The North Carolina Biotechnology Center and Western Carolina University will co-sponsor the 2015 "Molecules in the Mountains" conference, which will be held on the WCU campus on Thursday 9 April 2015.
We are excited to again host this meeting which highlights much great science being done in the region and brings together participants from universities, industry, and governmental agencies to share ideas and to foster collaborations. This year's theme is fermentation science and we look forward to hearing from some experts from around the country on topics including the biology and chemistry of brewing as well as the science, business, and art of fermentations.
Abstracts are now being accepted and will continue to be accepted until 16 March. Any subject is welcome for presentation – the conference is left intentionally broad to bring together a diversity of people and range of stimulating topics. If your work involves a molecule (or more than one molecule), you're in! The last meeting covered subjects such as forensic genetics; bioactive chemicals in native plants and fungi; RNA interference in yeast; tracking climate change via organic molecules in a bog; genetics of birds, fish, yeast, and bacteria; microbial diversity; chemical effects on the physiology of the birthing process; and molecular biology research in a variety of model organisms.
We are excited to have Ray Daniels of the Cicerone Certification Program as our keynote speaker. Ray is a renowned expert in the brewing industry and has extensive experience in the formulation of recipes for brewing beer and in the evaluation, presentation, and proper treatment of beer for the maximum benefit of the consumer. He communicates his work via multiple outlets including books, articles, and in online formats. Craft beer has become a significant part of the economic landscape in the region and beyond and Ray will touch on many aspects about how and why this has happened.
There is no cost to participate in Molecules in the Mountains. Registration is free and lunch and refreshments throughout the day will be provided at no cost. The meeting will consist of series of short talks and a poster session. You may register at any time and submit an abstract for presentation from the same online form. Students are particularly welcome to attend and are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration for presentation. Awards will be given for the most noteworthy student presentations.
We look forward to having another great meeting in 2015! Please let me know if we can answer any questions or provide any further information.
We are excited to again host this meeting which highlights much great science being done in the region and brings together participants from universities, industry, and governmental agencies to share ideas and to foster collaborations. This year's theme is fermentation science and we look forward to hearing from some experts from around the country on topics including the biology and chemistry of brewing as well as the science, business, and art of fermentations.
Abstracts are now being accepted and will continue to be accepted until 16 March. Any subject is welcome for presentation – the conference is left intentionally broad to bring together a diversity of people and range of stimulating topics. If your work involves a molecule (or more than one molecule), you're in! The last meeting covered subjects such as forensic genetics; bioactive chemicals in native plants and fungi; RNA interference in yeast; tracking climate change via organic molecules in a bog; genetics of birds, fish, yeast, and bacteria; microbial diversity; chemical effects on the physiology of the birthing process; and molecular biology research in a variety of model organisms.
We are excited to have Ray Daniels of the Cicerone Certification Program as our keynote speaker. Ray is a renowned expert in the brewing industry and has extensive experience in the formulation of recipes for brewing beer and in the evaluation, presentation, and proper treatment of beer for the maximum benefit of the consumer. He communicates his work via multiple outlets including books, articles, and in online formats. Craft beer has become a significant part of the economic landscape in the region and beyond and Ray will touch on many aspects about how and why this has happened.
There is no cost to participate in Molecules in the Mountains. Registration is free and lunch and refreshments throughout the day will be provided at no cost. The meeting will consist of series of short talks and a poster session. You may register at any time and submit an abstract for presentation from the same online form. Students are particularly welcome to attend and are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration for presentation. Awards will be given for the most noteworthy student presentations.
We look forward to having another great meeting in 2015! Please let me know if we can answer any questions or provide any further information.