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2013 Table Top Exhibits

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Ag-West Bio Inc.

As Saskatchewan's Bio-Science association, Ag-West Bio has acted as the province's bio-economy catalyst for the past 25 years. We do this through market analysis, business plan assistance, training and development, the ongoing search for innovative research ideas, intellectual property and advanced technologies along with the deployment of our commercialization fund.

BIOCOM 

Biocom is a member driven organization providing unmatched opportunities and resources to help life science companies and their employees fulfill their business goals and improve life through advancements in health, energy and agriculture. Biocom offers member companies meaningful access to the influential drivers propelling the industry forward across all major life science sectors, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, medical device, connected health, agriculture and bio-renewable energy.

Biofuels Digest 
Each weekday, 34,000 subscribers receive the Biofuels Digest newsletter, covering producer news, research, policy, policymakers, conferences, fleets and financial news. Biofuels Digest is the most widely-read biofuels daily in the world (sources: Alexa, Quantcast). 62 percent of subscribers call it “the best online biofuels media”. 

Bioengineering Inc.

Bioengineering Inc. manufactures the highest quality bioreactors and fermentors available for any applicable need or industry. From laboratory to production-scale, our equipment works with any host organism (yeast, E.coli, CHO-Cells, etc), any process (batch, fed-batch, continuous culture), and will help you achieve the most accurately consistent results to guarantee continued success.

Cellana

Cellana, a leading developer of algae-based bioproducts, uses the most productive plants on earth—marine microalgae—to photosynthetically produce its ReNew™ line of Omega-3 EPA and DHA oils, animal feed, and biofuel feedstocks. Cellana’s patented ALDUO™ system, a series of photobioreactors coupled with open ponds, enables low-cost, continuous production of diverse strains of microalgae. Since 2009, Cellana has operated its Kona Demonstration Facility, a 6-acre, state-of-the-art production and research facility in Hawaii.  To date, over 20 metric tons of whole algae (dry weight) have been produced using Cellana’s ALDUO™ process with highly diverse strains, making ALDUO™ one of the most flexible, thoroughly tested, and validated outdoor algae production technologies in the world.

Conquer Scientific
Conquer Scientific is a leading provider of high quality pre-owned laboratory equipment worldwide, from balances to mass spectrometers. In addition, installation, training, repair, and service contracts are available. Conquer Scientific is proud to be a one-stop resource for the research community in the laboratory field.

DCI - Biolafitte

DCI-Biolafitte offers you the knowledge gained from more than 100 years of combined experience as trusted leaders in the design and production of quality biotechnology equipment.  Whether you need bench top units up to industrial scale systems or control retrofits we can do it all, incorporating superior quality, service and reliability.

Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc.  

Fluid Imaging Technologies manufactures FlowCAM®, an imaging algal cell and particle analyzer used for algae classification, lipid analysis via staining and fluorescence, live and dead population analyses, contamination monitoring, algae growth concentration and growth rate monitoring. Intuitive pattern recognition software facilitates data analysis. Visit our table or www.fluidimaging.com

Industrial Biotechnology Journal/ Mary Anne Liebert Inc. Publishers
The Industrial Biotechnology Journal is the authoritative, peer-reviewed bimonthly research journal focused on biobased industrial and environmental products and processes. It is the first and longest-running publication to report the science, business, and policy developments of the emerging global bioeconomy, including biobased production of energy and fuels, chemicals, materials, and consumer goods. liebertpub.com/ind

Life Science Association of Manitoba

It is our vision for the life science industry in Manitoba to realize local and global success in innovation and commercialization. We strive to achieve this by connecting people, information and ideas, supporting the development of Manitoba's human resource capacity through training and strengthening the business environment for members by providing a voice for the life science industry in Manitoba.

Marks Brothers, Inc. 

Marks Brothers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of screw reactors, ASME Pressure Vessels, Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers and a variety of specialty custom fabricated equipment in a variety of alloys.  From simple components to fully-designed and engineered modular systems, our mission is to “Do it Better.”  Let us show you what we can do.

MicroBio Engineering, Inc.

MicroBio Engineering, Inc., provides research, engineering consulting, design, construction and training services for microalgae cultivation processes, with applications in wastewater treatment and water reclamation, biofuels and animal feeds production, and higher value specialty products.  We have deep expertise and experience in microalgae biotechnology and provide solutions from laboratory research to pilot-plant development to full-scale systems.

TAP Biosystems 

TAP Biosystems is a leading global provider of automated cell culture and fermentation systems to the bio-pharma and industrial biotechnology sectors. TAP will be showcasing the new ambr250 bioreactor system for automated parallel fermentation in single-use 100-250ml bioreactors, and the Fill-It automated screw-cap cryovial filling system for the rapid creation of consistent strain banks.

Sughrue Mion PLLC

For 50 years Sughrue Mion PLLC has protected the universe of ideas by providing strategic counseling to clients in obtaining, maintaining and capitalizing on their intellectual property. When litigation is unavoidable Sughrue’s experienced trial attorneys obtain results that further its clients’ business objectives.  Sughrue lawyers have particular expertise before the International Trade Commission and extensive experience in all matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Federal and state trial courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeal.  

U.S Department of Energy 

The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office  works with industry, academia, and national laboratory partners on a balanced portfolio of research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities in feedstock supply and logistics, conversion technologies, and integrated biorefineries.  The Office is helping transform our renewable, abundant biomass resources into sustainable, cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels, value-added products, and biopower to reduce our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels. 

Vandalia Research

Founded in 2005, Vandalia Research introduced its patented Triathlon TM technology.  The Triathlon is the first system and process to enable the large-scale manufacturing of DNA sequences through the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).   Capable of providing milligram and gram quantities of custom linear DNA, Vandalia works closely with customers to provide a high-quality product and excellent turnaround time.

Verenium

Verenium, an industrial biotechnology company, is a global leader in developing high-performance enzymes.  Verenium’s tailored enzymes are environmentally friendly, making products and processes greener and more cost-effective for industries, including the global food and fuel markets.  Read more at www.verenium.com.

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Speaker Resource Center

Breakout Speakers

Presentation Guidelines

·  Presentations should be done in PowerPoint. Any presentations done in Apple’s Keynote will need to be converted into a PDF in order for it to be used in a presentation. No overhead projectors will be available.

·  Speakers should plan to speak no longer than 15 minutes to allow time for questions from the audience and other panel members as well as discussion of topics covered by the panel.

·  Speakers must submit their PowerPoint presentations to the Speaker Ready Room (Imperial Room) at least 2 hours in advance of their Breakout Session.

·  Speakers should arrive at the Breakout Session room no later than ten minutes before the Session starts to get acquainted with the technology, make sure the presentation is loaded, meet the other speakers, and resolve any last-minute issues. Each room will have a Track Host who will be available to assist as needed.

·  Please be advised that all presentations will be posted on a secure website for attendees after the conference. If you wish to have your presentations excluded from the proceedings, please contact pacrim@bio.org with that request by November 1, 2013.

Speaker Deadlines 

·  Changes to Abstracts: November 1, 2013

·  Speaker Registration Deadline: November 1, 2013

·  Presentation excluded from Proceedings request:  November 1, 2013 

Room Assignments

Speaker Ready Room: Imperial Room

Track 1: Advanced Biofuels and Biorefinery Platforms: TBD

Track 2: Feedstock Production and Utilization: TBD

Track 3: Renewable Chemical Platforms: TBD

Track 4: Synthetic Biology, Algae and Marine Biotechnology: TBD

Track 5: Technical and Research Presentations: TBD

After Session Area

BIO is always looking for ways to enrich the conference experience for our attendees. This year we are introducing a new feature that will allow attendees to carry on the conversations from the breakout sessions in location outside of the Breakout Room so as not to interrupt any Session that directly precedes it.

The area can be used directly after the session or a time can be set up for speakers and attendees to meet and carry on discussion of the session. We know that time is scarce at conferences and we feel hope that having this area will allow the speakers and attendees to have more time to discuss the presentations instead of the few short minutes directly after the Session ends. We are encouraging all speakers to take advantage of this area and hope that it will allow the session discussions to go on long after the session ends.

Poster Presenters

Poster Presenter Set-up

Poster presenters must check in at registration to receive credentials prior to being admitted to the exhibit hall for poster set up, and must wear credentials during dismantle hours.

The posters are *landscape* oriented and 4 ft high x 8 ft wide (120 cm x 240 cm). Your display may be smaller than this, but it cannot exceed this size limit as you will interfere with your fellow presenters’ presentations. Posters should fit within the poster board dimensions for the cleanest display. Oversized posters will not be accommodated.

Location: California Ballroom C and Foyer

Time: Tuesday, December 10: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

BIO will provide push pins on site to mount the posters.

Poster Reception Details 

Date:     Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Time:     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:   California Ballroom C and Foyer

You must attend the poster reception on the evening of Tuesday, December 10. During this reception you must be able to discuss your poster with reception attendees in depth. Each poster must have a representative presenting it at all times during the reception. Each attendee is allowed to present one poster only.

*On site, each poster presenter is responsible for his or her poster at ALL times. BIO will not accept responsibility for the posters.

Poster Dismantle and Move-out

Location: Exhibit Hall (Room 210)

Time: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Please note that BIO will discard any posters left after 7:30.

Poster PDF

Please send a PDF file of your poster to pacrim@bio.org by Friday, November 1 to be published on the Pacific Rim website. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact pacrim@bio.org.

Shipping and Storage

Please note that Poster Presenters are responsible for their own shipping and storage. Please plan on hand-carrying your poster with you into the Exhibit Hall for set-up.

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Attending Organizations 2013

Abengoa Bioenergy US Holding, Inc.
Advanced Biofuels USA
Agensi Inovasi Malaysia
Ag-West Bio Inc.
AJ Industries
Alaska Airlines
Al-Balqa' Applied University
Algae Biomass Organization
AltAir Fuels
Amano Enzyme Inc. 
American Elements
American Process, Inc.
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University
Amyris, Inc.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University, AzCATI
Arzeda Corp.
ATB Potsdam
Auburn University 
B&C Consortia Management LLC
Barentzymes AS
BASF Corporation
BASF SE
Battelle PNWD/PNNL
Bayer Corporation
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Bergeson & Campbell Consortia Management, LLC
Betaseed Inc.
BioCee, Inc.
BIOCOM
Bioengineering Inc. 
Bioformix, Inc.
Biofuels Digest
BIOMIN Holding Gmbh
Biosynthetic Technologies
BioTork, LLC
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Bloomberg New Energy Finance
BP Alternative Energy
BP Biofuels
Burrill & Company
California State University San Marcos
Calysta Energy
Canergy LLC
Cargill, Inc.
Cellana LLC
Chemtex International
Cheveron Energy Technology Company
China Petrolium University
Chromatin Inc.
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Clariant
CleanTECH San Diego
Conquer Scientific
Codexis
Consortium INSTM
Cool Planet Biofuels
Corbion
Corinne Young LLC
Cornell University
Cosmos Technical Canter Co., Ltd
CSIRO
Daylight Solutions
D. Glass Associates, Inc.
DCI - Biolafitte
Deinove SA
DSM 
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LL
Durban University of Technology
Dyadic International, Inc.
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc
Enerkem
ExxonMobil
Environmental Business Journal
Eppendorf North America
Ernst & Young, LLP
Evolva
Far Eastern New Century Corporation
Farmatic Inc.
Finotech
Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc.
Genencor® A Danisco Division
Genomatica, Inc
Ginkgo Bioworks
Global Algae Innovations
Glucan Biorenewables LLC
Gowling Lafleur Henderson, LLP
Granbio Investimentos SA
Green Capitol LLC
Green Car Congress
Hangzhou Xinwei Low-carbon Tech R&D Ltd
Harris Group Inc.
Heifetz BioConsulting
HELIAE
Hjl-Solutions
Husch Blackwell
Huttner Strategies
ICES, A*STAR
Industrial Biotechnology Journal/Mary Anne Liebert Inc. Publishers
Institute of Process Engineering, CAS
Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Intellectual Adventures
Iowa State University
Japan Bioindustry Association
Jarden Applied Materials
Jiangnan University
John Wiley & Sons
Kiverdi, Inc
Korea Basic Science Institute
Kuehnle Agrosystems
LanzaTech
Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Leibniz Institute Agricultural Engineering (ATB)
Life Technologies
Linnaeus Plant Sciences, Inc
Lone Star Community College - The Woodlands, TX
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Lux Research
Marks Brothers, Inc.
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation
Mascoma Corporation
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
Matrix Genetics, Inc. 
Meadwestvaco
Mercurius Biorefining
Merrick & Company
Metabolic Explorer S.A.
Metabolix, Inc
MicroBio Engineering, Inc.
Micromidas, Inc
Midori Renewables, Inc.
Ministry of the Economy, Saskatchewan
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Mybiomass (MIGHT)
Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics
Myriant Corporation
MAGASE & CO., LTD.
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
National Sun Yat-Sen University
National Research Council Canada
Nature Publishing Group
NatureWorks, LLC
New Mexico State University, Institute for Energy and the Environment
Newlight Technologies, LLC
Nexant Chem Systems
Nikko Chemicals Co
Northeast Biomanufacturing Center abd Collaborative (NBC2)
Novozymes
Nucelis Inc.
Nutravia
Oberon Fuels, Inc.
Oklahoma State University
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Oregon State University
OriginOil, Inc
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Pacific Biodiesel
Pareto Biotechnologies
Passmore Group Inc
Penpoint
POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels LLC
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
POS Bio-Sciences
Praj Corporation
Praj Matrix-The Innovation Center (a division of Praj Industries Ltd.)
Proterro, Inc
Provivi, Inc
Qactive
Red Rock Biofuels
Redwood Innovation Partners, LLC
Reliance Industries Limited
Renewable Chemical Platforms
Resources for the Future
RSC Bio Solutions
Samsung
San Diego Biotechnology Network
San Diego Business Journal
San Diego Union-Tribune
Sapphire Energy, Inc.
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
School of Life Science,Yunnan Normal University
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
Segetis, Inc
Sekisui Chemical Co.
Seoul National University
SGB
Shell International Exploration and Production
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Sime Darby Technology Centre
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology-CBRD
South Dakota State University
Southern Association of Ag Experiment Station Directors
Southern Research Institute
Soy 20/20
Stern Brothers & Co.
Student University of California Berkeley Extension
Succinity Gmbh
Sughrue Mion PLLC
Sun Grant Association 
Sweetwater Energy
Synberc - Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center
Synthetic Genomics, Inc
Syracuse University
T2e Energy, LLC
TAP Biosystems
Technology Acquisition Group
Technology Based Incubator, Biotech Centre, Delhi
Terrimonde Capital
TerViva
Texas Agrilife Research
The Boeing Company
The KAITEKI Institute
The Procter & Gamble Company
The University of Manchester
The University of Tokyo
Tianjin Universitu
Triton Algae Innovations
U.S Department of Defense
U.S Department of Energy
Ustech Inc.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Unilever
Universal Fibers, Inc.
University Center for Marine Environmental Ecology
University of California - Riverside
University of California - Berkeley
University of California - San Diego
University of Guelph
University of Denver
University of Isfahan
University of Montreal
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
University of Washington -Seattle
University of Waterloo
University of Alberta
University of Isfahan
University of McGill
University of Montreal
University of Washington 
University of Tennessee  - Center for Renewable  Carbon
University of Wyoming
Valicor Renewables LLC
Vandalia Research Inc. 
Vantage PR
Virent, Inc
Verdezyne, Inc
Verenium
York University
Yulex Corporation
Yunnan Normal University (Qactive)
Washington State University
Xconomy
Western Research Institute 
ZCL Chemicals


* Updated as of 11/14

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Why Speak at BIO?

Frequently Asked Questions

Speaking Opportunities at BIO

San Diego Selected as Venue for BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit

Workshop Presentations

Genomic Tools for Optimization of Biomass Production
Sponsored by:  Genome BC

Moderator:  Brad Popovich, CSO Genome BC

Panelists:
Loren Rieseberg, Professor, UBC
Sally Aitken, Professor, UBC
Carl Douglas, Professor, UBC

Industrial biotechnologies will always be dependent on sustainable sources of appropriate biomass. Genomics is playing an increasing role in biomass optimization by creating tools to maximize yields, inform selection of plants, create desirable traits, and improve utilization. Genome BC is supporting world leading research in all these areas and many others and this panel will present examples of R&D in: 1) using genomics to inform reforestation practices in changing climates, 2) development of hybrid sunflowers as a source of biomass and oilseeds, and 3) creating traits in poplar for biomass production and enhanced utilization.

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Poster Presentation

Mixed-valent First-Row Transition Metal Clusters for Tandem Depolymerization and Refining of Lignocellulosic Biomass
Houston Brown, University of Alberta

Maximizing Sugar Recovery Via the Steam Pretreatment/Enzymatic Hydrolysis Route to Converting Wheat Straw to Fermentable Sugars
Carolina Chanis, University of British Columbia

Novel Plethysmography System for the Analyzing and Prediction of Radiation-Induced Lung Injury
James Coates, McGill University

 Investigation of the Micro- and Nano-structural Elements of Bio-composites based on Flax and Hemp Fibres
 Lisa Van Loon, Canadian Light Source Inc.

Quantifying the Cellulose Disruption/Amorphogenesis Step in a Biomass-to-fuels-and-chemicals Process
Keith Gourlay, University of British Columbia

Metabolic Regulation of L-lactate Production without Neutralization Using Fission Yeast, Schizosaccharomyces Pombe
Futoshi Hara, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd

 Nutrient Risk to Long-term Site Productivity Due to Whole-tree Harvesting in The Coastal Pacific Northwest
Robert Harrison, University of Washington

Genedata Selector™: Software for Optimization of Feed and Food Stock Crops in the Biofuel Industry
Nadim Jessani, Genedata, Inc.

Monitoring Yeast Fermentation Real-time using Raman Spectroscopy with Sapphire Ball Probe
Jens Iversen, Aalborg University

Enhanced Production of A-Ketoglutarate by Disruption of Genes in Corynebacterium Glutamicum
Jae-hyunf Jo, Department of Bioscience and biotechnology, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Electrochemical Reducing Power can Trigger Ethanol Production in Genetically Modified Ralstonia Eutropha
Il Lae Jung, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute

 Bioethanol Production by Temperature Shift - Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation from Miscanthus
Hyun-Woo Kang, Changhae Institute of cassava & ethanol research
Changhae Ethanol Co., Ltd.

 Comparative Evaluation of Three Different Extraction Methods for Rice and Rice-Containing Processed Food
Tae Hyeon Koo, Korea Food and Drug Administration

What's Aspartic Acid Got to Do with It?
Larry Koskan, Global Green Products LLC 

Food vs. Renewable Chemicals: The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s New Industry Position
Colleen Lerro, Biotechnology Organization Industry

Immobilization of Laccase on Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Enhancing Biocatalysis
Chunzhao Liu, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

 Optimization Study of the Ultrasonic Oil Extraction and Insitu Transesterification of Microalgae for Biodiesel Production
Mel Maizirwan, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia

Harvesting Marine Algae via Electrolyte Flocculation
Zivko Nikolov, Texas A&M University 

Genedata Selector™: Software for Optimization of Biocatalysts in the Biofuel Industry
Asa Oudes, Genedata, Inc. 

TBD
Aaron Philippsen, University of Victoria

High Gravity and High Cell Density Enhances the Fermentation of Hexose Sugars Present in Softwood Hydrolysates
Maya P. Piddocke, University of British Columbia

Enzyme Recycling (By better Understanding Specific Enzyme Adsorption Profiles to Biomass) as a Means of Reducing the Cost of the Hydrolysis Step of a Biomass-to-Ethanol Process
Amadeus Pribowo, University of British Columbia

Habitatand Biodiversity Mapping, for the Determination of Algal Biomass Aquaculture Sites in the Costal Areas of Puerto Rico
Noberto Quinones

 Production of Organic Acids and Furanics from Sugarcane Bagasse
Darryn Rackemann, Queensland University of Technology

Life Cycle Analysis of Biocomposites versus Traditional Composites
Dr. Murali Reddy, University of Guelph

Randomized BioBrick Assembly: A novel DNA assembly method for randomizing and optimizing multi-gene circuits and metabolic pathways
Sean Sleight, Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington

Screening of Native Floridian Algae For Biofuel Production
Vekalet Tek, Applied Research Center, Florida International University

 Photobiological Hydrogen Research
Vekalet Tek, Applied Research Center, Florida International University

 Educating Technicians for Biofuels Production and Analysis/Career Pathways for Biofuels Production and Analysis
Sonia Wallman, NBC2 - Montgomery County Community College

FDA and PI staining for monitoring algal growth –Applicability and Limitations
Swati Yewalkar, University of British Columbia

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