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Please note that we will send confirmation of registration ONE WEEK prior to the event. When a particular event is full, it will be marked as "closed" on the registration page. As of 9/08/06, all events are still open except for Lunch with Dr. Francis Collins.

Breakfast with NHGRI Representatives

Location: Health Sciences Library room 527
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Participants: Event available for graduate and post-doc students only

Join Vence Bonham, Milton English, Carla Easter, Laura Rodriguez, and Francis Collins in a discussion about opportunities at NHGRI for minority students. Space is limited to 50 students in order to provide an intimate and informative environment. The program is sponsored by the Department of Social Medicine and Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity.

Lunchtime talk with Francis Collins
*event is full

Location: Lineburger Cancer Center, Plaza Room
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Participants: Event available for graduate and post-doc students only

Join Francis Collins as he presents a talk about the future of genomics research. A box lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 100 students.

NHGRI Expert Panel

Location: MBRB Main Auditorium
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Participants: Event available for graduate and post-doc students only

Each panelist will present on an a specific topic and provide career options and opportunities within NHGRI.

Expert Panel Reception

Location: MBRB Main Lobby
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Participants: graduate students, post-docs and undergraduates

Come mingle with NHGRI staff and scientists as well as Debra Harry and Dena Davis.