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UC Davis experts: Experts on biotechnology research and education programs

The year 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the most important discoveries of modern science, the double helix structure of DNA. Since 1953, DNA research has had an impact on everything from biology, agriculture and medicine to criminal law and justice, art and politics. At UC Davis, one of the nation's leading research universities in biological sciences, a wide range of experts are available to discuss the significance of Watson and Crick's discovery; current research in DNA; and what the future may hold.

UC Biotechnology Research and Education Program

The University of California's Biotechnology Research and Education Program is based at UC Davis under the leadership of Martina Newell-McGloughlin. The program supports research, teaching and outreach efforts related to biotechnology. It awards 'seed money' grants to UC faculty and the three UC-affiliated national laboratories in areas including biomedicine, agriculture, environmental sciences, law and economics. A major objective is to promote training in new technologies such as genomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology to supply workers for the biotech industry. Newell-McGloughlin is an internationally recognized expert who has testified before the U.S. Congress and the United Nations on biotechnology issues. Contact: Martina Newell-McGloughlin, UCBREP, (530) 752-8237, mmmcgloughlin@ucdavis.edu.

UC Davis Biotechnology Program

UC Davis' own Biotechnology Program promotes research, teaching and public education in biotechnology and fosters collaborations between faculty and the biotech industry. It administers the NIH Training Program in Biomolecular Technology, the Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology graduate program and the Advanced Degree Program for corporate employees. The program organizes summer courses in topics such as bioinformatics, proteomics and molecular biology for biologists and non-specialists, including a program to train community college lecturers in bioinformatics -- using computers to analyze DNA and other biological data. The program is run by Acting Director Judith Kjelstrom. Contact: Judith Kjelstrom, Biotechnology Program, (530) 752-8228, jakjelstrom@ucdavis.edu.

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Last updated January 22, 2004