About this Event
Savica 2021 brings together some of the greatest minds from the Slovenian – American community to discuss important topics at the forefront of chemistry, biology, and the fight against COVID-19. Experts from the Slovenian National Institute of Chemistry, Stanford University, John Hopkins University, and other reputable institutions come together on Oct 29th to discuss the topics that matter in our perpetually evolving world.
Following the speakers list, please join us for a reception in the gallery where lighter fare and drinks will be served, compliments of the Embassy of Slovenia in Washington.
Ticketing is limited for this series. For those who are unable to join us at the embassy, there will be a livestream link available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SLOinUSA
Each guest panelist will present on their important work and its contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. The topics by speaker include:
- Dr. Katherine Seley-Radtke: Antiviral Drug Development – Good Things DO Come In Small Packages
- Dr. Nicholas Hud: Response of Academic Labs at Georgia Tech in the Early Days of COVID-19 Testing
- Dr. Steven Rokita: The Joys, Surprises, and Unexpected Benefits of Basic Research at the Intersection of Chemistry and Biology
- Dr. Jasna Brčić: Bacterial Cell Wall Composition and New Antibiotic Strategies
- Dr. Liliya Yaksunyk: Biophysical and Structural Investigations of Non-Canonical DNA Implicated in Replication Stress and Cancer
- Dr. Sarah Woodson: How Non-Coding RNA Takes Shape in Health and Disease
- Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friederich: Where Do We Go From Here? – The Future of Treating Infections
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, 2410 California Street, N.W., Washington, United States
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