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This presentation is part of the ongoing series Women in Science.

Thank you for your support of the Women in Science special tenth anniversary celebration. For information on upcoming speakers or to be added to the exclusive invitation mailing list, please contact special events: wisluncheons@mos.org

Join us on Monday, October 29 at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel to celebrate the tenth anniversary of this special series. In addition to a seated lunch, the event features presentations by Dr. Linda Griffith and Dr. Pardis Sabeti followed by a discussion moderated by Dr. Paula Johnson.

Sponsored by Priscilla and Richard M. Hunt.

Guest Hosts: Nonnie Burnes and Susan Whitehead

Women In Science Luncheon Series

Ten years ago, a group of women affiliated with the Museum of Science as trustees, overseers, and major donors wished to create a unique forum for distinguished female scientists and engineers to speak to an all-women audience, exchange ideas, and make lasting connections.

Through stimulating conversations and active engagement with science and engineering professionals, the Women in Science Luncheon Series encourages young women to pursue careers in the sciences. It also contributes to the Museum's goal of helping adults become more conversant with the concepts and tools we all need to prosper in our rapidly evolving technological world.

Our Mission

The mission of the Museum of Science is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and society.

Guest Speakers

>Dr. Linda Griffith: SETI Professor of Mechanical and Biological Engineering, Director of the Biotechnology Process Engineering Center at MIT.

A 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Dr. Griffith conducts research on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and tools for drug development. She has several patents in commercial development.

>Dr. Pardis Sabeti: Post-Doctoral fellow, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

A Rhodes Scholar and the third woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School summa cum laude, Dr. Sabeti is an expert in the study of recent human evolution and infectious disease.

Moderator

>Dr. Paula Johnson: Chief, Division of Women's Health; Executive Director, Connors Center for Women's Health and Gender Biology at Brigham and Women's Hospital; Former Women in Science Speaker.

A cardiologist and pioneer in women's health, Dr. Johnson has built an innovative research, clinical, education, and policy program at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Table Sponsors as of October 23: Amy Abrams, Atlas Venture, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cargill, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Joan T. Cave, Brit d'Arbeloff, Laura DeBonis, Jaishree Deshpande, Flagship Ventures, Eva Ghosh, Helen G. Hauben Foundation, Dr. Paula Johnson, Ann Kania, Pam Lassiter, Joy Lucas, Laura Mateo, Colleen Messing, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., MIT -- Beth Raffeld, Schlumberger-Doll Research, Eleanor Shore, Joan Suit, Susan Whitehead, Amy Winslow, and Gwill York.

2007 Women In Science Committee

Jaishree Deshpande and Beth Miaoulis, Co-Chairs, Amy Abrams, Duschia Bodet, Lucy Caldwell-Stair, Alice Chiang, Brit d'Arbeloff, Laura DeBonis, Marion Ellis, Eva Ghosh, Helen Greiner, Evelynn Hammonds, Paula Johnson, MD, Ann Kania, Joy Lucas, Louise MacMillan, Alison Sander, Eleanor Shore, Ella Smith, Ava Steenstrup, Joan Suit, Elda Vogel, Susan Whitehead, Amy Winslow, and Gwill York.

Related Links:

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
The Griffith Lab
"Broad Scientist Pardis Sabeti Receives Prestigious Research Awards"
Biography for Dr. Paula Johnson