You are invited to take part in the unveiling event of the sculpture "DNA Arch".

"DNA Arch" is a colorful installation created by the artist Eglė Žvirblytė. It is intended to give meaning to the discoveries of life sciences taking place in the capital and to honor VU Professor Virginijus Šikšnis. The sculpture "DNA Arch" symbolizes a breakthrough in science with the discovery of CRISPR gene editing technology.

Event location: territory (lawn) in Saulėtekio av. between VU Life Sciences Center and VU Faculty of Physics.

The event program

10:00 Participants gather
10:15 The host of the event greets the guests and representatives of the VU community. Start of the event
10:20 Guest greetings
10:37 Ribbon cutting ceremony
10:45 End of the Event

We look forward to seeing your at the event, and asking you to wear masks, to keep distance and to follow other safety requirements