Scientific Program

Plenary Lectures

Plenary Lecture 1

April 15 (Wed), Convention Hall

Chair: Jeong-Yoon Kim, Chungnam National University

16:00-16:45

The Role of the Cell Wall in Determining Host-fungus Interactions

Neil A.R. Gow, University of Aberdeen, UK

Plenary Lecture 2

April 16 (Thu), Convention Hall

Chair: Yeo Joon Yoon, Ewha Womans University

11:10-11:55

Blue Biotechnology and Its Potential to Impact Human Health

Bradley S. Moore, University of California at San Diego, USA

Plenary Lecture 3

April 16 (Thu), Convention Hall

Chair: Cheol-Heui Yun, Seoul National University

15:10-15:55

The Role of the Microbiota in Asthma

B. Brett Finlay, The University of British Columbia, Canada

Plenary Lecture 4

April 17 (Fri), Convention Hall

Chair: Kang Seok Lee, Chung-Ang University

11:10-11:55

Dual RNA-seq Unveils Noncoding RNA Functions in Salmonella-host Interplay

Jörg Vogel, University of W rzburg, Germany

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Plenary Lecture 5

April 17 (Fri), Convention Hall

Chair: Chang-Jun Cha, Chung-Ang University

15:10-15:55

The Antibiotic Resistome: Evolution and Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Gerard D. Wright, McMaster University, Canada

Special Lecture

Special Lecture for Future Scientists

April 17 (Fri), Convention Hall

Chair: Jae-Ouk Kim, International Vaccine Institute

16:05-17:05

New Challenges and Opportunities for HIV Vaccines and Insights from Studies of Acute HIV Infection

Jerome H. Kim, International Vaccine Institute

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Symposia

Bacterial Sepsis and Immunity

April 16 (Thu), Convention Hall

Chair: Cheol-Heui Yun, Seoul National University

S1-1 09:00-09:30

HMGB1-mediated Modulation of Septic and Sterile Inflammation

Jeon-Soo Shin, Yonsei University College of Medicine

S1-2 09:30-10:00

Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Molecules in Anti-bacterial Immune Responses

Byung-Sam Kim, University of Ulsan

S1-3 10:00-10:30

Regulating Role of Metabolite Produced from Microbiota on Mucosal Immune System through Modulation of Cathelicidin LL-37 and Innate Lymphoid Cells

Yong-Suk Jang, Chonbuk National University

S1-4 10:30-11:00

The Characteristics of Host Responses to Periodontal Pathogens: Relevance to the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Youngnim Choi, Seoul National University

Yeast Genetics

April 16 (Thu), Room 302

Sponsored by SNU BK21 Plus Advanced Training Program for Biological Sciences

Chair: Cheol-Won Yun, Korea University

S2-1 09:00-09:30

Insertion and Dislocation of Membrane Proteins in the Mitochondrial Inner Membrane

Hyun Kim, Seoul National University

S1

S2

S2-2 09:30-10:00

CK2 Kinase-dependent Regulation of Stress-responsive Transcription Factors in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Ji-Sook Hahn, Seoul National University

S2-3 10:00-10:30

Artificial Rewiring of the Mating MAPK Signaling Pathway in Yeast

Sang-Hyun Park, Seoul National University

S2-4 10:30-11:00

High-dimensional Morphological Phenotyping in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Yoshikazu Oya, University of Tokyo, Japan

Next Generation Systems Microbiology

April 16 (Thu), Room 301

Chair: In Seop Kim, Hannam University

S3-1 09:00-09:25

Chromatin Organization, Genome Replication and Global Gene Expression, Established by NGS, in the Model Hyperthermophilic Archaeon Thermococcus kodakarensis

John N. Reeve, Ohio State University, USA

S3-2 09:25-09:50

Parallel Evolution of Transcriptome Architecture during Genome Reorganization

Sung Ho Yoon, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)

S3

Chair: Sung Gyun Kang, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology

S3-3 09:50-10:15

Antibiotics for the Future: Resistance Informs Discovery

Hee-Jeon Hong, University of Cambridge, UK

S3-4 10:15-10:40

Mass Spectrometry-based Systems Biology of Algal Metabolic Dynamics

Do Yup Lee, Kookmin University

S3-5 10:40-11:05

Metabolic Engineering of Ralstonia eutropha for Biorefinery as a Potential Platform Microorganism in Industrial Biotechnology

Si Jae Park, Myongji University

Virulence Factors in Bacterial Pathogenesis

April 16 (Thu), Convention Hall

Chair: Dong-Kwon Rhee, SungKyunKwan University

S4-1 13:00-13:30

Host Attack and Innate Immune Evasion Strategies by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Sven Hammerschmidt, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, Germany

S4-2 13:30-14:00

ERK Cell Signaling Modulation by Helicobacter pylori for Gastrin Expression

Jeong-Heon Cha, Yonsei University

S4-3 14:00-14:30

Interactions of Streptococci with Platelets

Paul M. Sullam, University of California, USA

S4

S4-4 14:30-15:00

Integration of Virulence Gene Regulatory Networks in Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli

José L. Puente, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

Microalgae for Carbon Capture and Conversion to Biofuel

April 16 (Thu), Room 302

Sponsored by Korea CCS R&D Center (Biological Conversion Division)

Chair: EonSeon Jin, Hanyang University

S5-1 13:00-13:30

Proteomic Profiling and Bio-harvesting Approaches for Microalgae Based Bio-fuel Production

Pratyoosh Shukla, Maharshi Dayanand University, India

S5-2 13:30-14:00

Microscale Approaches to Improve Photosynthetic CO2 Conversion of Microalgae

Sang Jun Sim, Korea University

S5-3 14:00-14:30

Strain Prospecting and Low-cost Photobioreactor Development for Flue-gas-based Microalgal Biodiesel

Yoo-Kwan Oh, Korea Institute of Energy Research

S5-4 14:30-15:00

Metabolic Engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum and Cyanobacteria CO2 Bio-mitigation to Value-added Chemicals

Han Min Woo, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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Chemical Genetics in Environmental Microbiology

April 16 (Thu), Room 301

Chair: Woojun Park, Korea University

S6-1 13:00-13:30

Can We Shorten the Lag Period of Bacterial Growth?

Sang Jun Lee, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)

S6-2 13:30-14:00

Expression Profiling of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria in Infected Tissues

Young-Su Seo, Pusan National University

S6-3 14:00-14:30

Oxidative Stress Response in Acinetobacter oleivorans DR1

Woojun Park, Korea University

S6-4 14:30-15:00

Regulation of Nitrate/Nitrite Reduction in Shewanella loihica

Sukhwan Yoon, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Bacterial Cell-cell Communication and Biofilm

April 16 (Thu), Convention Hall

Chair: Ingyu Hwang, Seoul National University

S7-1 16:05-16:35

Cellular Asymmetry and a Unipolar Adhesin Dictate Surface Attachment and the Transition to Virulence for Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Clay Fuqua, Indiana University, USA

S7-2 16:35-17:05

Probing Bacterial Social Behaviors during Polymicrobial Infection

Marvin Whiteley, The University of Texas at Austin, USA

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S7-3 17:05-17:35

An Experimental Test of Signalling Theory Using Bacterial Quorum Sensing

Stephen P. Diggle, University of Nottingham, UK

S7-4 17:35-18:05

Anticipation of Carrying Capacity and Metabolic Slowing in a Cooperative Bacterial Population

Ingyu Hwang, Seoul National University

Microfabricated and Self-assembled Tools for Microbiology

April 16 (Thu), Room 302

Chair: Yeong-Jae Seok, Seoul University

S8-1 16:05-16:35

Folding and Recognition Mechanisms of TPP Riboswitch Revealed via Single-molecule FRET

Sungchul Hohng, Seoul National University

S8-2 16:35-17:05

A Microfluidic Device for High Throughput Bacterial Biofilm Studies

Jeongyun Kim, Dankook University

S8-3 17:05-17:35

Microfluidic Assay for Bacterial Chemotaxis and Biofilm

Chang-Soo Lee, Chungnam National University

S8-4 17:35-18:05

Gut-on-a-chip for Studying Intestinal Function and Microbial Interaction

Jong Hwan Sung, Hongik University

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Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics for Anti-aging and Health

April 16 (Thu), Room 301

Sponsored by Gyeongnam Provincial Government

Chair: Sejong Oh, Chonnam National University

S9-1 16:05-16:30

Joo Kag Yoon, Gyeongnam Provincial Government, Oriental Medicine Anti-aging Industry Division

S9-2 16:30-16:55

Anti-aging Effect of Probiotics via Cholesterol Reduction and Immune Regulation

Sae-Hun Kim, Korea University

S9-3 16:55-17:20

Protective Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum HY7714 against UVB-induced Wrinkle Formation and Skin Dryness in Hairless Mice

Young-Tae Ahn, R&BD Korea Yakult Co., Ltd.

S9-4 17:20-17:45

Effects of Synbiotic Fermented Milk on the Intestinal Bowel Function and the Microbiome in Animal and Human Trials

Geun-Bae Kim, Chung-Ang University

S9-5 17:45-18:05

Probiotics: The Gut-brain Axis

Min-Tze Liong, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

S9

Versatility of Xenobiotics Biodegradation

April 17 (Fri), Convention Hall

Chair: Che Ok Jeon, Chung-Ang University

S10-1 09:00-09:30

Enhancement of Methane Degradation Activity by Non-methanotrophs

Tae Gwan Kim, National Institute of Ecology

S10-2 09:30-10:00

Integration of Aromatic Acid Chemotaxis, Transport, and Catabolism in Pseudomonas putida

Rebecca E. Parales, University of California, USA

S10-3 10:00-10:30

Characterization of Aniline-degrading Burkholderia sp. K24 (formerly Acinetobacter lwoffii K24) Using Proteogenomic Approaches

Seung Il Kim, Korea Basic Science Institute

S10-4 10:30-11:00

Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in a Crude-oil Contaminated Sea-tidal Flat

Che Ok Jeon, Chung-Ang University

Fungal Pathogenesis

April 17 (Fri), Room 302

Chair: Pil Jae Maeng, Chungnam National University

S11-1 09:00-09:30

Identification and Characterization of SrbB, a New Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein Involved in Regulation of the Hypoxia Response and Virulence in Aspergillus fumigatus

Dawoon Chung, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, USA

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S11-2 09:30-10:00

Do Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cells Know How Much Energy They Are Using?

Andrew Robert Hesketh, University of Cambridge, UK

Chair: Hyoung Tae Choi, Kangwon National University

S11-3 10:00-10:30

Novel Features of Structure and Biosynthetic Pathway of N-/O-glycans in the Human Fungal Pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans

Hyun Ah Kang, Chung-Ang University

S11-4 10:30-11:00

Systematic Functional Profiling of Transcription Factor Networks in Cryptococcus neoformans

Yong-Sun Bahn, Yonsei University

April 17 (Fri), Convention Hall

Chair: Kae Kyoung Kwon, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology

S12-1 13:00-13:30

ABS Protocol and Biodiversity

Jong-Ryool Kim, Ministry of Environment

S12-2 13:30-14:00

The Relationship between Nagoya Protocol and Utilization of Microorganisms

Yeri Ryu, Gyeongsang National University

S12-3 14:00-14:30

The Importance of Taxonomy to Re-evaluate Korea’s Biological Inventory: Case Studies in Fungi

Young Woon Lim, Seoul National University

S12

S12-4 14:30-15:00

Biogeography and Species Delineation of Prokaryotic Organisms - Case of Endophytic Pseudomonas

Seung Bum Kim, Chungnam National University

Molecular Cross-talk between Hosts and Gut Microbiota

April 17 (Fri), Room 302

Sponsored by Korea Yakult

Chair: Joon-Hee Lee, Pusan National University

S13-1 13:00-13:30

Cell Envelope Changes of Burkholderia Gut Symbiont for the Harmonious Symbiosis with Bean Bug

Jiyeun Kate Kim, Kosin University

S13-2 13:30-14:00

Host’s Secretion Protein Essential for Vertical Symbiont Transmission

Ryuichi Koga, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Chair: Bok-Luel Lee, Pusan National University

S13-3 14:00-14:30

Shedding Light on the Function of Gut Microbiota, Another Organ in Our Body

Shinji Fukuda, Keio University, Japan

S13-4 14:30-15:00

to be announced

Kwang Woo Hwang, Chung-Ang University

S13

Recent Progress of New Emerging Viral Diseases

April 17 (Fri), Room 301

Chair: Kee-Jong Hong, Institut Pasteur Korea

S14-1 16:05-16:35

Emergence of Viruses, Mechanisms and Recent Examples

Noël Tordo, Institut Pasteur Paris, France

S14-2 16:35-17:05

Hot Pursuit on Novel Mucosal Vaccines against Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Jun Chang, Ewha Womans University

S14-3 17:05-17:35

Novel Antiviral Agent against Emerging Influenza Viruses

Ji-Young Min, Institut Pasteur Korea

S14-4 17:35-18:05

Development and Validation of a Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay for the Detection of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Antigen in Dromedary Camels

Daesub Song, Korea University

S14

The Microbiomes and Fermentation Products in Health and Disease

April 15 (Wed), Room 301

Sponsored by Initiative for Microbiomes in Agriculture and Food

Chair: Che Ok Jeon, Chung-Ang University

SS-1 14:00-14:25

Are Beneficial Health Effects of Leuconostoc sp. Enough for Development of

Probiotic Starter?

Nam Soo Han, Chungbuk National University

SS-2 14:25-14:50

Starter Cultures for Kimchi Fermentation

Tae-Woon Kim, World Institute of Kimchi

SS-3 14:50-15:15

Metagenomic Study for Initial Formation Process of the Intestinal Microbiota

between Breast-fed and Formula-fed Newborn Infants after Natural Delivery

Ju-Hoon Lee, Kyung Hee University

SS-4 15:15-15:40

Association between Gut Microbiota and Body Weight of Young Livestock

Animals, Piglets and Chicks

Eun Bae Kim, Kangwon National University

SS-5 15:40-16:05

Harnessing Combinatorial Approaches for Producing Food Materials through

Microbial Fermentation

Hyo Jin Kim, Korea Food Research Institute

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Young Scientists’ Forum

Young Scientists’ Forum 1

April 15 (Wed), Convention Hall

Chair: Woo-Hyun Chung, Duksung Women’s University

YS1-1 14:00-14:20

Lipoteichoic Acid-deficient Streptococcus gordonii Induces Dendritic Cell Maturation and Activation more Potently than the Wild-type Strain

Sun Kyung Kim, Seoul National University

YS1-2 14:20-14:40

A Phage Protein Antagonizes a Bacterial Virulence Factor Involved in Twitching

In-Young Chung, CHA University

YS1-3 14:40-15:00

Regulation of Pyruvate Kinase A Activity by HPr in Response to Glucose in Vibrio vulnificus

Hey-Min Kim, Seoul National University

YS1-4 15:00-15:20

Lipoteichoic Acid-induced Maturation and Activation of Dendritic Cells is Attenuated by Bacillus anthracis Lethal Toxin

Jihyun Yang, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)

YS1-5 15:20-15:40

Discovery of New Antibacterial Molecules to Combat Bacterial Infections

Soojin Jang, Institut Pasteur Korea

YS1

YS1-6 15:40-16:00

NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation during Mycobacterial Infection in Murine Microglia

Hye-Mi Lee, Chungnam National University

Young Scientists’ Forum 2

April 17 (Fri), Room 301

Chair: Kim Suk, Gyeongsang National University

YS2-1 09:00-09:20

A Novel CO-responsive Transcriptional Regulator and Its Manipulation to Enhance H2 Production in Thermococcus onnurineus NA1

Min-Sik Kim, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology

YS2-2 09:20-09:40

Identification of the cabABC Operon and Functional Characterization of the CabA Protein Essential for Biofilm Development in Vibrio vulnificus

Jin Hwan Park, Seoul National University

YS2-3 09:40-10:00

A Single Amino Acid of a Salmonella Virulence Protein Promotes Pathogenicity by Protecting from the FtsH-mediated Proteolysis

Eunna Choi, Kyung Hee University

YS2-4 10:00-10:20

Functional Role of MdsABC Pump in the Pathogenicity of Salmonella Typhimurium

Saemee Song, Chung-Ang University/Seoul National University

YS2

YS2-5 10:20-10:40

Profiling of Gut Commensal IgA Coating in Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Woo Jin Kim, Cheju Halla General Hospital

YS2-6 10:40-11:00

Potent Anti-influenza Effects of Novel mPGES-1 Inhibitors by Inactivation of PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway and Blockade of Pro-inflammatory Gene Expression

Ji Hoon Park, Institut Pasteur Korea

Graduate Students’ Forum

Graduate Students’ Forum

April 15 (Wed), Room 302

Chair: Eun-Jin Lee, Kyung Hee University

Jihwan Hwang, Pusan National University

GS-1 14:00-14:15

The Effects of Weaning, Breed and Cohabitation in the Swine Distal Gut Microbiota

Edward Alain B. Pajarillo, Dankook University

GS-2 14:15-14:30

Microbial Production of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Using Recombinant Escherichia coli

Jung Eun Yang, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

GS-3 14:30-14:45

Taxonomic Re-evaluation of Korean Milkcaps Based on Morphological Features and Phylogenetic Analysis

Hyun Lee, Seoul National University

GS-4 14:45-15:00

Development of Synthetic Promoters and Signal Peptides in Corynebacterium glutamicum for Efficient Secretory Production of Recombinant Proteins

Sung Sun Yim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

GS-5 15:00-15:15

Overexpression of MicroRNA-125a Inhibits Mycobacteria-induced Autophagosome Formation in Macrophages

Jin Kyung Kim, Chungnam National University

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GS-6 15:15-15:30

Muramyl Dipeptide Potentiates Staphylococcal Lipoteichoic Acid-induced Cyclooxygenase-2 Expression in Macrophages

Ki Bum Ahn, Seoul National University

GS-7 15:30-15:45

Development of a Nanoparticle-based Platform for Controlling Parasitic Bacteria

Daeyoung Kim, Chung-Ang University

GS-8 15:45-16:00

Enzyme IIAGlc of the PTS Regulates Flagellar Motility in Vibrio vulnificus

Soyoung Park, Seoul National University

Technology Workshop

Technology Workshop

April 17 (Fri), Room 302

Sponsored by Korea National Research Resource Center

Chair: Byung-Kwan Cho, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

TW-1 16:05-16:35

Novel Strategy for Functional Overexpression of Proteins

Sung-Hwan You, Chonnam National University

TW-2 16:35-17:05

UTR Designer and UTR Library Designer: Precise Prediction and Fine-tuning of

Gene Expression Level

Byung Eun Min, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

TW-3 17:05-17:35

Unravelling the Bacterial Genome Using Tn-seq

Donghui Choe, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

TW-4 17:35-18:05

16S rRNA Gene-based Microbial Community Analysis

Min-Soo Kim, Kyung Hee University

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