Bio-imaging technologies to be showcased at NIST on October 6
(Nanowerk News) To aid in the practical application of new innovations and capitalize on technology transfer opportunities, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is hosting a showcase featuring the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), entitled "Discover and Commercialize Cutting Edge Bio-Imaging Technologies." This showcase will provide attendees with a look at bio-imaging innovations being developed in NIST and NIH laboratories that are available for licensing and collaboration.
The day-long event will feature:
“Fast Pitch” presentations on new NIST and NIH technologies
Resources at NIST and NIH identified for public use
Opportunities to build successful partnerships and licensing
Poster sessions and facility tours
Who should attend?
Entrepreneurs
Researchers and inventors
Business developers
Investors
Regional science, technology and education officials
State and local economic and workforce development professionals
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.
(3 – 4 p.m., Tours of NIST facilities)
COST: $80 per person
WHERE:
NIST Main Campus
Administration Building
Green Auditorium
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
REGISTRATION: For more information about the showcase, including registration, please visit www.marylandtedco.org or contact Linda Saffer at lsaffer@marylandtedco.org.
Registration deadline for U.S. citizens is September 30.
Registration deadline for non-U.S.citizens is September 21.