News Release

Gas prices too high? Scientists converge in Idaho to discuss future energy resources

Meeting Announcement

American Chemical Society

Research findings ranging from energy in the 21st century to the potential anticancer properties of desert plants will be presented at the joint Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientfific society, to be held in Idaho Falls, Idaho, June 15-17. More than 180 papers will be presented at the meeting, which is expected to draw 300 scientists.

Research highlights include:

Energy in the 21st Century: A variety of research ranging from the future of coal to trends in petroleum and natural gas technologies will be presented at this symposium on Thursday, June 15, 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Plant a new therapy: The following papers will discuss the potential medicinal properties of exotic plants. "Isolation and characterization of medicinally active compound from the medicinal plant pyllanthus fraternus," E. Nartey, Brigham Young University, Friday, June 16, 2:10 p.m.; and "Search for potential mechanism-based anticancer agents from desert plants," L. Gunatilaka, University of Arizona, Friday, June 16, 2:30 p.m.

Whodunit? Local researchers are using antibody profiling techniques to help answer that question. This technique, which is used to identify autoantibodies found in blood or other bodily fluids, has potential to match forensic samples to an individual. The process is more cost effective and quicker than DNA analysis. "Antibody profiling technique for rapid identification of forensic samples," V. Thompson, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Wyoming State Crime Lab, and Miragen, Inc.; Thursday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.

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WHAT: Joint 55th Northwest /16th Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society

WHO: Sponsored by the Idaho and Wyoming Sections of the American Chemical Society

WHEN: Thursday, June 15, through Saturday, June 17

WHERE: Eastern Idaho Technical College
1600 South 25th East
Idaho Falls, Idaho

News media are welcome to attend the meeting. Please see the Joint 55th Northwest /16th Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting website http://www2.ida.net/acsid/norm2000 or call Hillarie Fogel at 202-872-4371 for more information.

A nonprofit organization with a membership of 161,000 chemists and chemical engineers, the American Chemical Society publishes scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences, and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.


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