By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb27 2023
Bioresource
The three-day International Bioresource Conclave along with the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology and the 10th Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE SFEC-2023) was held at the City Convention centre, Imphal. “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology: Globalization of Traditional Medicine” is the theme of the conclave. The International Bioresource Conclave and Ethnopharmacology Congress is being organised by Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal in collaboration with Society for Ethnopharmacology, India and International Society for Ethnopharmacology, Switzerland. It is the first time at Imphal and also in the Northeastern region to showcase different initiatives for promotion of bioresources and local traditional medicines.
There are 700 delegates representing 35 countries and all the states of India. 105 scientific lectures by eminent scientists are part of the conclave. 300 oral and poster presentations by young researchers highlighting different aspects on development of bioresources, ethnopharmacology and drug development also mark the conclave. The conference mainly focuses on globalisation of traditional medicines.
International Bioresource Conclave held in Imphal
ISE president, Switzerland, Gunter Vollmer said that the conference is a gala event of the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology and the 10th Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology. He mentioned that the society not only organizes regular meetings and promotes research and publication but also offers multiple ways to exchange information between scientists and anyone else interested in such topics.
Several special panel discussion sessions including “Publication ethics”, “Traditional Healers Conclave”, “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology”, “Herbs in One Health”, “i-Connect program: Business meet” are organized for the promotion and development of Bioresources and Ethnopharmacology.
The conclave provides an environment for knowledge sharing among researchers, policymakers, industry persons, healthcare practitioners, and decision-makers interested in the promotion of bioresources. Dr G Narahari Sastry, Director, CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat highlighted the theme “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology: Globalization of Traditional Medicine” which is very relevant to the ethnic diversity of NER.
In the conclave, many experts including Professor Marco Leonti, secretary, ISE; Indraneel Das, vice president, SFE; CK Katiyar, vice president, SFE and Subhash C Mandal, secretary of SFE were present. During the conclave, professor Sudhir K Sopory, SERB ‘Distinguished Fellow’, was awarded with “SFE – Lifetime Achievement Award- 2023″ for his contribution in Plant Biology.
During the programme, minister of state, ministry of external affairs and education, government of India, RK Ranjan Singh highlighted the unique bioresources and traditional medicines of Northeast region which need to be explored scientifically. Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, appreciated the initiative of IBSD for organising this congress in Imphal to showcase and develop the unique bioresources of Manipur in particular and the whole NER at large.
In the conclave, many experts including Professor Marco Leonti, secretary, ISE; Indraneel Das, vice president, SFE; CK Katiyar, vice president, SFE and Subhash C Mandal, secretary of SFE were present. During the conclave, professor Sudhir K Sopory, SERB ‘Distinguished Fellow’, was awarded with “SFE – Lifetime Achievement Award- 2023″ for his contribution in Plant Biology.
