One of a series of events highlighting ongoing research relevant to current industry challenges. This Research Pathway event demonstrates the capacity of University researchers (and their academic “Centers of Excellence”) and their collaborative work with industry.

Join this event easily online to stay abreast of developmental work and connect with the researchers responsible. Topics and format simplify connections for:

• SBIR/STTR
• Sponsored Research
• Cross-campus Faculty cooperation

Agenda

1:15pm CT Start

Welcome!

• Welcome by hosts: Chris Spilling, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Gary Kinsel, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Research, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• Keynote, "Trends & Objectives of Increasing Fermentation Capacity": iBIO introduction by Erick Lutt, Director of Industrial & Environmental Policy at Biotechnology Innovation Organization
• Welcome and introduction: Jay De Long, Director, Research Enabled

Advances in Fermentation

Industry Moderator: Martha Schlicher, Ph.D., BioSTL Entrepreneur-in-Residence

• John Caupert, Executive Director, NCERC
• John H. Evans, Ph.D., VP of Yeast Innovation, AB Mauri
• Ellen Wan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical, Biological, and Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri

Resource Spotlight Presentation

• Fermentation Science Institute at Southern Illinois Carbondale, by Matt McCarroll, Ph.D., Director

Adjourn

How to Register

Registration is FREE! Register by clicking on the green registration link on this page. You will be sent the meeting information in an email after your registration is accepted.