Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development - SOMPED

07/01/2019

4TH ANNUAL SOMPED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2019
We are pleased to announce the first call for the 4th Annual International Conference of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development to be held at the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, from 26 – 29 August 2019. The conference main theme is Herbal medicine: Panacea for Primary Health Care and Economic Development.

Call for papers
The Conference will focus on a broad range of topics about medicinal plants and economic development. The Organizers invite original scientific contributions and unpublished results in the following areas:

Analytical & Natural Products Chemistry
Bioactive Natural Products
Biological activity
Bionanoparticles/Nanomedicines
Cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants
Dermatology & Dermatocosmetics
Economic importance
Essential oils
Ethnopharmacology
Foods and supplements
Herbal Medicine
-omics
Pharmacology
Phytochemistry
Phytomedicine
Reproductive health
Toxicology
Veterinary Phytomedicine & Animal Health

The conference language is English therefore; all abstracts must be written in English. It should be concise, not more than 250-300 words (this does not include the title, author’s names and addresses) and must include results and discussions. Please note that the name of presenting author should be underlined and will be considered as the corresponding author. Abstract submission is open between February 15 and May 30, 2019 and should be sent as attachment to Conf2019@somped.net

Early submissions are highly recommended. Abstracts that do not adhere to the set specifications will be returned to the authors for corrections. Only authors with accepted abstracts will receive personalized letters of invitation before or on 30 June 2019. Abstracts must be formatted according to the SOMPED guidelines. Click this link for a typical example. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee before making the selections. An abstract will either be selected for a short lecture (15 mins) or poster presentation.

Conference Registration Fees: N25 000.00 (standard); N20 000.00 (students). Dinner and Excursion inclusive. Please note that for ease of payment, registration fees for delegates from Southern Africa is R3500.00 payable into SOMPED bank account in South Africa while the fee for delegates from outside Africa is $200.00 also payable into the SOMPED domiciliary bank account.

Important Dates
Abstract submission opens on 15 February and closes on 30 May 2019

Conference begins on Monday 26 and ends on Thursday 29 August 2019

Excursion: Thursday 29 August 2019

Conference dinner: Wednesday 28 August 2019

Accommodation
All delegates are to make individual arrangements for their accommodation. The list of available hotels and other accommodations near the National Open University of Nigeria will be made available in the second conference announcement.

For more information, please contact the Organizing Committee through Conf2019@somped.net

03/01/2019

To all members of SOMPED,

It has come to the notice of the Management Committee that some members are expressing their inability to attend the 2019 conference because of the $50 membership fee.

Please note that the membership fee is not a condition for conference attendance. It can be paid any time within the year at members' convenience.

We hope to see you all at SOMPED Conference 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria.

Best wishes for a prosperous and blessed New Year.

Prof Olukemi Odukoya
SOMPED Chairperson

11/09/2018

Dear Colleagues,

2018 AGM Resolutions

At the just concluded 3rd AGM held on Monday 27th August 2018, during the SOMPED’18 Conference, the following resolutions were unanimously passed:

1. That members should start paying annual membership due of $50.00 for full members and $20.00 per student member, to commence next financial year; i.e. from September 2018.

2. That both Domiciliary and Savings accounts for SOMPED should be opened with First Bank PLC, Nigeria to ease transactions for Nigerian members.

3. That the next conference (SOMPED 2019) should be held in Abuja, Nigeria, in the last week of August 2019.

4. The new SOMPED Management Committee members for the next 2 years are:

1. President - Prof Olukemi Odukoya from University of Lagos, Nigeria
2. Vice President - Prof Learnmore Kambizi from CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa
3. General Secretary - Dr Gloria Otunola from University of Fort Hare, South Africa
4. Financial Secretary - Dr Olubunmi Wintola from University of Fort Hare, South Africa
5. Publicity Secretary - Prof Adeolu Adedapo from University of Ibadan, Nigeria
6. US Representative - Dr Vedic Koduru from Vedic Research Inc, Mechanicsburg, USA
7. UK Representative - Dr Florence Jimoh from University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
8. East Africa Rep - Dr Paul Kazyoba from National Institute for Medical Research,Tanzania
9. West Africa Rep - Dr Oyagbemi from University of Ibadan, Nigeria
10. Nigerian Rep - Prof SM Ayodele from University of Abuja, Nigeria
11. South African Rep - Prof Patrick Masika from Fort Cox College, South Africa
12. Ex officio - Prof Anthony Afolayan from University of Fort Hare, South Africa

07/09/2018

07/09/2018

Appointment of new SOMPED executive

07/09/2018

Prof Afolayan handing over to the new SOMPED president, Prof Odukoya

07/09/2018

SOMPED 2018 best poster presenter

07/09/2018

SOMPED 2018 group picture

07/09/2018

Some of SOMPED new executives

07/09/2018

07/09/2018

Award winners

07/09/2018