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UBThisSummer Lecture Series
June 19-21, 2006
Faculty and staff from across the university share their expertise through
the UBThisSummer Lecture Series 2006, Our Community and Our World.
This year, with the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics
& Life Sciences opening its new facility in June, we have scheduled some
special lectures that focus on the human genome, cancer therapies and
the economics of life sciences.
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June 19, 2006 at 4:00pm
Norma J. Nowak, Ph.D.
Director of Science and Technology, New York State Center of
Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Towards Clinical Genomics: An Array of Possibilities
Second Floor Reception Area, New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
During the past decade, advances in experimental and computational technologies have made it possible to complete the sequence of the human genome. As a result, we have the ability to define changes responsible for disease at the molecular level. This session will provide a perspective on these achievements, and discuss emerging technologies that have the potential to dramatically improve diagnostic and prognostic ability in the clinic.
June 20, 2006 at 4:00pm
Ashwani Rajput , MD
Surgical Oncologist in Gastrointestinal Center and Assistant
Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Colorectal Cancer Therapies - Is the future really now?
Second Floor Reception Area, New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
Colon cancer remains a leading cause of cancer related morbidity and mortality. Despite this being a preventable and curable disease, there are many patients who present at an advanced stage. At an advanced stage, treatment options for cure are often limited. Molecularly targeted therapies have been approved by the FDA for a number of solid tumors. However in the clinical setting, response rates for colorectal cancers have been disappointing. This session will focus on efforts to find novel molecular targets and potential combinations to increase the efficacy of treatment for patients with advanced disease.
June 21, 2006 at 4:00pm
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD
Vice Provost and Director, Office of Science, Technology Transfer,
and Economic Outreach (STOR) State University of New York at Buffalo UB
Technology Incubator at Baird Research Park
Accelerating Economic Development in the Buffalo Niagara Region
by Transferring UB Inventions to Society
Second Floor Reception Area, New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
University technology transfer and commercialization activities have great potential impact on regional and global economies. Universities have been at the center of the success of the “ Silicon Valley,” “Route 28” and “Research Triangle” regions which have shown great economic growth based upon effective transfer of university technologies through commercialization.
The University at Buffalo’s technology transfer efforts were reorganized in 2002 forming an Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR). Since 2002, we have doubled the number of annual invention disclosures from University faculty (from 45 to 90). The total number of disclosures was 302, and from these we have signed 40 licenses and spun-off 20 start-up businesses. Much of this technology is in the life sciences including nanomedicine, bioinformatics, drug development, diagnostics, and imaging; however, other areas including software, communications, and electronics are also represented
We are confident that the future is bright for University-based technology transfer to impact the region’s economy as there is a commitment of our universities and their affiliated institutions, as well as a commitment of the community to support these efforts. However, there are no quick fixes. Most technology transfer and commercialization efforts at successful universities have taken decades to accomplish. A good foundation has been laid regionally for developing a group of technology start-ups and business expansions based upon UB and associated academic research strengths.
To register online or to find out more about the general lecture series, please click here Location / Directions:
The three lectures will take place in the New York State Center of Excellence
in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences 701 Ellicott Street
Click here for direction to BNMC
