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The Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research invites you to the 2019 Byers Award Lecture in Basic Science

Featuring

Hana El-Samad, PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, UCSF School of Medicine
"The Engineer's Journey: Untangling Feedback Loops to Design Smart Cells"

Opening remarks from
Sam Hawgood, MBBS
Chancellor
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor

Closing remarks from
Brook Byers
Partner
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

About the Award: The Byers Award in Basic Science is awarded annually to recognize and support the outstanding research of a mid-level faculty member. The intent of this award is to support exceptional mid-career scientists in exploring new projects.

The lecture will be followed by a community reception featuring interactive research exhibits.

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