This program covers the latest advancements in the fields of Microbiology and Biotechnology, and offers a chance to enhance our knowledge and skills.
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October 16 2024 |
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08h00-08h30: Registration of the participants 08h30-09h00: Official opening of the event by Prof. Abdelkrim BENIAÏCHE 09h00-09h30 : Inaugural Conference Prof. Svetoslav Dimitrov TODOROV (São Paulo University, Brazil): Safety assessments, the gateway for the biotechnological application of bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria. 09h30-09h45 : Debate 09h45-10h00 : Welcome Reception in the exhibition |
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SESSION 1 (Part 1): MICROBIAL ENZYMES |
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Chair and co-chair: Prof. Nawel BOUCHERBA and Prof. María Jesús MARTINEZ |
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10h00-10h20: Conference 1 Prof. Marilize LE ROES-HILL (U. Cape Peninsula of Technology, South Africa): Actinomycetes diversity – ‘To see a world in a grain of sand’. 10h20-10h40: Conference 2 Prof. Alicia PRIETO ORZANCO (Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas Margarita Salas, Madrid, Spain): Biotechnological applications of the versatile lipase produced by Ophiostoma piceae. 10h40-10h50: ............................................................................................................................. 10h50-11h00 : ............................................................................................................................. 11h00-11h15: Debate 11h15-11h30: Break, poster viewing and exhibition visit |
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SESSION 1 (Part 2): AGRO-INDUSTRIAL CO-PRODUCTS VALORIZATION |
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Chair and co-chair: Prof. Mouloud KECHA and Prof. Marilize LE ROES-HILL |
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11h30-11h50: Conference 1 Dr. Muhammad IRFAN (Sargodha University, Pakistan): Conversion of agro industrial waste into valuable products through microbial interventions. 11h50-12h10: Conference 2 Prof. María Jesús MARTINEZ (Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas Margarita Salas, Madrid, Spain): Talaromyces amestolkiae glycosyl hydrolases for valorization of cellulose and hemicellulose from agro-industrial wastes. 12h10-12h20:............................................................................................................................... 12h20-12h30:............................................................................................................................... 12h30-12h45: Debate 12h45-13h45: Lunch |
| SESSION 2 (Part 1): MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS |
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Chair and Co-chair: Prof. Samia HAMMA-FARADJI and Prof. Riadh BEN SALAH |
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13h45-14h05: Conference 1 Prof. Nathalie CONNIL (Rouen University, France): Interplay of Pathogens/Beneficial Microbes Within the Host: Stress Hormones Dictate the Game’s Rules? 14h05-14h25: Conference 2 Dr. Anne GROBOILLOT (Rouen University, France): Effect of an Atmospheric Pollutant, NO2, on Bacterial Species of Skin Microbiota: Potential Contribution of NO2 to Dysbiosis Formation. 14h25-14h35 :.............................................................................................................................. 14h35–14h45:.............................................................................................................................. 14h45–15h00: Debate 15h00–15h15: Break, poster viewing and exhibition visit |
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SESSION 2 (Part 2): BIO-ANTIMICROBIALS |
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Chair and Co-chair: Dr. BENDJEDDOU Kamel and Prof. Monia El BOUR |
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15h15-15h35 : Conference 1 Prof. Hans STEENACKERS (Leuven University, Belgium): 2-Aminoimidazole Based Inhibitors of Biofilm Formation: a 15 Year Story. 15h35–16h00 : Conference 2 Prof. Ines MANCINI (Trento University, Italy). Antibacterial Activity of Natural and Synthetic Organic Polyarsenicals. 16h00-16h10: .............................................................................................................................. 16h10-16h20 :............................................................................................................................... 16h20-16h35: Debate.................................................................................................................. End of the first day |
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October 17 2024 |
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SESSION 3 (Part 1): HUMAN AND ANIMAL MICROBIOME MODULATION |
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Chair and co-chair: Prof. Farida BENDALI and Prof. Nathalie CONNIL |
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08h30–08h50: Conference 1 Prof. Imad Al KASSAA (Lebanese University, Lebanon; Fonterra Research and Development Center, New Zealand): Navigating the Gut Microbiota Landscape: Insights, Challenges, and Opportunities in Harnessing Biotics for Human Health. 08h50-09h10: Conference 2 Prof. Maria Isabel GONZALEZ SISO (Coruña University, Spain). Bioprospection and Heterologous Expresion of Thermophilic Xylanases for Prebiotics Production. 09h10–09h20 : …………………………………………………………………………………. 09h20–09h30 : ………………………………………………………………………………… 09h30-09h45: Debate 09h45-10h00: Break, poster viewing and exhibition visit |
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SESSION 3 (Part 2): BIOREMEDIATION |
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Chair and co-chair: Dr. Ibtissem DJINNI and Dr. Muhammed IRFAN |
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10h00-10h20: Conference 1 Prof. Maegala NALLAPAN MANIYAM (University of Selongor, Malaysia): Isolation and Characterization of Indigenous Microbial Strains from Batik Wastewater: Unveiling Their Potential for Enhanced Wastewater Treatment. 10h20-10h30: .............................................................................................................................. 10h30-10h40: ………………………………………………………………………………….. 10h40-10h55: Debate 10h55-12h00: End of the event and recommendations 12h00-13h00: Lunch |
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Visit of the town |
NB/ Two workshops are organized during the two conference’s days (programs are separately joined).
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