EMBO Global Exchange & the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance meeting

Saturday, 4 September 2010 - 10:00 to 17:15 - Room F

New opportunities for research in biological sciences have recently appeared in India through an increased commitment of resources by the Indian Government and private investors. The Wellcome Trust - Department of Biotechnology India Alliance in conjunction with EMBO Global Exchange, will highlight these opportunities in this satellite meeting to The EMBO Meeting 2010.

The meeting will feature scientific talks from eminent Indian scientists working in India and Europe, covering a wide range of scientific topics.

The keynote lecture will be given by 2009 Nobel Prize winner Venki Ramakrishnan.

During the panel discussion and breaks, participants can discuss with science leaders and funders from both India and Europe. A poster session will provide participants with the opportunity to present their research.

All life scientists who are interested in research opportunities in India, are invited to attend this satellite meeting free of charge.

Draft Programme:

10:00 - 10:10 Welcome address
10:10 - 11:00 Keynote lecture: Venki Ramakrishnan
11:00 - 11:30 Lecture 2: K. VijayRaghavan
11:30 - 12:00 Lecture 3: Partha Majumder
12:00 - 12:15 Lecture 4: Rashna Bhandari
12:15 - 13:45 Lunch and Poster session
13:45 - 14:45 Introduction to the WT-DBT Alliance & EMBO Global Exchange, followed by a Panel discussion on research opportunities in India
14:45 - 15:15 Lecture 5: Sandhya Visweswariah
15:15 - 15:45 Lecture 6: Azim Surani
15:45 - 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 - 16:45 Lecture 7: Vivek Malhotra
16:45 - 17:15 Lecture 8: Satyajit Rath

Registration & Contact:

Please click on the appropriate links below:

• Register for BOTH the satellite meeting AND The EMBO Meeting 2010 (register before 15 May to benefit from discounted early registration fees), you can also download PDF form here
• Register for the satellite meeting (free) ONLY - Please note that registration to the Satellite meeting alone does NOT include entry to The EMBO Meeting 2010

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