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Government of India, with Grade 'A' and is ranked 37th (2018) among the Universities in the country by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India.

J S S A c a d e m y o f H i g h e r Education & Research, Mysuru, comprises of JSS Medical College, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS College of Pharmacy at its main campus in Mysuru (Karnataka) and JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, TN, is it's off campus. Besides the above constituent colleges, the deemed to be University has established the Department of Water and Health (Faculty of Life Sciences) and Department of Health System Management Studies (Faculty of Management Studies) with the approval of UGC. The Deemed to be University through innovative pathways in learning and research continues to meet the challenges of 21st century by building on the strong foundation and contributions of earlier years of the sponsoring society and the visionary leadership and patronage given by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the Chancellor of the Deemed to be University.

Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) of JSSU was established in the year 2013 and its objective is to foster and promote interdisciplinary and interactive research among the faculty members of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, especially in the fields of Biosciences. The FLS is offering Programs in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cognitive Neurosciences, Cosmetic Sciences, Nano Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics and Environmental Sciences.

Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists

Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists is one of the representative voluntary organizations of Microbiologists of basic and applied aspects, which looks after the interest of many eminent microbiologists, students and the well being of the society. Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists was formed in the year 2000 under Tamil Nadu Society's Registration Act 1975, under the leadership of Prof Dr. P. Rajendran. As an organization, it has continued to play an important role in its deliberations to help in R&D in the field of Microbiology. So far it has proudly hosted Fifteen National Conferences in various parts of TamilNadu. Today it stands as a well established Association which organizes periodic meetings, symposia, workshops and special lectures by eminent scientists world over.

Theme of the Conference

Awards

Studies on relationship between microbes and humans are not new but understanding the relationship at genomic level has brought a new dimension in life sciences. The combined genetic material of microbes in humans is called Human Microbiome. The vast study of human microbiome will give a better understanding on drug designing that helps eradicate diseases rather than just suppressing them. This conference is planned to bring scientists, research scholars, industrialists and entrepreneurs together in order to dissipate the knowledge to the younger generation. The Conference includes the following thrust areas* Human Gut Microbiome* Microbial Metabolomics* Microbiota in Human Diseases & Medicine* Agricultural Microbiology - Role of Microbes in Plants, Soil, Animals &

Humans* Food Technology- food processing, food preservation, pre/probiotics* Industrial Microbiology/Biotechnology - microbial fermentation, enzyme

technology, strain improvement.* Environmental Microbiology* Pharmaceutical Microbiology-drug designing, novel therapeutics,

personalized medicines. This conference will help in the enrichment of interdisciplinary knowledge and provide a global vision to the current challenges in research.

Young researchers who excel in their research areas are encouraged with the following Awards. Competitors are requested to mention the name of the award during submission of application. All awards will be presented during the valedictory ceremony on 28th September, 2018 except for the Lifetime Achievement Award. 1. Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is given to an eminent Microbiologist with minimum 25 years of experience and other credentials. The executive committee of the association will

nominate candidates for this award. The awardees will be presented with citation, medal and a certificate. 2. Outstanding Teacher Award

This award is nominated by the executive committee and is instituted by Dr. N. Selva kumar, Scientist-G, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis for a teacher working in Science College from more than 10 years in Microbiology with credentials. The nominated teacher will be given a citation, medal and certificate. 3. Anand Rao Memorial Award

Anand Rao Memorial Award is for the best paper presented. This award was instituted by Dr. Usha Anand Rao. The candidate should submit the abstract of the paper to the Secretary, Dr. N. Arunagirinathan, Assistant Professor in M i c r o b i o l o g y , P r e s i d e n c y C o l l e g e , C h e n n a i - 6 0 0 0 0 8 . email:n_arunagiri@yahoo.co.in on or before August 15th 2018. The winner will be presented with the medal and certificate during valedictory function. 4. Prof. Dr. P. Rajendran's "Young Scientist Award"

This award is given to the Microbiologists below the age of 35 yrs (Age proof should be attached) for their research work. The candidate should submit 2 page write up on the specific research work on a specialized field carried out so far with the list of publications and other credentials to the Secretary, Dr. N. Arunagirinathan, Asst. Professor, Department of Microbiology, Presidency College, Chennai, email:n_arunagiri@yahoo.co.in The selected candidate will be given a citation, medal and certificate. 5. Dr. Hansel Fletcher and Dr. Wilson Aruni Scholarship award

The award is given in the field of "Applied Molecular Microbiology" to students who are currently enrolled in Masters/ M.Phil /Ph.D program at the time of submitting the nomination. Nomination for the award should be submit ted to the Secre tary , Dr . Arunagir inathan, through email:n_arunagiri@yahoo.co.in along with a letter from a competent authority verifying the student candidature with an abstract (250 words) covering aim, introduction, methods, results and conclusion of the work. The work should be presented during the special session and best presentation will be selected for this award. The award will include a certificate and medal. 6. Dr.Wilson Aruni Award for "Best Research Mentor & Teacher Award"

This award is presented for one deserving best teacher and research mentor. The qualifying candidate for this award should hold a permanent teaching position in college/Institution and should have a minimum of 10 years overall teaching and research experience. The application should be nominated by the Head of Department (or) the Head of the institution of the candidate. The candidate should be less than 45 years of age at the time of application (Proof of age should be submitted) and should possess a Ph.D. in any field of Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry. The awardees will be selected by the executive committee constituted by the IAAM.

Applications should contain a one-page covering letter addressing their significant achievements in teaching and research and separate descriptive curriculum vitae that includes publications (preferably with impact factors), patents, students mentored with the topic of their research and their respective publications. 7. Dr. Narasingam Arunagirinathan Award for "Best Research Scholar"

Dr. Narasingam Arunagirinathan Award is given for the best research scholar in the field of Microbiology. The research scholars should send the abstracts to Dr. Arunagirinathan, secretary IAAM, email:n_arunagiri@yahoo.co.in. Three

MysuruMysuru was the previous capital city in the state of Karnataka, India. The city covers an area of 128.42 km2 (50 sq mi) and is situated at the foot hills of the Chamundi Hills. Mysuru is also known as the Palace City of India. Revisit the glorious days of Wodeyar dynasty as you take a walk through the largest palace in India. Visit the Amba Vilas Palace, a splendid architecture and the glory of the past that will enthrall the history lover in you. A home for all the tourists of Karnataka, Mysuru Palace is one of the most visited tourist destination in this state.