Posted: September 3, 2009

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 [email protected].
    Registration deadline for U.S. citizens is September 30.
    Registration deadline for non-U.S.citizens is September 21.
    Source: NIST