International SYMPOSIUM on Biotechnology
May 04-08, 2008 Sfax, Tunisia

Topic 1: Biotechnology for human health

1-Infectious, monogenic and complex diseases
2-Functional genomics and stem cells
3-Innovative therapies
4-Computational modeling and simulation in life sciences

Topic 2: Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology

1-Biocatalysts and enzyme engineering
2-Genomics and metabolites
3-Bio refinery
4-Wastewater treatment and reuse
5-Biodepollution, biomass and renewable energy

Topic 3: Agricultural, Food and Marine biotechnology

1- Genetically modified crops
2- Plant-microorganism interaction
3- Biopesticides
4- Marine biotechnology
5- Biotechnological improvement of plants and food processes

Satellite Sessions: Science and Society and Innovative Biotechnology

1- “Advances in hearing sciences: from functional genomics to therapies” supported by EC EuroHear project
2- “Promotion and Focussing on Current Research Activities of Membrane Technology in Water Treatment of Mediterranean Region” supported by EC ProMembrane project. Download [En ] [Fr ] [Ar ]
3- Quality Control supported by CBS and CIRAD Montpellier
4- Incubating innovations (start-ups and spin-offs) supported by CBS and GTZ (German Technical Cooperation)

Other sessions could be included