Biotechnology. Condition аnd Future Prospects - 2007

Organizers:
Government of Moscow
Ministry of Science and Education
Russian Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation
Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Ministry for Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation

Supporters:
Moscow Committee for Science and Technology
D. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia
N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences
The Department of Chemistry of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University
Biomedical Technologies Center

Main Topics

Plenary Session "Fundamental Researches and Biotechnology"

Chairman:Academician V.T.Ivanov, M.M. Shemyakin & Ya.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the RAS

• "Peptidomics: Modern State and Perspective"
  Vadim T. Ivanov, professor, head of the Laboratory of peptide chemistry, M.M. Shemyakin & Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
• "Molecular Colony Technique: Possibilities for Diagnostics"
  Alexander B. Chetverin, professor, head of the Laboratory of the biochemistry of viral RNAs, Institute of Protein Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
  Thomas C. Sudhof MD, Professor, Investigator and Director Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Center for Basic Neuroscience UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA

Russia-USA Symposium "Issues of Current Importance of Russia-USA Cooperation on the Field on Biotechnology. Experience in Regional Bio-Techno Parks. Development in USA and Russia".

International Symposium Black Sea Biotechnology Association: "Agricultural Biotechnology and Society".

Co-Chairmen:

• P.N.Kharchenko, Corresponding Member of the RAAS
• A.Golikov, Ph.D., Executive Secretary of Black Sea Biotechnology Association (BSBA)

Section 1. "Biotechnology and Medicine"

Co-Chairmen:

• A.M. Egorov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (RAMS), M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University;
• A.I. Miroshnikov, Academician of the RAS, M. M. Shemyakin & Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the RAS

Sectional Topics:

• Biotechnology of Sensory Systems
• Biotechnology of Peptide Drugs
• New Polymers for Biotechnological Purposes
• Biotechnology of Human Blood Proteins
• Biosensors and New Screening Systems
• Cell Technologies in Medicine

Plenary Report:

R.M.Khaitov, Academician of the RAS

Round Table "Nanotechnology in Medicine"

Chairman: A.I.Archakov, Academician of the RAMS, GE Scientific and Research Institute of Biomedical Chemistry of the RAMS

Round Table "Cell Technologies in Medicine"

Chairman: V.N. Yarygin, Academician of the RAMS, Russian State Medical University

Round Table "Biotechnological Pharmacology"

Chairman: N.V.Menshutina, Professor, D. I. Mendeleyev Russian Chemical-Technological University

Round Table "Medical Equipment and its Biotechnological Applications"

Chairman: D.I.Tsyganov, Professor, OAO "MKNT"

Section 2. "Biotechnology and Agriculture"

Co-Chairmen:

• V.I.Fisinin, First Vice President of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences (RAAS)
• L.K.Ernst, Academician of the RAAS, Vice President of the RAAS
• I.A.Tikhonovich, Academician of the RAAS, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Microbiology of the RAAS
• P.N.Kharchenko, Corresponding member of the RAAS, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Microbiology of the RAAS

Sectional Topics:

• Transgenic Plants
• Transgenic Animals
• Gene Expression Regulation and Biotechnology
• DNA-Genotyping and Molecular Genetic Identification of Organisms
• Molecular Plant Systems and Their Biotechnology
• Molecular Diagnostics of Plant and Animal Diseases

Plenary Reports:

• "Problems of Biotechnology and Selection of Agricultural Animals", L.K.Ernst, Academician of the RAAS
• "Probiotics in the Animal Product Safety Enhancement System", A.N.Panin, N.I.Malik, RAAS, FSE "All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Animal Drugs and Feeds"
• "Genetically Integrated Plant-Microbial Systems", I.A.Tikhonovich, Academician of the RAAS, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Microbiology of the RAAS, St.Petersburg
• "Gene-Modified Products, Safety Aspects, Standardization and Labeling", A.M. Smirnov, Svetlichkin, RAAS, All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitary, Hygiene and Ecology

Round Table "Biotechniology and Animal Breeding"

Chairman: L.K.Ernst, Academician of the RAAS, Vice President of the RAAS

• "Production of Cloned Cattle Embryos", M.I.Prokofiev, Biocenter of the All-Russian Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (VILAR)
• "Use of DNA Polymorphism in Selection", A.F.Yakovlev
• "On Use of DNA Diagnostics in Swine Breeding", N.A.Zinovieva, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Animal Breeding (VNIIZh)
• "Molecular Genetic Aspects in Identification of the Origin of Various Fish Species", V.A.Barmintsev, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Fishery and Oceanography (VNIIRO)
• "Using Interfering RNAs to Protect against H5N1 Bird Flu Virus", V.G.Lunin, O.V.Sergiyenko, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (VNIISKHB)
• "Role of DNA Diagnostics for Cattle Leucosis Virus in Riddance of Farms from Leucosis", Ye.A.Gladyr, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Animal Breeding (VNIIZh)
• "Influence of Various Factors on Efficiency of Recombinant Virus Vector Selection of Transgenic Hens", N.A.Volkova, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Animal Breeding (VNIIZh)
• "Biochemical Status of Swine Transgenic in Growth Hormone Releasing Factor", I.V.Gusev, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Animal Breeding (VNIIZh)
• "Directed Expression into Transgenic Animal Milk by Means of Adenoviral Vector Systems", N.M.Grezina, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Animal Breeding (VNIIZh)
• "Phenotypic Indicators of Transgenic Rabbits and Inheritance of hGRF and bGH Transgenes", L.V.Kozikova, S.I.Rossokhatsky, S.Yu.Medvedev

Round Table "Biotechnology and Veterinary Medicine"

• "Molecular Genetic Techniques for Assurance of Biosafety of Animal Feeds", I.L.Obukhov, Federal State Enterprise "All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Animal Drugs and Feeds"
• "Development of Biological Preparations for Immunodiagnostics and Prevention of Tissue Helminthoses, Using Gene Engineering Techniques", I.I.Odoyevskaya, K. I. Skryabin Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine & Biotechnology
• "Animal Rabies Control: Advances and Problems", K.N.Gruzdev, S.S.Rybakov, V.V.Mikhalishin, FSE "Veterinary Center for Animal Health Protection"
• "Identification of Viral RNA of Diarrhea Virus, Disease of Mucous Membranes, in Animal Biomaterial Samples, Using PCR", A.G.Glotov, T.I.Glotova, A.D.Nefedchenko, Institute of Experimental Veterinary of Siberia and Far East
• "Genomic Polymorphism of Tuberculosis Microbacteria Circulating in the Nature of the Novosibirsk Region", N.A.Donchenko, N.L.Pershikova, A.A.Manina, Institute of Experimental Veterinary of Siberia and Far East
• "Using PCR to Diagnose Infectious Diseases of Small Pets", T.I.Glotova, A.V.Nefedchenko, T.B.Tugunova, A.G.Glotov, Institute of Experimental Veterinary of Siberia and Far East
• "Development of Biological Preparations for Immunodiagnostics and Prevention of Tissue Helminthoses, Using Gene Engineering Techniques", I.I.Benediktov, I.M.Odoyevskaya, K.I.Skryabin All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Helminthology
• "Plant-Microbial Systems: Fundamental and Applied Aspects", A.Yu.Borisov, SRE All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Meteorology (VNIISKHM)

Round Table "Transgenic and Cell Biotechnologies in Selection and Plant Breeding"

Chairman: V.S.Shevelukha, Academician of the RAAS, Timiryazev Agricultural Academy (TAA), Moscow

Section Topics:

• Main Problems and Tasks of Modern Selection of Agricultural Plants for Resistance, Productivity and Quality
• Main Biotechnological and Bioengineering Trends in Plant Breeding
• Interdisciplinary Approach to Developing a New Generation of Cultivated Plant Diversity: Combined Use of Biotechnological, Biochemical, Plant Physiology and Traditional Selection Techniques
• Modern Instruments and Scientific Equipment in Biotechnology and Practical Selection: - unique domestic and foreign designs and models

Reports:

• "Problems of Biotechnology and Breeding of Plants", V.S.Shevelukha, Academician of the RAAS, K.A.Timiryazev Russian State Agricultural University-Moscow Agricultural Academy (RSAU-MAA), Moscow
• "Transgenesis in Plant Breeding", K.G.Skryabin, Academician of the RAAS, Bioengineering Center of the RAS, Moscow
• "Haploidy in Spring Wheat Breeding", T.I.Diachuk, Scientific Research Institute of South East Agriculture , Saratov
• "Haploidy in Winter Wheat Breeding", N.V.Lavrova, K.A.Timiryazev RSAU-MAA, Moscow
• "Cell Selection of Plants for Resistance to Pathogens", Ye.A.Kalashnikova, K.A.Timiryazev RSAU-MAA, Moscow
• "Comparative Study of Genomes of Major Genera of the Family Solanacea", Y.Z.Kochneva, K.A.Timiryazev RSAU-MAA, Moscow
• "Transgenesis in Raspberry Breeding", I.Ya.Nam, Bryansk State Agricultural University, Bryansk
• "Transgenic Engineering of Economically Valuable Forms of Major Agricultural Plants: Wheat Sunflower, Sugar Beet", A.K.Gaponenko, Bioengineering Center of the RAS, Moscow
• "Transgenic Technologies for Cereals and Fruit/Berry Plants", S.V.Dolgov, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Moscow
• "Biotechnology in Fodder Crop Breeding", A.Solodkaya, M.N.Agafadorova, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Feeds and Fodders, Moscow

Section 3. "Biotechnology and Industry"

Co-Chairmen:

• V.A.Bykov, Academician of the RAMS and RAAS, Scientific Research Center for Biomedical Technologies, All-Russian Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (VILAR);
• E.S.Severin, Corresponding Member of the RAS, All-Russian Scientific Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy;
• A.S.Yanenko, Sc.D. (Biology), FSUE State Scientific Research Institute of Genetics

Sectional Topics:

• Evolutionary and Metabolic Engineering as Tools for Developing and Improving Producing Strains and Biocatalysts for Industry
• Biocatalytic Techniques for Producing Highly Marketable Chemicals
• Biotechnological Techniques for Depolymerizing Natural Complexes and Carbohydrate Bioconversion.
• Industrial Biocatalysis
• New Biomaterials
• Ready-to-Use Forms of Biotechnological Preparations.
• Biotechnological Processes and Equipment in Industry

Section 4. "Biotechnology and Environment"

Co-Chairmen:

• N.B.Gradova, Professor, D. I. Mendeleyev Russian Chemical-Technological University
• G.A.Zharikov, Professor, Scientific Research Institute for Toxicology and Hygienic Regulation of Biopreparations, RF Ministry of Public Health

Sectional Topics:

• Fundamental Research as a Basis for Development of Existing and New Areas of Ecobiotechnology
• Ecobiotechnology and Problems of Biodiversity and Gene Pool Conservation
• Problems of use of Gene-Modified Microorganisms and Plants in Ecobiotechnology
• Applied Research and Practical Results:
  • Remediation of Natural and Technogenic Environments;
  • Treatment of Waste Water, Fume/Air Emissions;
  • Reclamation of Industrial and Agricultural Waste;
  • Bioindication, Biotesting, Biomonitoring

Section 5. "Biotechnology and Food Products"

Co-Chairmen:

• I.A.Rogov, Academician of the RAAS, Moscow State University of Applied Biotechnology
• V.A.Tutelian, Academician of the RAMS, Scientific Research Institute of Nutrition of the RAMS
• E.E. Braudo, Sc.D. (Chemistry), N. M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of the RAS

Sectional Topics:

• Biologically Active Components of Food Raw Materials and Food Products
• Food Safety "from farm to fork"
• Production of Non-Food Products from Food Raw Materials
• Control of Labeling for Indication of Food Product Presence of Components Produced from Genetically Modified Agricultural Crops

Plenary Report:

"Biotechology Role in Modern Dietetics", V.A.Tutelian, Academician of the RAMS, Scientific Research Institute of Nutrition of the RAMS

Section 6. "Biocatalysis and Biocatalytic Technologies"

Co-Chairmen:

• S.D.Varfolomeyev, Corresponding Member of the RAS, N. M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of the RAS, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University;
• V.O.Popov, A. N. Bakh Institute of Biochemistry of the RAS

Sectional Topics:

• Information and Computational Technologies in Study of Enzymes and Their Mechanisms
• Human Enzymes. Molecular Polymorphism - Biomacromolecule Diversity: Environmental and Medical Aspects
• Gene Engineering of Enzymes: Productivity, Specificity, Stability
• Enzymes in Fine Organic Synthesis
• Biocatalysts in Systems for Conversion of Renewable Raw Materials and Energy
• Nanotechnological Techniques and Study of Biocatalysis, New Analytic Technologies;
• New Enzyme-Based Mass-Spectrometric Technologies. Immobilized Enzymes and Cells

Plenary Reports:

"Enzymes in Fine Organic Synthesis", V.K. Shvyadas, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University

"Gene Engineering of Enzymes", V.I.Tishkov, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University

Section 7. "Biogeotechnology"

Co-Chairmen:

• G.I.Karavaiko, Corresponding Member of the RAS, Institute of Microbiology of the RAS;
• M.V.Ivanov, Academician of the RAS, Institute of Microbiology of the RAS

Sectional Topics:

• Biodiversity of Chemolithotrophic Organisms
• Physiology, Biochemistry and Ecology of Chemolithotrophs
• Role of Microorganisms in Processing of Ores and Concentrates of Non-Ferrous and Precious Metals
• Industrial technology of Processing of Gold-Arsenic Concentrates
• Biodiversity of Microorganisms and Their Biochemical Activity in Oil Strata
• Oil Recovery Enhancement Biotechnology

Section 8. "Innovations, Finances and Business"

Co-Chairmen:

• V.G.Sister, Corresponding Member of the RAS, ОАО Moscow Committee for Science and Technologies;
• E.N.Oreshkin, Sc.Cand. (Engineering), Ministry of Science and Education of the Russian Federation

Sectional Topics: under finalization

Round Table "Funding of Innovations in the field of Biotechnology"

Chairman: S.G.Karabashev, Sc.Cand. (Engineering), International Foundation of Technologies and Investments




Main Topics:

• State Participation in Promotion of Investing into Biotechnologies: State Programs, Foundations, Enabling Mechanisms
• Experience in Organization of Collaboration of Russian Scientists and Industrial Companies Engaged in the Sphere of Biotechnology
• Russian Venture Projects in the Sphere of Biotechnology: Foreign Investor's Opinion
• Problems of Russian Innovation Business in the Sphere of Biotechnology
• Small-Scale Innovation Enterprise: Biotechnology Promotion Success Story

Section 9. "Biotechnology and Education"

Co-Chairmen:

• T.V. Ovchinnikova, Professor, I. M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy, Research and Training Center of M. M. Shemyakin &Yu. A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the RAS;
• I.A. Krylov, Professor, D.I. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology

Sectional Topics:

• Modern Trends and Latest Directions of Biotechnological Education
• Integration of Research and Education in Training of Biotechnologists. Establishment of Research & Education Centers on a Basis of the Leading Scientific Research Organizations and Higher Educational Establishments
• New Information Technologies in Biotechnological Education. Multimedia Programs and Long-Distance Education Possibilities

Plenary Report:

"Modern Trends and Latest Directions of Biotechnological Education", D.G. Pobedimsky, G.I.Larionov, T.V.Ovchinnikova, V.I.Shvets , M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Research and Training Center of Academicians M. M. Shemyakin &Yu. A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the RAS

"Integration of Research and Education in Training of Biotechnologists. Concept of Establishment of National Research & Education Center on a Basis of the Research and Training Center of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the RAS", T.V.Ovchinnikova, Research and Training Center of Academicians M. M. Shemyakin &Yu. A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the RAS

"Multilevel System of Training in "Chemical Technology and Biotechnology" (55.08.00)", I.A.Krylov, D.I.Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology

"Optimization of Biotechnological Curriculum for Students of Pharmaceutical Departments of Medical Higher Educational Establishments", S.N.Orekhov, A.V.Katlinsky, V.A.Bykov, I. M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy

"Publicly Available Biotechnological Information: Electronic Repositories in Research Organizations and Universities", P.G.Arefiev, Scientific Electronic Library

Section 10. "Bioinformation Science"

Co-Chairmen:

• A.I.Archakov, Academician of the RAMS GE Scientific and Research Institute of Biomedical Chemistry of the RAMS, Moscow; Corresponding Member of the RAS
• N.A.Kolchanov, Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the RAS Siberian Branch, Novosibirsk
• V.V.Poroikov, Professor GE Scientific and Research Institute of Biomedical Chemistry of the RAMS, Moscow

Sectional Topics:

• Computer Analysis and Prediction of Structural-Functional Relationships of Biological Macromolecules
• Cell System Biology: Genome Regulation and Metabolic Pathways
• Effects of Polymorphisms on Body Functioning in Health and Disease; Biomarkers and Therapy Individualization Approaches
• Computer Search for Pharmacological Targets and Prototypes of New Medicines

Plenary Session: "Problems of Biosafety. Bioethics"
Problems of Legislation and Regulation in the field of Biotechnology.

Co-Chairmen:

• M.P. Kirpichnikov, Academician of the RAS, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow
• S.V. Netesov, Corresponding member of the RAS, State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology "VECTOR", Novosibirsk

Plenary Reports:

"Situation with Human Rights in Volunteer Studies in Russia", Yu.M.Lopukhin, Academician

"Biological Safety of Vaccine Drugs", B.F.Semenov, Academician of the RAMS

"Update on Vaccine Testing and Vaccine-Producting Facility Certification", V.V.Medunitsyn, Academician of the RAMS

"Bioethical Problems of Work involving Laboratory Animals ".

"Possibilities of International Cooperation in the Sphere of Biosafety and Control over Propagation Proliferation of Biological Materials", S.V.Netesov, Corresponding Member of the RAS

"Ethical and Legal Aspects of Genetic Testing and Screening ", V.N.Izhevskaya, Professor, Sc.D. (Medicine), SE Medical Genetical Center of the RAMS, Moscow

"Biological Safety as Science", V.V.Zverev, Academician of the RAMS

Final Plenary Session of the Congress

Co-Chairmen:

• P.D.Sarkisov, Academician of the RAS, and R.V.Petrov, Academician of the RAS