National Seminar on Cancer - Biology and Development of New Chemical Entities

Dear friends and colleagues

The approach of Cancer drug development is constantly changing and challenging. Technical developments in molecular biology have led to a plethora of new screening targets. The common solid tumors such as breast, lung, prostate and colorectal cancer are only partially responsive to drug therapy. Drug resistance is either present at the start or is rapidly acquired through multiple molecular mechanisms.

Current scenario in cancer research led to large number of targets involved in cell transduction mechanism. Understanding the cell function and well defined targets will enhance the cancer research.

Novel cancer drugs have been identified either by screening libraries of chemicals against a specific target using a biochemical assay or by designing structures in silico using a range of sophisticated computer programs and then carrying out the appropriate organic synthesis. Lots of herbs have been screened for anticancer activity and isolated phytochemicals helped as lead molecule in cancer drug development.

This seminar will help to update the scientific knowledge of the scientists working in the field of cancer. Gives opportunity to present their scientific findings and discuss the merits and demerits of cancer drug development program.

We take great pride to organize the National Seminar on Cancer- Biology, New Chemical Entities in Coimbatore. We therefore welcome you to Coimbatore, the Educational hub of this region, to attend and to take part in health promotion of our society.

Chairman                                                                                                                                     Organizing Secretary
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PROGRAM

• Thursday, 20th November, 2008 (click to view detailed)

• Friday, 21st November, 2008 (click to view detailed)

• Saturday, 22nd November, 2008 (click to view detailed)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: September 15th, 2008

Abstracts are welcome in the Cancer research area in the topics of Cancer screening techniques, Herbal drugs, New Chemical Entities screened for anti-cancer activity. The detailed abstract topics are given below. Participants are requested to submit an abstract on or before September 15th 2008. Abstracts will be reviewed and selected for the poster presentation. Authors will be notified regarding abstract acceptance. Accepted abstracts will be printed in the Book of Abstracts (subjected to confirmation of registration), which will be distributed at the seminar. The space available for the each poster presentation will be 90cm (length) X 110 cm (Height)

METHOD OF SUBMISSION
Participants are encouraged to submit their abstract via the internet: www.psgpharma.ac.in or email it to cancerbiol@psgpharma.ac.in, (or) muthiahramanathanin@yahoo.co.in abstracts can also be sent through hard copy along with CD.

• Guide Line for Submision (click to download)

• Registration Form (click to download)

REGISTRATION FEES

* Registration form must be accompanied by a letter from head of department confirming their status.

ACCOMMODATION
Limited number of rooms is available in hostel at the rate of Rs.50 per day. The rooms will be allotted on first come first basis.

ABOUT COIMBATORE
Coimbatore is one of the major cities of Tamilnadu and is well connected by road, rail and air. Coimbatore is placed at the foot hills of western ghat. The climate through out the year is pleasant. In the month of the November the temperature will be between 18-24oC. The famous tourist spot Ooty is 96 Km away from Coimbatore. Other places of interest include Thirumoorthy hills, Mudumalai wild life sanctuary, Top slip etc.

ORGANIZERS
Please do not hesitate to contact the Organizers if you require any additional information or assistance.
Prof. A. K. Chandrasekharan
Principal, PSG College of Pharmacy,
Peelamedu, Coimbatore – 641004.
Phone : 0422 - 2570 170
E-mail : principal@psgpharma.ac.in

Prof. Dr. M. Ramanathan
HOD, Dept. of Pharmacology,
PSG College of Pharmacy
Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004.
Phone : 0422 - 2570 170
E-mail : muthiahramanathanin@yahoo.co.in

• List of Speakers

• Local Organizing committee

• Advisory Board