Association of Laboratory Technicians
SYMPOSIUM '98

Registration 7:30-8:00 a.m.

Plant Genome Projects: What have we learned? 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Dr. Randy C. Shoemaker, USDA-ARS-CICG, Iowa State University Ames, Iowa

High Throughput, PCR-based Methods for Quantitation and Detection of Pathogens 9:00-9:45 a.m
Dr. Katherine Becker, PE/Applied Biosystems Sycamore, Illinois

Break/Exhibits 9:45-10:30 a.m..

Bio Manufacturing and Product Release: Virus and Bacteria Products 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Ms. Betty Mason - Viral Products
Mr. Richard Kemmy - Bacterial Products
Pfizer Animal Health, Lincoln, Nebraska

Lunch/Meeting/Exhibits 12:00-1:00 p.m.

The Positive Power of Humor and Laughter 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Mr. Rich Pirog, Ames, Iowa

Advances in Inate Immunity: We Make Our Own Antibiotics! 2:00-2:45 p.m
Dr. Kim Brogden, National Animal Disease Laboratory, Ames, Iowa

Break/Exhibits 2:45-3:15 p.m
Poster authors present at their posters 2:45-3:00 p.m.

Retooling Life: Genius or Genocide? The Ethical Implications of Gene Therapy 3:15-4:15 p.m
Dr. Norma Hirsch, Heartland Bioethics Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Door Prize Drawing 4:15-4:30 pm.