1st International Conference on Life Sciences and Biotechnology (ICOLIB): Exploration and Conservation of Biodiversity

Abstract

Based on these phenomena above, the ICOLIB 2015 with theme “Exploration and Conservation of Biodiversity”, provide an interdisciplinary platform of life sciences for researchers, academics, students, professionals, industries, and policy makers. This meeting also proposed to among scientists and professionals to stay at the leading edge of recent advances in life sciences and sustainability, act as a catalyst for further research, improve international collaboration while bridging the scientific and technological differences among scientists, and foster global health security.In order to disseminate to community more broadest, the articles were published as a proceeding. The conference was organized by the Department of Biology, Faculty of mathematic and natural sciences, The University of Jember collaboration with the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Deutscher Akademischer Austauch Dienst (DAAD), Indonesian-German Network for Teaching, Training and Research Collaboration (IGN-TTRC), University of Kassel and IndoBIC (Indonesian Biotechnology Information Centre) The Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP). The conference participants from 5 countries and of which 9 lectures within the field health and medicine, agriculture, food technology and security, new and renewable energy, conservation and management including exploration of biodiversity. Presentation divided into plenary, oral and poster session. More than 150 researchers including students participated on this meeting. On behalf of the organizing committee, i would like to thank all invited speakers and presenters for participating in the ICOLIB 2015 for giving valuable contribution to this conference. Also, acknowledgements are address to Rector University of Jember, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, DAAD, Indonesian-German Network for Teaching, IGNTTRC, University of Kassel and IndoBIC-SEAMO BIOTROP as well as all sponsors for the efforts. Finally, i would like to express deep appreciation to the member of the organizing committee for the good teamwork and the great effort to bring success to the conference.