Over 500 foreign and domestic scientists, lecturers and post graduates joined the national bio-technology conference held in Da Nang on July 7.

The conference, jointly organised by the Viet Nam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education, the Viet Nam Biology Association under the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations and the UK’s Aston University, focused on medical bio-technology, bio fuel, genetic technology and life science.

Reports at the event highlighted achievements in applying ADN technology to analysing samples of fallen soldiers’ remains for identification in Viet Nam, using Type 1 interferon to treat hepatitis C in Viet Nam and the upgrades of batch fermentation process, among others.

According to Ph.D Prof. Nguyen Lan Dung, Chairman of the Viet Nam Biology Association, bio-technology is considered as a key sector besides information technology and new building materials technology.

At the event, Aston University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor – International - Professor Helen Griffiths underscored that the conference created a valuable opportunity for bio-researchers from Aston University and Da Nang University as well as other international researchers to share experience and knowledge.

The professor stressed that bio-technology has huge potentials for development in the future, saying that it is vital to cooperate and support each other in bio research.

(Source: VNA)