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Another in a series of Educational Conferences hosted by LabWize, Inc.

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Winnipeg, MB Canada
June 9, 2009 Labs21 High Performance, Low Energy Design Workshop
June 10, 2009
Best Practices for Laboratory Design 2009


Presenters - Labs21 High Performance, Low Energy Design Workshop and Best Practices for Laboratory Design 2009
James Dykes James Dykes, B.Arch., Architect, AAA, MRAIC - Architectural and Engineering Resources, Western, PWGSC
Mr. Dykes has over 38 years in the design of University, Healthcare and Research Facilities. He is currently involved with the National Knowledge Laboratory Network Other Activities include Founding member of the Innovative Practice Group in Architecture; Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Architecture Program at the University of Calgary; Vice-Chair of the NAIT Architectural Advisory Council. He is a member of The Alberta Association of Architects (on Council for 6 years); The AAA/APEGGA Joint Board of Practice; The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and; Construction Specification Canada

Paul Fuson Paul Fuson PE, Sr. Product Managerfor Life Sciences and Critical Enviornments, Siemens Building Tehcnology
Since joining the company in 1984, Paul has held positions in purchasing, product development, marketing and sales management. Paul’s earliest work experience was as a design engineer and project manager for a manufacturer of nuclear and gas turbine power generation systems. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from the University of Illinois, and a Masters of Management degree from Northwestern University.

F. Kurt Last, Specialty Operations Solutions, Inc. F. Kurt Last - President, Specialty Operations Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Last has more than 20 years experience in programming, design, commissioning and operating laboratory, cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing and research animal care facilities. Prior to founding Specialty Operations Solutions (SOS) in 1997, Mr. Last was Senior Director of Operations for a cGMP biologics manufacturing company, leading teams charged with Facilities (Research & cGMP Manufacturing) Operations; Calibration & Metrology; Research Animal Care and Security, Environmental Health & Safety. SOS provides programming, design, financing, sciences integration & quality assurance, veterinary & research animal care support, complete (FDA) regulatory services, commissioning & start up, and operations.

Victor NeumanVictor A. Neuman, PE – Application Engineer – Precision Environments Group
Mr. Neuman has over 26 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of laboratory, research, colo, data center, clean room, educational, governmental, institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities. He has worked on the design of mechanical and piping systems for over 100 laboratory and research buildings in both the academic and corporate sectors. His largest project was while at Earl Walls Associates where he served Engineer-of-Record for most of the design phase of a $120 million lab for Novartis which won the Lab of the Year Award. Mr. Neuman is a recognized expert in lab design and energy conservation. Mr. Neuman also is an original co-author of American National Standards Institute (ANSI.)

Joe PhillipsJoe Phillips, AIA, MBA - Health and Science Practice Leader - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP (SOM)
Mr. Phillips is responsible for general management and advancing innovation and design excellence for this respected international design practice. Throughout his career, Mr. Phillips has generated significant growth for firms serving healthcare and research organizations. He has been a leader on capital projects worldwide for prominent research and healthcare enterprises and has successfully executed senior management responsibilities over the course of his 20-year career with top architecture and engineering firms. For 15 years prior, Mr. Phillips was a scientist and operations manager responsible for technology development and transfer for healthcare and science organizations leading to the establishment of several successful healthcare service ventures. He has served on the U.S. Green Building Council's Core Committee responsible for the development of the LEED Application Guide for Laboratories.

Anthony (Tony) Rossi Anthony (Tony) Rossi, ME - Director of Laboratory Exhaust Systems - Greenheck Fan Corporation
Anthony (Tony) Rossi, is Director of Laboratory Exhaust Systems, Greenheck Fan Corporation, Schofield, Wisconsin.  Tony has a Bachelors & Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has over 30 years experience in the industrial ventilation industry, the past 15 dedicated to laboratory ventilation.  An active member in ASHRAE TC 9.10, Lab Systems, Tony has also served on both ASHRAE and ARI standards development committees, as well the Education Committee Chair for ASHRAE Central Indiana.

Dwayne Willmer Dwayne Willmer, P.Eng. - National Director of the Laboratory Market Segment for the Real Property Branch, PWGSC
Mr. Willmer is primary role in this function is to provide Government of Canada laboratory custodians with a central business contact within the Department.  PWGSC has a proven history of project managing the planning, design, construction and commissioning of complex laboratories in Canada and abroad.  By taking a national business approach to the laboratory market segment within the Government of Canada, PWGSC will continue to provide and sustain the highest level of strategic and technical advisory services, expertise, and best practices in a consistent fashion to all Government of Canada laboratory custodians. Prior to his current assignment, Dwayne was the Regional Director of Professional and Technical Services for the department in Western Region for 10 years, and has a 33 year career in the engineering profession in both the private and public sectors.

Jon Zboralski - Director of Air Products - ThermoFisher Scientific
Mr. Zboralski has over 30 years experience in the design and development of laboratory furniture and fume hoods. Involved in the development of the ASHRAE 110 tracer gas test. Serves on the SEFA Fume Hood Committee. He has published, author and holds numerous patents on airflow related products.

Day One Agenda
Day Two Agenda

Conference Will Include

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch
  • LabWize, Inc. Presentation Materials
  • Certificate for Educational Credits
  • NEW - SEFA Lab Desk Reference (Upon Request)
  • Conference Cost
    Non-Canadian Government
    Labs21 Workshop June 9, 2009 - US$550.00

    Early Bird Registration by June 2nd - US$395.00/Day
    LabWize Conference June 10, 2009 - US$650.00 Early Bird Registration by June 2nd - US$475.00/Day
    Two Day Package - US$1,100.00 Early Bird Registration by June 2nd - US$850.00/Both Days

    Government, University & Labwize Members
    Labs21 Workshop June 9, 2009 - US$400.00


    Early Bird Registration by June 2nd - US$350.00/Day
    LabWize Conference June 10, 2009 - US$525.00 Early Bird Registration by June 2nd - US$350.00/Day
    Two Day Package - US$900.00 Early Bird Registration by June 2nd - US$625.00/Both Days

    For Promotion, type "GOVT" - "UNIV" -"Member" - in the discount code field on the registration page. Registration is limited each day, so sign up today. For additional details and Group Discounts, Contact Doug Friedman (678) 867-2182.

    Conference Location
    Victoria Inn Winnipeg
    1808 Wellington Avenue
    Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0G3

    (Directions are available on hotel website)

    For Hotel Reservations:
    Call 204-786-4801 to receive C$110.00/ Night
    Use Reference Code: "LabWize" before June 1, 2009