Congrès Africain

	ANDRS

FIRST AFRICAN CONGRESS ON BIOLOGY AND HEALTH : BIOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF NATURAL SUBSTANCES
April 23 – 25, 2000 - Setif - Alegria
Organised by
Institute of Biology	National Agency for the
University Ferhat Abbas	Development of Health Research
Setif – Algeria	Oran - Algeria
First Announcement

CONGRESS AIMS

A large number of plant species have been widely used as remedies in traditional medicine. A very large diversity exists in the origin, the method of use and in the active principles of these plants. Nowadays, an increasing attention to traditional medicine as a valuable source for new drugs is beginning to emerge among many research teams in the world. African flora still constitutes a rich source of new pharmacological compounds. The pharmacological basis of the African medicinal plants should be investigated and the traditional pharmacopoeia should be established in the future for a rational use.

The aims of the meeting are:

	The valorisation of African medicinal plants.
	To promote international and continental cooperation in the field of research in medicinal plants, particularly in the areas of Botany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology.
	To emphasize the importance of collecting and systemizing traditional knowledge related to medicinal plants.
	To contribute towards the establishment of multi-disciplinary networks concerning the development of the exchange of knowledge in this field.

The scientific Program will include Plenary Sessions, Oral Communications, Poster Sessions, and Round Table Discussions on the following themes:

Evaluation of the resources of African medicinal plants.
Extraction and characterization of natural substances.
Biological and pharmacological activities of natural substances.

Languages

The official languages of the meeting are Arabic, English and French.

Abstract submission

All participants wishing to submit an abstract should be registered for the conference. Registration forms should be sent latest by November 15th, 1999. Authors will be informed of acceptance before February 15th, 2000.

Abstracts (max. 250 words) must be presented in English. They will appear exactly as submitted. No alterations can be made after acceptance. The authors should join a version in the language of their communication (Arabic or French).

Compose your abstract single spaced inside a 11 x 16 cm box using a good quality typewriter or a printer (times new roman 12).

	Abstracts should be informative, containing concise information about specific objectives, methods, summary of results and conclusions. If using abbreviations, use full wording with the abbreviation in parentheses the first time it appears. The abbreviation alone may then be used consequently. For subject indexing of the abstracts, provide below the body text 3 to 5 key-words.
	Title in capital letters. Type the names of the authors one open line below the title. Please underline the presenting author.
	Indicate the complete addresses of the authors
	Leave an open line between the institute affiliation and the text of the abstract.

Posters

Poster presentations are on equal rank with oral communications. Each author can present up to two posters in the normalised format 100 cm (height) x 70 cm (width). A summary of the poster must be accompanied by the registration form.

Registration fees

Registration fees will be paid on site.

	Students : 1000 DA (~ 20 USD)
	Participants : 2500 DA (~ 50 USD)

The fees include:

	Congress material and bag;
	Program and Abstract Book;
	Three days full accommodation for presenting authors only (Hotel room and meals).

General informations

Setif is located in the east of Algeria, 300 km far from Algiers. It is situated at 1100 m above sea level. The average day temperature in April is 20°C.

The nearest airports are Mohamed Boudiaf, Constantine (130 km) and Houari Boumediene, Algiers. Algiers airport is linked by Algerian airlines to most Subsaharian African countries via Cairo, Tunis, Bamako, Nouakchott, and Casablanca airports.

Foreigners need a valid passport and visa for entry into Algeria. Please consult the local Algerian Embassy or Consulate. A letter of invitation or some other documents may be obtained from the Congress Secretariat upon request.

Secretariat

Abstracts and registration form shoud be sent to:

Secretariat of
The First African Congress on Biology and Health
Institut de Biologie
Université Ferhat Abbas
19000 SETIF – ALGERIA
Tél/Fax :	+213 5 85 77 00
	+213 5 93 03 99
	+213 5 91 13 85
E-mail : hamdi@elhidhab.cerist.dz

For more informations, please contact:

Prof. Mokhtar Hamdi Cherif :	+213 5 91 13 85
Dr. Laid Selloum :	+213 5 85 77 00
Dr Kamel Gharzouli :	+213 5 85 77 00

FIRST AFRICAN CONGRESS ON BIOLOGY AND HEALTH :

BIOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF NATURAL SUBSTANCES

April 23 – 25, 2000 - Setif - Alegria

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