Science Frontiers

Science Frontiers is a new program in 2006 to advance the understanding, awareness and collaborative opportunities for advancing science and technology innovation in the St. Louis region. Developed in partnership with the Academy of Science - St. Louis. Science Frontiers provides a glimpse of advanced science and how it could impact our lives and community. The programs are offered quarterly with presentations by leading science and technology minds in the country.

Upcoming 2007 Events:

• Thursday, May 24th - Green Energy
  Location: Alberici Headquarters

Past Events:

Thursday, February 8th
"Biofuels or Bust: Meeting Biotech Challenges for a Sustainable Future"

Wednesday, November 29:
"Lighting the Way: Developing Renewable Bio-Energy in St. Louis"

Friday, October 6:
"Advanced Imaging Technology"

Friday, May 5:
"Nanotechnology : Regional Innovation & Applications"

January 20, 2005:
"Medical Biotechnology for the Non-Scientist"

Thank you to those of you who joined us at the St. Louis Science Center for this event. All three presentations are available for download below:

• Intro to Molecular Biology & the Drug Development Process
  Speaker: John P. McAlister, Ph.D., President & CEO, Tripos, Inc
• Genomics
  Speaker: Elaine Mardis, Ph.D.,Co-Director Genome Sequencing Center, Washington University in St. Louis
• Proteomics
  Speaker: Graham B.I.Scott, Ph.D., R&D Manager, Protein Expressions & Proteomics, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation

For for information, please contact the Skandalaris Center.