Event

Annual Arab Asian Biotechnology Conference (AABC 2025)

The Arab Society for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ASGEB) and the Federation of Asian Biotech (FABA) India, in collaboration with the National Research Centre (NRC) Egypt, Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan and Banha National University, Egypt have the pleasure to announce the Annual Arab Asian Biotechnology Conference (AABC 2025).

This year’s theme, “Desert Biotechnology and Sustaining Life in Arid Regions,” aims to bring together researchers, scientists, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge research, development, and innovative biotechnological solutions tailored to arid and semi-arid environments. The conference will also address the urgent challenges posed by climate change, food insecurity, and complex health challenges.

Workshops & Forums of AABC 2025

Desert Biotechnology and Arid Zone Innovations
Better Plant Molecular Breeding for Better Food Security
CRISPR and Beyond: Advances in Genome Editing
Recent Advances in Biotechnology for Health Care and Medicine
Bioeconomy: Microbial, Environmental, and Industrial Biotechnologies
Ancient DNA: Evolution and Unlocking Secrets
Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, and AI
1 Egypt–India Technology Transfer and Startups Forum

Participation Opportunities

Oral Presentation: 20 minutes for individual talks followed by a 5 minute Q&A.
Poster Presentation: Engage with attendees face-to-face; posters should be no larger than A0.
Virtual Presentation: If you cannot attend in person, please upload your presentation online. A certificate of presentation and a digital book of abstracts will be provided.
Abstract must include:
Title, author name(s) in full spelling with affiliation(s), 200 – 250 words abstract in English, contact person’s name and email address

Building on 3 Years of Proven Success

Join India’s premier life sciences innovation platform that has consistently delivered meaningful impact.

500+

Distinguished Participants

50+

Industry Leaders

25+

Government Officials

15+

International Speakers

15+

Partnerships Facilitated

12 Countries Represented

EVENT SPONSOR

FACULTY & TRAINERS

"It’s been a wonderful experience of gaining hands-on exposure to essential lab techniques, revisiting core biological concepts, and enhancing soft skills that are crucial in both academia and industry."

Gowri Krishna (1st Batch)

"This course did not just equip me with vital skills and knowledge but it also bridged the gap between classroom style learning and academics. Most importantly, however, this programme gave me the opportunity to better understand myself and the world around me, it helped me transform biology from a subject to a technology."

Abha Ravikumar Mundada

DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE

Week 1: Introduction to Microbiology & Soft Skills

Theory

Literature Search
Generative AI for sciences
Laboratory book maintenance
Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Lab experimentation (basic principles)
CV Making
Linkedin Profile
Personal Branding
Job-searching strategies and career building
History and scope of microbiology
Data Analysis and Statistics
Microbial diversity (bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses)
Microbial structure and function
Microbial growth and nutrition
Microbial control and sterilization

Hands-on

Showing basic instruments and understanding the principles
Buffers
Microscopy and staining techniques
Aseptic techniques
Bacterial culture and growth analysis
Antibiotic susceptibility testing

Week 2: Molecular Biology Fundamentals

Theory

DNA structure and replication
Gene expression and regulation
Recombinant DNA technology
Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) – Real-Time PCR
Gel electrophoresis

Hands-on

DNA isolation and purification
PCR amplification
Gel electrophoresis and DNA visualization
Plasmid DNA isolation and analysis

Week 3: Introduction to Cell Culture

Theory

Principles of cell culture
Aseptic techniques and safety considerations
Cell culture media and reagents
Cell growth and maintenance
Cell passaging and cryopreservation

Hands-on

Aseptic techniques and cell culture setup
Cell counting and viability assessment
Cell passaging and subculturing
Cryopreservation and thawing of cells

Week 4: Advanced Cell Culture Techniques and Applications

Hands-on

Cell transfection and gene expression analysis
Cell staining and microscopy
Cell-based assays(e.g., proliferation,cytotoxicity)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Students
(Undergraduates
/Graduates/ Postgraduates)

Rs. 10,000

Faculties/
Ph.Ds and Postdocs

Rs. 15,000

Industry Professionals

Rs. 20,000

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application form below and pay the registration fee.

SOME OF OUR MENTORS

ABOUT ORGANISERS

Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA):

The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) is a non-profit organization established in 2004 for providing a platform for academy, industry, and government bodies. FABA has launched the FABA academy to bridge the gap between academy and industry in human resources development by providing professional development programs to science graduates (https://biofaba.org.in/).

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL):

Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) is the market leader in veterinary and human biologicals in India. It manufactures over 150+ products. IIL operates one of the largest plants in the world for veterinary vaccines. IIL has adequate infrastructure and cold chain distribution capability to reach out to various parts of India and world market. This flexibility in logistics has ensured many products of IIL occupy top slots in the market. IIL is a major player in the human vaccine market in India, focusing on the pediatric and rabies vaccine segments. IIL is also a major supplier of pediatric vaccines to India’s large Universal Immunization Program. www.indimmune.com

EXPERT FACULTY
Project Head: Dr. M V Jagannadham is a distinguished scientist with a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He served as Chief Scientist at CCMB, Hyderabad, visiting professor, University of Hyderabad and currently scientific committee member of FSSAI, New Delhi, specializing in mass spectrometry, protein chemistry and proteomics.

Industry experts will share practical insights and cutting-edge applications in biotechnology, providing participants with valuable industry perspectives and networking opportunities. This one-month course will provide students with a strong foundation in microbiology, molecular biology, and cell culture techniques, enabling them to pursue further studies or research in these exciting fields.