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Innovation Network Luncheon: Ebola, pandemics and avian flu
September 24 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Coliseum Bar
232 E Olin Ave
One of the world’s experts on Ebola and influenza viruses will be joined by the head of FluGen Inc. at the Sept. 24 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.
Internationally renowned virologist Dr. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a UW-Madison and University of Tokyo scientist, will explain how flu viruses naturally mutate – often into more dangerous strains. Such was the case in the 1918 pandemic that killed about 50 million people worldwide. Kawaoka is involved in fighting the Ebola virus outbreaks in Africa and is a leading authority of the transfer of “avian” flu strains from birds to people.
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Women in Biohealth: FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO WID
September 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
PROMEGA
5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg
Previous Associate Director for Science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, Dr. Jo Handelsman is widely recognized for her contributions to science education and diversity in science, as well as her research on gender bias in science. We look forward to hearing about her work and her experiences, and welcome her insight into the gender-related challenges facing the biohealth industry in the 21st century.
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S3 Research Products Show
September 26 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
University Research Park
Center 510 Charmany Drive
The Irving Shain Conference Room (rm 50)
“The Best Solutions for Buyers, Suppliers & End-Users”
- What’s new…
- What works…
- What can aid your research!
Come enjoy refreshments and light lunch.
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GMCC 67th Annual Dinner:
ME is finite. WE is infinite.
October 1 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1 John Nolen Dr.
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison WI
There is much to celebrate when it comes to Greater Madison’s economic acceleration. Yet we face significant challenges – and solving those challenges requires turning the page from ME-centric participation to WE-centric collaboration.
As always, you can expect high-quality entertainment with state-of-the-art production and a world-class keynote speaker at Greater Madison’s largest business networking event of the year.
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BioForward 2019 Biohealth Summit
October 2nd @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison WI
BioForward’s annual Biohealth Summit serves as Wisconsin’s platform to highlight our diverse biohealth community, collaborate on new challenges and opportunities, and forge our path to continued leadership and growth. Last year over 500 attendees, representing 250+ industry-leading organizations, organized a once-in-a-lifetime interactive genome experiment, strengthened our Women in BioHealth and talent initiatives, and welcomed two keynotes from the technology industry that highlighted the shift in healthcare innovation.
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OSHA, EPA, DOT Regulatory Lunch & Learn
October 3 @ 11:30 am - 12:30pm
University Research Park
Center 510 Charmany Drive
The Irving Shain Conference Room (rm 50)
- Do you use chemicals that are toxic, flammable, reactive, pyrophoric, corrosive, carcinogenic, or radioactive? Do you have an inventory of your chemicals with Safety Data Sheets?
- Do you understand hazardous waste management and disosal regulations?
- Are you spending too much on hazardous waste disposal? Would a coordinated hazardous waste disposal service be helpful to you?
In this general overview presentation, Kestrel Management’s experts will introduce you to the most common OSHA, EPA and DOT requirements that apply to the biotech industry. We will provide a high-level understanding of regulations that impact you, including some examples of what we’ve seen. We will end with a Q&A session to address your specific questions.
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Celebrate Curiosity Across Wisconsin at Wisconsin Science Festival!
October 17 - October 20
Multiple Venues across Wisconsin
The The four-day Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration with events across Wisconsin for people of all ages. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more. The Wisconsin Science Festival received the Key of Excellence Award from Phi Beta Kappa in 2014 for “blending science with both the arts and humanities to cultivate curiosity, inspire discovery, and grow knowledge.”
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8-hour DOT Triennial General Awareness Training for the Biotech Industry
October 23 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
University Research Park
Center 510 Charmany Drive
The Irving Shain Conference Room (rm 50)
Kestrel’s 8-hour DOT General Awareness Training is applicable for all biotech companies that ship hazardous materials, ship hazardous waste, or prepare shipments of hazardous materials/waste for transport. It teaches all topics required for DOT general awareness training and DOT general security training and will meet the requirements for triennial training certification. Participants will receive a Certificate of Training, course guide, and resource collection of DOT support materials.
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Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin Donation Drive
September 26 @ 7:30am - 2:30pm
MGE Innovation Center parking lot
505 South Rosa Rd.
Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin will be at the park on September 26, in the MGE Innovation Center parking lot. Goodwill SCWI will gladly accept clothing, household items and electronics. They also accept computer equipment, working for not!
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