International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB)

Each year University of Mississippi’s National Center for Natural Products Research hosts the annual ICSB in Oxford, Mississippi to bring together academic researchers, regulators, industry and trade association representatives, for presentation and discussion of trends, new research findings, and regulatory issues surrounding botanicals. This conference usually draws about several hundred participants and a strong contingent of international delegates is always present, and these represent an opportunity for diverse perspectives on botanical tradition, science and regulation. This conference includes a poster session with awards presented to both undergraduate and graduate students. Participation in this annual conference, as well as other seminars and workshops associated with this program, offers a great career development opportunity and social/networking time for students and post-doctoral research associates.

Additional details are available on the ICSB website at http://www.oxfordicsb.org or email at icsb@olemiss.edu.

ICSB 2025 Attendance Grant 

The UM BDSRC will award attendance grants to cover the cost of registration to attend the 2025 ICSB annual meeting. Awards do not cover travel to or accommodation in Oxford, Mississippi.  

Eligibility Requirements 

1. Applicant must be either a graduate student or post-doctoral research associate and be involved in research related to botanicals. In addition, students must be accepted into one of the University of Mississippi (UM) graduate programs. 

2. All awards are contingent on the applicant delivering either a poster or oral presentation at the 2025 ICSB.  

3. Application deadline is Friday January 31^st, 2025.  

Application Process 

To be considered for an ICSB Attendance Grant, please complete the following and email to Gray Dale (UM BDSRC Program Manager) at gdale@olemiss.edu. 

1. Applicant Information 

• Please provide your full name, email address and affiliation.  

• For students, also provide the name the UM graduate program in which you are currently enrolled. 
• Your preference for either a poster or oral presentation. 

2. Documents 

1. Abstract of original research related to botanicals. Please provide the following information: 

• Abstract Title 

• Author names and affiliations. Format as you would like them to appear in a publication. Underline the applicant’s name to indicate the presenter. 

Example: 

Avula B¹, Wang Y-H¹, Wang M¹, Smillie TJ¹ & Khan IA^1-3 

¹National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ²Department of
Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, MS 38677, USA. ³Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

• Abstract text (limit to 2000 characters, excluding figures and acknowledgements). 

• Acknowledgements. 

• Any images files associated with your abstract (gif, jgp or png files with a maximum size of 3MB). 

2. Letter of recommendation/justification from applicant’s advisor. The letter needs to include an explanation of the significance of the research to be presented and the career potential of applicant to the field of botanicals. 

Natural Products Training Laboratory (NPTL)

The NPTL was developed through a collaboration between the University of Mississippi and Waters Corporation. The main goal of the NPTL is to provide 3- or 5-day training courses on plant taxonomy, analytical techniques, and quality standards for botanical experts in academia, government and industry. Information gained in these courses will help participants to implement the state-of-the-art analytical methods for the quality assessment of natural products in various matrices, including supplements.

For additional details on courses and enrollment, visit the NPTL website at https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/nptl/, email nptl@olemiss.edu or call 662-915-1090.