The Planet Ocean Seminar
Series is free and open to the
public. The seminar is held
in the Hodder Hall of
Mentors, the main
auditorium at the UNCW
Center for Marine Science,
5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane.
The seminar will begin
promptly at 6:30 p.m. Light
hors d’oeuvres will follow.
Due to limited seating, reservations
are required. Advance registration for
Bluefish Society members will end Sep. 10. The
general public may begin registration on Sep. 11.
To make reservations or for further information,
please call the UNCW Center for Marine Science at
910-962-2301.
Bluefish Society membership entitles you to
preferred seating at Planet Ocean seminars
and much more. Please join our school of
Bluefish Society members and help us keep
the outreach tradition at CMS afloat. For
details, call us at 910-962-2408.
Center
nter for Marine
Marin Science
601 S. College Road
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Wilmington,
mi gton, NC 28403-5928
28403-5928
The Planet Ocean Seminar Series offers four
lectures each academic year, featuring prominent
speakers from our own faculty and other leading
research institutions, from well-known
environmental organizations and from
government agencies.
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Planet Ocean
The Planet Ocean Seminar Series
Bringing Innovation
to Light:
Translating Marine Science
into Products and Services
with
Deborah A. Mosca, Ph.D.
Marine Bio-Technologies Center of Innovation
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013
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Due to limited seating,
reservations are required.
Advance registration for
Bluefish Society members
will end Sept. 10. The
general public may begin
registration on Sept. 11.
Bringing Innovation to Light:
Translating Marine Science into Products and Services
with Deborah A. Mosca, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Marine Bio-Technologies Center of Innovation
With more than 80% of living organisms found in aquatic ecosystems and biochemical analysis of many just beginning, the Marine
Biotechnology sector is poised to make an impact on many industries. “Marine Biotechnology” is unique, for unlike other forms of
biotechnology, it can be defined either in terms of its source material or the market it serves. North Carolina is a coastal state with a
wealth of natural resources and human capital invested in marine science. The MBCOI will leverage that reputation and serve as an
advocate of the state’s marine-related resources to further increase awareness of North Carolina as a primary place to consider for
Marine Bio-Technology business. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, MBCOI combines a regional focus with a global
perspective to facilitate collaboration on emerging marine biotechnologies between researchers, industry, and funding
organizations to commercialize new scientific discoveries.
To reserve seats, call the Center for
Marine Science at 910-962-2301.
For driving directions and more
information about CMS:
www.uncw.edu/cms
As the Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Bio-Technologies Center of Innovation, Dr. Deborah
Mosca brings more than 30 years of experience to MBCOI, having served in roles of increasing
responsibility in various organizations including biotech (PaxVax, Nereus, Elitra, IntraBiotics),
non-profit research (The Scripps Research Institute) and large Pharma (American
Cyanamid/Lederle Labs). A major portion of Dr. Mosca’s experience includes evaluation of
natural products from terrestrial and marine sources for anti-infective, oncologic, and
agricultural applications. She is a proven leader of multi-disciplinary project teams focused on
discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents, and displays the ability to anticipate
risks and implement creative solutions to meet project timelines and budgets. Dr. Mosca received her bachelor's degree
of science in biology and genetics from Cornell University and her doctorate in biology from State University of New
York at Buffalo.
Please join us for the first seminar in the 2013-14 Planet Ocean series:
Bringing Innovation to Light:
Translating Marine Science into Products and Services
Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by
contacting CMS three days prior to the event.
with Deborah A. Mosca, Ph.D.
September 17, 2013
UNCW Center for Marine Science Auditorium
Seminar 6:30 p.m. / Refreshments 7:30 p.m.