Delaware Biotechnology Institute Tour
Joint Meeting with the Wilmington Section
Come join the Wilmington and Delaware Valley Sections as they jointly host an event on February 24th starting at 5:30 PM at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute located in Newark, Delaware for a tour followed by a networking dinner event held at the University of Delaware Blue & Gold Club.
| Agenda: | · A presentation overview of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute presented by Professor Kelvin Lee, Director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute · A presentation on “Novel Mechanisms for Drug Delivery” by Professor Millie Sullivan · A presentation on “Strategies for Biofuel Production” by Professor Terry Papoutsakis · Followed by a tour of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute |
| Background: |
The Delaware Biotechnology Institute is located near the University of Delaware campus and is a partnership among government, academia and industry to help establish the First State as a center of excellence in biotechnology and the life sciences. The Institute’s mission is to facilitate a biotechnology network of people and facilities to enhance existing academic and private-sector research, catalyze unique cross-disciplinary research and education initiatives, and to foster the entrepreneurship that creates high-quality jobs. |
| Date: | Tuesday February 24, 2009 |
| Times: |
5:30 – 6:45 Presentations and Tour |
| Presentations and Tour: |
Delaware Biotechnology Institute |
| Dinner and Networking: | University of Delaware Blue & Gold Club 44 Kent Way Newark, DE 19716 302 831-2582 |
| Menu: | Buffet including · Caesar Salad · Chicken Marsala, Salmon with Champagne Mustard Sauce, and Eggplant Parmesan · Vegetable, Potato, Rolls and Butter · New York Style Cheesecake over Raspberry Sauce · Coffee, Tea, and Decaf · Price includes one drink ticket for the alcoholic beverage of your choice |
| Cost: | $30.00 per person $25.00 per local section member or recent graduate (three years or less) $10.00 per student |
| Driving Directions: | to Delaware Biotechnology Institute to University of Delaware Blue & Gold Club |
| Reservation Deadline: |
Friday February 20, 2009 |
| Registration Details: |
Registration for this event is closed. |