Dear Pridi and colleagues,
That was my impression too, that applications to some of these research
directions might be easily found. Some of the presenters were really
high level experts in fields close to the marketable: information
engineering, biomedicine, big data, etc. In fact, a representative of a
new association we have created in our region ("Bio-Med Aragon") to
promote research-innovation synergies attended the conference with me,
and quite probably a few spinoffs and innovation oriented researchers of
our region might attend the Varna session next year. A specific
brainstorming session (or a series of) could be easily arranged. I think
that the involvement of Plamen and Inbiosa parties you suggest, plus the
participation of Bio-Med Aragon, and of course FIS colleagues, can open
a new dimension to ITHEA conferences, adding the innovation strategies
and the European Projects (H2020). Krassimir's excellent organization is
a great support on how to realize the new venture. At least, we could
start thinking about that.
best ---Pedro
Pridi Siregar wrote:
Thanks for the news Pedro. Sounds really exciting! As you might recall I'm
interested in applications and I would be very keen on having a brainstorming
session that would include pure researchers and application-oriented guys like
me to explore technology transfer opportunities. I don't know if this could be
part of some (possible) future agenda but I'm sure that business people may
find it more than worthwile to attend such meetings! I'm sure Plamen would be
interested too.
best!
Pridi
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De: "Pedro C. Marijuan" <pcmarijuan.i...@aragon.es>
À: fis@listas.unizar.es
Envoyé: Vendredi 11 Juillet 2014 14:41:42
Objet: [Fis] FIS in Varna
Dear FISers,
The fis summer conference in Varna just took place 5-6 July --our 20
years of activities were celebrated too, FIS 20th. Rather unfortunately
not many people attended: half dozen from Spain related to Juan
Castellanos and me (from Madrid and Zaragoza); and a few parties around
Krassimir from Bulgaria and Ukraine. But we had a great time
(discussions and exchanges, banquets, beach) and the place is really
beautifull & prices quite affordable. The idea, quite possible to
realize, is that every year that we do not have a plenary fis or isis
conference, we arrange a small summer school in Varna.
Among the exchanges this year, the retinue of "basic concepts" around
information generated the most intense debate--is there any concept
prior to information? Joseph's contribution was also discussed by
Krassimir addressed to the Russian colleagues (in Russian). Computer
related ontologies, new schemes to handle Big Data, and brain
exploration through AI and EEG by a very advanced Egyptian team were
quite exciting discussion topics too. For the future, we think that
spinoff companies could be enticed to participate, developing new
products and taking profit from some of those initiatives. In any case,
the interaction with brilliant ITHEA colleagues from Bulgaria, Russia,
Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Egypt... is a valuable experience itself.
And that's all!
best wishes---Pedro
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Pedro C. Marijuán
Grupo de Bioinformación / Bioinformation Group
Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud
Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Aragón (CIBA)
Avda. San Juan Bosco, 13, planta X
50009 Zaragoza, Spain
Tfno. +34 976 71 3526 (& 6818)
pcmarijuan.i...@aragon.es
http://sites.google.com/site/pedrocmarijuan/
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