This international conference gave the students the opportunity to view the research of other scientists directly involved in the potential uses of venom. The conference also allowed students to make contacts with other universities for possible future collaborations and studies. This conference was sponsored by the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital, Science Park Research Division. The series was open to the public with surrounding high school students being invited to attend and see the research being performed in the Biology Department.
Plans are already underway for next year's seminar.
These awards recognize full or part-time employees or students whose contributions to the university community have strengthened, nurtured, and enriched the lives and spirits of women. Award selection is based on a candidate's proven leadership and contributions to the university community. Her major contribution to the NTRI Program has been the production of monoclonal antibodies. She is currently finalizing plans for her Ph.D. work. Elda also gave a presentation on snakes to students at Memorial Middle School in Kingsville.