Thursday, August 30, 2018

BIT's Biotechnology World Congress


BIT is among the most egregious pseudo-academic conference spammers. Its emails introduced me to this netherworld, and they have not forgotten me.
Email
  • From: 5th BWC [editorial@biotechnology02.com]
    Date: Wed 8/29/2018 1:19 AM (and Sat 9/1/2018 6:29 PM)
    Subject: 5th BWC
    Dear Dr.D.H.
    With the success of the last 4 international conferences on biotechnology held in Dubai, we cordially invite you to register and attend the 5th Biotechnology World Congress, scheduled to be held from 13thfeb 2019 to 15thfeb 2019 at United Nations Conference Center (UNCC), in Bangkok, Thailand.
    This conference will basically aim at highlighting new developments and serve as an international platform for researchers working in the field of biotechnology, with an emphasis on its practical applications in industry and academia. Scientists and researchers will have the opportunity to attend lectures and poster presentations of other eminent scientists and researchers, who will present the latest developments and breakthroughs in the field. The highlight of 5th BWC will be the Plenary and Keynote lectures by Nobel laureates, like Prof Farid Murad and eminent scientists like Dr. Atta ur Rahman who will foster theoretical and practical understanding of the field of biotechnology.
    We look forward to your presence to make this event a success. To register, please login to BWC. You can also avail the Early Bird Registration if you get registered before 15th September 2018.
    Sincerely,
    Conference Secretariat
    5th Biotechnology World Congress
    DATES TO REMEMBER:
    Conference Dates: February 13 - 15, 2019
    Last date for early bird registration: 15th September 2018
    Last date for accommodation Request: December 31, 2018
    Last date of abstract submission for Lecture and Poster Presentation: December 31, 2018
    Last date of article submission for the Conference Proceedings: February 15, 2019
  • From: Ms. Alma Yang [alma@bitcongress.com]
    Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 3:04 AM
    Subject: Cordially Welcome you to be a Chair/Speaker at World Biotechnology Industry Conference, Seoul, South Korea
    World Biotechnology Industry Conference August 18-20, 2021 / Seoul, South Korea
    Invitation Letter
    Dear Dr. D.H.Kaye ,
    It is a great honor to invite you to the World Biotechnology Industry Conference (WBC-2021), which will be held during August 18-20, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. On behalf of the Event Committee, we sincerely invite you to be a Chair/Speaker at Track201 NGS, Genome Engineering & Gene Editing to present about your recent research.. at the upcoming WBC-2021.
    WBC-2021 features a very strong technical program, mainly focus on the frontier research of life sciences, Innovative Biotechnology, emerging areas for medicine applications, Green Bioprocess and Biomanufacturing Biomass and Bioenergy. It aims to provide a platform for all experts from academia, industry and national labs to discuss latest hot researches and achievements. Attendees will hear world-class speakers discussing the challenges and opportunities facing life sciences and biotechnology related fields. We certainly believe that WBC-2021 will provide a variety of opportunities to exchange ideas and expertise as well as network with worldwide research groups. We expect your precious comments or suggestions; also your reference to other speakers will be highly appreciated. We look forward to receiving your replies on the following questions:
    1. What is the title of your speech?
    2. Do you have any suggestions about our program?
    For more detail, please visit website: WBC-2021
    In addition to the amazing conference, you will benefit from the wonderful experience in Seoul. It is the 10th largest city in the world, the largest castle city in the Korean Peninsula, and one of the major financial cities in Asia. We look forward to your active support!
    In addition to the amazing conference, we believe that you will have a memorable experience with local culture. Look forward to hear from you soon.
    Sincerely yours
    Ms. Alma Yang
    Organizing Committee of WBC-2021
    Email: alma@bitcongress.com
  • From: alma [nana4@world-wcfncongress.com]
    Sent: Friday, September 15, 2023 2:08 AM
    Subject: Resend: Speakers Recruiting of WBIC-2023, Sapporo, Japan
    World Biotechnology Industry Conference (WBIC-2023)
    Time: November 15-17, 2023
    Place: Sapporo, Japan
    Invitation Letter
    Dear David Kaye,
    We have sent you an email concerning your participation at WBIC-2023, but haven’t received your reply yet due to unknown reason.
    We take great pride to announce that the World Biotechnology Industry Conference (WBIC-2023) will be held in Sapporo, Japan during November 15-17, 2023. On behalf of the organizing committee, we warmly welcome you to give an oral speech on Applying Legal Rules of Evidence to Address Error and Bias... at the upcoming event, an important and international conference on biotechnology. [The title is one I used for a talk at a Gordon Conference.]
    WBIC-2023 aims to bringing state-of-the-art in the field of biotechnology. It will provide an excellent opportunity to scientists to benefit from the lectures of top scientists on the current state of developments and the new challenges facing the scientists. The schedule will feature the conventional plenary forums, featured symposiums, breakout sessions, oral presentation abstracts and challenging cases. We believe that WBIC will provide a variety of opportunities to exchange ideas and expertise as well as network with worldwide research groups and experts.
    The program will shed light on the translational nature of biotechnological research, with emphasis on both the basic science as well as its applications in industry and academia. Latest researches, pharmaceutical biotechnology, medical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, bioprocess/protein engineering, green bioprocess, bio-manufacturing, bioenergy, and microbial diversity research, business development, strategic alliances, partnering trends will be the hot topics of discussion.
    We expect your precious comments or suggestions; also your reference to other speakers will be highly appreciated. We are expecting to receive your replies on the following questions:
    1. What is the title of your speech?
    2. Do you have any suggestions about our program?
    The destination city, Sapporo is characterized by cool summer and snowy winter. This city plays a role as a major cultural destination and is home to some of Japan’s best-known culinary dishes, theatrical and musical events, as well as points of interest and attractions such as museums and lovely parks. Apart from the unique program, we believe you will have a memorable experience with local culture of Sapporo.
    For more details about us, please visit the website: WBIC-2023
    We are trying the best to provide all participants a great platform to meet best science, and looking forward to welcoming you in Sapporo next year.
    Sincerely yours,
    Ms. Alma Yang
    Organizing Committee of WBIC-2023

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Asia in Dubai: The Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine

The Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine (ACSTM) is an annual production of the United Arab Emirates' Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE). On Facebook, ACSE presents itself as "the voice of Asia." The officers and directors of the organization are from Egypt, India, UAE, Croatia, UAE, UK, USA, and Bangladesh. Relevant domains are registered to the Instra Corporation Pty Ltd in Dubai. The website's About Us page explains that "[t]he ACSE is the first and the foremost organization in Asia, that aims to provide a unified and active platform for Asian editors and scholars to understand about their editorial problems, explore solutions and devotedly take up the future challenges to enhance the quality of Asian Scientific and Scholarly publications."

The "photographic memories" page of the ACSTM website indicates that the now-Asian conference used to be the "World Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine." It also mentions that Medwin Publications is involved. (A Medwin journal contacted me as one of the "eminent scientists, who have significant involvement in the advancement of research" in vaccines; in response to my offer of "a paper reporting that I still got some colds after being vaccinated against the flu," Medwin urged me to submit the valuable manuscript.)

Email

ASCE Annual Conference

  • From: The ACSE [acse@theacse.com]
    Sent: Saturday, May 1, 2021, 1:48:16 PM EDT
    Subject: Join us for ACSE Annual Conference 2021
    The ACSE hosts an annual collegial gathering of editors, reviewers, researchers, librarians & publishers from the Asia region to learn the latest innovations, build new connections, discuss important issues of the scholarly publishing community and explore their best possible solutions.
    Focusing on the current status of the publishing community of Asia during the pandemic, our annual conference program committee is delighted to announce the theme of the 7th Annual Conference of the ACSE:
    Pandemic Driven Scholarly Publishing: Ways to Ensure Future Resilience and Sustainability
    The conference will be “virtual first” providing full access to the attendees to participate from their homes and offices. However, the committee is also evaluating the in-person coordinated event only if safety is ensured.
    Speak at ACSE Annual Conference
    Our call for proposals is open now through May 2021
    Exceptional Contribution Award (500$)
    (For Most Innovative Industry Solution/Idea during Pandemic)
    Submit your Idea/solution/initiative as an Abstract at ... .
    For further information and updates, please visit us at https://theacse.com/2021, and do feel free to contact me for queries and updates at jean@theacse.com
    Regards
    Jean Ashley
    Event Coordinator
    The ACSE | Deira Dubai, UAE

Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine (ACSTM)

  • From: The ACSE [acse@theacse.com]
    Date: Aug 4, 2018, 3:18 AM
    Subject: Call for Abstract
    ACSTM 2019: Call for Abstract is now Open! Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine is a premier event taking place in Dubai, UAE during 12th – 14th of February, 2019. The Scientific Program of 3rd ACSTM includes Keynote Lectures, ePosters as well as Oral Presentations. Organizing Committee of ACSTM encourages all researchers, early careers, and professionals to submit abstracts, share their ideas, knowledge, and discuss outstanding results with their global research peers. This Platform provides a unique opportunity for the industry and academic community to network, learn, develop meaningful collaborations and drive change together.
    Submit your Abstract today, and showcase your outstanding research work with the global academic community. Submitted Abstracts will be thoroughly Peer Reviewed and Scientific Committee will decide the Acceptance/ Rejection of submitted content, truly based on content quality. Please write us back in case of any query, or contact Ms. Jean Ashley at (00971-509-253-308)
    Regards
    Conference Organizing Team
    ACSTM | Dubai
  • From: The ACSE [acse@theacse.com]
    Date: Aug 19, 2018, 3:09 PM
    Subject: Registration and abstract submission now open!
    We are pleased to inform you that the abstract submission and registration for ACSTM 2019 in Dubai, UAE are now open.
    You are warmly invited to submit an abstract of your recent research findings to present this highly interactive conference. ...
    Regards
    Jean Ashley
    Event Coordinator, ACSE | Deira Dubai
  • From: The ACSE [acse@theacse.com]
    Date: Nov 4, 2018, at 3:03 PM
    Subject: Apply for Travel Grant to Attend ACSTM 2019!
    The ACSE is offering a limited number of travel grants to attend 3rd ACSTM 2019 in Dubai, UAE. The travel grant program aims to facilitate attendance of early-career scientists at the annual meeting by providing travel funds for those in financial need.
    Undergraduate students, graduate students, post docs, pre-tenure faculty, and professionals beginning their careers are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due November 15, 2018
    Please visit the Travel Grant website promptly to submit your application.
    Regard
    Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicin

Emerging Scientist

  • From: ES 2021 [es@theacse.com]
    Date: Sunday, December 6, 2020, 10:55:43 AM EST
    I hope you are doing well. It is to inform you that the Conference Programme of Emerging Scientist- Season II– is now available online.
    The conference kicks off with the young researchers and the field experts, looking at the challenges of Academia's status quo.
    Emerging Scientist 2021 is an amalgamation of abundant networking & presenting opportunities. We look forward to your participation and contribution to the Season II of this conference, taking place on February 13-14, 2021, in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
    Take a look at the exciting program of ES-2021 at ... .
    Regards
    Support Team
    Emerging Scientist
    Registered in Dubai, UAE, Company No. 692261. Registered office Address: 112 Al Noor Building, Deira Dubai, UAE
    Registered in Toronto, Canada, Company No. 260357710. Registered office Address: 1801−1 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1W7, Canada.
  • From: The ACSE [acse@theacse.com]
    Date: Fri, Feb 4 at 10:42 AM
    Subject: ES 2022 - Abstract Submission is Open Now!
    We are excited to share with you that season III of the Emerging Scientist (ES2022) Conference is coming up next month to acknowledge, boost and encourage the talent of young researchers and scientists. If you are working on an exciting research idea, or experimentation, please submit your abstract immediately via the below link for review and approval by the scientific committee of ES2022: ...
    Emerging Scientist aims to provide an avenue to the researcher’s community to showcase their latest research work through oral and poster presentations in a high-visibility platform with the global scientific community. For further information and queries related to the conference please visit us at: ...
    Regards
    Jean Ashley
    Event Coordinator
    Emerging Scientist Season III – 2022
    A Project of the ACSE
    Registered in Dubai, UAE, Company No. 692261. Registered office Address: 112 Al Noor Building, Deira Dubai, UAE
    Registered in Toronto, Canada, Company No. 260357710. Registered office Address: 1801−1 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1W7, Canada.
    You are receiving this email, because you or your journal is a member of the Asian Council of Science Editors or you have subscribed to ACSE emails alerts.[← That's news to me.]
    Please unsubscribe here if you no longer wish to receive updates from The ACSE