Wednesday, March 28
4:00 – 6:30 PM
Bonefish Grill
8780 Eager Rd
Brentwood, MO 63144 (map)
Speaker
Associate Professor Gautam Dantas, PhD with the Washington University School of Medicine
“Dantas Lab works at the interface of microbial genomics, ecology, synthetic biology, and systems biology, to understand, harness, and engineer the biochemical processing potential of microbial communities.”
Topic
Antibotic-Resistant Superbugs
“Disease-causing bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to all available antibiotics, causing approximately 23,000 deaths and costing the U.S. $35 billion each year. This scenario is predicted to worsen, with fewer and fewer new drugs coming to market. New DNA sequencing and computational technologies are enabling a deeper understanding of how antibiotic resistance evolves and spreads in diverse bacteria, providing critical insights into prevention and diagnosis of future infections. The Academy’s 2015 Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Innovation Award recipient, Gautam Dantas offers a compelling look at how these technologies reveal an intricate network of antibiotic resistance exchange between bacteria across habitats as diverse as the soil, the human body, and hospital environments.”
Menu
Hors d’oeuvres
- Wagyu Beef & Ginger Potstickers pan-seared with crispy onions and soy sauce
- Saucy Shrimp sautéed shrimp, lime tomato garlic sauce, Kalamata olives, topped with Feta
First Course
- Seafood Chowder
Entrée Course
- Fresh Catch of the Day Choose from: Freshly Grilled Lemon, Lime Tomato Garlic, Mango Salsa, Herb Pesto, Pan Asian Sauce, or Lemon Butter Sauce
- Wood-Grilled Shrimp & Scallops with lemon butter sauce
- Filet Mignon 8 oz USDA seasoned and wood-grilled
- Seasonal Vegetable Pasta pappardelle pasta with peak of season vegetables finished with a light lemon butter sauce and toasted walnuts
Fresh Sides
- Potatoes Au Gratin
- French Green Beans
Dessert
Key Lime Pie with roasted pecan crust
If you prefer to register off-line, please RSVP to Sophie Lamsargis at slamsargis@vijon.com.
