• Biorobotics Workshop
• The World Life Sciences Forum
• BioVision.Nxt 2011, Lyon, France

 Biorobotics Workshop

13-15 December 2010

Following the success of the Biorobotics session that took place during the BioVisionAlexandria International Conference 2010 (www.bibalex.org/bva2010) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), and in cooperation with the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), and the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST); the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) continues its support towards young researchers by organizing the Biorobotics Workshop, during the period 13-15 December 2010.

Over a period of three days, this Workshop aims to introduce the new science of Robotics and Biorobotics, and to deliver skill quality training to young researchers in these fields.

The Workshop will include sessions and presentations covering different topics in the fields of Robotics as well as Biorobotics. It will also include demonstrations and laboratory experiments to provide attendees with a hands-on experience in that field.

Application criteria

The applicant should be:

1. A young researcher, under the age of 40 years.
2. An Arab national citizen.
3. MSc or PhD student, or post-doctoral researcher, working in the field of Robotics or Biorobotics.

Registration is now open (Deadline for registration is 14 October 2010).

TWAS Arab Regional Office (TWAS-ARO) is offering a number of sponsorships to eligible applicants to cover the registration fees, travel expenses and accommodation costs.

Applicants who would like to apply for sponsorship may complete a Sponsorship Form available at (http// Sponsorship Form.doc), and send it to Ms. Esraa Ragab at Esraa.Ragab@bibalex.org, with a copy to Cherouk.azzam@bibalex.org
(Deadline for submission is 14 October 2010).

For more information, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/cssp/Event/Event.aspx?ID=201

 
The World Life Sciences Forum
BioVision Lyon 2011

27-29 March 2011

On-line Registration will be opened in November.

BioVision is a three-day international forum, held in Lyon every two years. It is the place where scientists at the forefront in their research area in different life sciences disciplines outline their views on forthcoming developments. BioVision is a unique opportunity to enrich your network with contacts from different backgrounds and geographical horizons.

Your registration fee will cover:

• Unlimited access to all the conference sessions
• Admission to the exhibition area
• Lunches and coffee breaks on-site
• BioVision Final Programme and delegate bag
• BioVision Networking Evenings

 For more information, please visit: http://www.biovision.org/bv2011/biovision-registration.html

The World Life Sciences Forum
BioVision.Nxt 2011

BioVision, the World Life Sciences Forum, is inviting 100 promising PhD students and Post-doc to attend the 3 days Forum (27-29 March 2011, Lyon, France) thanks to a Fellowship programme called BioVision.Nxt. On the 26th of March 2011, BioVision.NXT will hold specific activities and workshops, to prepare the selected young scientists for their active participation to the Forum. BioVision.Nxt will provide a unique opportunity for young scientists from both developed and developing countries to interact with some of the world's leading life scientists.

BioVision.Nxt 2011 application deadline has been extended to 15 October 2010.

For more information visit the BioVision.Nxt website at: www.biovision.org/bv2011/apply-for-biovision-nxt-2011.html