Save the date for Synthetic Biology – Engineering the future
Synthetic Biology – Engineering the future is a one-day synthetic biology symposium hosted by the Ontario Genomics Institute and Integrated DNA Technologies.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto, Ontario
The symposium will explore the field of synthetic biology and several application areas. The event will also feature a panel discussion focused on challenges and opportunities in the discipline with an exchange of ideas in one of today’s hottest research fields.
Guest speakers include:
Daniel Gibson, PhD, Assistant Professor, Synthetic Biology and Bioenergy, J. Craig Venter Institute
Robert Holt, PhD, Senior Scientist, Genome Sciences Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency and Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University
Michael Jewett, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, Northwestern University
Raymond MacDonald, PhD, Professor, Department of Molecular Biology, Southwestern Medical Center
Vincent Martin, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Microbial Genomics and Engineering, Concordia University
Scott Rose, PhD, Director of Molecular Biology Applications, Integrated DNA Technologies
Interested in attending? Email hpetropoulos@ontariogenomics.ca to pre-register and receive further information about the event. Please note that given the space limitations, this event is by invitation only and all attendees will be required to register.
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