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Mizzou | Revvity Innovation Summit

Tuesday, March 31

About the Summit

The Mizzou | Revvity Innovation Summit brings together Mizzou faculty, students, and industry leaders to highlight cutting-edge research, explore emerging trends in science and technology, and create pathways for innovation. Through expert panels, faculty presentations, and student engagement, the summit will strengthen industry-academic partnerships, accelerate the translation of discovery into impact, and build a strong talent pipeline for the next generation of scientific leaders.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 31
    • Panels and presentations: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    • Poster session: 4–6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Bond Life Sciences Center, 1201 Rollins Street, Columbia, MO 65211
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Who is Revvity?

Revvity is an innovative life sciences and diagnostics company offering a broad portfolio of reagents, instruments, and analytical solutions that empower discovery, development, and translational research. Our goal is to serve as a strategic partner, bridging the gap from early discovery through preclinical and clinical stages.

During this symposium, we aim to spark collaboration and critical thinking between innovators at the University of Missouri and Revvity. Together, we’ll explore the bold questions that define the frontiers of science and chart a shared path toward advancing human health.

Poster Session

Undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers are invited to showcase their work during the summit’s poster presentation. 

When: 4-6 p.m.
Where: McQuinn Atrium

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Schedule 

TimeDescription
9:00-9:15 am

Introduction

Tom Spencer, PhD: Vice Chancellor of Research

9:15-9:45 am

Short Faculty Talks

Gary Weisman, PhD: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Henry Wan, PhD: School of Medicine
Elena Goun, PhD: College of Arts and Science

9:45-10:00 am

Who is Revvity? 

Kevin Quick, PhD: Vice President of Platforms, Revvity

10:00-11:00 am

Panel 1: Gene Editing and Synthetic Biology

Kiho Lee, PhD: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Daniel Davis, PhD: College of Veterinary Medicine
Andrea Sierra-Delgado, MD: School of Medicine

11:00-11:15 amBreak
11:15-12:15 pm

Panel 2: AI and Machine Learning

Dmitri Kireev, PhD: College of Arts and Science
Jack Cheng, PhD: College of Engineering
Kamal Singh, PhD: College of Veterinary Medicine
Toni Kazic, PhD: College of Engineering

12:15-1:15 pm Lunch
1:15-2:15 pm

Panel 3: Emerging Next Generation Therapies

Chris Lorson, PhD: Associate Vice Chancellor of Research
Dave Arnold, MD: School of Medicine
David Bauer, PhD: College of Arts and Science
2:15-2:30 pm Break
2:30-3:30 pm

Panel 4: Preparing for Industry Careers

Kevin Quick, PhD: Vice President of Platforms,  Revvity
Adam Bennett: Head of Strategic Partnerships, Revvity Omics
Zach Houston, PhD: Sr. Field Application Scientist, Revvity

3:30-3:45 pmClosing Remarks
3:45-4:00 pmBreak
4:00-6:30 pmReception and Poster Session