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EMBL in… Italy 2019

From Basic Research to Molecular Medicine
6-7 May, Nouscom/ReiThera, Rome

All EMBL staff, alumni, their colleagues and networks are invited to the EMBL in Italy event at Nouscom/ReiThera in Rome held on Monday to Tuesday 6-7 May 2019.

This two-day event includes a diverse group of speakers from leaders in industry and academia and will focus on molecular medicine, biotechnology and investing in life sciences. It will also include a tour of Nouscom/ReiThera, a poster session, drinks reception and plenty of time to network.

This free event is open to all and includes coffee breaks, lunch and dinner. Space is limited so please register as soon as possible to secure a spot.

Programme

Monday 6 May 2019
12:00Shuttle bus departs from Eur Palasport station to venueMeeting point: In front of the Eur Palasport underground station exit on the street Viale America and look for the “EMBL in Italy” sign being held by staff
12:30-13:30Arrival, registration, lunch and networking
13:30-14:00Welcome remarksMaster of Ceremonies: Kristina Havas-Cavalletti, Group Leader, IFOM, MilanAlfredo Nicosia, Co-founder and CEO, Nouscom, RomePhil Avner, Head of EMBL Rome and Senior Scientist
14:00-15:15Scientific session 1Matthieu Boulard, Group Leader, EMBL RomeAlessandra Vitelli, CSO, ReiThera, RomeMaria Teresa Catanese, Senior Scientist, Nouscom, Rome
15:15-15:45Coffee break and networking
15:45-17:00Scientific session 2Luisa Lo Iacono, Researcher, Laboratory of Neurobiology of Behaviour, Santa Lucia Foundation, RomeDaniel Rossier, Postdoc, EMBL RomeAndrea Urbani, Director, Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome
17:00-19:00Poster session, flash talks and drinks receptionFlash talks at 17:30 hosted by Kristina Havas-Cavalletti, Group Leader, IFOM, Milan
19:00-22:30Dinner and networking
22:30Shuttle bus departs from venue to Eur Palasport station
Tuesday 7 May 2019
08:30Shuttle bus departs from Eur Palasport station to venueMeeting point: In front of the Eur Palasport underground station exit on the street Viale America and look for the “EMBL in Italy” sign being held by staff
09:00-10:00Tours of Nouscom/ReiThera or coffee and networkingTours led by Luigino Benedetti and Loredana Siani
10:00-11:00Scientific session 3Stefano Gustincich, Director, Department of Neuroscience and Deputy Director, LifeTech, IIT, GenoaGenghis Lloyd-Harris, Partner, Abingworth LLP, London
11:00-12:00Biotech panel discussionChair: Luca Benatti, CEO and Board Member, EryDel, MilanLuigi Aurisicchio, CEO and CSO, Takis, RomeGenghis Lloyd-Harris, Partner, Abingworth LLP, LondonAlfredo Nicosia, Co-founder and CEO, Nouscom, RomeMariagrazia Pizza, Senior Scientific Director Bacterial Vaccines, GSK Vaccines, SienaChristian Steinkühler, Co-founder and CSO, Exiris, Rome
12:00-12:15Closing remarksMehrnoosh Rayner, Head of Alumni Relations, EMBL, Heidelberg
12:30Shuttle bus departs from venue to Eur Palasport station

Poster

Shuttle Bus Timetable

In order to help with your travel to the event, we are pleased to offer a free shuttle bus from the Eur Palasport station to Nouscom/ReiThera (and return trips) on both days of the event. The schedule is:

Monday 6 May:

  • 12:00 Eur Palasport station to Nouscom/ReiThera (Meeting point: In front of the Eur Palasport underground station exit on the street Viale America and look for the “EMBL in Italy” sign being held by staff)
  • 22:30 Nouscom/ReiThera to Eur Palasport station 

Tuesday 7 May:

  • 08:30 Eur Palasport station to Nouscom/ReiThera (Meeting point: In front of the Eur Palasport underground station exit on the street Viale America and look for the “EMBL in Italy” sign being held by staff)
  • 12:30 Nouscom/ReiThera to Eur Palasport station
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