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Japan-Argentina Joint Workshop on 'Bioscience and Biotechnology for the Promotion of Agriculture and Food Production'


Date : Nov. 8th and 9th, 2010
Target : Persons Interested in "Bioscience and Biotechnology for the Promotion of Agriculture and Food Production"
Venue : Sohyo Kaikan, 203 Meeting Room (2nd Fl.)
Organized by : Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation (MINCyT)
Supported by : Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry (JSBBA)
Language : English
Charge : Free

(Last updated: December 13, 2010)

Monday 8th November

10:00-10:30 Registration
10:30-10:35 Opening Remarks
Mr. Akira Takamatsu, Executive Director, JST
10:35-10:40 Remarks
Prof. Akinori Ohta, the University of Tokyo, Vice-President of JSBBA
10:40-10:45 Opening Remarks
Dr. Alejandro Mentaberry, Head of Argentine Delegation, Advisor of the Minister of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation
10:45-10:50 Greetings from Argentine Embassy
H.E. Ms. Marta Gabrieloni, Minister and Charge of Affairs A.I. of the Embassy
10:50-11:10 Overview of Science and Technology policy in Japan and JST activities
Mr. Akira Takamatsu, Executive Director, JST
11:10-11:30 Overview of MINCYT/ DNRI (National Directorate for International Relations)
Dr. Alejandro Mentaberry, Advisor, MINCyT
First Session: Area: Food Science
11:30-12:00 Increasing the social acceptability of soybean-based functional foods
Prof. Silvina Drago, National University of Litoral
Abstract
12:00-12:30 Acceptance of soybean food products in Japan - From traditional foods to functional foods -
Prof. Yasuki Matsumura, Kyoto University
Abstract Presentation
12:30-14:30 LUNCH (*)
14:30-15:00 Advances in the study of pseudocereals and future challenges
Dr. Cristina Añón, CIDCA-CONICET
Abstract
15:00-15:30 Production of hypoallergenic wheat flour for clinical use
Associate Prof. Soichi Tanabe, Hiroshima University
Abstract
15:30-16:00 Searching for new functional properties in traditional foods of Argentina and Japan.
Dr. Rosana Filip, University of Buenos Aires
Abstract
16:00-16:20 Coffee Break
16:20-16:50 Searching for new functional properties in traditional foods of Japan and South America
Prof. Kazuki Kanazawa, Kobe University
Abstract Presentation
16:50-17:20 Stress regulation by inhalation of (R)-(-)-linalool as seen from blood gene expression analysis
Dr. Nakamura Akio, Hasegawa Co, Ltd.
Abstract Presentation
End of the 1st day session

Tuesday 9th November

09:30-10:00 Registration
Second Session: Area: Microbiology
10:00-10:30 Toxic metals - Microbial Diversity - Bioremediation
Dr. Faustino Siñeriz, CONICET
Abstract
10:30-11:00 Carbon fixation and bioremediation by fusion of microbial and plant functions
Prof. Yasuyoshi Sakai, Kyoto University
Abstract
11:00-11:30 Enzymes in extremophiles with various applications
Dr. Faustino Siñeriz, CONICET
Abstract
11:30-11:50 Coffee Break
11:50-12:20 Novel enzyme discovery and metabolic engineering in hyperthermophiles
Prof. Haruyuki Atomi, Kyoto University
Abstract
12:20-12:50 Biotechnological production and characterization of biomolecules from microbial origin with actual or potential biomedical applications
Dr. Guillermo Castro, CINDEFI
Abstract
12:50-14:30 LUNCH (*)
14:30-15:00 The novel hair dyeing technology by using melanin precursor prepared by an Aspergillus Tyrosinase applications
Dr. Kenzo Koike, Kao Corporation
Abstract Presentation
Third Session: Area: Plant Biotechnology
15:00-15:30 Development of plant resistance to abiotic stresses
Dr. Alejandro Mentaberry
Abstract
15:30-16:00 Development of plants resistant to DNA viruses
Associate Prof. Takashi Sera, Kyoto University
Abstract
16:00-16:20 Coffee Break
16:20-16:50 Breeding fast-growing tree for higher-value wood
Eng. Martín Marcó, INTA
Abstract
16:50-17:20 Approach to improve woody biomass qualitatively and quantitatively
Dr. Taku Demura, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Abstract
17:20-17:30 Closing Remarks by the Japanese Science Coordinator
Prof. Emeritus Keiko Abe, the University of Tokyo, JSBBA
17:30-17:40 Closing Remarks by the Argentine Science Coordinator
Dr. Alejandro Mentaberry
End of the workshop
(*) Lunch will not be provided.


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