International Symposium of the Yakult India Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation (Mumbai, December 10-11, 2011)
With growing interest in the area of Probiotics worldwide and in India, a group of eminent Indian scientists have set up the Yakult India Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation with the primary objective of providing a thrust to the field of probiotics in the country. The foundation will channelize International knowledge and expertise in the field of probiotics and will promote collaborative research in the development of probiotics as well as foster and maintain research links with scientists of similar interest.
The foundation aims to provide a common scientific platform for basic scientists and clinicians to share and exchange knowledge and views and delve into newer areas of probiotic research. It endeavors to do this through an annual Probiotic Symposium which will blend fundamental and applied research related to the use of probiotics for the enhancement of human health. The first symposium with the theme “Health Impact of Probiotics – Vision and Opportunities will be held on 10th and 11th December 2011 in Mumbai”
Download flyer of the symposium here.
For more information: Dr Neerja Hajela (neerja.hajela@yakultfoundation.org.in)
The proceedings of the symposium will be published in the form of a book with an ISBN number.
