Corning has announced the 'Mission: Possible' grant award programme to encourage scientists to conduct original research using one of Corning's newest cell culture products.
To be eligible, researchers must generate successful research results using either Corning's 10-layer Hyperflask Cell Culture Vessel, the Cellbind Surface, the Ultra-Low Attachment Surface or the Ultra-Web Synthetic Surface.
Corning will present 20 free product grant awards ranging from USD2000 to a first prize of USD25000.
Entries will be judged by distinguished scientists, including Min Li PhD, professor of neurosciences at Johns Hopkins University; Stephen Benkovic PhD, professor of chemistry at Penn State University; Joydeep Lahiri PhD, research director at Corning; and Ye Fang PhD, senior research scientist at Corning.
The closing date for 'Mission: Possible' applications is 30 April 2009 and winners will be announced on 30 June.
The research must focus on one of the following fields: cellular neurobiology; immunology; adult, embryonic or induced pluripotent stem cells; primary cells; cancer cells; or cellular mechanisms of disease.
