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23rd Annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB)

April 7th – 10th 2025, Oxford (Mississippi)

Mark your calendars and save the date! During the week of April 7th – 10th, 2025, the 23rd International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) in beautiful Oxford, MS. We are looking forward to seeing all of our dear friends and colleagues again!

This conference is supported by a cooperative agreement between the NCNPR and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is co-sponsored by the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica/ CAS, China; the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR – India); the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka; the American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP); the Society for Medicinal Plant Research (GA); the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy (KSP) and the Japanese Society of Pharmacognosy (JSP).

ICSB focus on all aspects of medicinal and aromatic plants and include international and national participants from industry, academia, and nonprofit institutions. Each session will open with a plenary speaker outlining the current approaches, limitations, and research needs of the topic area. Speakers are leading researchers from industry, academia, nonprofit institutions, trade associations, and government. The tremendous opportunity for international exchange among these representatives, participants, and students on important and timely scientific botanical issues is a hallmark of this event.

Reduced fees for GA-members!

Further information

Herbal Medicines in East Asia and Australia – Challenges and Emerging Opportunities

April 24, 2025, 13:00 CEST (19:00 Taiwan Time, GMT+8)
Organizers: Hung-Rong Yen, Chuan-Teng Liu, and colleagues

The seminar will primarily address regulatory challenges in herbal medicine across Malaysia, Taiwan, and Australia.

“This e-Seminar will explore the regulatory frameworks, challenges, and future opportunities for herbal medicine in East Asia and Australia. Experts from Taiwan, Malaysia, and Australia will provide insights into current policies, quality control, and the integration of herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare systems. The discussion aims to highlight differences in regulation, potential areas for harmonization, and pathways for future collaboration in the field of herbal medicine research and development.”

Confirmed Speakers & Presentations

Prof. Jon Wardle (Southern Cross University, Australia)
- Integrating Herbal Medicine into Australian Healthcare – Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Tsai-Pei Hsieh (Section Chief, Department of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan)
- Regulatory Landscape of Herbal Medicines in Taiwan
Dr. Seetha Ramasamy (Senior Principal Assistant Director, National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Division (NPRA), Ministry of Health, Malaysia)
- Herbal Medicine Regulation and Challenges in Malaysia

Please use the button on the right hand side to register. You will receive a Zoom link via email afterwards – please check your spam folder. If you don‘t receive any link, please contact events@ga-online.org (Cornelia Kern).

IV Bio.Natural 2025 – Bioactive Natural Products Research Conference

14.-15. July 2025, Lisbon (Portugal) and Online

The IV Bio.Natural 2025 will bring together researchers exploring the diverse applications of natural products—from drug discovery and innovative therapies for cancer and infectious diseases to bioactive compounds for cosmetics and medical devices. The role of natural compounds in nutrition and human health will also be a key topic of discussion.

73rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the
Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA)

31. August – 3. September 2025, Naples (Italy)

For further information, please visit the congress-site.

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