In addition to his research and work with the Imec conference, Alpert founded BioTek Instruments in 1968, which has evolved to become a worldwide leader in microplate instrumentation and software.
The 6th International Muscle Energetics Conference will honour the late Norman Alpert through the Norman Alpert Memorial Lecture, as the opening address of the five-day conference beginning 22 July 2006 in Banff, Canada.
"Cardiac muscle research was a significant pursuit for Norman," commented Michael Walsh, Imec committee chairman.
"He played an integral role in initiating and developing the Imec conference as a forum for education and information exchange with other muscle specialists; we are honoured to pay tribute to his personal and professional contributions."
