Oct. 18, Wednesday -- Biotech executives, investors and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis researchers will gather at Bio Summit 2006 to discuss the future of the biotech industry and look at innovation and entrepreneurship across the greater Sacramento region. The keynote address will be given by Jane Lebkowski, senior vice president of research for Geron Corp., on how stem cells are being used for therapeutic medicines. Other topics will include investing in the frontiers of human health and biotech research initiatives at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis. The summit will be held in °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis' Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is organized by TechCoire, a business education and networking organization, and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis CONNECT, which promotes entrepreneurship and business development in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis community. Prior registration is required to attend. More information and registration details are available at .
Media Resources
Andy Fell, Research news (emphasis: biological and physical sciences, and engineering), 530-752-4533, ahfell@ucdavis.edu
Meg Arnold, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis CONNECT, (530) 757-3448, mearnold@ucdavis.edu