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Sponsors:
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National
Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST), Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) and
National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Audience:
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- Entrepreneurs
- Researchers
and inventors
- Business
developers
- Investors
- Regional
science, technology and education officials
- State
and local economic and workforce development professionals
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Format:
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Conference,
poster sessions, and NIST facilities tour. |
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Purpose:
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To
aid in the practical application of new innovations and capitalize
on technology transfer opportunities, the Maryland Technology Development
Corporation (TEDCO) is hosting a joint showcase featuring the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST), entitled "Discover and Commercialize
Cutting Edge Bio-Imaging Technologies." This technology transfer
and commercialization showcase will provide attendees with a look
at bio-imaging innovations being developed in NIST and NIH laboratories
that are available for licensing and/or collaboration. |
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Topics:
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- "Fast
Pitch" presentations on new NIST and NIH technologies
- Resources
at NIST and NIH identified for public use
- Opportunities
to build successful partnerships and licensing
- Poster
sessions and facility tours
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Website:
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http://www.marylandtedco.org/calendarofevents/detail.cfm?eventid=271
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Technical
Contact:
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Linda Saffer,
TEDCO, phone: 410-715-4175.
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Registration
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NOTE:
Pre registration required. There is a seperate registration link
and deadline for US and Non-US Citizens. NIST is a secured facility.
Proper Government issued identification and check in at the Visitor
Center is necessary before entering the property. Instructions
will be provided for registrants in advance.
On-Line
Registraion
Registration
Contact: Christine Johnson, TEDCO, phone: 410-715-4175.
Registration Fee: $80
Registration Deadlines:
US Citizens - September 30th
Non US Citizens - September 21st
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Accomodations:
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A block of
rooms has been reserved for the nights of October 5-7, 2009
at the Holiday Inn
Gaithersburg, Two Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
20879. The special rate is $113.00 per night plus
13% tax.To make your reservation, please contact the hotel directly
at 301-948-8900 and mention that you are attending the "NIST/NIH
Showcase". To
ensure the NIST group rate, reservations
must be received by September 21, 2009.
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