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AOCS Biotechnology Division
Newsletter February 2008

AOCS ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL

AOCS 2008 Annual Meeting in Seattle May 18-21, Discounted Registration Available Through February 29

AOCS is planning an excellent 99th Annual Meeting and Expo, offering participants a full technical program and many networking events. Here are some key division events to take note of:

• Sunday, May 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Board Meeting
• Tuesday, May 20, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussion
• Tuesday, May 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reception and Dinner ($55 early / $65 standard)

The current draft of the technical program is online. Updates and other conference information can be found at the official Annual Meeting webpage, including Hot Topic Symposia, short courses, and a complete schedule. Check back; the website will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.

Register by February 29 to receive a discount. Remember to sign up for the division reception and dinner when registering. Click here for registration information.

Dates to Remember

• February 29: Last day to get special discounts through online registration
• April 11: Deadline to receive special hotel rates
• April 11: Early registration deadline
• May 9: Last day for advanced registration
• May 18-21: 99th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

Please share this information with your colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle. Click here for the Seattle visitor's guide.

Biotechnology Division Sessions and Joint Sessions:

BIO 1 : Sterols I BIO 1.1: Biocatalysis I BIO 1.2 / PHO 1: Structured Lipids	Monday Morning
BIO 2: Sterols II BIO 2.1/ANA 2.1: Analytical Methodology in Functional Genomics	Monday Afternoon
BIO-P: Biotechnology Posters	Monday Evening
BIO 3: Biocatalysis II	Tuesday Afternoon
BIO 4 / PRO 4.1: Bioprocessing—Enzymes	Wednesday Morning
BIO 5: General Biotechnology	Wednesday Afternoon

Click here for the Phospholipid technical program.

Click here for the Surfactants and Detergents technical program.

Also in this newsletter:

Message from the Chair, by Tom McKeon

Analytical Methods in Functional Genomics

Award Announcement

Biotechnology Division Officers

Other Meetings of Interest

AOCS Offers Expanded Career Center

Biotechnology Division web page
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