A message from Deputy Lab Director for Research Horst Simon Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce a leadership change in the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). After a nationwide search, we have appointed Russell Carrington as the Lab’s Chief Technology Transfer Officer (CTTO) and Deputy Head of IPO. In this position, Russell will oversee the Lab’s technology transfer activities, … [Read more...]
Lab Director Hosts UC President Janet Napolitano in Town Hall
UC President Janet Napolitano will visit the Lab on Thursday, June 20 to learn about current research efforts and speak with employees. Her visit will include a live-streamed town hall with Lab employees beginning at 1:15 p.m. As part of the visit, she will be learning how the Lab is addressing the critical needs of California, including discussions on wildfires, air quality, water and energy, … [Read more...]
The Top 10, Well 11, Asked Questions About IGB
1. What does IGB stand for? Integrative Genomics Building. So don’t call it the IGB building, just IGB. 2. What building number has been assigned to the IGB? 91. And don’t ask why it isn’t next to Building 90. That would be logical. 3. How large is the building? In gross square feet, 80,800. It has four floors and a great terrace. 4. Is there a pool on the terrace? No. But let’s start that … [Read more...]
IGB Building Dedicated Wednesday; Expect Traffic Delays and Parking Impacts
On Wednesday, June 19 the Lab’s new Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) will be dedicated during an invitation-only event from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at the former site of the Bevatron, the IGB is the future home of DOE’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI) and Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase). Move-in is scheduled to begin in September. Expect traffic delays near the roundabout northeast … [Read more...]
Berkeley City Council Members Visit the Lab
Berkeley City Council members Sophie Hahn (left) and Rigel Robinson (center right), and staff from the City of Berkeley's Office Economic Development, recently visited the Lab to learn how our innovative R&D spurs economic development in Berkeley and the East Bay. The visit included stops at the ALS and Molecular Foundry (pictured). … [Read more...]