Events Calendar
13 October 2008, 9:30 - 18:00
Women involved in the Science of the Future
- Seminars and Round Table Discussion
ITQB Oeiras,
Portugal - Large Auditorium
Women involved in the Science of the future is a day dedicated to science and scientific careers organised under the University Ambassador Programme from SET-Routes.
Three top women scientists (University Ambassadors) will talk about their scientific research and share their experience of working in science.
This event is open to university undergraduate and postgraduate students and scientists from all levels.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Professor Claudina Pousada, ITQB Oeiras
- Professor Saskia van der Vies, VU University Amsterdam
- Professor Montse Pagès, Instituto de Biología Molecular de Barcelona (IBMB-CSIC)
Programme
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| 9:30 | Welcoming Address | |
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| 9:45 | Drought tolerance in maize, an important crop in agriculture Professor Montse Pagès, Instituto de Biología Molecular de Barcelona (IBMB-CSIC) |
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| 10:30 | Coffee break | |
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| 10:45 | Molecular chaperones in protein folding and signal transduction Professor Saskia van der Vies, VU University Amsterdam |
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| 11:30 | A scientific career in Portugal Professor Claudina Pousada, ITQB Oeiras |
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| 12:15 | Lunch break Lunch will be offered to the participants of the conference |
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| 14:30 | Round Table Discussion: Career Issues for Women in Science Panelists: Claudina Pousada, Montse Pagès, Saskia van der Vies |
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