Thursday, September 9, 2010

Events

Save the Date - BioTech 2010
Date: May 26, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Show map
Nova Southeastern University
Carl DeSantis Business School
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

Contact: Jane Teague
Phone: 561-620-8494 x15
Email: jteague@edc-tech.org

 

 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Walk-in registrations are welcome.

 

   

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EDC's annual Life Science conference will be hosted by Nova Southeastern University in Davie on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.  The theme of the conference will be Environmental and Ecological Biotechnology and the diverse research, development and commercialization taking place throughout South Florida.

 

Featured Keynote Speaker:

Steve Isakowitz, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Energy

 

Specific topics covered include:

 

Conservation Biology 

Preserving Coral Reefs and the Everglades

Medicines from the Sea

Anti-cancer, anti-inflammitory treatments

Bioenergy and Clean Energy

 Renewable energy from plant or animal material, conversion of biomass to fuels

Genetic Biodiversity and Genetic Connectivity

Novel approaches to conservation and management of marine organisms

 


 

The conference features keynote speakers and panel discussions covering South Florida's pipeline of emerging technologies; venture capital funding of Life Science products and services; and efforts to harness our natural resources to preserve the planet.

 

Over 300 members of industry and academia will gather to explore new ways to work together to enhance South Florida's research and commercialization base, create new companies, and have a  meaningful impact on economic development in our region and the state. 

The dress code is business casual. Please download a parking pass with directions after registering.

 

 

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