KASU to Host 2024 Nigerian Society for Microbiology Conference and AGM

Kaduna State University (KASU) is set to host the 2024 Nigerian Society for Microbiology Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting.

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The conference, themed "Microbiology, Microbes, Bioeconomy as Solutions to Nigeria's Economic and Security Challenges," will take place from September 3rd to 6th, 2024, at the university's 1000 Seater Auditorium in Kaduna.

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Keynote Speaker:

Prof. Fatima Tahir, Vice Chancellor, Bauchi State University, Gadau

Date: September 3rd - 6th, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM

Venue: 1000 Seater Auditorium, Kaduna State University, Kaduna

Call for Abstracts

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts of no more than 250 words related to the conference sub-themes by August 18th, 2024. Abstracts should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 12, with single line spacing, and submitted as Microsoft Word documents. The email subject line should include the relevant sub-theme. Indicate your preferred presentation mode (Poster/Oral/Virtual). A processing fee of NGN 2,000 for local participants or $10 for international participants applies. Submit evidence of payment and the abstract to: nsm2024@kasu.edu.ng.

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Note: Only participants registered by August 19th, 2024, will have their abstracts published in the Book of Abstracts.

Conference Sub-Themes and Speakers

Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Therapeutics

Topic: Microbes in Biopharmaceuticals, Gene Therapy, and Health Care Delivery

Speaker: Prof. Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

Industrial Biotechnology, Biofuels, and Bioprocessing

Topic: Microbes in Energy Production and Sustainable Environment

Speaker: Prof. Makwin D. Makut, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Agriculture, Microbiome, Food Sufficiency & Food Safety

Topic: Application of Microbes in Enhanced Agriculture and Food Security

Speaker: Dr. Matthew C. Enebe, University of the Free State, South Africa

Bioinformatics and Molecular Genetics

Topic: Bioinformatics as a Tool in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy

Speaker: Prof. Ahmad B. Suleiman, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Entrepreneurial Microbiology

Topic: Entrepreneurial Microbiology for the Nigerian Market

Speaker: Prof. Victor Ujar, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Payment Details

Account Number: 1004447920

Bank Name: First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

Account Name: NSM2024KASU

Registration Fees

Old/New Members plus Journal Copy: NGN 33,000

Non-Members plus Journal Copy: NGN 43,000

Corporate Bodies: NGN 250,000

Undergraduates: NGN 5,000

Participants from Outside Nigeria: $300

NSM Membership Registration

New Membership: NGN 20,000

New Student Membership: NGN 4,000

Annual Dues

Full Members: NGN 10,000

Undergraduates: NGN 2,000

Professionalization Levy: NGN 10,000

Professionalization Levy (Students): NGN 5,000

Journal (1 Copy at the Stand): NGN 4,000

Hotel Accommodation Rates

Triumphant International: NGN 27,000 - 40,000

Istiakool: NGN 15,000 - 22,000

Catholic Social Centre: NGN 8,500 - 20,000

Kagpoly Hotel: NGN 30,000

Contact Information for Enquiries

Chairman LOC: Dr. Jonathan Maiangwa, 0817 099 0317, 0815 626 3453

Co-Chairman LOC: Dr. Aisha Aliyu