KASU to Host 2024 Nigerian Society for Microbiology Conference and AGM
KASU to Host 2024 Nigerian Society for Microbiology Conference and AGM
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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