Date:13/11/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/11/13/stories/2006111318410400.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

IICT to hold international meet

Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD: The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology in association with the National Centre for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), University of Mississippi is holding a two-day international conference on `New Bio-active Molecules in Pharmaceutical Research - Contribution of Natural Products.'

Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, IICT Director J.S.Yadav said the conference was a sequel to the MOU signed with NCNPR to organise joint research programme for bilateral exchange of scientists and disseminate knowledge on new drug development. He said about 350 delegates, including over 30 foreign delegates would attend the conference.