{"id":15,"date":"2024-07-19T06:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.qu.edu.qa\/qulss2024\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2024-09-29T12:20:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T12:20:43","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blogs.qu.edu.qa\/qulss2024\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;171&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Default\" style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"Default\" style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 26.0pt;color: #800000\">Qatar University Life Sciences Symposium (QULSS) 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"Default\" style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\"><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-size: 25pt;font-weight: bold;color: #1f487c\">Exploring Biotechnology for a Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 16pt;color: #000000;margin-top: 20px\">Organized by<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt;font-weight: bold;color: #333333\">Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title \"><strong><span class=\"title-inner animated fadeInRight visible\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-animation-delay=\"500\">WHAT IS QULSS ABOUT ?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif\">Welcome to the 17<sup>th<\/sup> Edition of the Qatar University Life Sciences Symposium (QULSS), hosted by the esteemed College of Arts and Sciences. This annual event, organized by the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, has consistently provided a platform for cutting-edge discussions and invaluable insights into the dynamic field of life sciences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif\">Over the years, QULSS has emerged as a cornerstone of academic exchange, drawing together a diverse community of scholars, researchers, and stakeholders. Building upon the resounding success of its 16 predecessors, this symposium has become a celebrated fixture in the university calendar, embodying a commitment to excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif\">Each edition of QULSS features a distinguished lineup of 5 to 7 keynote speakers, hailing from renowned international academic and research institutions. These experts lead thematic sessions spread across two immersive days, offering unparalleled expertise and fostering meaningful discourse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif\">Attendees, comprising students, faculty members, researchers, and stakeholders primarily from Qatar, converge to explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in life sciences. With each edition, the symposium continues to evolve, attracting between 150 to 200 passionate participants united by a shared dedication to scientific exploration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif\">For its 17<sup>th<\/sup> edition, QULSS extends its reach beyond borders, inviting both international and regional participants to join us in shaping the future of biotechnologies and fostering a sustainable circular bioeconomy. With an anticipated attendance of 200 participants, this edition promises to be a dynamic convergence of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title \"><strong>WHAT IS QULSS THEME ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Agricultural and Food Biotechnology<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Bioremediation and Bioenergy for a Sustainable Environment<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Marine Biotechnologies and Aquaculture<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Entrepreneurship for Building Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Transfer of Biotechnologies and Start-up Creation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>QULSS 2024 SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table width=\"660\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>DAY 1: Wednesday 13<sup>th<\/sup> November 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">08.00-09.00<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"535\">Registration &amp; Reception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\">Opening Ceremony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">09.00-09.30<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"535\">Official opening ceremony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Session 1<\/strong>: <strong>Agricultural and Food Biotechnology<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Moderator(s):<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">Time<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\">Presentation Title<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">09:30-10:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\"><u>Keynote Speaker -1<\/u><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">10:10-10:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 1-1<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">10:30-10:50<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 1-2<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">10:50-11:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 1-3<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">11:10-11:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 1-4<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">11:30-12:30<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"535\">Coffee break and Refreshments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Session 2: Bioremediation and Bioenergy for a Sustainable Environment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Moderator(s):<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">12:00-12:40<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\"><u>Keynote Speaker-2<\/u><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">12:40-13:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 2-1<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">13:00-13:20<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 2-2<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">13:20-13:40<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 2-3<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">13:20-14:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 2-4<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">14:00-15:00<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"535\">Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>All day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"535\">Poster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">15:00-18:00<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"535\">\n<p>Visit to Agricultural Research Station (ARS) and Biofuel Platform (CSD):<\/p>\n<p>Limited number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>DAY 2: Thursday 14<sup>th<\/sup> November 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Session 3. 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Entrepreneurship for Building Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Moderator(s):<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">11.30-12.10<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\"><u>Keynote speaker-4<\/u><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">12.10-12.30<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 4-1<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">12.30-12:50<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 4-2<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\">12:50-13.10<\/td>\n<td width=\"190\">Speaker 4-3<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"343\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"656\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Session 5. 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