2011 Annual Conference Overview
Conference Objectives:
To review, discuss, and explore current research topics in natural product chemistry, pharmacognosy, and production and product development;
Provide a platform for exchange of scientific research; stimulate development of research based solutions for efficient and innovative means of medicinal plant production to final product for consumption;
Foster networking and provide ambiance for researchers, scientists, students, and industry professional to meet, interact and develop relationships;
Discuss issues related to agronomy, phytochemistry, genetics, ethnobotany, biochemistry, biotechnology/molecular biology, postharvest processing/handling and manufacturing techniques;
Explore marketing and legislative issues regarding plants with known medicinal activity against human and animal illnesses.
Themes for Presentations
Ethnobotany and Botanical Sourcing
Breeding and Crop Improvement for Medicinal Active Plants (MAPs)
Controlled Environment Horticulture and Micropropagation
Biotechnology of MAPs
Phytochemistry; Bioactivity and Validation: i) Human Health; ii) Animal Health
Traditional Schools of Natural Medicine and Herbal Products
Production and Postharvest Systems
Standardization & Quality Control
Intellectual Property Rights and Commercialization.
Speakers:
Plenary Session I: July 18, 2011. Dr. John M. Pezzutto, University of Hawaii at Hilo
Plenary session II: July 19, 2011 – Dr. Ramesh Pandey, GDP Ayurveda University
Keynote speakers:
Bioactives- Human Health: David S. Pasco (University of Mississippi)
Biotechnology: Dr. Joe Chappell (University of Kentucky)
Ethnobotany and Sourcing of Botanicals: Dr. Joe-Ann McCoy (North Carolina Arboretum)
Production and Post-harvest: Dr. Jeanine Davis (North Carolina State University)
Intellectual Property and Regulations: Mr. Dennis Drehkoff, Esq., Kelly and Krause, LP
Banquet Dinner Speaker: Dr. Jim Simon (Rutgers University)
Post conference Tours:
Tour 1.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Native Medicinal Plants Used in Appalachian Medicine: Identification, medicinal uses of native species; Green Mountain, Huntsville, AL.
Tour Guide: Phyllis Light, Herbalist; Lunch at the picnic area
Tour 2.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit to Burritt on the Mountain: Museum, tour of Dr. Burritt’s Lab and dispensary where he practiced mountain medicine using native medicinal plants.
Conference Registration
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2011
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