Environmental issues are just some of topics of national importance to be addressed at the meeting. Cosponsored by six ACS divisions, this program will address the role of scientific research in light of the current economic and political climate. Following Rushton's introductory remarks, three distinguished American and British chemists will discuss the scientific benefits of training and working on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Purnell will provide the closing remarks. The gathering will be preceded by English tea and American cookies.
Biological topics are a major theme of the meeting.
We have a session on the biocatalysis of nonprotein specialty chemicals, two sessions on cell-culture technology, a session on vaccines, and three sessions on separation processes, which is one of the most costly aspects of implementing a biotechnology process. Also noteworthy for life scientists are two sessions on bioorganic chemistry, offered Monday and Thursday mornings, April 3 and 6, with several technical papers to be presented, says Pasto. Several introductory and advanced courses on online searching for chemists will be held throughout the week. This is a good way to get up to speed in a particular area very quickly, especially when starting a new product. There is no charge for the CAS workshops.