The
Lindau Meeting was absolutely amazing. I've never ever attended a scientific event comparable to this one. 609 young scientists had a chance of meeting 37 Nobel Laureates. During the opening ceremony, a previous participant of the Meeting sent us his greetings from the
space! After that the members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra gave a fascinating concert. From the next day, 8 Nobel Laureates gave 30-min talks each day followed by discussions, masterclasses, seminars in the afternoon and various dinners in the evening. The organization was highly professional. Each Laureate was transported everywhere by the organizers with an
Audi or
Porsche. We, young scientists received a book about all Laureates in Physiology or Medicine, participant directory, a fully personalized program, 50 business cards and lots of other things. The Nobel Laureates were very friendly and approachable. Last day, a boat took us over the Bodensee to the Mainau Island for the last panel discussion and closing ceremony. The whole event was like a dream...
Discussion session with Hamilton O. Smith
with J. Michael Bishop
J. Michael Bishop and Elizabeth H. Blackburn
Entering the masterclass chaired by Aaron Ciechanover
Panel discussion on 'Large Data and Hypothesis-Driven Science in the Era of Post-Genomic Biology' with Bruce A. Beutler, J. Michael Bishop, Jules A. Hoffmann and Brian P. Schmidt. (moderated by Stefan H.E. Kaufmann)
with Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
Arrival at Mainau Island
Panel discussion on ' Science for the Benefit of Mankind'
boarding the boat and heading back to Lindau
Olivier Smithies
