International Society for Molecular and
Cell Biology Protocols and Researches,
(ISMCBPR) Inc.

proudly presents the

International Scientific Programme 2002*
(ISP 2002)


   * This includes Lectures on the Human Genetic Disorders: An
Analyses of the Human Genome Landmark Poster of the
Human Genome Project, The Deliberation for the Molecule
of the Year 2002 and the Announcement of the 2nd TopNotch
Protocol in Molecular and Cell Biology.

Venue: Central Philippine University, Conference Room, Henry Luce III
    Library, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines

Date: December 11, 2002.

Inquiries should be addressed to:
       Prof. Egna A. Ballais
       Secretary, ISMCBPR
       Life Science Department,
       Central Philippine University,
       Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
       Telephone number: 3291971 loc. 1092
       E Mail: ismcbpr_registration122002@yahoo.com

Registration Fees:
   Local Participants:Php 550.00
   Foreign Participants:US$ 200.00
Late Registration Fees:
   Local Participants:Php 600.00
   Foreign Participants:US$ 300.00

Surf the Internet and Visit the ISMCBPR!

ISMCBPR’s Web Page:
       http://www.oocities.org/ismcbpr/MolCelBiolPage.html

International Announcement of the International Scientific Programme 2002:
       http://www.hum-molgen.de/meetings/meetings/1914.html

ISMCBPR is SEC Registered

Please note: Participants to the ISP 2002 (International Scientific Programme 2002) will be given 20% discount on the price of the book,  FLUORESCENCE PROBES IN ONCOLOGY  by Elli Kohen, Joseph G Hirschberg (University of Miami, USA) & René Santus (Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, France). For further information, Pls. contact ISMCBPR representative during the ISP 2002. This offer is good only for thirty days after the ISP 2002.

First Announcement for the International Scientific Programme 2003

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Final Programme of Activities

7:30 A.M.- Registration On Site

Program Proper
8:00 A.M. and onwards
I.Invocation----------------------Dr. Ma. Vicenta C. Gacutan
II.Pambansang Awit
III.Welcome Remarks----------Dr. Juanito M. Acanto, President, CPU
IV.Message-----------------------Prof. Isidro T. Savillo
V.Lectures on Human Genetic Disorders: An Analyses of the Human Genome
Landmark Poster of the Human Genome Project
1.Genetic Mapping ------------Dr. Jane S. Geduspan
2.Autosomal, X and Y Linked Disorders---Prof. Ma. Severa Fe S. Katalbas

VI. Guest Lectureship*

Dr. Gunther Blobel – Nobel Lecture^
Nobel Prize Winner in Physiology or
Medicine 1999 for the discovery that
"proteins have intrinsic signals that
govern their transport and localization
in the cells."

*the guest lectureship position is preferably given to an internationally renowned outstanding foreign scientist.
^as suggested by Dr. Blobel



--LUNCH BREAK--

VII.Deliberation for the Molecule of the Year 2002
1.Introduction of the Nominated Molecules--------- Dr. Minda J. Formacion
2.Presentation and Discussion for each of the Nominated Molecules*
Presenters:
                a. Prof. Egna A. Ballais---------Chek 2
                b. Dr. Ruth U. Gamboa---------DBC 2
                c. Prof. Isidro T. Savillo---------BCL 2;  p63 and p73
                d. Dr. Ebonia B. Seraspe--------UBE1L and all trans retinoic acid
                e. Dr. Ma. Vicenta C. Gacutan---pfcrt gene


*Major references of these nominated molecules will soon be posted.
**Molecule(s) which was/were not voted officially as the Molecule(s) of the Year 2002 may be renominated for the next years. Congratulations to all molecules which were nominated!!

VIII. Straw Voting by the Audience-----------Prof. Ma. Severa Fe S. Katalbas
IX.Proclamation of the 2nd TopNotch Protocol in Molecular and Cell Biology
 Reading of the History and Citation------- Dr. Antonio G. Recodo
X.Basic Concept of the Winning Protocol: A Protocol Exercise---Dr. Ruth U. Gamboa and Dr. Antonio G. Recodo
XI. Announcement for the result of straw voting by the audience----Prof. Ma. Severa Fe S. Katalbas
XII. Induction of New Members
XIII. Cheers and Celebration-----Dr. Ruth U. Gamboa & Dr. Antonio G. Recodo.
XIV. Closing Remarks-------------Dr. Ebonia B. Seraspe

Master of Ceremonies: Ms. Jinki Beldia


Thanks a lot to all the Participants and Presenters of the ISP 2002!! And also to all those who in one way or another had offered their help for the realization of the program.

Photos Taken During the ISP 2002 Part I
Photos Taken During the ISP 2002 Part II
Photos Taken During the ISP 2002 Part III


List of Participants to the ISP 2002, the Nominated Molecules and Acknowledgements

For incoming members, pls. fill up the form below, enclose a check/postal money order in the amount of Php 200.00 (local) and mail it to:

    ISMCBPR
    c/o Prof. Egna A. Ballais,
    Secretary,
    P.O. Box 203, Iloilo City,
    Philippines 5000
    or contact any member of the society for the application forms.
    Applicants must posses knowledge in molecular
    and cell biology and/or expertise in molecular and cell biology techniques.


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Membership Form

Name:____________________________________________________________Sex______
Address:___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
University/Institution Affiliated_______________________________________________ ____________________________________Phone No./Email Address________________
Academic/Research Experience(s) in Molecular and Cell Biology__________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (pls. provide additional sheets if necessary)
Number of years of academic/research experience(s) in Molecular and Cell Biology_________________
Please enclose a check/ postal money order in the amount of ______________Pesos/US$ which would represent your membership fee.
Please fill up the membership form and enclose your membership fee and
mail or personally deliver it to Prof. Egna A. Ballais (pls. see address below)

_______________________
Signature Over Printed Name

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              Date

Membership Forms should be mailed or personally returned to:
        Prof. Egna A. Ballais
        Secretary, ISMCBPR
        P.O. Box 203
        Iloilo City Post Office
        Iloilo City, Philippines 5000
        Telephone number: 3291971 loc. 1092
        E Mail: ismcbpr_membership@yahoo.com

LINK: First Call for Participation- ISP(2002)


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Officers and Executive Directors of ISMCBPR

Officers of the ISMCBPR

President: Prof. Isidro Antonio T. Savillo
Vice President: Dr. Ebonia B. Seraspe
Secretary: Prof. Egna A. Ballais
Treasurer: Prof. Ma. Severa Fe S. Katalbas

Executive Committees:
Director for Scientific Affairs: Dr. Ebonia B. Seraspe
Co- Director for Scientific Affairs: Dr. Jane S. Geduspan
Directors for Registration and Social Affairs:
 Luzon:
  Dr. Edna A. Amparado (University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City)
  and Dr. Minda F. Edmiston (De La Salle University, Manila)
 Visayas:
   Prof. Egna A. Ballais (Central Philippine University),
   Prof. Ma. Severa Fe S. Katalbas (University of the Philippines in the Visayas)
   and Dr. Antonio G. Recodo (University of San Agustin)
 Mindanao:
  Dr. Ruth U. Gamboa (University of the Philippines in Mindanao)
Director for International Relations: Dr. Minda J. Formacion
Co- Director for International Relations: Dr. Ma. Vicenta C. Gacutan
Editor, ISMCBPR Newsletter: Prof. Isidro A. T. Savillo.


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