Events

Sunday, July 26

Amgen Keynote Address

Dr. Claire Fraser-Liggett, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Sponsored by Amgen

Opening Poster Session/Reception

Monday, July 27

Quarter Century Club Luncheon

Invitation Only

Lunch for attendees

In the exhibit hall (included with all full registrations)

Poster Session/Reception

General Session

sanofi pasteur Canada Award Lecture
Guest Speaker: Tony D'Amore, AVP Process Development, sanofi pasteur Canada

Alma Dietz Dinner and Lecture

Cost: $70 (not included in registration) includes reception and dinner
Speaker: Dr. Paul Jensen, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
"Linking species concepts to natural product discovery in the post-genomic era"
Sponsored by Cubist Pharmaceuticals

Tuesday, July 28

SIM 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Meet at SIM registration desk at 6:00am. Participants will receive a run T-shirt and refreshments. No charge to participate. Hold Harmless waiver form required and must be completed prior to running.
Sponsored by Alberta Research Council

Banquet Reception

Banquet and Awards Presentation

Included with all full registrations. Individual tickets available for purchase at $70 each.
Banquet Speaker: Dr. Jennie Hunter-Cevera, RTI International
"Sixty years later microbiology is still at the core"

Wednesday, July 29

Annual Business Meeting

All SIM members are encouraged to attend

Student Mentoring Luncheon

Chance for students to meet with the SIM board of directors and 2009 awardees. Complimentary for students.

Free Afternoon

Thursday, July 30

Charles Thom Award Lecture

Lecturer: Dr. David H. Sherman, Life Science Institute, University of Michigan
"Chemical diversity and enzymatic versatility in natural product biosynthesis"