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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In support of its mission to enhance the scientific background and professional effectiveness of basic and applied microbiologists, the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) is embarking on a program of educational outreach to developing countries and their microbiologists. The Union envisions an IUMS series of courses that will be offered to groups of microbiologists that may include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and practicing professionals from developing countries within a given geographic region. These will be offered periodically in various regions and on different topics of interest and importance.

The first IUMS Regional Course was offered in Singapore during June 14-16, 2010, and served microbiologists from the surrounding Asian countries. Singapore was chosen as the site, because of its proximity to the countries of Asia. IUMS made a contribution to the subsistence of the successful applicants as far as the finances allow. It is expected that this experience will boost the capability of the attendees in their microbiologic work after they return home, and we shall endeavor to forge a network of the attendees, so they can continue to communicate with each other and the instructors by e-mail.

The second IUMS Regional Course on Food Safety was offered in Bali (Indonesia) 22 – 24 June 2011 and organized in collaboration with the Indonesian Society for Microbiology (PERMI), the International Commission on Food Mycology (ICFM) and the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFHM). The third IUMS outreach conference on Antimicrobial Resistance took place in Havana, Cuba on November 14-16, 2013. The fourth course in Yogyakarta will focus on food safety and mycotoxins.

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