Part 1: Plenary Session |
Time/Venue | Hall 602 |
7:30 – 8:00 | Registration |
8:00 – 8:30 | Opening Ceremony |
8:30 – 9:45 | Plenary Session 1 Chair: Prof. Dang Thi Phuong Thao, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Bao Quoc, Nong Lam University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Ly Thi Minh Hien, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
8:30 – 8:55 | Plenary talk 1: Exploring the therapeutic potential of Vietnamese medicinal plants Prof. Dang Thi Phuong Thao, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam |
8:55 – 9:20 | Plenary talk 2: Enzymatic preparation and functional applications of Diacylglycerols: Advancing health–oriented specialty fats Prof. Chin Ping Tan, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia |
9:20 – 9:45 | Plenary talk 3: Beneficial plant microbiome for growth, health, and stress tolerance Prof. Arinthip Thamchaipenet, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
9:45 – 10:15 | Break & Poster viewing |
10:15 – 11:30 | Plenary Session 2 Chair: Prof. Dang Thi Phuong Thao, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Lao Duc Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Le Thi Truc Linh, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
10:15 – 10:40 | Plenary talk 4: Integrating bioinformatics and machine learning for predicting bioactive peptides with pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical applications Asst. Prof. Teerasak E-Kobon, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
10:40 – 11:05 | Plenary talk 5: Advances of biotechnological tools in diagnosis of plant viruses and phytoplasma pathogens Dr. Govin P Rao, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India |
11:05 – 11:30 | Plenary talk 6: Structure-function analysis and engineering of biosynthetic enzymes Assoc. Prof. Mori Takahiro, The University of Tokyo, Japan |
11:30 – 11:45 | Poster viewing & Assessment |
11:45 – 13:00 | Lunch break |
Part 2 |
Time/Venue | Hall 602 | Room 412 | Room 603 | Room 120 |
13:00 – 15:00 | Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Session Chair: Prof. Arinthip Thamchaipenet, Kasetsart University, Thailand Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Bao Chau, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Ho Bao Thuy Quyen, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Session 1 Chair: Prof. Tran Linh Thuoc, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam Co-chair: Dr. Le Thi Truc Linh, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Food Biotechnology Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dang Thanh Dung, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Ly Thi Minh Hien, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Workshop for Students Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Mori Takahiro, The University of Tokyo, Japan Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lao Duc Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Truong Kim Phuong, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
13:00 – 13:20 | Utilization of tetra-primer ARMS-PCR to genotype the G1178A SNP in the Bitterness gene of Cucumis sativus Nguyen Hoai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | UPLC‒QTOF‒MS/MS and molecular docking reveal Rosa canina’s Keap1/Nrf2 modulators Vu Thanh Nguyen, Biotechnology Center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Formulation of tomato carotenoid nanoemulsion by emulsion phase inversion method Ly Thi Minh Hien, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Potential application of Distichochlamys benenica rhizome as a novel anti-inflammatory remedy Truong Hoang Thai, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam |
13:20 – 13:40 | Sequence analysis and functional prediction of a novel Terpene Synthase (HbTPS23) from the leaves of Rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis Tien Minh Le, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam | Rapid in vitro evolution of flucytosine resistance in Candida auris Phuc-Loi Luu, Duc-Minh Nguyen-Le, Thong Nhat Hospital, Vietnam | Optimization of conditions for extraction of total polyphenols from Peperomia pellucida using response surface methodology Nguyen Duy Khanh, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Unveiling the anticancer potential of Northwestern Vietnamese’s Black Ginger: Insights from in vitro studies Ngo Thi Dieu Hien, HUTECH University, Vietnam |
13:40 – 14:00 | Facile modification of Co/Mn-MOFs-based catalyst composites for the degradation of antibiotics in aqueous solutions via Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Van-Anh Thai, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Application of DNA Nanoball Sequencing (DNB-seq) Technology in Biomedical, Agricultural, and Industrial Fields Tran Nguyen Thai Ha, MSc, Product Manager & Marketing Lead, Research Instruments Vietnam Co., Ltd. | Enhancement of Beta-carotene recovery from solid-state fermentation of Rhodotorula spp yeast Ta Dang Khoa, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Initial in silico analyses on L-asparaginase gene Tu Hoang Le, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
14:00 – 14:20 | Repurposing the use of chemosensor L – A new approach for colorimetric detection of nucleic acid Trinh Thi Ngoc Diep, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam | Nanoencapsulation Cordyceps militaris extract using biomaterials and its antioxidant anti-inflammatory and anti cancer activities Khoa D. Nguyen, Van Lang University, Vietnam | Application of A3 ATP Test to monitor hygiene for food industry Hoang Tuong Vi, Pacific Science Technology Equipment Co.,Ltd. | Evaluation of the protection of astaxanthin on human hair follicle papillae cells against the aging effects triggered by hydrogen peroxide Pham Thi Thao Van, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam |
14:20 – 14:40 | Optimization of indole-3-acetic acid production by Bacillus subtilis strain IA3 Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam | Determing bone regeneration ability of acellular bovine bone on rabbit calvarial model To Minh Quan, Bui Cuc, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam | Utilizing lumnitzera littorea by-products in tea processing Nguyen Thi Le Thuy, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Investigation of chemical compounds, acute toxicity, and subchronic toxicity of Lycium barbarum L. extract Tran Le Quang Chien, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
14:40 – 15:00 | Profiling antimicrobial resistance in the soil cultivation cycle in Vietnam Phu Quy Ho, Can Tho University, Vietnam | Development of a paper-based biosensor for self-monitoring glucose, uric acid, and xanthine Le Quang Anh Tuan, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolics and flavonoids from Bouea macrophylla Griff leaves using response surface methodology and evaluation of their antioxidant activities Hai Ha Pham Thi, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam | Anti-inflammatory effects of Allium ascalonicum L. essential oil solution in carrageenan-induced acute inflammation in mice Truong Anh Thu, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
15:00 – 15:20 | Break & Poster viewing |
15:20 – 16:40 | Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Session Chair: Prof. Arinthip Thamchaipenet, Kasetsart University, Thailand Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Bao Chau, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Ho Bao Thuy Quyen, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Session 1 Chair: Prof. Tran Linh Thuoc, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam Co-chair: Dr. Le Thi Truc Linh, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Session 2 Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dang Thanh Dung, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Ly Thi Minh Hien, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | Workshop for Students Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Mori Takahiro, The University of Tokyo, Japan Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lao Duc Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam Session Secretary: Dr. Truong Kim Phuong, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam |
15:20 – 15:40 | From genome understanding to precision editing: A workflow combining long-read sequencing and DNA-free CRISPR tools Nguyen Hoang Minh, Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (ONT), Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (IDT), BCE Viet Nam | Bridging NGS and PGT-A: A robust bioinformatic pipeline for chromosomal abnormality detection Tuan-Thanh Tran Nguyen, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam | Classification of molecular subtypes of endometrial cancer based on DNA methylation signatures Van-Quan Pham, Xuan-Truong Nguyen-Pham, Thong Nhat Hospital, Vietnam | Building virtual ECV (VECV) using artificial intelligence (AL) TBA |
15:40 – 16:00 | Characterizing Agricultural Soil Microbiome Composition in Vietnam Manh Hung Nguyen, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam | Spotcheck-PCR: low-cost early detection of human and animal pathogens Ngo Quoc Nam, Phu Sa Genomics JSC | Computational characterization of Streptomyces P450-Sca21: substrate interaction and potential products Trong-Chinh Pham, International University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam | Building an AI-based system for mass segmentation in mammograms TBA |
16:00 – 16:20 | Application of PCR and Real-time PCR techniques to detect the presence of Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii, causing fruit bronzing of jackfruit in Ben Tre province Do Xuan Dat, Plant Protection Research Institute, Viet Nam | Medical potential of indigenous medicinal plants in the Central Highland of Vietnam Van Bon Nguyen, Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam | Development of in silico model for Caco-2 permeability prediction Giang H. T, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan | Antimicrobial activity of some plant extracts against bacterial strains causing diseases in Vietnamese climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) TBA |
16:20 – 16:40 | Palm PCRTM Mobile PCR Lab Pham Tan Dong, Global Scientech Co., Ltd. | | | |
Part 3 |
Time/Venue | Hall 602 |
16:40 – 17:00 | Break, Poster viewing, and Poster assessment |
17:00 – 17:30 | Closing Ceremony: Best Poster Award, Best Oral Award, Best Student Presentation Award, and Closing remarks |
