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2-3 June 2008, Council of Europe, Strasbourg
The Ever-growing Challenge of Medical Liability: National and European Responses
Source: University of Deusto

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Entries must be submitted no later than 14 May 2008.

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Entries deadline: 1 May 2008
7th Award for Communication in the Life Sciences
Source: EMBO

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) invites entries for its 7th Award for Communication in the Life Sciences.
The Award is presented annually to a practising life scientist in Europe who has made an outstanding contribution to the communication of science for the public. It consists of a personal award of 5,000 Euro and a silver and gold medal.

Entries are accepted as self-applications, or as nominations by a third-party, and must be submitted by 1 May 2008.

The conditions and application/nomination forms are available at:
http://www.embo.org/awards/communications.html

Last year's winners were Christian Sardet and Ali Saib from France. For more information please see: http://www.embo.org/awards/communication_award07_en.pdf

We would like to invite you to apply or to nominate scientists who might be potential candidates for the award.

May 9-11, Heidelberg, Germany
International "Women in Science" Conference
"The Way Forward"
Source: EMBO Science & Society

The Way Forward will look to the future of women in science. Bringing together scientists, politicians and other decision-makers, the aim is to inspire participants to take action that will help attract women into science and keep them there.
The conference will signpost the way forward, providing participants with ideas and tools to improve their own working environment.

You can pay the registration fee:
1. by credit card
2. via bank transfer

For on line registration click here

April 19, 20, 21, Rome
"Back to the roots to reveal the future"
Course by Edmund Pellegrino

The Faculty of Bioethics of the "Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum", Via Aldebrandeschi 190, Rome, announces a 3 Lectures Course by Edmund Pellegrino, to be held in Rome, on April 19, 20 and 21 under the title: "Back to the roots to reveal the future".
Professor Pellegrino is chairman of the Council of Bioethics of the President of the United States, founder of the Centre of Clinical Ethics of Georgetown University, and member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Bioethics of Regina Apostolorum.

For registration, please contact Emanuele De Leo, +39 06 66527800, e-mail