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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.
| Monday 6 May 2019 | |
| 12:00 | Shuttle 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 |
| 12:30-13:30 | Arrival, registration, lunch and networking |
| 13:30-14:00 | Welcome 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 |
| 14:00-15:15 | Scientific session 1Matthieu Boulard, Group Leader, EMBL RomeAlessandra Vitelli, CSO, ReiThera, RomeMaria Teresa Catanese, Senior Scientist, Nouscom, Rome |
| 15:15-15:45 | Coffee break and networking |
| 15:45-17:00 | Scientific 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 |
| 17:00-19:00 | Poster session, flash talks and drinks receptionFlash talks at 17:30 hosted by Kristina Havas-Cavalletti, Group Leader, IFOM, Milan |
| 19:00-22:30 | Dinner and networking |
| 22:30 | Shuttle bus departs from venue to Eur Palasport station |
| Tuesday 7 May 2019 | |
| 08:30 | Shuttle 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 |
| 09:00-10:00 | Tours of Nouscom/ReiThera or coffee and networkingTours led by Luigino Benedetti and Loredana Siani |
| 10:00-11:00 | Scientific session 3Stefano Gustincich, Director, Department of Neuroscience and Deputy Director, LifeTech, IIT, GenoaGenghis Lloyd-Harris, Partner, Abingworth LLP, London |
| 11:00-12:00 | Biotech 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 |
| 12:00-12:15 | Closing remarksMehrnoosh Rayner, Head of Alumni Relations, EMBL, Heidelberg |
| 12:30 | Shuttle bus departs from venue to Eur Palasport station |
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:
Tuesday 7 May: