Reminder! You're invited to an evening in celebration of Open Science Publishing
You are invited to an evening of provocative talks followed by drinks in celebration of Open Science Publishing, hosted by F1000Research. Extra tickets added! We have added extra tickets and extended the registration deadline, so if you haven't already done so, please register at: http://f1000research-eb13-reminder.eventbrite.com.
WHAT: Challenging the Science Publishing Status Quo
F1000Research Sets New Standards for Transparency through Open Science Publishing
WHEN: Monday, April 22, 2013
5:30pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: Boston Convention Center, Room #052A
415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210
Coinciding with the Experimental Biology meeting in Boston, but open to delegates and non-delegates alike, this event brings together leading minds in life sciences to discuss the benefits of Open Science publishing for the research community.
WHO: Speakers and talk topics now confirmed!
The importance of rapid publication
Lawrence Kane: Associate Professor of Immunology, Director of Immunology Graduate Program, University of Pittsburgh
The benefits of publishing non-standard studies
Keith Flaherty: Director of Developmental Therapeutics, Massachusetts Cancer Center
The importance of open data publication
Steven Hyman: Distinguished Service Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology and Scholar in Residence, Broad Institute, Harvard University and MIT (and past-Provost, Harvard University)
The benefits of open and transparent peer review
Sue Griffin: Dillard Professor and Vice Chairman, Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The move towards open access by governments and funders
Gary Borisy: Former President and Director, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole
F1000Research: Challenging the science publishing status quo
Vitek Tracz: Chairman and Founder, F1000, and a pioneering supporter of Open Access
We look forward to meeting you in Boston.
With kind regards,
Jane and Rebecca
Jane Hunter
Managing Director, F1000
Rebecca Lawrence
Publisher, F1000Research