Persatuan Genetik Malaysia

Persatuan Genetik Malaysia (Genetics Society of Malaysia) was officially registered on 29th January 1994. The primary objectives of the Society are to develop and promote scientific knowledge on genetics, to create public awareness on its importance and advancement, and to foster a strong relationship and understanding between scientists in genetics and allied disciplines. Since its founding, the Society has grown significantly in terms of membership. Today, the Society has more than 500 members, comprising 91 life members, 267 ordinary members, 182 student members and 7 associate members. The Society is now affiliated with the International Genetics Federation (IGF) and Confederation of Scientific and Technological Associations in Malaysia (COSTAM). The Society sees great potential in the science of genetics. More genetic technologies and product will be discovered throughout the world, giving greater impact to human and their environment in the future. In any endeavour, the Society fervently hopes to participate and contribute towards their development in the country.

Acitivities

Toward fulfilling its objectives, the Society has carried out the following scientific activities, independently and also in collaboration with others, as follows:

Mendel Lecture

First Mendel Lecture by Prof. Bruce Holloway, 1994

Second Mendel Lecture by Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. James Watson, 1996

Third Mendel Lecture by Prof. Yong Hoi Seng, 1998

Fourth Mendel Lecture by Prof. Brian Kinghorn, 2000

Fifth Mendel Lecture by Prof. Dr. Robert Williamson, 2003

Sixth Mendel Lecture by Prof. Dato Dr Zakri Abd hamid, 2005

Seven Mendel lecture by Prof. Dr Alan Colman, 2007

Eighth Mendel Lecture by Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Khatijah Yusoff, 2009

Ninth Mendel Lecture by Prof. Gurdev S. Khush, 2011

Congress

First National Congress on Genetics, 1994

Second National Congress on Genetics, 1996

Third National Congress on Genetics, 1998

Fourth National Congress on Genetics, 2000

Fifth National Congress on Genetics, 2003

Sixth National Congress on Genetics, 2005

Seventh National Congress on Genetics, 2007

Eight Malaysia Genetics Congress, 2009

Ninth Malaysia Genetics Congress, 2011

Public Lecture

Prof. Albert Sasson (UNESCO), 1994

Dr. Gurdev S. Khush (IRRI), 1995

Prof. R. B. Flavell (John Innes Institute), 1995

Dr. Ramli Othman (RRIM), 1995

Dr. N. Rajanaidu (PORIM), 1996

Nobel Laureate Dr. David Baltimore (Stanford University),1997

Ms. Wendy Yap (WWF Malaysia), 1998

Dr. Francis Yeh (University of Alberta), 2000

Dr. Percy E. Sajise (IPGRI)

Dr. Anthony Hung Dean Brown

(Centre For Plant Biodiversity Research, Australia), 2001

Dr Peter Hedley (SCRI), 2002

Dr. Joanne Russell (SCRI), 2002

Dr. Robbie Waugh (SCRI, Scotland),

Trait gene discovery, 30 March 2004, UKM

Dr. David Marshall (SCRI, Scotland),

Bioinformatic tools for genomics. 1 April 2004, UKM

Dr. Nobert Billotte (CIRAD, France),

Microsatellite multi-parent genetic mapping and moleculardetection of QTLs involved in vegetative and production characters in oil palm – Potential application, 5 May 2004, UKM

Prof. Yuan Longping

(China National Hybrid Rice Research and Devlopment Centre, China),

Hybrid Rice Research and Development, 17 August 2004, UPM

Dr. Rene Smulders

(Plant Research International, Wageningen, the Netherlands),

Multilocusmicrosatellite haplotype sharing as a tool to estimate gene fl owand introgression in small population of endangered species,

9 December 2006, UPM

Dr. A.W. Sjaak van Heudsen

(Plant Research International, Wageningen, Netherlands),

Use of molecular marker techniques in onion breeding, 9 December 2006, UPM

Workshop and Seminar

Workshop on Biodiversity Prospecting, 1994

National Consultative Workshop on Biosafety, 1995

Workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources, 1997

Third Asia-Pacific Conference on Medical Genetics, 1997

Symposium on Genetic Resources of Borneo, 1999

ASEAN Regional Workshop on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), 2000

PGM Seminar

PGM Seminar 2009

Using molecular markers to explore rice genetic diversity by Dr. Leocadio Sebastian, Regional Director, Bioversity International-Malaysia, Serdang

Genetics in Malaysia: Bridging the Present and the Future in Medicine by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zilfalil Alwi, Director, Human Genome Center, School of Medical Sciences, USM, Kubang Kerian

Determinants of the Bacterial Diversity in Soil by Dr. Delita Zul, FMIPA, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Induced Breeding, Triploidy Induction and Sperm Cryopreservation of Catfish by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuar Hassan, Deputy Director, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture (AKUATROP), UMT, Kuala Terengganu

PGM Seminar 2010

Maize breeding and genetics in Malaysia by Prof. Dr. Ghizan Saleh, Dept. of Crop Science, UPM, Serdang

Reversing into the future: Reverse genetics and microbial genomics by Prof. Dr. Mohd. Nazalan Mohd Najimudin, Dean, Life Sciences Research, USM

The changing scenes in cytogenetics - What can the lab do.... by Dr. Roziana Ariffin, Consultant Clinical Cytogeneticist , Dept. of Genetics, Kuala Lumpur Hospital

Wildlife genetics in Malaysia: Past, current and future by Mr. Jeffrine Rovie Ryan Japning, Research Officer, Ex-Situ Conservation Division, Dept. of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia

Genetic history of Asians by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maude E. Phipps, Monash University, Sunway Campus, Malaysia

PGM Seminar 2011

Genetic Counselling: Needs & Challenges by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Dato’ Abdul Latiff, Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Geneticist, UKMMC

Molecular marker technologies for forestry forensic applications - potentials & possibilities by Dr. Norwati Muhammad, Senior Research Officer, and Director of the Biotechnology Division, FRIM

Updates on Human Variome Project by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zilfalil Alwi, USM

Genetic differentiation of the Kedah Kelantan cattle & its crosses by Prof. Dr. Jothi Malar Panandam, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM

Communication

Communication among scientists and others at large is a vital part of the advancement of science. As a continuing effort to foster better cooperation and facilitate contact with members and non-members alike, the Society strives hard to update and publish its Membership Directory regularly. The Society also publishes the Bulletin of the Genetics Society of Malaysia twice a year.

Publications

Membership Directory

Membership Directory (1995). Persatuan Genetik Malaysia / Genetics Society of Malaysia. 30 pages.

Membership Directory (1996). Persatuan Genetik Malaysia / Genetics Society of Malaysia. 48 pages.

Membership Directory (2000). Persatuan Genetik Malaysia / Genetics Society of Malaysia. 56 pages.

Membership Directory (2003). Persatuan Genetik Malaysia / Genetics Society of Malaysia. 66 pages.

Membership Directory (2008). Persatuan Genetik Malaysia / Genetics Society of Malaysia. ? pages.

Bulletin of The Genetics Society of Malaysia

Jilid 1 No. 1 Ogos 1995; Jilid 1 No.2 March 1996; Jilid 2 No. 1 & 2 Nov 1996; Jilid 3 No. 1 Mei 1997; Jilid 3 No. 2 Nov 1997; Jilid 4 No. 1 & 2 Dis 1998; Jilid 5 No. 1 & 2 Dis 1999; Jilid 6 No. 1 & 2 Sept 2000; Jilid 7 No. 1 & 2 Dis 2001. ISSN 1394-5750.

Proceedings

Chong-Lek Koh (Ed.). 1994. The Role of Genetics in National Development. Proceedings of The First National Congress on Genetics. ISBN 983-9152-05-X. 248 pages.

Mohamad, O., Mahani, M.C. and Zulkefl ie, Z. (Eds.). 1996. Genetics Into The Next Millenium. Proceedings of The Second National Congress on Genetics. ISBN 983-99037-1-3. 462 pages.

Mohamad, O., Ramli O., Mohd. Khalid, M. Z., Zulkefl ie, Z., Mohd. Khusary, M. Y., Lee, S. L., Masahuling, B. And Rozita, R. (Eds.). 1998. Genetics Towards Better Quality in Life. Proceeding of The Third National Congress on Genetics. ISBN 983-99037-2-1. 287 pages.

Paranjothy K., Mariam A. L., How S. E., Mohamad O., Atong M.,Aminuddin M., Anton A., Maryati M. and Khalid M. M. Z. (eds.). 1999. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources. Proceedings of the Symposium on Genetic Resources of Borneo. Genetics Society of Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Sabah. ISBN 983-99037-3-X. 190 pages.

O.Mohammad, G. B. Saleh and J. M. Panandam (eds.). 2000. Genetic Manipulation Challenges and Advances. Proceedings of the 4th National Congress on Genetics, Genting Highlands. Genetics Society of Malaysia. ISBN 983-99037-4-8. 430 pages.

Thong, M.K., Fong. M.Y., Phipps. M.E., Kuppusamy. U.R., Ameen. M., Zulqarnain. M., Suzainur. K.A.R. and Suzita. M.N. (eds.). 2003. From Peas to Chips. Proceedings of the 5th National Congress on Genetics, Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Genetics Society of Malaysia. 162 pages.

Vijaya, L.R., Ammu, R., Abd Rahman, M., Norwati, M., Lee, C.T., Melor, R., Thong, M.K., Saifulaman, M.S. and Zulkiflie, Z. (eds.). 2005. Beyond Genome: Harnessing the Potential. Proceedings of the 6th National Congress on Genetics, Crown Princess Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Genetics Society of Malaysia. 402 pages.

Wickneswari, R., Tan, S.G., Subha, B., Zarina, A.L., and Hoh, B.P. (eds.). 2007. Unravelling the Secrets of the DNA. Abstract book of the 7th National Congress on Genetics, Renaissance Hotel Kota Bharu Kelantan. Genetics Society of Malaysia. 116 pages.

Proceedings of 8th Malaysia Genetics Congress (in CD)

Special Publications

Albert Sasson, 1994. Plant Biotechnologies in Pacific Rim Developing Countries: Achievements, Cooperation and Prospects. ISBN 967- 942-302-6. 72 pages.

Gurdev S. Khush. 1995. Role of Genetics in Alleviating World Hunger. ISBN 983-9152-15-7. 49 pages.

Zakri A. Hamid (Ed). 1995. Prospects of Biodiversity

Bruce W. Holloway. 1995. Whole Genome Analysis: Opportunities and Obstacles. ISBN 983-9152-20-3. 26 pages.

Yeh, F. C. 2000. Forest Genetics Into The Next Millenium. Genetics Society of Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. ISBN967-942-501-0. 17 pages.

Saad, M. S., Q. Z. Faridah, M. A. Kadir, M. Z. M. Khalid,

Kinghorn, B. 2000. Implementation of New Genetic Technologies. Persatuan Genetik Malaysia, ISBN 983-99037-5-6. 18 pages.