Millennium Prize Finalist Symposium
Ajankohta
Tue 06/10/08 12:15 - 16:00Location
Description
Millennium Prize Finalist Symposium on Tuesday, 10th of June from 12:15 to 16:00 at Helsinki University of Technology, TUAS-house, hosted by Spinverse Ltd. The symposium will feature two separate sessions, first a biomaterials session where Millennium Technology Prize finalist Professor Robert Langer will give a presentation on the development of innovative biomaterials for controlled drug release and Professor Minna Kellomäki will present her findings on parallel research done in Finland.
After a short break, the symposium continues with a telecommunications session, where Millennium Technology Prize finalist Dr. Andrew J. Viterbi will give a presentation on the Viterbi algorithm and its applications, followed by discussion and short VAMOS programme update.
Programme
12.15: Opening Words: Pekka Koponen, Managing Director, Spinverse Ltd
12:30 "The invention and development of innovative biomaterials for controlled drug release and other applications" Professor Robert Langer
13:00 Discussion
13:15 "Biodegradable composite and scaffold research in TUT" Professor Minna Kellomäki, TUT
13:30 Discussion
13.40 Functional Materials research in Finland -Tekes Programme update, Anneli Ojapalo, Senior Consultant, Spinverse Ltd
13:50 FinNano update, Pekka Koponen, Managing Director Spinverse Ltd
14:00 - Coffee and networking
14:30 Opening Words: Pekka Koponen, Managing director, Spinverse Ltd
14:35 “The Science, Technology and Business of Digital Communication” Dr. Andrew J. Viterbi
15:15 Discussion
15:30 VAMOS programme update, Jouko Lintunen, Spinverse Ltd.
15:40- Coffee and networking
The event is free of charge, but registration is required. There is a limited number of seats available and we may need to restrict the number of participants. Register now to ensure participation!
Registration and more information on Professor Robert Langer’s speech
Registration and more information on Dr Andrew J. Viterbi’s speech