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2008 BIO International Convention
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Biotechnology and Sustainable Energy Production: EU-U.S. Cooperation in Research
Track : International Case Studies
Program Code: 1230
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Time: 8:15 AM to 9:45 AM  EST
Location: Room 26 AB
CHAIR :
Kathie Olsen, PhD, Deputy Director , National Science Foundation
SPEAKER (S):
Robert Anex, Associate Professor , Iowa State University
Sarah Hake, PhD, US Department of Agriculture
Line Matthiessen-Guyader, PhD, Head of Unit , European Commission -- DG Research
Luuk van der Wielen, PhD, , B-Basic / TU Delft
Description
"This symposium will provide an interactive opportunity to discuss new and on-going directions that the European Commission (EC) United States (U.S.) Task Force on Biotechnology Research is taking regarding strategies for applying biotech tools to sustainable energy production. The task force is also discussing socioeconomic considerations related to the development of biobased fuels. Presenters will discuss and solicit the views of biotechnologists, social scientists and economists."


Objective1Provide an update on the social and legal context and recent research trends in the sustainable energy production field.

Objective2:Compare and contrast the situation in the EU and in the United States.

Objective3:Explore opportunities for EU-U.S. collaboration in research.

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This session is a part of:
2008 BIO International Convention Complete Session Set
International Case Studies Track