Following the traditional series of Biotechnology meetings organized by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology of Havana, Cuba, the 2008 meeting will be devoted to Agricultural Biotechnology.

Symposia and main topics:
• Aquatic biotechnology
• Modern biotechnologies for animal health
• Animals as bioreactors and biomodels
• Biosafety in genetic modified organisms (GMO) and bioproducts
• Molecular plant pathogens interaction
• Probiotics and Prebiotics: active ingredients of functional foods
• Control of crop pests with biotechnology tools
• Plant Made Pharmaceuticals
• Ag-Biotechnology business opportunities

For further information, please visit http://bh2008.cigb.edu.cu/home.htm or email questions to BH2008@cigb.edu.cu.