5th Biannual UVa BTP Symposium     

May 5-6, 2011
Alumni Hall:  211 Emmett St. Charlottesville, VA 
Competitive Poster Session with Cash Prizes
Registration    2011 Advertising Flyer

UVa Biotechnology Training Program

We are pleased to announce our 5th biannual BTP Symposium, taking place May 5-6, 2011. This exciting event celebrates the ways biotechnologies contribute to solving contemporary challenges from molecular to human scales.

Our speakers come from a wide range of disciplines, showcasing innovations in areas such as

◦ super-resolution microscopy
◦ DNA Computing
◦ multiplexed protein quantification
◦ the synthetic cell
◦ organ morphogenesis
◦ whole-animal imaging
◦ technologies for global health
◦ genetically-modified food

BTP Mission

To bring together a diverse community of biomedical research and engineering students to foster translational science by

1. (i)supporting student scientific training
   

2. (ii) providing opportunities for 2 - 3 month industrial work experiences
   

3. (iii) promoting synergy among disciplines through student presentations, seminars and symposia
   

Since 2000, over 50 students have trained or are currently training in the BTP from home departments in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Systems Engineering.