BioTech Day
BioTech day is an inaugural annual symposium that will showcase biotechnology innovation at the University of Minnesota. This year, the symposium will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Biotechnology Institute (BTI) at the University of Minnesota. The annual event will showcase past and recent achievements while highlighting current innovations and future directions in biotechnology through cross-disciplinary and external partnerships supported by activities through BTI and the recently established Minnesota Bioinnovation Accelerator (MnBA).
The Speakers
Claudia Schmidt-Dannert
Welcome and Event Overview
Distinguished McKnight University Professor; Kirkwood Chair of Biochemistry; Directory, BioTechnology Institute
Mike Sadowsky
Welcome
Distinguished McKnight University Professor Emeritus Former Director, BioTechnology Institute (2009-2021)
Mervyn de Souza
Keynote Speaker
Vice President of R&D, Oil-Dri Corporation, University of Minnesota BTI Alumnus
Setting the stage for translational collaborations
Marc Hillmyer
McKnight Endowed Chair, Distinguished Professor (CSE), Founder/Director, Valerian Materials
Place Based Innovation and Challenges
Patricia Khashayar
Director, International Institute for Biosensing, UMN