Key Takeaways
- BRAC University held the International Biotechnology Conference 2025, promoting collaboration in biotechnology research.
- Over 1,000 participants from Bangladesh and abroad engaged in discussions on biotechnology’s role in addressing global challenges.
- The conference featured over 100 presentations and sessions focused on healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
Event Overview
The International Biotechnology Conference 2025 concluded at BRAC University’s Merul Badda campus in Dhaka, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in biotechnology. The event featured a keynote address by Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, who underscored the importance of advancing science and fostering social progress simultaneously.
Professor Mahbubul Alam Majumdar, Dean of the School of Data and Sciences, highlighted the integration of biology, technology, and computational skills in tackling contemporary challenges. David Dowland, the registrar, said the conference aligns with BRAC University’s strategy to create impactful research and facilitate intellectual exchanges, aiming to counter brain drain.
The conference attracted over 1,000 scientists, researchers, academics, and students worldwide, fostering knowledge-sharing and networking among diverse sectors, including academia, public health, and industry. It included two plenary sessions: “From Bench to Breakthroughs,” which shared personal journeys of researchers in agrobiotech, medical physics, and environmental science; and “Reimagining Biotech,” focused on the collaboration between science and entrepreneurship and how laboratory innovations can lead to practical solutions.
More than 100 presentations were made across 14 thematic areas, such as healthcare innovation, agricultural biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and computational biology. The event also featured a poster presentation exhibition, enabling students and early-career researchers to engage with mentors and showcase their work.
The closing ceremony was attended by Md Sagir Ahmed, Director General of the National Institute of Biotechnology, and Md Firoze H Haque, Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at BRAC University. Munima Haque, convener of IBC 2025 and director of the biotechnology program, delivered the closing remarks, marking a successful gathering focused on the future of biotechnology.
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