7TH INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

Prevention & Management of Diabetes: Prospects & Challenges22-24 March 2013, Kathmandu, Nepal

OrganizerAsian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants (ANRAP)

Co- OrganizerDept of Pharmacy, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

VenueNepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu, Nepal

InvitationDear Colleagues,

Diabetes mellitus has become a public health problem all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, at least 171 million people are presently suffering from diabetes and this number is expected to rise to 366 million by the year 2030. This has been reflected by the recent WHO Declaration on diabetes as an epidemic in developing countries. The major increase in diabetic population would be seen in the Asian developing countries. The Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants (ANRAP) was established with the aim of coordinating research efforts in the field of antidiabetic plant materials with the enormous natural resources and herbal wealth of the Asian subcontinent. ANRAP has its secretariat based in Dhaka, at the Bangladesh Institute for Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), a WHO Collaborating Center for Research in Diabetes. ANRAP organizes seminars, workshop and symposia in the relevant fields in diabetes research. The Seminar aims to create a forum for discussion about the recent status of research and drug development to fight against diabetes. As a part of this series the 7th International Seminar on 'Prevention & Management of Diabetes: Prospects & Challenges' is going to be held on 22-24 March 2013 at the Nepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu, Nepal. In these deliberations eminent scientists and leading diabetologists as well as young researchers from different parts of Nepal and abroad will participate. The Seminar will definitely help us move a step forward for winning over the maladies of diabetes. We cordially welcome you to participate in this Seminar and to make it a success. With Warm regards,

Prof Sadhana AmatyaChairOrganizing Committee

ANRAP BoardChairman Professor M Mosihuzzaman, BangladeshGeneral Secretary Professor A K Azad Khan, BangladeshMembers Professor Iqbal Choudhary, Pakistan Professor Biswapati Mukherjee, India Professor Nordin Hj Lajis, Malayasia

Senior AdvisorsProf Dr Hira Bahadur Maharjan, Vice Chancellor, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Dr Shiva Kumar Rai, Member, National Planning Commission, Nepal

Mr Lilamani Paudel, Chief Secretary, Government of Nepal

AdvisorsProf Dr Prakash Sayami, Dean, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Prof Dr Ramesh Kant Adhikari, Former Dean, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Prof Dr Jeevan Shrestha, Campus Chief, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Prof Dr Choplal Bhusal, Chairman, Nepal Health Research Council

Prof Dr Ritu Prasad Gartaula, Chairman, IRB, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Prof Madhur Dev Bhattarai, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal

Mr Yagya Neupane, Chairman, Nepal Pharmacy Council

Prof Mangala Devi ManndharEx-Professor, Dept of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University

Dr Rajani Hada, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal

Prof Narbada Thapa, Principal, College of Nursing, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

Mr Bhupendra Bahadur Thapa, Chief Drug Administrator, Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal

Mr Balkrishna Khakurel, Senior Pharmacist, Department of Drug Administration, Nepal

Mr Mahesh Gorkhali, President, Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal

Organizing CommitteeChair : Prof Sadhana Amatya

Co-Chair : Prof Dr Ratna Raj Paudyal

Organizing Secretary : Prof Dr Balmukunda Regmi

Prof Dr Krishna Kumar Oli

Prof Dr Pradeep K Shrestha

Prof Dr Ram Nath Khanal

Prof Dr Narendra Nath Tiwari

Ms Tirtha Maiya Shrestha

Mr Prachanda Narayan Manandhar

Mr Baikuntha Rajbhandari

Dr Suniti Rawal

Mr Kushlal Pradhan

Ms Ishwori Khanal

Dr Dinesh Kumar Rawal

Ms Nayan Manandhar

Mr Laxman Bharati

Mr Shiva Pandeya

Mr Kul Prasad Gharti

Ms Sheela Shrestha

Ms Saswoti Shrestha

Dr Umed Pun

Dr Bimala Regmi

Members

PROBABLE SPEAKERSNepal Prof Dr Madhur Dev Bhattarai Prof Dr Pradeep Krishna Shrestha Prof Jeevan Kumar Shrestha Prof Narendra Nath Tiwari Dr Rajani Hada Dr Suniti Rawal Bangladesh Prof Nilufar Nahar Prof ABM Faruque Prof Liaquat Ali Prof Begum Rokeya Dr Zahid Hassan Dr Omar Faruque Dr Rahelee Zinnat Dr Rausan Zamir Farzana Saleh Masfida Akhter

India Prof Samir Bhattacharya Prof PK Debnath Dr Syed Ibrahim Rizvi Dr Tuhin Kanti Biswas Dr Shrabana Chakrabarti Dr Bishnu Prasad Sarma Pakistan Prof Iqbal Choudhary Dr Hafizur Rahman Malaysia Prof Manaf Ali Dr Khozirah Shaari

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

LanguageEnglish is the official language of the Seminar

ClimateThe weather in Kathmandu, Nepal in the month in March usually pleasant.Average day temperature is 20oC - 25oC.

Registration Fee Early (within 28 February) SpotA. For Participants from SAARC Countries

a. General Participant NR 2000/- NR 2500/-b. Student NR 1500/- NR 2000/-c. Accompanying Person NR 1000/- NR 1200/-

B. For International Participants US $ 100 US $ 150

Registration Deadline: 28 February 2013The participant's registration fee includes access to Scientific Programs, Seminar Publications, Reception, Tea/Coffee and Lunch.

SCIENTIFIC AREAS TO BE COVEREDBasic research on diabetes mellitus with updated clinical therapeuticsModern management of diabetes and its complicationsPlant materials with special reference to Ayurveda and Unani as a source of antidiabetic drugsFrontiers of natural product chemistry, related to the isolation and characterization of novel compounds for drug developmentRole of traditional diet and regimen in diabetesFolklore claim and practices in diabetes

CALL FOR ABSTRACTSParticipants interested to present their original work in the Free Paper Sessions are invited to submit abstracts. Abstracts should be sent by e-mail to anrap@dab-bd.org and/or iompharmacy@gmail.com. The abstracts should be in Microsoft Word Format and should not exceed 300 words. Please mention your preference for Oral or Poster presentation.Last date of receiving abstracts: 28 February 2013

CORRESPONDENCEOrganiging SecretaryDepartment of Pharmacy, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, GPO Box 1524, NepalTelephone: 977-1-4422972e-mail: iompharmacy@gmail.com; bmregmi@iom.edu.np

ANRAP SecretariatRoom No: 310, BIRDEM122 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1000, BangladeshTelephone: 8616641-50 ext: 2270, 01726921403(m) e-mail: anrap@dab-bd.org; lali@dab-bd.org

ANRAP CoordinationProf Liaquat Ali

Advisory Committee

Prof RR PaudyalCo-Chair

Organizing Committee

Prof Dr Balmukunda Regmi Secretary

Organizing Committee

22 March 2013 Friday14:00-18:00 Registration14:00-17:00 Scientific Sessions17:00-18:00 Inaugural Ceremony18:00-19:00 Tea/Coffee19:00- Cultural Program and Reception

23 March 2013 Saturday08:30-13:00 Registration08:30-10:30 Scientific Sessions10:30-11:00 Tea/Coffee11:00-13:00 Scientific Sessions13:00-14:00 Lunch14:00-16:00 Scientific Sessions16:00-16:30 Tea/Coffee16:30-18:00 Scientific Sessions19:00-20:30 Cultural Program20:30- Dinner

24 March 2013 Sunday08:30-10:30 Scientific Sessions10:30-11:00 Tea/Coffee11:00-13:00 Scientific Sessions13:00-14:00 Lunch14:00-16:00 Scientific Sessions16:00-16:30 Tea/Coffee16:30-17:30 Concluding Session

Program at a GlanceProgram at a Glance