January 10
Tour of the Supercomputer Center, UCSD
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking
6:30 p.m. Tours Begin
Cost: Free to AWIS members and non members
Contact: marcellevogel@usa.net

February 13
How to Write an Effective Business Plan
Speaker: Jennifer Williams
Accounting Manager, Signal Pharmacueticals (a division of Celgene)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Program
Cost: Free for AWIS Members, $5 for Non Members
Gen-Probe
10210 Genetic Center Drive

Contact: marcellevogel@usa.net

March 13
Wine Tasting at the Wine Lover
Join the AWIS San Diego Chapter for a fun and educational wine tasting event at The Wine Lover in Hillcrest. Four wines will be tasted and discussed by a wine educator. Light appetizers will be served. Cost: $25 payable by check or cash (no credit cards please) by mailing to AWIS SD Chapter, PO Box 178096 San Diego, CA 92177-8096 or payable at the door. The Wine Lover is at 3968 Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest, between University and Washington (near Kimosabi and The Corvette Diner). Space is limited to the first 25 RSVPs. RSVP by Mar. 10th to marcellevogel@usa.net. Those that gave a verbal RSVP at the 2/13 meeting will be honored, and non members are welcome. Contact: marcellevogel@usa.net

April 11
CyberCrime: A National and Local Focus
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Program
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co.
6455 Nancy Ridge Drive (Sorrento Mesa area)

Speaker:
FBI Special Agent Lori Jensen
High Tech Computer Crime Squad in San Diego
Discussion:
The forensics units of the FBI in San Diego pursue both crime scene investigation and computer intrusions. Please join Special Agent Lori Jensen as she shares her insights into how the FBI investigates and prevents high tech crime. She will also discuss how Agents train for their positions.
Cost: Free to AWIS members and employees of La Jolla
Pharmaceutical,
$5 for other non-members
Location: La Jolla Pharmaceutical:
Contact: marcellevogel@usa.net

May 5
AWIS 2001 Women in Bioscience Conference Women in Bioscience V: Taking the Lead
For more information:
e-mail sdawis@san.rr.com or call (619) 687-5580.

June 20
The Changing Role Of Biomedical Clinical Research Seminar
Speaker: Robin Smith Pfizer La Jolla/Agouron R&D
Location: The Scripps Research Institute, Room TBA
For more information:
e-mail sdawis@san.rr.com or call (619)687-5580

September 19
Federal Science Policy: How Scientists Shape the Debate
Speaker: Michelle Grifka, California Coordinator Joint Steering Committee for Public Policy

Join us in a topical discussion on recent events in Federal science policy such as the Stem Cell debate, and how we as individual scientists can positively influence lawmakers. The Joint Steering Committee for Public
Policy (JSC) is a coalition of three basic biomedical research societies representing more than 20, 000
researchers in the fields of genetics, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. The JSC was formed
in 1990 to advocate for federal funding for basic biomedical research. Read her letter to AWIS members

Also, learn more about the various AWIS committees, volunteer opportunities and future events. AWIS board members will be available for questions and happy to take suggestions.
RSVP Required by September 14, 2001 mkrakowski@pharmingen.com

October 17
San Diego Water and The Environment
Speaker: Lori Vereker
Asst. Deputy Director for Environmental Monitoring & Technical Services San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free for members $5 for non members/guests
Location: Pfizer La Jolla Conference Center
11085 N. Torrey Pines Road
(Torrey Pines Science Park Complex)

Discussion:
Lori will provide an overview of the Metropolitan Wastewater Department and include some of the environmental aspects and public concerns of the city's operations. For those considering new career challenges, she'll also cover how to change from a technical science related position to a managerial position.

October 21
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk American Cancer Society
Sunday, Oct 21st, Balboa Park, 8:30am
Please join the AWIS team for this annual and worthwhile event supporting breast cancer research. This is the largest one day fundraiser for ACS, and we want to continue to show our support. Last year we raised over $1,500 with a very small group of walkers. Invite your friends, family, colleagues, spouses and male friends as well. Our goal is for 50 walkers this year, and may include members and non members. Marcelle Vogel, event chair is organizing the team. For more details, please e-mail marcellevogel@usa.ne

November 13
"From Science to Business: Bridging the Gap"
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Time: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Registration/Networking
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.: Program/Q&A
Place: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA
Cost: Free for AWIS members, guests and students
$4 for parking (Valet extra)
Food and Beverages will be served

This is a joint program between AWIS-San Diego and FWE (Forum for Women Entrepreneurs) FWE has sponsored this event for AWIS attendees
Speakers:
Dr. Killu Sanborn, Inglewood Ventures, San Diego
Dr. Melissa Fitzgerald, Sr. Licensing Officer, Technology Transfer
& Intellectual Property Services, UCSD, San Diego
Dr. Martha Dennis, JMI Equity Fund, LP
Moderator: Beverly Cormier, Bioscience Business Solutions
Join us as our featured speakers share their knowledge and their experiences of being on "both sides of the coin", both as scientists/ engineers and in venture capital and business development.
RSVP: by November 9 to janice_payne@hotmail.com

December 8
AWIS Holiday Social - Wine Tasting