eDNA 2025

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About the Symposium

The International Symposium on Environmental DNA for Conservation and Biomonitoring in Southeast Asia (eDNAConBio) 2025, will gather experts to discuss the latest advancements in environmental DNA (eDNA) technology and its increasing application in biomonitoring and biodiversity conservation. This event will build upon the success of the inaugural symposium, the ISEDCAB 2023, which featured more than 20 key research on biomonitoring using eDNA in marine, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems across Southeast Asia.

The eDNAConBio 2025 aims to bridge the science-policy gap by fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and conservation practitioners. By highlighting the practical applications of environmental DNA (eDNA) in biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem management, the symposium will demonstrate how scientific advancements can inform and shape effective policies in conservation and sustainability. Key sessions will focus on translating eDNA research into actionable policy recommendations to enhance conservation strategies and promote environmental stewardship in Southeast Asia.

The symposium is held in conjunction with the 10th International Workshop for Mangrove Biodiversity Studies by eDNA Metabarcoding 2025, happening this 21-23 Feb 2025.

Date : 18-19 February 2025
Venue : The University of Nottingham Teaching Centre, Level 2, Chulan Tower, No.3 Jalan Conlay 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Who should attend?

Educators
Researchers
Practitioners
Scholars
Policy makers

Important Dates

Registration open: 07 January 2025
Closing for abstracts: 06 February 2025
Finalisation of programme: 08 February 2025
Registration closed (no walk-in): 14 February 2025
eDNA ConBio 2025 Symposium:
18 February 2025

Registration and Payment Method

Registration Fee

Delegates (non-student): RM250*
Students: RM150*

*A 6% sales and service tax will be added onto the fee during payment.

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer
Bank: HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
Account name: The University of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Account number: 301-879391-101
Swift code: HBMBMYKL

*Please indicate "Invoice number (eg:GRIV54xxxxxx) eDNAConBio2025" in your transaction details.

Notes on registration:

After submitting the online form, the participant will receive an individual invoice to the email account provided.
Please follow the instructions stated on the invoice, make the payment within 7 days and send the proof of payment to eDNAConBio.2025@nottingham.edu.my to complete the registration process.
The official receipt will be issued once the registration process is completed.

Keynote speakers

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Professor Michio Kondoh

Michio Kondoh is a professor at Tohoku University and a Unit Leader at WPI-AIMEC. His research focuses on the ecology of nature’s balance. He serves as the leader of ANEMONE, a biodiversity monitoring network utilizing environmental DNA. Since 2024, he has also been leading the Nature Positive Sustainable Development Hub, a government-supported initiative fostering industry-government-academia collaboration to achieve Nature Positive goals.

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Professor Yoshihisa Suyama

Yoshihisa Suyama is a professor at Tohoku University. He has been conducting research on forest molecular ecology for the conservation and genetic diversity of the world's forest plants and endangered species. Through these efforts, he would like to understand the ecology and diversity of living organisms left in the world and build the next generation that coexists with its richness.

Professor Tadashi Kajita

Tadashi Kajita is a Professor at the Iriomote Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, the University of the Ryukyus, Japan. He is also a Professor at the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University. He earned his PhD degree in Biology from Tohoku University, Japan. His research interests include Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Population Genetics. Prof. Kajita has led many successful international research projects on mangroves and pantropical sea-dispersed plants. His accolades included those from the Japan Society for Plant Systematics (2015) and the Botanical Society (2013). Prof. Kajita currently leads a Core-to-Core international collaborative project on eDNA metabarcoding in mangroves supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

Dr Yuki Minegishi

Yuki MINEGISHI is an Associate Professor of Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo. One of her interests focuses on molecular ecology of aquatic organisms, particularly migratory fishes, using molecular makers and environmental DNA technique. She has also been conducting cooperative works with local communities at a marine station of her institute located in northern Japan. She is also a core member of ANEMONE Global.

Sponsorship

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About us

Organising Committee

Chair of the Organising Committee
Dr Alison Wee Kim Shan
School of Environmental Geographical Sciences
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Chair of the Scientific Committee
Dr Amy Then Yee Hui
Institute of Biological Sciences
Universiti Malaya

Scientific Committee
Professor Tadashi Kajita
Tropical Biosphere Research Center
University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Scientific Committee
Dr Kenny Voon
Division of Biomedical Sciences
School of Pharmacy
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Scientific Committee
Ms Mr. Frankie Thomas Sitam
Research & Development Department
Sarawak Energy Berhad

Scientific Committee
Dr. Abe Woo Sau Pinn
Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Secretary
Mr Harris Wei-Khang Heng
School of the Environment
The University of Queensland, Australia

Organising Committee Member
Ms Leanne Frances Yee
School of Environmental Geographical Sciences
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Publicity
Dr Sivathass Bannir Selvam
School of Environmental Geographical Sciences
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Contact us

Email us at eDNAConBio.2025@nottingham.edu.my for more info.

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