Mission

The purpose of the Biotechnology Division is to promote professional interest, communications, and competence of individuals interested in plant and microbial biotechnology. The term "biotechnology" covers a broad context including the use of techniques such as fermentation, tissue culture and cloning, and molecular genetics to provide new and improved materials from plant and microbial sources as well as the use of enzymes and whole cells for biotransformation of products. An additional aim of the Division is to assist in the exchange of information among members with similar interests through meetings and publications within the Society.


Newsletters

Members of the Biotechnology Division receive 2 newsletters per year which contain information relevant to the Biotechnology audience. Contents include industry and member news, meeting and symposium profiles, upcoming events, awards, and new books. To view a past issue, click on any link below. To get the newsletters as they are released, join the division!

February 2007    September 2007    February 2008    

Archived newsletters.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help the Division achieve its mission.

A contribution to the Division provides assistance in technical program development, speaker support, and award administration.  Donations are greatly appreciated and recognized in the Division newsletter, website, and at the Annual Meeting. . Sponsor an AOCS Annual Meeting event or session (E-mail link)

Thank you to the current sponsors of the Division.
Biocatalysis symposium

• Nisshin OilliO Ltd.

Sterols symposium

• Steraloids Inc.

Of Interest

This section provides links to items of interest to the Division membership. Visit the other AOCS program areas for books, meetings, and official methods related to fields this Division serves. 

Awards

• Lifetime Achievement
• Division Student
• Schroepfer Medal

Biotechnology Division Brochure (pdf)