Graeme Clark Oration Registration Open! |
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
Registration for the 2010 Graeme Clark Oration, to be delivered by genomics pioneer and science superstar, Dr J Craig Venter, is now open.
The Oration will be delivered on Wednesday, 17th March, from 6pm-7 pm at the Melbourne Convention Centre, South Wharf, on the Yarra River.
Dr Venter’s lecture, From Reading to Writing the Genetic Code, will share his story in digitizing biology, how we are moving from reading the genetic code to create new synthetic species of life and the implications for global problems such a climate change. It is no wonder the Financial Times listed Dr Venter as one of the 50 people who most shaped the last decade!
The Graeme Clark Oration 2010 is a FREE public event.
PLEASE NOTE: registration is essential. Seats are limited. Delegates will be registered on a “first come, first served” basis.
The award-winning Melbourne Convention Centre (MCC) , 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, is situated between the Melbourne Exhibition Centre (Jeff’s Shed) and the new Hilton Melbourne South Wharf . The Centre is easily accessible by public transport or car. Access to the Graeme Clark Oration for people with disabilities is available.
Click here for information about how to get to the Melbourne Convention Centre and access to public parking. You may also refer to Melway Map Reference 1C D4 and the attached map.
Click here to view Dr Venter’s bio.
Click here to read the Oration abstract.
Click here to be directed to further reading about the sequencing of the human genome and developments in genetics.
The Graeme Clark Oration 2010 is proudly supported by:
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