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2008 Genetics Symposium
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Sat May 10 at 09:00AM Sat May 10 at 08:00PM Sat May 10 from 09:00 am to 08:00 pm in Life Sciences Building, University Park
An all-day event featuring 3 keynote speakers, poster sessions and a dinner reception. Open to all Penn State faculty, postdocs, students and staff. Register by April 25 (it's free). Parking is free.
Program
| when | what | where |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-10:00 | Registration and breakfast* | First floor, Life Sciences Building |
| 10:00-10:15 | Introductions and welcome | Berg Auditorium, 100 Life Sciences Building |
| 10:15-11:15 |
Keynote Lecture Title: "Replication and segregation of the two Vibrio cholerae chromosomes" Matthew Waldor, Harvard Medical School, Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
Berg Auditorium, 100 Life Sciences Building |
| 11:15-12:15 |
Keynote Lecture Title: "Recombination, diversity, divergence, and introgression in the Drosophila pseudoobscura species group" Mohammed Noor, Duke University |
Berg Auditorium, 100 Life Sciences Building |
| 12:15-1:00 | Lunch* | Life Sciences Gateway Bridge |
| 1:00-3:30 | Poster session | 301 D Life Sciences Building and 301A Chemistry Building |
| 3:30-4:30 |
Keynote Lecture Title: "Dog Genes Tell Surprising Tales: Genetics of Complex Traits in the Domestic Dog" Elaine Ostrander, National Human Genome Research Institute |
Berg Auditorium, 100 Life Sciences Building |
| 4:30-5:00 | Hors d'ourves | Life Sciences Gateway Bridge |
| 5:00 | Dinner reception* | 301 D Life Sciences Building and 301A Chemistry Building |
*Meals are provided through the generosity of the Intercollege Graduate Program in Genetics and Penn State.
Poster session
Any participant can present a poster. Students in the Genetics program are particularly encouraged to present. This is a great chance for you to discuss your research with faculty, keynote speakers and other experienced researchers.
Instructions for poster presenters
General Information
Directions, parking and lodging information
Registration is closed
Registration closed on April 25, 2008.
Queries or comments about this event?
Contact Paula Brown, paula@psu.edu or phone 814-867-1383