The Symposium on
Synthetic Biology
At The University of Arizona in Tucson
9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
UA Student Union Memorial Ballroom
1303 E. University Boulevard, at Mountain Avenue
Join world-renowned researchers in Arizona's
first scientific exchange
on the leading-edge
science and ethics of synthetic biology
Faculty, students, scientific research and business communities invited
| 9:15 am | Registration and light breakfast | |
| 10:00 am | J. Craig Venter, PhD The J. Craig Venter Institute "Life: The Next Generation" | |
| 11:00 am | Jay Keasling, PhD University of California, Berkeley "Programming Novel Cellular Functions" | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch on own | |
| 1:15 pm | Pamela Silver, PhD Harvard Medical School "Designing Biological Systems" | |
| 2:15 pm | Jack Szostak, PhD Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital "Elucidating Information Content of Biological Pathways" | |
| 3:15 pm | Break | |
| 3:30 pm | Gerry Epstein, PhD Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, DC "Synthetic Genomics: Balancing Benefits and Risks" | |
| 4:30 pm | Reception for attendees |
Thank you for your interest. Registration for the symposium is now closed. On site registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served and space available basis at the UA Student Union Memorial Center's Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, March 19 between 9:15 – 10:00 am only. Please revisit this Web site for notices of future special events.
Accomodations:
Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites: To reserve a two-room suite at the discounted rate of $189 per night, call (800) 325-3535 and mention "The Symposium on Synthetic Biology".
Marriott Tucson University Park: To reserve a standard room at the discounted rate of $179 per night, click here: Tucson Marriott University Park >>
Driving directions:
Construction continues on I-10 through central Tucson. From I-10 South, exit at Prince Road and continue on the southbound frontage road to Speedway. Turn left to head east on Speedway, then right on Mountain to the Second Street Parking Garage. Latest updates from ADOT may be found at: http://www.i10tucsondistrict.com/29toP.html
Parking:
The nearest parking is in the Second Street Garage at E. Second Street at Mountain Avenue. For hourly and daily fees plus maps: http://parking.arizona.edu/index.php
Lunch on campus:
http://www.union.arizona.edu/dining/index.php
30 restaurants in Main Gate Square, a 10 minute walk:
http://www.maingatesquare.com/index.asp
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