Science in the Triangle

Monday, October 11

2010 Biostatistics Seminar Series

12:00 – 1:50pm

Bondurant Hall, Room 2020, UNC-CH

Semester-long seminar series: Each session will be led by a different member of the NC TraCS Biostatistics Core or other Biostatistics faculty member. The next session is October 11, 2010 and will be led by Jianwen Cai: “Analysis of Recurrent Events”

Tuesday, October 12

BioNetwork Course: Good Laboratory Practices: FDA and EPA Regulations

6:00 – 10:00pm (Tues. 10/12 & Thurs. 10/14)

BioNetwork Capstone Center BTEC 120 850 Oval Drive, Centennial Campus Raleigh, NC 27695

Develop an understanding of the documentation guidelines required for the generation of acceptable EPA and FDA product registration safety studies. A Series of excercises, including labeling excersices, a protocol review, and adherence to SOPs, reinforce course concepts.(0.8 CEUs) $65.

Periodic Tables: The Science of Fine Dining

7:00 – 9:00pm

Broad Street Cafe, Durham

Join Matthew Novak, a graduate student in biomedical engineering at Duke University, as he recounts his time spent cooking with Chef Grant Achatz, one of the world’s leading practitioners of this new progressive cuisine at his Chicago restaurant, Alinea. He will lend insight into the new scientific methods being employed in the world of cuisine and may even have a few interactive and tasty demos for everyone to enjoy!

Wednesday, October 13

Validation Academy Courses: Steam Sterilization Validation for Autoclaves and SIP System

8:00am – 5:00pm (Wed. 10/13 – Thurs. 10/14)

BioNetwork Capstone Center, BTEC 124, 850 Oval Drive, Centennial Campus, Raleigh, NC 27695

Provides participants with an in-depth understanding of steam sterilization as well as the current methods of validation for sterile processes in the pharma/biotech manufacturing environment, including Autoclaves and Steam in Place (SIP) Systems, by providing a thorough understanding of sterilization, sterile equipment design, the regulatory requirements associated with sterilization and the methods used to test and validate sterile processes. (1.6 CEUs). $65.

Thursday, October 14

Deep Fried #TriangleTweetup at the NC State Fair

North Carolina State Fair

Event fee is $5 fee for the #DeepFried @TriangleTweetup includes fair gate admission + the Tweetup. Sponsored by SocialCarolina.org. RSVP.

Friday, October 15

TEDx Raleigh!

Venture Hall Room, Marbles Kids’ Museum, Downtown Raleigh

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxRaleigh, where x=independently organized TED event. At our TEDxRaleigh event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

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To view a complete calendar of RTP community events, please visit the Science in the Triangle calendar.