BioConnect 2010 Symposium
First annual McGill interdisciplinary biotechnology graduate symposium. The theme of this inaugural event is ‘BioConnect’ – Biotechnology towards sustainable innovation. The birth and development of this new symposium is based on the need for trans-disciplinary interaction of students, forward thinkers, researchers and learned individuals from industry, institutions and society. This event will provide a platform where the young biotechnologist of today can learn from the experiences of yesterday and be equipped with the necessary skills to create the sustainable solutions of tomorrow.
Invited speakers:
Dr. Moshe Szyf, Professor of Pharmacology,
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“The Dynamic Methylome: Health and Disease”
Dr. Jonathan Davis, Principal Scientist in
Protein Design, Adnexus, Boston
“Designing the Next Generation of Biotherapeutics”
Dr. Eliane Ubalijoro, Adjunct Professor of
Practice for Public-Private Sector Partnerships, McGill
University
“Innovative Partnerships in Biotechnology”
Dr. Emma Saffman, Patent Agent, Ogilvy Renault
LLP
“Publish or Patent?”
Professor David Lank, Director Emeritus of
McGill's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, McGill
University
“Connecting the Dots
Admission is free but you must pre-register. For more information and to register, visit us on the web: or contact the bioconnect2010 [at] gmail.com (Bioconnect team).