Life Sciences University Network
From IALS Life Sciences University Network
Mission
As an interdisciplinary think-tank, IALS ( see: http://www.lifesciences.net/ ) and especially the IALS Life Sciences University Network is:
- a future-oriented forum for cutting-edge issues in the Life Sciences
- a place for the production and analysis of ideas and their diffusion by public understanding
- a network generating a pool of experts through a transdisciplinary approach.
Life Sciences Focus
The Life Sciences represent a field which is interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and cutting-edge. It is also a field which builds a bridge between the natural sciences and the humanities. This bridge is important regarding many aspects of Life Sciences research and education, including: innovations in food technology, new medical technology and treatment options, as well as the diverse applications for biotechnology and gene technology. These aspects will fundamentally change our personal and social lives. We feel that the methods and results of the Life Sciences deserve our special attention at this stage of global development.
The Life Sciences have the potential to open up new markets, areas of study and educational opportunities. Furthermore, human resources in this sector have to be developed and managed carefully and responsibly. IALS is committed to innovative development of future skills, a prerequisite if the Life Sciences are to develop within a globalizing world.
Workshops and Conferences
Advances in the Life Sciences and Uniting Universities, Corporate and Government Partners
October 27 - 29th, 2011
Conference held at the University of Massachusetts
