Archive for November 2015

SPEAKER: SYLVAIN V. COSTES, PH.D PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, BIOSCIENCES, LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY, CSO AND CO-FOUNDER OF EXOGEN BIOTECHNOLOGY INC. DATE/TIME: MON, 11/23/2015 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Fall 2015 Colloquium Series Abstract: In this presentation, we will review some of the key concepts in health effects from ionizing radiation with an emphasis on recent developments…

SPEAKER: KEVIN BARKER ADVISOR TO CHAIR WEISENMILLER THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION DATE/TIME: MON, 11/16/2015 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Fall 2015 Colloquium Series Abstract: The California Energy Commission is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, six basic responsibilities guide the Energy Commission as…

SPEAKER: DR. ERIC ABEL SENIOR SCIENTIST, GINZTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER, VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS DATE/TIME: MON, 11/09/2015- 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Fall 2015 Colloquium Series Abstract: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world today, and shares the pedestal with heart disease as the leading non-communicable disease. While a cure for cancer remains…

SPEAKER: JOHN ABREFAH, PH.D. SENIOR ENGINEER, DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD DATE/TIME: MON, 11/02/2015 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Fall 2015 Colloquium Series Abstract: The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) is an independent oversight organization within the executive branch.  The Board is chartered with the responsibility of providing recommendations and advice to the Secretary…