Science Cafe – Synthetic Biology at Lafayette Library on Jan 28th

Science Cafe – Synthetic Biology:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:00pm | $5

What does synthetic biology promise for the future? How is it currently being utilized? What are the risks? The Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (Synberc) is a collaboration between UC Berkeley, Stanford, Harvard, MIT and UCSF and is a leader in this industry. Leonard Katz, PhD, Director of Research & Industry Relations at Synberc, will facilitate a discussion sharing the latest in the field, including biological systems currently under examination such as bacteria, yeasts, mammalian cells and tissues. Join us to explore this important, emerging field.

$5/person

To reserve call: 925-283-6513 x103 or email: reserve@LLLCF.org

Boxed meals available for pre-purchase: $10 (non-refundable). Call the above number to order. Beer, wine, coffee, tea and cookies for sale in the community hall.