Science in the Triangle

Monday, November 15

Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur

8:00am - 5:30pm

N.C. Biotechnology Center, 15 T.W. Alexander Drive, RTP, NC

This program was developed with direct input from experienced entrepreneurs, angel investors, angel networks/fund executives, and venture capitalists, and provides an “insider’s look” into the world of equity funding. By understanding what investors look for, entrepreneurs can reduce barriers to funding, navigate the process more easily, and increase the chances of obtaining funding for their business.

2010 Biostatistics Seminar Series: Ethics, Placebos and Adaptive Randomization

12:00 - 1:50pm

Bondurant Hall, Room 2010, UNC-CH

This semester seminar series targets Clinical and Translational Science Investigators who have had basic training in biostatistics methods (e.g., completed Bios 541 and 542) and are interested in learning more about a variety of more advanced topics. Each session will be led by a different member of the NC TraCS Biostatistics Core or other Biostatistics faculty member. Speaker: Anastasia Ivanova.

Tuesday, November 16

CED’s Cafe in Partnership with NACD: Advisory Boards

7:30 - 10:00am

The Solution Center 1101 Slater Road Suite 200, Durham NC 27703

Join CED, the Nat’l Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and an expert panel to discuss the who, what, when, how and why of advisory boards. Attendees will learn how to address critical issues to successfully advance their business.

Wednesday, November 17

Internet Summit 2010

Wed. 11/17 - Thurs. 11/18

Raleigh Convention Center

Join over 1000 Internet Executives, senior marketers, entrepreneurs and investors at Internet Summit 2010 for expert content on opportunities and trends created by web innovation. Learn from dozens of industry leaders and innovators on topics such as Social Media, Mobile, Online Video, Cloud Computing, Real-time, Analytics, Online Advertising, Ecommerce and much more!

Thursday, November 18

TGHC Monthly Breakfast Discussion: The World is Fat: Global Dynamics, Causes, Policy Options

7:30 - 9:00am

Congressional conference room, NC Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC

Over the last 25 years, there has been a marked acceleration in energy imbalance across the globe. In low and middle income countries this increase is more rapid. There is not a country spared. Facilitator: Dr. Barry M. Popkin, UNC-CH.

“An Introduction to 300 Years of Anthropometric History”

5:00 - 6:30pm

National Humanities Center, 7 TW Alexander Drive, RTP, NC 27709

Speaker: John Komlos, University of Munich, Gemany

Friday, November 19

Pathology Grand Rounds: Dr. Tomas Slavik

12:00 - 2:30pm

Markee Lecture Hall, Duke Hospital

Tomas Slavik is a former Duke Path resident and a pathologist in Pretoria who has maintained an academic focus to his work. He will be presenting his collected experience on diseases affecting AIDS patients in South Africa.

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