Table of Contents [download]
Preface [download]
Curriculum Vitae of Invited Speakers [download]
The Fifth Mendel Lecture
The Human Genome, Medical Advances, Public Perceptions and Cloning People
Bob Williamson [download]
Plenary Papers
The Use and Abuse of Genetic Tests for Familial Cancer
Graeme Suthers [download]
Crop Plant Genomics: Providing The Link Between Genotype and Phenotype?
Robbie Waugh [download]
The Biodiplomacy Initiative - A Science-Based Approach to Support International Policy-Making
A.H. Zakri [download]
Genes Affecting Lipoprotin Metabolism and Coronary Artery Disease
Khoo Kah Lin, Tan H. [download]
High Throughput Genetics and DNA Analysis Using Automated MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Charles R. Cantor [download]
Training Professionals for Clinical Genetic Services
Gareme Suthers [download]
Animal Molecular Population Genetics: Studies of International Interest Done in Malaysia
Tan Soon Guan [download]
Genomics and Health: Issues of Global Inquities and Social Justice
Chee Heng Leng [download]
"Chromosome Memory" of The Parental Genomes in Embryonic Hybrid Cells
Oleg L. Serov, N.M. Matveeva, E.A. Kizilova, S.B. Kuznetsov, I.E. Pristyazhnyuk [download]
Oral Papers
Human Genetics I
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and The Effect on Transforming Growth Factor Alpha (TGFα) Gene at K Primer Region in Non-Syndromic Oral Cleft
Ayu A, Samsudin A.R., Than Winn, Khairani I.M, Azlina A, Nik Ahmad
Shah N.L, M.N.Isa. [download]
HLA-B27 Subtypes in The Malays
JS Dhaliwal, Too Chun Lai, Maiselamah Lisut, Lee Yin Yin & Shahnaz
Murad [download]
Genetic Linkage Analysis in Identifying Deaf Gene Locus in a Family of Autosomal Recessive Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss
Farah wahida Ibrahim, Lokman Bin Saim, Aminuddin Bin Saim and
Ruszymah Binti Haji Idrus [download]
A Novel Multiplex PCR Method for The Detection of β2AR Polymorphism. Proceedings of The Fifth National Congress on Genetics
Siti Romaino MN, Zil Falil BA, Teh LK, Rusli Ismail, AR Noor [download]
A Novel Multiplex PCR Methods for The Detection of CYP2A6 Polymorphism
Nurfadhlina M, Teh LK, Rusli Ismail, Foong K [download]
Pharmacogenomics
Advance in therapeutical angiogenesis: Preclinical studies on rat
models: surgical incision and bone defect healing by recombinant
human angiogenin
Nikolay P. Merfvetsov, Yuri A. Ramazanov, Nikolay A. Dudarev,
Valentina F. Maystrenko, Marina I. chasovskikh, Gregoriy Yu. Vatolin,
Vladimir A. Piven, Chim C. Lang, Anwar A. Beysembaev, Valeriy H.
Gabitov. [download]
Allele specific nested multiplex PCR: Method for the detection of
single nucleotide polymorphisms of the NAT2 gene.
Mega Herawati Mat Noor, Wan Nazirah Wan Yusuf, Teh Lay Kek, Rusli Ismail, Yuen Kah Hay [download]
Cost-Saving Production of Gene Pharmaceuticals with Innovative Multi-Purpose Biotechnological Facilities Based on Impeller-free Gas Vortex Bioreactor BIOK
Nikolay P. Mrtvetsov, Yuri A. Ramazanov, Vasiliy I. Kislikh, Vladimir A. Piven, Ivan P. Kosyuk, Andrey P. Repkov [download]
Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Human N-Acetyltransferase 2 Using Allele Specific Multiplex PCR
Wan Nazirah Wan Yusuf, Mega Herawati Mat Noor, Rusli Ismail, The Lay Kek, and Yuen Kah Hay [download]
Preliminary Studies on The Genotoxic Potential of Some Local Plant Extracts
Nasir Umar-Tsafe, Leslie-Charles Lai, Laily Bin Din, Mohd Ilham Adenan, Rohana Mat Nor, Zaidah Zainal Ariffin, Mohamed Saifulaman, Mohamed Said and Rozita Rosli [download]
Human Genetics II
V37I Is The Most Common GJB2 Gene Mutation Among Deaf Students in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia
Norazlina Md Daud, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Wirda Hasmin Zolkepli, Lokman Bin Saim, Aminuddin Bin Saim and Ruszymah Bte Hj Idrus [download]
Use of Transgenomic Wave and Denaturing Gel Electrophoresis Increases The Sensitivity of fr3a-fr4 Detection of B Cell Clonality
Roziana Ariffin, S. Crosier, B. Angus, J.J Anderson [download]
Prenatal Diagnosis for β-Thalassaemia Major - A Strategy for Rapid, Cost-Effective and Sensitive Molecular Analysis in Malaysia
Mary Anne Tan Jin Ai, Tan Kim Lian, Yap Sook Fan, Teresa WP Chow, Jamiyah Bt Hassan and Tan Peng Chiong [download]
A Novel Multiplex PCR Method for The Simultaneous Detection of CYP2D6 and β2AR Adrenoceptor Gene Polymorphisms
Zilfalil BA, Khairi BJ, Aziz BI, Teh LK, Rusli Ismail [download]
Animal Genetics
Single Locus Microsatellite Marker Development for The Green-Lipped Mussel, Perna viridis
Teh Chee Hoong, Tan Soon Guan, Khatijah Yusoff [download]
Identification of Microsatellite Loci in Mystus nemurus Using RAPD Markers
Hoh Boon Peng, Tan Soon Guan, Siti Shapor Siraj and Khatijah Yusoff [download]
Assessment of The Population Genetic Structure of The Green-Lipped Mussel, Perna viridis L. Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and Random Amplified Microsatellites (RAMs) Markers
Chua Bok Hui, Yong Seok Yien, Teh Chee Hoong, Yap Chee Kong, Tan Soon Guan and Ahmad Ismail [download]
Towards a Standardized Genotyping Scheme for Salmonella enterica Serovars
Thong Kwai Lin and Lai Kin Seng [download]
Applicability of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction in Hepatitis B Virus Genotyping
Chook Jack Bee, Yap Sook Fan, Mary Anne Tan Jin Ai [download]
A comparison of bacterial DNA extraction methods on various clinical
samples foruse in broad-range PCR
ASL Woon, JAMA Tan, YF Ngeow [download]
DNA modification and delivery into human cells using E. coli DH10B Kumaran Naralyanan and Peter E. Warburton [download]
Anti-bacterial activity of honey alone or in combination with some
plant extracts on bacterial growth in vitro
Mahmood A.A, Khairul Anwar A, Sidik, K, Salmah I, Suzainur K.A.R. [download]
Plant Genetics
Application of molecular markers (RAPD) in sweet potato (Ipomoea
batatas) germplasm rationalization
Sow H. [download]
Evaluation of genetic relationship among Artocarpus heterophyllus
cultivars using random amplified polymorphism DNA
NF Zaidi, AS Othman, ZA Abdul Aziz [download]
DNA fingerprinting of tropical timbers
C.H. Cannon, R. Wickneswari, K.S. Lee, M.A. Javed, W.B. Maynard, and C.T. Tan [download]
Characterization of a cDNA clone that encodes for a DNA binding
protein (DNAbp) in oil palm Elaeis oleifera
Bhore S. J, Bay M. N., and Shah F.H. [download]
Poster Papers
Plant Genetics
Yield Assessment of Eight Selected Starfruit Clones in Kluang Johor
Abd Rahman Milan and Mohamad Osman [download]
Phylogeography of The Southeast Asian Stone Oaks (Lithocarpus)
Charles H. Cannon and Paul S. Manos [download]
Construction of Floral cDNA Library in Calamus manan: Preliminary Results
B.K. Thi, C.Y. Choong, N. Kalaivani, R. Wickneswari [download]
Developing Fragrant Orchids: Cross-Compatibility of Selected Parents
Fadelah Abdul Aziz [download]
Shared Pathways Identified by Comparative Genomics That are Involved in Floral Development of Oil Palm and Arabidopsis
Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Kwan Yen Yen, Choi Mei Chooi, Lee Yang Ping, Zaidah bte Rahmat, Ho Chai Ling, Tan Siang Hee, C.G. van der Linden, MJM Smulders, and Sharifah Shahrul Rabiah bte Syed Alwee [download]
Cloning and Expression of The Genes Encoding The Early Carotenoid Biosynthetic Enzymes in The Peel of The Malaysians Pummelo (Citrus grandis) During Fruit Development
Maheswary Vellupillai, Tan Chong Seng, Anisah Hassan, Au Sian Loong and Marzukhi Hashim [download]
Biodiversity in Capsicum spp: Morphology and Fruit Quality
Melor R. [download]
Pomelo Improvement Using Gamma Irradiation: Preliminary Studies
Mohd. Bahagia, and Ibrahim Omar [download]
Hunting for Sheath Blight Resistance in Rice Germplasm
Narimah Md. Kairudin, Saad Abdullah and Abdullah Md. Zain [download]
Preliminary Study on Genetic Variation of Eurycoma longifolia Using Molecular Marker
Norifiza Mat Riffin, Norwati Muhammad, Abd. Rasip Ab. Ghani, Asiah Osman and Nor Aini Abu Shukor [download]
Optimization and Effects of Transformation Conditions in Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of Mr 81 Rice
Norliza Abu Bakar and Noor Leda Mohd Salleh [download]
Transgenic Approach For Teak (Tectona grandis) Improvement
Norwati A., Abdullah R., Norwati M., Norlia B., and Mohd Rosli H [download]
Preservation of Fresh Leaf Samples from Long Distant Field Collection for DNA Extraction
Panca J. Santoso, Ghizan B. Saleh, Norihan M. Saleh and Suhaimi Napis [download]
Potential New Aranda Orchid Hybrids for Cut Flowers
Rozlaily Zainol [download]
Growth Performance of Promising Durian Hybrids at MARDI Bukit Tangga
Zainab R.S., Zainal Abidin. M [download]
Cloning of Ethylene Receptor Genes From Oncidium (O. Goldiana x O. Flexuosum) Orchid
Umikalsum M.B., Abu Bakar Umi K. and Faridah Q. Z. [download]
Evaluation of The genetic Relatedness Between The Two Taxa of Endospermum diadenum (Miq) Airy Shaw Using Isozyme Analysis
Siti Salwana Hashim, Norwati Muhammad, Mahani Mansor Clyde and
Ab. Rasip Ab. Ghani. [download]
Human Genetics
Chromosome Y Microdeletions in Azoospermic and Oligozoozpermic Males
Ang. K.C., Tan, Y.P., Ismail, S.N. and Clyde, M.M [download]
Detection of Chromosomal Aberrations in Cervical Cancer Using Comparative Genomic Hybridisation Technique - A Preliminary Report
Clarence Ko Ching Huat, Salwati Shuib, Sharifah Noor Akmal, Siti Aishah Md. Ali, Zubaidah Zakaria, Mohd. Rafaee Tamby and Nafisah Adeeb [download]
Genetic Etiological Deafness and A1555G Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Analysis in Non-Syndromic Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children of Kelantan, Malaysia
C Ismail C Lah. Din Suhaimi Sidek, MR Sidek, M.N.Isa [download]
Strong Founder Effect of FMR1 Haplotype Among Unrelated Malay Individuals in East Coast of West Malaysia
M.Ros Sidek, W.A Ismail and M.N. Isa [download]
MYO1B As a Possible Candidate Gene For Autosomal Dominant Non-Syndromic Deafness in a Small Malaysian Family
Ruszymah Bt Haji Idrus, Farah Wahida Ibrahim and Aminuddin Bin Saim [download]
Application of Fluorescene In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) in The Detection of Prader Willi Syndrome
Salwati Shuib, Clarence Ko Ching Huat, Sharifah Noor Akmal, Ong Lai Choo, Zubaidah Zakaria, Norul Shima Ali, Julia Mohd Idris, Nor
Zarina Zainal Abidin [download]
Chromosomal Abnormality Associated With Recurrent Abortion: A Case Report
Salwati Shuib, Sharifah Noor Akmal, Mohd Hashim Omar, Zubaidah Zakaria, Norul Shima Ali, Julia Mohd Idris, Nor Zarina Zainal Abidin [download]
Investigation of VNTRs and Their Use in The Evaluation of Engraftment in Allogeneic Transplantation
Suzita Mohd. Noor, Lin HP, Fong MY, Phipps ME [download]
The Prevalence of The Xmn I Polymorphism in Patients With Hb E-β-Thalassaemia and β-Thalassaemia Major in Malaysia
Wong Yean Ching, Mary Anne Tan Jin Ai, Elizabeth George, Tan Kim Lian, Wee Yong Chui and Yap Sook Fan [download]
A Modified Comparative Genomic By Hybridization Technique
Zubaidah Z, Chin L.P., Ten S.K. and Azli I [download]
Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Prenatal Chromosomal Analysis in Hospital Kuala Lumpur
O. Azizon, M. Aminah, Tan SK, Z. Norashimah, I. Maimunah, M. Norizan [download]
HLA and Autoimmune Disease
Y M.Yusuf, ME Phipps, and SK Chow [download]
Animal Genetics
A PCR-Based Protocol for Sex Determination of Caprine Blood for Potential Application in Goat Breeding Programmes
Alice Phua Choon Yen, Ramli Bin Abdullah and Zulqamain Mohamed [download]
Genetic Relationship of Neolissochilus hendersoni and N. Soroides Using RAPD Technique
Emi Sherizan Abdul Rahim and Siti Azizah Mohd Nor [download]
DNA Vaccine Against Newcastle Disease Virus
Chui Fung Loke, Raha Abdul Rahim, Abdul Rahman Omar and Khatijah Yusoff [download]
Effect of Coat Colour, Wattle and Horn Type Genes on Quantitative Traits
Noraida Ismail and T.K. Mukherjee [download]
Partial 16S rRNA Gene Sequence Analysis in Seven Species of The Malaysia Eel-Loach, Pangio spp.: Preliminary Evaluation of Molecular Systematics
Ruzainah Ali, Siti Azizah Mohd Nor, and Patimah Ismail [download]
Phylogenetic Analysis of Several Indigenous Freshwater Fishes in Sarawak Using cytochrome b Mitochondrial DNA Gene
Yuzine B. Esa, Jeffrine Rovie Japning, Awg A. Sallehin Awg Husaini,
Khairul Adha A. Rahim [download]
Microbial Genetics
Molecular Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in Malaysia - Evaluation the Potential of DNA Fingerprinting Technique Using Direct Smear Slide
Cheong Soon Fatt, Ngeow Yun Fong and Yap Sook Fan [download]
Alternative Growth Medium for Culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis From Clinical Isolates
Salmah Ismail, Sadhani Cheah, K. Sidik, Mohd. Nazmul Hasan Maziz, Mahmood Ameen Abdullah [download]
gyr A Mutation Associated With Nalidixic Acid Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi in Malaysia
Sleman Elgared, Zulqarnain Mohamed, Rohani Md. Yasin, Thong Kwai Lin [download]
Prevalence of Virulence-Associated Genes in Malaysian Shigella spp. Strains
Susan Ling-Ling Hoe, Rohani M. Yasin, and Kwai-Lin Thong [download]
Population Structure and Introgression in Anopheles dirus Mosquitoes From Southeast Asia
Catherine Walton, Samantha O'Loughlin, Hitomi Nagamune,
Pradya Somboon, and Hirohisa Kishino [download]
Performance of Rambutan Genebank in Kemaman
J. Sarip [download]
Effective Population Size of Koompassia malaccensis Based on Isozyne Analysis
Lee Chai Ting [download]
Screening of Environmental Water Samples From Malaysia for Bacteria Producing Autoinducers and Inhibitors of quorum sensing
Chong-Lek Koh, Moh-Lan Yap, Yaw-Shin Ooi, Moo-Eng Lim, and
Kalai Mathee [download]
Utilization of STMS Markers for Varietal Differentiation of Malaysian Banana
Fatimah. K. Asif, M.J., Norzalina, M., Ho, Y.W. and R.Y. Othman [download]
Cloning of a Phytase Gene From Rumen Bacteria Mitsuokella jalalludinii
Michael Wong (abstract not available at time of printing)
Analysis of Gene That Affects The Stability of The 2-Micron Plasmid in Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Lee Chin Mei (abstract not available at time of printing)
Fluorescene Technology in GMO Detection
Cheah Yoke Kqueen (abstract not available at time of printing)
Identification of Genes That are Required for The Maintenance of 2 Micron Plasmid in Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Phang Chiun Yee (abstract not available at time of printing)