Introduction

Indonesia as a mega-diversity country has diverse microorganisms, including lactic acid bacteria. These bacteria which have varied physiological functions have been isolated and investigated associated with the benefit of human life. The utilizations of lactic acid bacteria expand into many areas of food, health, and industries. Lactic acid bacteria play many roles in traditional Indonesian fermented foods such as tape, kecap, and asinan. Many species and strains of lactic acid bacteria have been suggested to have many beneficial effects on the health of the digestive tract of humans. Many strains of lactic acid bacteria have been applied into probiotic products. Administration of specific strains of lactobacilli and/or bifidobacteria was found to be effective in the treatment/prevention of rotavirus antibiotic-associated, and pathogenic diarrhea. The ability of specific probiotics to enhance immune function in infant has also been reported.

Research has been carried related to the development of science and technology in microbiological area. Lactic acid bacteria could be explored for novel function, particularly to support the health benefit for human being and other life. To support the preservation of potential microorganisms, culture collection should be managed in a good management system. Therefore. it is necessary to disseminate these research findings and experiences as well as how to manage culture collection among researcher, pediatrician, students, industries, and other stakeholders.

Objective

                The objectives of this conference are to disseminate the research achievement among the researchers, to explore novel functions of lactic acid bacteria, and to strengthen the network among the international and national researchers as well as industrial partner.

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