Bio Informatics 1 Spring 2001 -
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April 23: Dr. Eric Eisenstadt (DARPA) The abstract for his talk: How and Why DARPA does Biology.DARPA has recently begun an interdisciplinary research program in neuroprocessing and cellular regulatory networks.The program integrates state-of-the-art capabilities from the physical, information and biological sciences for the purpose of a) reaching new plateaus of understanding about the fundamental mechanisms governing the behavior of complex biological systems; b) exploring the potential of biological systems to contribute new ideas/approaches to manufacturing and information technology; c) training a new generation of scientists with fluency in the language and practice of science in all three disciplinary areas; and, d) developing biologically based technologies that provide DOD with revolutionary capabilities.Specific examples from DARPA supported interdisciplinary research activities in cell and neurobiology will be presented in addition to descriptions of other DARPA investments involving the biological sciences.Please read Dr. Eisenstadt's background material.
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3/06/01: Changed date for Dr. Eisenstadt's talk (rescheduled to Apr 23), edited layout.AJM. 3/19/01: updated for Dr. Steele's talk. 4/04/01: updated for Dr. Yoo's talk 4/20/01: updated for Dr. Eisenstadt's talk, cleaned up format.