Topic: Plant Molecular Farming Workshop: Turning Tobacco from Killer to Cure
Date: 4th December 2023
Venue: Hang Tuah, Level 3, Mines Beach Resort
Workshop Description:
Dive into the innovative world of Plant Molecular Farming, where the once-notorious tobacco plant is reborn as a powerhouse producer of next-gen cancer drugs.
In this pre-conference workshop, not only will you delve into the transformative research that’s shifting paradigms, but you’ll also get hands-on experience at experimenting with lab equipment and plant samples.
Witness firsthand the green revolution that’s shaping the future of cancer treatment. Don’t miss this immersive journey into the forefront of medical science.
Schedule:
*subject to change
Time | Speaker/ Facilitator | Activity |
10:00AM – 10:30AM | Dr Audrey Teh, St. George’s, University of London | Talk: Green Factories: Revolutionizing Medicine with Plant Molecular Farming |
10:30AM – 11:00AM | Professor Dr. Waranyoo Phoolcharoen, Chulalongkorn University | Virtual Talk: Plant Factories for Battling Cancer and COVID-19 |
11.00AM | Morning Tea | |
11:15AM – 12:30PM | Hand-on Workshop Session | |
12:30PM – 1:30PM | Lunch and networking | |
1:30PM – 2:00PM | Professor Dr. Rofina Yasmin Othman, University of Malaya | Talk: Building Bridges: Engaging with Malaysian Stakeholders on Plant Molecular Farming |
2:00PM – 2:30PM | Professor Dr. Ed Rybicki, University of Cape Town | Virtual Talk: Plant Molecular Farming in a LMIC: Pitfalls and Opportunities |
2:30PM – 3:50PM | Interactive session – ‘Can we design tobacco plants for health?’ | |
3:50PM – 4:00PM | Dr Audrey Teh, St. George’s, University of London | Summary and closing remarks. |
4.00PM | Afternoon Tea |
*subject to change
| Pre-Conference Workshop Fees Only (applicable for those who want to attend the workshops only without attending the main conference) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Normal Rate | ||
| International Delegates (Delegates who are from outside Malaysia) | USD 120 | |
| Lecturers/Researchers/Others (Delegates who are working and/or staying in Malaysia) | RM 300 | |
| International Delegates (Delegates who are from outside Malaysia) | USD 90 | |
| Local Students (Students who are studying in Malaysia) | RM 250 | |
