The Edward H. Birkenmeier Distinguished Lectureship in Genetics and Evolution
Edward H. Birkenmeier, 1947-1996, was a member of the scientific staff of The Jackson Laboratory for sixteen years and a Senior Staff Scientist for five. The Birkenmeier Lectureship was founded to honor his memory and as a tribute to his enthusiasm and faith in science and learning. The lecturship is endowed through a fund established by Ed's family, friends, and colleagues. The funds are used to bring a distinguished scientist to the Jackson Laboratory for an annual lecture, usually in October, and open to the public. The first lecture was held in 1998.
The Lectureship committee is pleased to announce the 2007 Edward H. Birkenmeier Lecture:
"Duplications, Disease and the Evolution of the Human Genome"
Presented by Dr. Evan E. Eichler from the Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine and Howard Hughes Institute
Friday, June 15th, 2007 at the Jackson Laboratory - C. C. Little Auditorium. Lecture at 4:00 PM followed by a reception from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Roscoe's dining commons
