Iraq Biotechnology Conference

Al-Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies Baghdad, Iraq May 7 9, 2013 Advancing Safe and Secure Biotechnology Research and Applications in Iraq DAY 1, TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013
Objective: Brief participants on current advancements in biotechnology
08:00 09:00 Registration of Participants and Coffee Opening of the Conference Mr. Hamza Hasan, Director General, Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies Mr. Steve Zate, U.S. Minister Counselor of Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy Baghdad Welcome Remarks Ms. Shawn Garcia, U.S. Embassy Baghdad Dr. Ahmed Al-Shammari, Facilitator, Experimental Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University Dr. Hamid Ali Hadwan, Director General, National Center for Organic Farming, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) Dr. Hassan H. Baker Al-Kazzaz, Director General, Public Health Directorate, Ministry of Health (MOH) Ms. Anwar Abdulkareem Abdulwahhab Al-shaikhli, Director, Occupational Health and Safety Center, Ministry of Industry and Minerals (MIM) Dr. Hussain F.M. Ali Al-Rubeai Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) COFFEE BREAK Introduction of International Presenters and Vendors Dr. Ahmed Al-Shammari, Facilitator, Experimental Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University

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Overview of Conference Objectives Dr. Ahmed Al-Shammari, Facilitator, Experimental Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University 10:55 11:05 Ministry of Agriculture Biotechnology Update Dr. Tamara Adnan Al-Khateeb, National Center for Organic Farming, Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Health Biotechnology Update Dr. Hassan H. Baker Al-Kazzaz, Director General, Public Health Directorate Ministry of Industry and Minerals Biotechnology Update Dr. Amir Moosa Yassin, General Director, Al Kindi Company Ministry of Science and Technology Biotechnology Update Dr. Hussain F.M. Ali Al-Rubeai COFFEE BREAK Global Networks of Enlightened Leaders in our Life-Sciences Laboratories Dr. David R. Franz, DVM, PhD., SBD Consulting Q&A: Global Networks of Enlightened Leaders in our Life-Sciences Laboratories One Health and Systems-Based Approaches to Biosecurity Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, BVSc, MSc, MPH, MRCVS Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine The Pennsylvania State University Q&A: One Health and Systems-Based Approaches to Biosecurity Biotechnology Company Presentations Dr. Atheer A. W. Alsheikly, Executive Manager, Advanced Scientific Bureau (ASCO) Sana Kamal, Iraq Biotechnology Company Abdulrahman Hasan Jabur, General Manager, Olom Alibtikar Co Ltd.

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DAY 2, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013

Objective: Review implementation and use of biotechnology
08:00 09:00 09:00 09:15 Registration of Participants and Coffee Welcome and Review of Previous Day Dr. Ahmed Al-Shammari, Facilitator, Experimental Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University A Holistic Approach to Strengthening Biotechnology Programs: A Success Story from the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan Dr. Nisreen DaifAllah Al-Hmoud, Director, Center for Excellence in Biosafety, Biosecurity and Biotechnology, Royal Scientific Society (RSS), Jordan Q&A: A Holistic Approach to Strengthening Biotechnology Programs: A Success Story from the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan COFFEE BREAK A Systematic Approach to Developing New Biotechnology Capacity and Capabilities Dr. Craig Vanderwagen, Martin, Blanck, and Associates Q&A: A Systematic Approach to Developing New Biotechnology Capacity and Capabilities Biotechnology: Communicate, Collaborate, Connect Professor Stephen Morse, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Q&A: Biotechnology: Communicate, Collaborate, Connect COFFEE BREAK Mycotoxins: Biosecurity and Improving Food Safety Dr. Ali Atoui, Research and Development Department, Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission- National Council for Scientific Research Q&A: Mycotoxins: Biosecurity and Improving Food Safety Biological Weapon Convention Perspective of Biotechnology Mr. Mahdi Falih Al-Jewari, Iraq National Monitoring Directorate, Ministry of Science and Technology

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Epidemiological and Molecular Study of Brucella species causing Malta Fever Dr. Salih A. Al-Bakari & Ms. Inas S. Mohammed, Environmental Research Center, University of Technology Immuno-Photosensitizing Oncolytic Measles Virus for Immuno-Photodynamic Therapy, In Vitro and In Vivo Study Dr. Ahmed Al-Shammari, Experimental Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University LUNCH/ ROUND TABLE ADJOURN

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DAY 3, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013

Objective: Identify challenges and barriers using biotechnology
08:00 09:00 09:00 09:15 Registration of Participants and Coffee Welcome and Review of Previous Day Dr. Ahmed Al-Shammari, Facilitator, Experimental Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University CRDF Global: Science Engagement in Iraq Mr. Phill Starling, Science Engagement Program Director, CRDF Global Q&A: CRDF Global: Science Engagement in Iraq Responsible Research in Life Sciences: Biothics Dr. Nisreen DaifAllah Al-Hmoud, Director, Center for Excellence in Biosafety, Biosecurity and Biotechnology, Royal Scientific Society (RSS), Jordan Q&A: Responsible Research in Life Sciences: Biothics COFFEE BREAK U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): Databases and Resources Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, BVSc, MSc, MPH, MRCVS Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine The Pennsylvania State University Escherichia Coli Used for Gene Cloning

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Ms. Rana Munther Badri, Environmental Research Center, University of Technology 12:00 12:15 Infant Diarrhea: Using RT-PCR to Identify Three Hemorrhagic Bacterial Strains Dr. Hussein Od. Kready, Agricultural Research Directorate, Ministry of Science and Technology Applications of Gene and Genome-Based Technologies for Improving Animal Production and Health Dr. Sahar Ahmed Al-Bayati, State Company for Animal Resources Services, Ministry of Agriculture COFFEE BREAK Rapid Laboratory Tests: A Leading Technology in Iraq Mr. Abbas Fadhil Abbas, Al Razi Center, Ministry of Industry and Minerals RAPD-PCR Analysis of Genomic DNA of Some Species of Euphorbia Grown in University of Baghdad Campus in Jadiriyah Dr. Silva A.Yakoub Zokian, Mr. Abed Al-Jasim M. Al-Jibour, and Mr. Ali H. AlMusawi, Department of Biology, Baghdad University Chronic Impact of Bactericidal Dose of Pulse Laser Ablation in Liquid Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Hematological, Liver and Kidney Function of White Rats Dr. Amer T. Tawfeeq, Molecular Therapy Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University The Role of Bioactive Components of Polysaccharides (B-D Glucan) Extracted From Food Sources as Inhibitory Cell Proliferation on Cancer Cells Dr. Zainab Mohammed Taher Jaafar, Agricultural Research Directorate, Ministry of Science and Technology Application of Biofertilizer and Biopesticides Dr. Salam Abbas Hussein, National Center for Organic Farming, Ministry of Agriculture CLOSING CEREMONY LUNCH/ ROUND TABLE

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Rapporteurs:

Dheyaa Abdul Salam Al Sallami, University of Baghdad Ahmed Ayad Hamza Al-Salman, University of Baghdad

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