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BRIEFLY...FIRST LICENSE SIGNED WITH DILON TECHNOLOGIESIn an effort to market Jefferson Lab technologies to industry, the Technology Transfer Office has signed a license agreement and CRADA (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement) with Dilon Technologies, a Virginia company. The company will manufacture and market gamma emission technology developed by the Jefferson Lab Detector Group (see On Target, October 1996) which will be used for medical imaging for diagnostics and research purposes including detection of cancers and tumors in the breast, thyroid, brain and prostate.With the license agreement in hand, Dilon Technologies must now find venture capitalists to finance the new company.
ARC CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction of the Applied Research Center at Jefferson Lab continues on schedule with visible signs of progression. Floor slabs continue to be placed, and brick and block work are in progress. Stud walls and sheetrock are in the process of being placed, and rudimentary electrical and mechanical work have begun. Submittals for many of the interior features, such as cabinets and colors, have been approved and fabrication of these items has begun off site. Completion of the ARC is still on schedule for the fall of 1997.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL SET FOR FEBRUARY 26Celebrate Jefferson Lab's diversity at the annual International Food Festival on February 26, 1997, beginning at 3:15 p.m. in CEBAF Center. There will be a special performance by the Hampton University Vocal Jazz Group, directed by legendary jazz great Connie Parker, and an International Marketplace with vendors from the area.Bring your favorite dish and share your culture with Jefferson Lab staff and visitors. Join in the fun - enjoy uplifting music and food from around the world. Last year's participants enjoyed more than 40 tasty dishes including Spanish Chicken Enchiladas, Carribean Curried Chicken, Puerto Rican Pastelon and Austrian Apple Strudel. This promises to be an event you won't want to miss! For more information, contact Deborah Hyman at X-5102 or Sabrina Bryant at X-7389.
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