2008 Eighth Annual Beckman Scholars Symposium
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Located at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the
National Academies of Sciences and Engineering
100 Academy, Irvine, CA 92617
July 27 - 29, 2006

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RSVP by June 30, 2006

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Thursday, July 27, 2006

There will be a reception on Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Orchid Terrace at the Fairmont Hotel, Newport Beach, California where the Beckman Scholars' posters will be highlighted.

The reception will be followed by an informal buffet dinner, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., at the Fairmont Hotel Palms Poolside - Third Floor.

Attire: Business Casual.

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Friday, July 28, 2006

Please indicate below which concurrent seminar you would like to attend. Number your selections in order of preference: "1" being your first choice, "6" being your last

Concurrent Session Seminars:

Seminar 1:

Topic: "Structural Biology in the Post Genomic Era"
Presenter: Catherine Drennan, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Seminar 2:

Topic: "Targeting Cancer with Genetically Engineered T-Cells: A Story in Translation"
Presenter: Michael Jensen, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Oncology Program
City of Hope

Seminar 3:

Topic: "Interfacial Properties of Microbially-Produced Rhamnolipid Biosurfactants Relevant for Their Use In Bioremediation"
Presenter: Jeanne Pemberton, Ph.D.
Regents Professor of Chemstry
University of Arizona

Seminar 4:

Topic: "Positioning the Dose: Materials for Localilzed Drug Delivery"
Presenter: Mark Saltzman, Ph.D.
Goizueta Foundation Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Yale University

Seminar 5:

Topic: "Natural Product Synthesis via Some Classic Reactions"
Presenter: Erik Sorensen, Ph.D.
Arthur Allen Patchett PRofessor in Organic Chemistry
Princeton University

Seminar 6:

Topic: "RNA Enzymes and Other Molecular Coelacanths"
Presenter: Scott Strobel, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Yale University
Following the symposium on Friday there will be a sit-down dinner at the Fairmont Hotel, Bay Laurel Ballroom Central & South, at 7:00 p.m.

Attire: Jacket & Tie/Business

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Saturday, July 29, 2006

There are no planned activities for Saturday evening. For local activities, you may view local entertainment/dinner location suggestions.