About the Conference
The International Conference on Current Perspectives on Extremophiles and their Biomolecules will be held from March 24 to 26, 2025 in a hybrid format (both online and in-person). It is being organized by Sarojini Naidu Government Girls PG (Autonomous) College, Bhopal, India, with support from DBT (Government of India), ANRF (SERB) DST (Government of India), and CSIR.
Conference Site: https://sites.google.com/view/sngpgc-conference
Understanding Extremophiles and Their Potential
Extremophiles are remarkable microorganisms that thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth, such as polar regions, thermal springs, deserts, hypersaline lakes, and deep-sea floors. Over time, they have developed unique biomolecules that allow them to survive and function under extreme conditions. These biomolecules have valuable industrial and pharmaceutical applications because they can withstand high temperatures, extreme pH levels, and other challenging environments.
Scientists have already discovered a variety of culturable extremophiles, but many more remain uncultured and hidden from traditional methods. To study these, researchers are using metagenomic approaches, which have led to the discovery of novel enzymes (called extremozymes) with promising industrial and medicinal uses. Extremozymes are now being used in industries such as food processing, biofuel production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and bioremediation (cleaning up environmental pollution).
Recent research has also shown that extremophiles can support sustainable agriculture by helping plants grow in difficult environments. Their unique adaptations could be key to developing climate-resilient crops and tackling agricultural challenges caused by climate change. Furthermore, extremophiles have been used as model systems to study the origin of life and how life might survive under extraterrestrial conditions, such as on Mars.
Why This Conference Matters
This conference will provide a platform for experts from around the world to share their latest research, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for using extremophiles and their biomolecules. By bringing together specialists in biotechnology, microbiology, and environmental science, the event aims to drive innovation and help address global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development.
Conference Topics
The conference will cover a range of topics, including:
- Isolation of extremophiles (Archaea, Bacteria, Fungi, and others)
- Extremozymes and bioprocesses
- Pharmacologically important biomolecules from extremophiles
- Extremophiles in climate-resilient crops
- Extremophiles in biofuel production
- Extremophiles in bioremediation
- Extremophiles in astrobiology
- Other biotechnological aspects (including nanotechnology)
This conference will serve as an excellent opportunity for researchers, industry professionals, and students to learn about the latest advancements in extremophile research and their practical applications.
