Researcher gives talk on biotech

University Connections' free monthly brown-bag "Meet the Researchers" event today will feature Dr. Charles Boyd from the University of Hawai'i's Pacific Biomedical Research Center, speaking on the genetics of rare hereditary diseases and how this research relates to biotechnology industry development in Hawai'i.

Dr. James Hastings from The Queen's Medical Center will also comment. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 20-B, Alii Place, 1099 Alakea St.

More information is at www.hawaii.edu/connections/boyd.htm. RSVP to connects@ hawaii.edu or call 547-5644.

Entrepreneur event on Dec. 10

"The 21st Century Entrepreneur," a seminar to learn the ins and outs of raising money, will be held Dec. 10.

The seminar, at HEI Pacific Tower 8th Floor, will include panelists Bill Richardson, partner, HMS Hawaii management; Ed Young, City Bank; Rob Robinson, founder, UH Angels, University of Hawai'i; Bill Spencer, president, HVCA; and Brad Bertoch, CEO, Wayne Brown Institute. Price is $25.

For more information or to register, call (801) 595-1141; fax (801) 595-1181; or e-mail rjensen@venturecapital.org.