International ASM Webinar 2025 - Quorum Sensing in Bacteria

Decoding the Phenomenon of Quorum Sensing in Bacteria

Biotech and Medical Applications Revolution

International ASM Webinar 2025
October 5-6, 2025 (13-14 Mehr 1404)
National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran

About the Webinar

This webinar, supported by the American Society for Microbiology, brings together leading researchers from Iran, India, South Africa, and the United Kingdom to share the latest findings and innovations in quorum sensing, biotechnology, and medicine.

Objectives

  • Molecular contrasts between Gram-negative and Gram-positive QS systems
  • AI-driven screening of medicinal plants for QS inhibitors
  • Spatial organization of biofilms and anti-virulence drug design
  • Field applications of QS disruption in aquaculture
  • CRISPR-interference of lasI/rhlI genes and validation of plant-derived compounds

Deliverables

  • ASM digital credential with open-access QS modeling tools
  • A white paper for peer-reviewed publication
  • A curated database of Iranian clinical isolates in ASM MicrobeBank

Sponsors & Supporters

Program Schedule

Day 1 - October 5, 2025

Molecular Foundations of Quorum Sensing and Transcriptional Regulation

Time
Event/Presentation
Speaker
11:00-11:15
Opening Remarks
-
11:15-11:45
Unraveling Quorum Sensing in Gram-Negative Bacteria
Dr. Gholamreza Ahmadian
11:45-12:00
Break
-
12:00-12:30
Continuation: Unraveling Quorum Sensing in Gram-Negative Bacteria
Dr. Gholamreza Ahmadian
12:30-12:40
Break
-
12:40-13:10
Overview of Transcription Activation in Bacteria
Prof. Steve Busby
13:10-14:30
Lunch Break
-
14:30-15:00
Regulation of Bacterial Virulence Determinants
Prof. Steve Busby
15:00-15:30
From Cell Talk to Solutions: Quorum Sensing in Gram-Positive Bacteria
Dr. Gholamreza Ahmadian
15:30-15:40
Closing Remarks
-

Day 2 - October 6, 2025

Quorum Sensing Applications in Antimicrobial Strategies and Biotech Innovation

Time
Event/Presentation
Speaker
11:00-11:15
Opening Remarks
-
11:15-11:45
Quorum Modulation as Anti-pathogenic Strategy
Prof. Vijay Kothari
11:45-12:00
Break
-
12:00-12:30
Silencing Bacterial Chatter: QS Inhibition
Prof. Hafizah Y. Chenia
12:30-12:40
Break
-
12:40-13:10
Phytochemicals Targeting QS Pathways
Prof. Adline Princy Solomon
13:10-14:30
Lunch Break
-
14:30-15:00
Anti-quorum agents in dysbiosis treatment
Dr. Fatemeh Mohammadipanah
15:00-15:10
Closing Remarks
-

Distinguished Speakers

GA

Dr. Gholamreza Ahmadian

Iran

NIGEB

Scientific Committee Director, ASM Ambassador to Iran

Quorum Sensing mechanisms and biotechnology applications

SB

Prof. Steve Busby

United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

Professor

Bacterial gene expression and transcriptional regulation

VK

Prof. Vijay Kothari

India

NIRMA University

Professor

Quorum sensing modulation and anti-pathogenic strategies

HC

Prof. Hafizah Y. Chenia

South Africa

Stellenbosch University

Professor

Plant endophytic bacteria and marine-associated QS inhibition

AS

Prof. Adline Princy Solomon

India

SASTRA University

Professor

Phytochemicals and quorum sensing pathways

FM

Dr. Fatemeh Mohammadipanah

Iran

University of Tehran

Dr.

Anti-quorum agents in dysbiosis treatment

Registration

Register for the International ASM Webinar

Join this prestigious international webinar and earn an ASM digital credential. Registration is required to access the live sessions and receive the digital certificate.

  • ASM digital credential
  • Networking opportunities

Registration Instructions

  • Register your information by clicking on (Register Now)
  • The webinar login link and webinar attendance certificate will be sent to your email
  • Be careful when entering your email
Register Now

Contact Information

Phone

+98-21-44787351

Email

intloffice2@nigeb.ac.ir

Address

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB)

Tehran, Iran

Postal Code: 1497716316

P.O. Box: 14965/161