General Biotechnology

Chair(s)

• 

  Nadeem Akhtar, PhD

  Scientist
  CBS Bio Platforms Inc.
  Calgary, AB, Canada
• 

  Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, PhD

  Director General
  Director General Office
  Malaysian Palm Oil Board
  Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
• 

  Dai Hashimura, MS (he/him/his)

  Senior Scientist
  Amano Enzyme U.S.A. Co., Ltd.
  Elgin, IL, United States

Presentations:

• 10:35 AM – 10:55 AM PST

  Applying genomics and new breeding techniques to enhance the versatility and productivity of oil palm
  

  Presenting Author: Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, PhD – Malaysian Palm Oil Board
• 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM PST

  Biotechnology and the big picture of sustainable palm oil: What does the world really need?
  

  Presenting Author: David R. Appleton, PhD – SD Guthrie Berhard

  Co-Author: Yeap W. Chin
• 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM PST

  Advancing Mycelium-Based Meat Alternatives: The Role of Precision Fermentation in Enhancing Protein Quality and Sensory Attributes
  

  Presenting Author: Gozde Gulseren – University of Florida
• 11:35 AM – 11:55 AM PST

  Functional Modification of Protein-glutaminase and its Industrial Application
  

  Presenting Author: Kazunori Yoshida, PhD – Amano Enzyme Inc.

  Co-Author: Kiyota Sakai – Amano enzyme Inc.

  Co-Author: Satoru Ishihara – Amano enzyme Inc.

  Co-Author: Shotaro Yamaguchi, PhD – Amano enzyme Inc.