January 2022 BioBreakfast

Thursday, January 13, 2022 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | VIRTUAL

Join us on Thursday, January 13th at 8:30 am to experience the same great BioBreakfast event in a virtual setting.

At the January BioBreakfast we'll hear an important update on the exciting developments and innovation underway at UD, along with our always popular new Member Showcase.

Charles G. Riordan, UD's Vice President for Research, Scholarship & Innovation, will bring us inside the university's institutes, programs and partnerships that are driving scientific innovation and sparking new opportunities.

Then we'll meet several of our newest Delaware Bio member organizations - a great opportunity to learn about their products, services and research that foster the growth and prosperity of the Delaware bioscience community.

 

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Event Speakers

Charles G. Riordan

Vice President for Research, Scholarship & Innovation

University of Delaware

Charlie Riordan serves as Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation with responsibility for advancing the University's research enterprise, including oversight of the University’s Research Office, six University-wide research institutes, core facilities and the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships. The University of Delaware (UD) is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a very high research activity, a distinction achieved by less than 3 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. UD ranks among the top 100 universities in terms of federal R&D support for science and engineering. Riordan is an inorganic chemist whose research has been supported primarily by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. He is the recipient of a 1994 National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award (NYI). A member of the UD faculty since 1997, he served as Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from 2002-07 and was Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education from 2010-13. Riordan chaired the University’s 2014-15 strategic planning process, which led to the current University strategic plan, Delaware Will Shine. He received the University's outstanding doctoral graduate advising and mentoring award in 2008. An elected fellow of both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he received the 2013 American Chemical Society Delaware Section Award for his scholarly research. Riordan was elected into Texas A&M University’s College of Science Academy of Distinguished Former Students. Riordan has served on the editorial advisory boards of Inorganic Chemistry, the Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry and Dalton Transactions. He has served on numerous review panels and committees, including a three-year stint as Chair, of the NIH MSF-A study section. He earned his bachelor's degree at the College of Holy Cross, his Ph.D. at Texas A&M University and was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago.

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What is BioBreakfast

Increasing the role of diverse thinking, perspectives and communities is essential to the future of life science innovation and improving health outcomes. Our March Bio Breakfast will explore the needs, challenges and opportunities for our sector in engaging underrepresented groups in the sciences, beginning with STEM education. We’ll hear about national strategies and local company and academic approaches to expanding outreach and engagement with diverse communities.

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  Delaware Bio Event Policies
  

Registration Policy

The “In Transition” rate is available for first-time attendees seeking employment. If you are still searching for employment after the first BioBreakfast and wish to continue attending, we offer you a discounted rate of $25 to attend. The “Non-Member” rate is for those who very occasionally attend our events ( no more than two events) or for those who are evaluating whether they wish to join Delaware Bio. This is not intended for individuals who attend every event in a series. If you fall into this category, we ask that you join the organization. Information about membership can be found by contacting us at info@delawarebio.org.

Please note that Delaware Bio is a member-supported organization, preference is given to our members. If an event becomes sold out and you are registered as a non-member, we reserve the right to cancel your registration and refund your payment. If you are retired and wish to attend BioBreakfast, we ask that you join the organization as a member, at our new, discounted retired membership level.

When registering please use your company email address, so we can verify membership (if applicable). Registration for our virtual events will end 24-hours before the event is set to begin to ensure you receive the proper communication to join the event. Please register in advance, as it may fill up quickly. Thank you!

Refund Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing, via email to Yvette Murray more than one (1) week prior to the event to receive a refund minus 25% for registration/administrative costs. If the cancellation is made within one week of the event or the attendee is a no-show, Delaware Bio will not issue a refund. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Yvette Murray.