Once a year, students make a great effort to organize the "Vienna Biocenter PhD Student Symposium" which is carried out in collaboration with other members of the Campus Vienna Biocenter. In an informal setting, leading scientists present their latest discoveries within the symposiums' selected range of topics. Poster sessions and round tables provide the opportunity for lecturers and students to discuss and expand their experience. Particular emphasis is placed on aspects relevant to society, like ethical implications of research.
This year's VBC Student Symposium "Origin of Life" will take place at the Vienna Biocenter from November 18th to 19th 2010. The symposium will cover topics such as the chemical and biological origin of life and evolution, the rise and extinction of species and also life under extreme conditions. Renowned scientist from physics, chemistry and molecular biology will present and discuss their most recent findings. If you are interested and would like to get more information about the symposium please click here "Origin of Life".
Max Birnstiel Lectures
The IMP has a special seminar series and this is intended to be the highlight of the month in the seminar calendar. These seminars, named after the founding director of the IMP, are normally held on the first Wednesday of each month at 4pm. The speakers are selected via a popular vote of faculty members, postdocs and PhD students. The Max Birnstiel Lectures have already attracted considerable attention on campus and within the wider scientific community and many leading scientists have confirmed their participation. Click here to see the forthcoming speakers - Max Birnstiel Lecture.
