Awards For 2011 Biotechnology Conference

AAPS is pleased to announce the awards that will be presented at the 2011 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference.

The Innovation in Biotechnology Awards is intended to recognize and promote the achievements of individuals that demonstrate innovation in the area of Biotechnology. The award is open to individuals who submit an abstract to the 2011 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference. Applicants do not need to be a member of AAPS. Each winner selected will receive a cash award of $500, a plaque and a complimentary registration to the National Biotechnology Conference.

The Excellence in Ligand Binding Assays award is designed to recognize excellence in ligand binding assays within the pharmaceutical sciences. The award will promote the science and technology of ligand binding assays. Any abstract that is submitted to the BIOTEC Section for the National Biotechnology Conference and employs ligand binding assay technology will be given consideration for the award. The primary presenting author will be awarded $1,000, a plaque and complimentary registration

The Biotechnology Graduate Student Symposium Award is designed to recognize excellence in graduate education in the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology. On the basis of submitted abstracts and summaries, students will be selected to present their research during the Graduate Symposium at the 2011 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference. Selection will be made on the basis of those students judged by the committee to have provided the most outstanding contributions in the above fields through their graduate research. Each student selected will receive a cash award of $250.00 and a complimentary registration

The Research Achievement Awards in Biotechnology recognizes outstanding scientists who have conducted fundamental research that has had significant impact in the field of Biotechnology (BIOTEC). The award recipient will receive a $2,000 honorarium, a framed, and travel expenses (maximum $1,000 domestic/$1,500 International), which will be reimbursed following the meeting. The recipient will also receive a complimentary meeting registration to attend the 2011 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference.