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SUMMARY:High Throughput Automation of Synthetic DNA and RNA on Nanostructured Ceramic Films
DESCRIPTION:Fully synthetic oligonucleotides are critical in nearly all disciplines of modern biology and precision medicine. Synthetic Biology\, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) diagnostics\, mRNA vaccines\, interference RNA cancer therapeutics\, self-amplifying saRNA. Access to abundant\, high quality synthetic DNA and RNA at gram scales overnight could be a game changer for the future of healthcare and personalized medicine 1) reducing the time for the discovery of safe and effective biologics\, 2) significantly increasing the clinical Phase I pipeline success and 3) reaching profitability years in advanced to recover R&D costs. \nTypical commercial offerings for 500 ng of a single lyophilized gene take from 5 to 15 business days and cost over $2500 to produce. For even partial combinatorial libraries of mRNA biologics this process can become time consuming and prohibitable expensive. We will discuss how the use of nano-structured ceramic films enables the synthesis of hundreds of DNA genes in gram quantities overnight. Furthermore\, we will describe how these nano-structured ceramics can be manufactured without the use of expensive\, currently highly backlogged\, nanofabs through the use of conventional physical and chemical means. \n \nSpeaker: Mario Blanco\, PhD\, President & CEO \nBio: Dr. Blanco holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from UCLA. After working in the chemical and software industry for 10 years he was recruited by Caltech and NASA/JPL as a Research Scientist  (1993-2010) and Senior Manager. He has 14 granted patents and over 65 refereed science articles. 15+ years’ experience in three prior startups: Program Manager at Molecular Simulations (Sunnyvale\, CA)\, CSO at Liox Power (Pasadena\, CA)\, CEO at CeliacAid (Temple City\, CA). He founded Nanopec Inc. in 2017 to enable Synthetic DNA full automation to protect\, heal and rejuvenate the human body. Dr. Blanco was recently featured by AzBio as one of the most promising CEOs for the Biotech industry in Arizona and Nanopec recognized by The Flinn Foundation as a top 6 new startups. Under his leadership Nanopec has filed 5 patents and established national and international R&D collaborations with some of the largest DNA banks and CDMOs. He is known for a lifetime of mentoring young promising scientists\, engineers and entrepreneurs. \nRegistration: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116565305861/WN_l-BHXQ–RmuvarQofloggQ \n 
URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/high-throughput-automation-of-synthetic-dna-and-rna-on-nanostructured-ceramic-films/
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SUMMARY:Like Driving a Car: Acquiring Quality SEM/FESEM Images in Different Situations
DESCRIPTION:Getting good SEM/FESEM images is dependent on both the sample conditions (conductivity\, bulk vs. thin film\, etc) and the instrument’s imaging parameters (e.g.\, beam voltage\, beam current\, working distance\, detector\, etc). Over the course of training and interacting with hundreds of different FESEM users Dr. Liu has observed the most important things a new user needs to know without overwhelming them with theory and trivial operational routines. This allows new users to conceptualize and visualize the electron beam behavior relative to the observed imaging. This webinar will simplify and explain the complex nature of SEM/FESEM imaging by drawing analogies to common things in everyday life such as writing with a pencil and driving a car. \n \nSpeaker: Bangzhi Liu\, PhD \nBio: Dr. Bangzhi received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and worked as a postdoctoral research scholar in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State University. He is currently employed by Penn State Materials Research Institute as an assistant research professor. He has over 20 years’ experience in materials characterization (FESEM\, TEM\, Auger\, etc) and thin film deposition (PVD and ALD). He has authored and coauthored over 40 peer-reviewed journals. \nRegistration:  \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516565307447/WN_N_g1Bpv_Qui59PHPfHm7FA
URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/like-driving-a-car-acquiring-quality-sem-fesem-images-in-different-situations/
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SUMMARY:The Power to Change the World
DESCRIPTION:There are 103 Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) in the United Stated. HBCU’s have existed for for over 200 years and deliver over 27% of the STEM graduates while educating only 10% of the African Americans in higher education in the US. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the expertise\, innovation\, entrepreneurialism and manpower/woman power of this critical American heritage to be part of the solution for semi-conductor re-birth in the US. Other countries are positioned to far exceed the US in moving to the next level. How does the US win in this race? Use all the best talent available. \nRegistration Required\, Visit: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816463183649/WN_kM2kba6uTiaNH_klZpAtmw?MNT-Calendar \nPresenter: Valinda Scarbro Kennedy\, IBM Global University Specialty Programs Manager \nValinda Scarbro Kennedy is the IBM Global University Specialty Programs Manager. Valinda and her team work with higher education leadership worldwide in Medical Institutions and Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) providing access to industry resources to bridge the gap between academic programs and high demand career skills. The team works with medical/nursing/life sciences/pharmaceutical institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) to provide faculty and students industry experiences using IBM’s academic program for no-charge access to resources. The goal is to build critical skills with artificial intelligence\, quantum computing\, internet-of-things\, data science\, design thinking\, cyber security\, blockchain and other hot technology areas through engagement with academic\, government and industry leaders to augment education to include the accelerated use of advanced technology into most disciplines. \nNow into her 34th year at IBM\, Valinda has held a variety of engineering\, sales\, services\, and executive management positions. These assignments include: \n\nHBCU Strategist\nGlobal universities academic initiative high touch program manager\nManagement of sales specialist\, technical architects\, and business development executives\nFinancial services client unit director\nEcosystem development manager\nMarket segmentation and development leader\nTechnical sales and support specialist and manager\nServices business development executive\nDisaster recovery specialist\nSystems engineer\n\nDegrees include a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and an associate degree in Computer Science from West Virginia State University in 1987 and 1988. Activities include being a Trustee\, Senior Usher and Choir member at Logan Street Baptist Church\, Monday Night Ladies Bowling Team Captain and on the advisory boards at West Virginia State University\, Bluefield State College and the University of Illinois Chicago Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program. Valinda is also an on-going mentor to veterans with American Corporate Partners and holds an appointment on Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Cyber Security Executive Council. \nMore info: https://www.congress.gov/116/crec/2019/12/03/CREC-2019-12-03-pt1-PgH9212.pdf
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