Food Safety Microbiology Seminar and Open House - Friday, November 30, 2012
Location:
Helix Center Biotech Incubator
1100 Corporate Square Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
A Frank Discussion on Food Safety Microbiology
The science, the research, the latest technology and the controversies – you’ll get it all when you join us for a one-day GMO seminar on November 30th, 2012.
“Our speakers have diverse perspectives,” says Dr. Bruce Hemming, President of Microbe Inotech Laboratories Inc. “Dr. Don Huber, Purdue University, will share his research into the negative effects of ‘frankenfoods’, and Dr. Bruce Hammond, toxicologist for Monsanto, a leader on the regulatory issues of genetically engineered foods, will reveal the latest advances and developments in this field.”
All attendees will receive:
*resource materials
*speaker’s notes
*FREE GIFT (to be determined)
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 30, 2012
Time: 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Location: Helix Center Biotech Incubator
1100 Corporate Square Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
*NEW PRICE*
Tickets: $90
DUE TO A CHANGE IN VENUE, REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 45 ATTENDEES! REGISTER NOW TO NOT MISS OUT!
Agenda
The complete agenda is to be announced. Confirmed speakers include:
Dr. Don Huber, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, will share his research into the negative effects of "frankenfoods."
Dr. Bruce Hammond, toxicologist at Monsanto, a leader in the regulation of genetically engineered foods, will reveal the latest advances and developments in this field.
Bill Bremer, principal with Kestrel Management Services will share his expertise in food compliance and regulation.
Dr. Hari Dwivedi, Senior Scientist in the Research and Development Division of bioMérieux, will be presenting the new Vitek MS microbial identification instrument.
Rex Dyer of Ag-Defense systems presents a new automated sample preparation instrument for researchers.
Open House & Tour
The seminar includes an open house tour of the Helix Biotech Incubator and Core Lab. The Core Lab is a satellite operation for MiL Inc. and a new essential component of the region’s incubator for entrepreneurial scientists.
Who Should Attend
This event offers a rare opportunity for both those directly involved in the biotechnology industry and the wider community to hear from experts in the field.
Whether you are involved in agriculture, food manufacturing or healthcare, this seminar promises to provide delegates with a deep understanding of the issues surrounding genetic engineering directly from the front line of the scientific research. If you have an interest in food, you will want to attend.
Sponsors
Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc. – Hosting Sponsor
Helix Center Biotech Incubator; St. Louis County Economic Council
Hussmann
St. Louis Community College
bioMérieux, N.A.
KLEERTECH
Kestrel Management Services, LLC