KEYNOTE LECTURES
Supramolecular Chemistry: Beating Back the Deadly Bugs
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Auditorium (bldg. 20)
A keynote lecture by George Gokel, Distinguished Professor of Science Chemistry and Biochemistry and Associate Director of the Center for NanoScience at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is a chemist studying biosensors and has produced more than 300 papers and a dozen patents.
Supramolecular Latches: New Chemical Tools for Biology and Medicine
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Auditorium (building 20)
A keynote lecture by Kimoon Kim, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Self-assembly and Complexity at Pohang University of Science and Technology. His work focuses on developing novel functional materials and devices.
Rational Vaccinology: In Pursuit of the Perfect Vaccine
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Auditorium (building 20)
An interactive keynote by Chad Mirkin, Professor and Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University. His presentation will describe these advances and illustrate how rational vaccinology may improve human lives.
Alumni Lecture Series
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Auditorium (bldg. 20)
Join us for the annual Alumni Lecture Series, a highlight in the University’s event calendar! Brought to you by KAUST Alumni and the Enrichment Office.
ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL EVENTS
Coffee Morning
8:45 – 9:45 AM | University Library
Let’s start the day right: coffee and interesting discussion about the future of sustainable algae biotechnology with KAUST alumni Eduardo Gorron. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Students for Sustainability.
Know your Health numbers by KAUST Health | Today: Breastmilk: Exquisitely Personalized Medicine
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Campus Spine
Breastmilk contains individualized components, such as bacteria and immune cells from the mother’s body. Discover why KAUST Health promotes breastfeeding until 2 years of age. Meet with the KAUST Health team. Today’s prizes: trek bike (with safety accessories) and strollers.
Film Festival: Once Upon a Time… Life – The Brain
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Discovery CinemaDr. Laura McCulloch, from KAUST Health, will introduce and lead the discussion of this screening.
LIVE @ THE HARBOR
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Harbor Walk
Thursday Night Live! returns for 2020 with an exciting outdoor live music extravaganza with performances by musicians from on and off-campus. Live @ The Harbor” is sponsored by Graduate Events and Recreation and the Office of Enrichment Programs.
