Biology Association To Hold Third Congress
By Meiji

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Persatuan Biologi Brunei Darussalam (PBioBD) or Biology Association of Brunei Darussalam will be holding its Third National Congress on Biology this Sunday, December 4.

The theme of the congress is "Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics".

The Congress is sponsored by the Ministry of Development and will be officiated by Dato Paduka Dr Awg Haji Ismail bin Haji Duraman, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Proceedings of the Second National Congress on Biology - "Issues and Challenges in Biology Education", will also be launched by the guest of honour.

Two papers on biotechnology, biodiversity and bioinformatics will be delivered by two invited scientists from Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) and National University of Singapore. Dr Jenny Ovenden, Senior Fisheries Geneticists from Southern Fisheries Centre, QDPI, Brisbane will talk about "Biotechnology Protecting Productivity and Biodiversity in Marine Fishes".

Associate Professor Dr Tan Tin Wee will deliver his paper on "Bioinformatics" and will also conduct workshop on the subject in the afternoon.

The Biology Association of Brunei Darussalam is a non-government-organisation, founded in 2000.

Today, it has attracted almost 400 members consisting mostly of secondary school students. Interested individuals wishing to participate can contact the secretary at emailbiobrunei@yahoo.com or call 2343074. Registration fee for non-member is $20 for professionals/associates and $10 for students.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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