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The Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia Pacific is an intergovernmental organization that promotes rural development through sustainable aquaculture.
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Dr Thuy Nguyen wins the Japan International Award 2008 for Young Agricultural Researchers
05 09 2008 NACA would like to congratulate Dr Thuy Nguyen, Coordinator of the NACA Genetics and Biodiversity Programme, for winning the Japan International Award 2008 for Young Agricultural Researchers. The award, conferred by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, is given in recognition of the contribution of young agricultural researchers to technological development for the improvement of food security and the environment for developing countries. Dr Nguyen will travel to Japan in mid-November to receive the award.

Training Workshop on the Use of Molecular Genetics in Conservation, 17-22 November 2008, Penang
19 08 2008 The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Ministry of Science and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia – Pacific (NACA) will be organising a Training Course on Application of Molecular Genetics in Conservation, to be held at USM, Penang, Malaysia from 17 to 22 November 2008. The major objective of the workshop is to build capacity for scientists and policy makers in Malaysia and in neighbouring countries in understanding the application of molecular genetics in conservation. More specifically, the workshop will:

Conduct series of lectures which includes background on phylogenetics, conservation genetics and molecular markers utilized for conservation.
Provide hands-on training on a number of molecular genetic techniques, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based techniques such as microsatellite and direct sequencing.

Assist participants for a better understanding of different types of molecular markers and application.

Provide instruction on experimental design and data analysis with updated software packages which would include PAUP, MEGA, GENEPOP, STRUCTURE and ARLEQUIN.

The workshop is specially designed for post -graduate students, academicians and scientists who are working on the field of biodiversity and conservation. Early registration is recommended as places are limited to 20 participants.

For more information, please download the workshop brochure, or contact:

Assoc. Prof. Siti Azizah Mohd Nor
Email: sazizah ‘at’ usm.my
Phone: 60 (04)-6534004

International hands-on training programme on Molecular Biology Techniques
24 05 2008 A training course on molecular biology techniques will be held at CIFA, India, from 13-27 October 2008 (tentative). For more information about the course contact Dr Kuldeep Kumar, Senior Scientist, email kuldeepkumar_kk@yahoo.co.in.

The Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) under the administrative control of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has been striving for the development of freshwater aquaculture of the country through planning, conducting and coordinating research, education and training on all aspects of freshwater aquaculture. Over 22 years of its existence, the institute has developed several epoch-making technologies that it can be proud of. Development of technology of induced breeding, seed production and culture of carps, freshwater prawn and catfish; fish stock improvement through genetics and biotechnological tools; culture of freshwater pearls and ornamental fishes; therapeutics and diagnostics; formulated feed for fish and prawn; management of soil and water for optimum productivity; biofertilization, cryopreservation of gametes, etc. are a few examples of its research outcome.

The Fish Genetics and Biotechnology Division of the institute cater to application of biotechnological tools for increasing fish production. Molecular genetics approaches, such as DNA marker technology, DNA cloning, RNA technology and proteomic tools have been developed by the division, which complement the genetic improvement programme through traditional selection. Research on generating DNA linkage maps, mapping populations, EST databases, etc. to be served as genomic resources for detection of quantitative trait loci (QTL) and subsequently marker assisted selection (MAS) is taken up by the division on a priority basis. Besides, candidate gene approach of identifying and characterizing genes involved in reproductive processes of carps has been successful.

Objectives

Fish Genetics and Biotechnology division of CIFA is contemplating to organize a hands-on training on molecular biological techniques, which would cover all the basic and essential techniques Researchers interested in molecular biology need to experience the many ways in which research is conducted in this field, and the hands-on nature of the molecular biology techniques course is an effective way to introduce them to these methods. Thus the present training is expected to serve effectively the researchers working in the area of fish genetics and biotechnology.

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