Pearls of Wisdom

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Pearls of Wisdom

Chair: Hamid Ghandehari, University of Maryland, U.S.A. Sunday, July 8

What can you expect during a Pearls of Wisdom discussion—just about anything! Controversial topics, outrageous points-of-view, and audience participation are guaranteed. The debates kick-off with the presentation of a motion and evidence to support the motion. This is followed by the opponent of the motion presenting counter evidence. Once the presenters conclude, the floor is open.

Bioactive Materials Pearls of Wisdom—Viral vs. Non-viral Gene Delivery

Pro Speaker: John Chiorini, National Institutes of Health, U.S.A.
Viral Vectors are Superior to Non-viral for Gene Therapy
Con Speaker: Leaf Huang, University of North Carolina, U.S.A.
Viral Vectors are Not Superior to Non-viral
Moderator: Justin Hanes, Johns Hopkins University, U.S.A.

Veterinary Pearls of Wisdom—In Vitro Drug Release Tests are Invaluable Tools in Veterinary Product Development and Quality Control

Pro Speaker: Avinash Thombre, Pfizer, U.S.A.
Con Speaker: Michael Rathbone, InterAg, New Zealand
Moderator: Sevda Senel, Hacettepe University, Turkey

Consumer and Diversified Products Pearls of Wisdom—Nanotechnology: Economic Benefit or Potenial Hazard