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October 2011

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Monday, October 10, 2011
Neurodegenerative Diseases & Genomics Symposium ( All Day )

Monday, October 10, 2011
7:00 – 8:30 A.M: Registration Open
7:30 – 8:45 A.M: Continental breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 A.M: Technology Session I (consists of 3 lectures)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
7:00 – 8:30 A.M: Registration Open
7:30 – 8:45 A.M: Continental breakfast

8:00 - 9:30 A.M: Technology Session II (consists of 3 lectures)
Scientific Sessions Start at 9:30 A.M and Ends at 6.00 P.M on all two days.

Key Sessions:

  • Neurodevelopment & Mechanisms
  • Sensory & Motor Systems
  • Cognition & Behavior
  • Disorders of Nervous System
  • Drug Development
  • Genomic Studies in plants and animal model organisms
  • Genotyping with various Technological Platforms
  • Discovery of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms & Human Trait Genes
  • SNP Hybrid Arrays & Mapping Studies
  • Copy Number & Structural Variations
  • Genome Variation & Allele-specific Gene Expression
  • Haplotype Mapping & Variome Projects
  • Comparative Genomic hybridization
  • Global Variation in the human Genome & Disease causing variants
  • SNP Genotyping and real-rime PCR
  • Disease-associated SNPs
  • Disease Genetics and Diagnostics
  • Exponential Quantitative Trait Loss
  • Systems and Synthetic Biology

Location: Auditorium at Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)  Area Tor Vergata,
Rome, Italy



Contact Info : Phone: (781) 891-8181 Email : Url: http://expressgenes.com/Rome%20END%20EGM%202011/Main.html
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Neurodegenerative Diseases & Genomics Symposium ( All Day )

Monday, October 10, 2011
7:00 – 8:30 A.M: Registration Open
7:30 – 8:45 A.M: Continental breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 A.M: Technology Session I (consists of 3 lectures)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
7:00 – 8:30 A.M: Registration Open
7:30 – 8:45 A.M: Continental breakfast

8:00 - 9:30 A.M: Technology Session II (consists of 3 lectures)
Scientific Sessions Start at 9:30 A.M and Ends at 6.00 P.M on all two days.

Key Sessions:

  • Neurodevelopment & Mechanisms
  • Sensory & Motor Systems
  • Cognition & Behavior
  • Disorders of Nervous System
  • Drug Development
  • Genomic Studies in plants and animal model organisms
  • Genotyping with various Technological Platforms
  • Discovery of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms & Human Trait Genes
  • SNP Hybrid Arrays & Mapping Studies
  • Copy Number & Structural Variations
  • Genome Variation & Allele-specific Gene Expression
  • Haplotype Mapping & Variome Projects
  • Comparative Genomic hybridization
  • Global Variation in the human Genome & Disease causing variants
  • SNP Genotyping and real-rime PCR
  • Disease-associated SNPs
  • Disease Genetics and Diagnostics
  • Exponential Quantitative Trait Loss
  • Systems and Synthetic Biology

Location: Auditorium at Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)  Area Tor Vergata,
Rome, Italy



Contact Info : Phone: (781) 891-8181 Email : Url: http://expressgenes.com/Rome%20END%20EGM%202011/Main.html
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
BIO China International Conference ( All Day )

 

About BIO China

October 12-13, 2011
Pudong Shangri-La Hotel
Shanghai, China

BIO China will bring together executives from biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies and investment firms from North America, Europe and Asia to meet and explore business opportunities with China's emerging biotech sector. Learn more.

About BIO

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. Learn more.

About Z-Park

Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park (Z-Park), founded in July 1992, is located in the middle part of LPudong New Area with a planned area of 25km2, comprising Technical Innovation Zone, Hi-Tech Industry Zone, Scientific Research and Education Zone, and Residential Zone. Learn more.

Conference Highlights

  • BIO One-on-One Partnering
  • Plenary Sessions and Policy & Business Development Workshops
  • Company Presentations
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Networking Opportunities

Conference Updates

Location: Shanghai, China


Contact Info : Phone: 866.356.5155 Email : Url: http://www.bio.org/biochina/
Thursday, October 13, 2011
BIO China International Conference ( All Day )

 

About BIO China

October 12-13, 2011
Pudong Shangri-La Hotel
Shanghai, China

BIO China will bring together executives from biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies and investment firms from North America, Europe and Asia to meet and explore business opportunities with China's emerging biotech sector. Learn more.

About BIO

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. Learn more.

About Z-Park

Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park (Z-Park), founded in July 1992, is located in the middle part of LPudong New Area with a planned area of 25km2, comprising Technical Innovation Zone, Hi-Tech Industry Zone, Scientific Research and Education Zone, and Residential Zone. Learn more.

Conference Highlights

  • BIO One-on-One Partnering
  • Plenary Sessions and Policy & Business Development Workshops
  • Company Presentations
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Networking Opportunities

Conference Updates

Location: Shanghai, China


Contact Info : Phone: 866.356.5155 Email : Url: http://www.bio.org/biochina/
Monday, October 17, 2011
3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling The Pipeline ( All Day )
Conference Details:
We are proud to present our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling the Pipeline Conference. Early stage drug discovery is a key bottleneck in the pipeline to find novel drugs. With key products suffering patent expiration in coming years, the need for new approaches to accelerate development of new chemical entities to treat severely unmet medical needs is more urgent than ever. This drug discovery conference brings together pharmaceutical companies, small biotechnology enterprises, government agencies, for-profit and not-for profit research institutions to exchange ideas, make connections and discuss opportunities to create an environment that will foster pharmaceutical innovation.

This event will be co-located with our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing the Bottleneck 2011
Conference Registration Prices:
Pharmaceutical Company and Academia - First 100 Free!
Pharmaceutical Company Standard Price - $495
Academia Standard Price- $195
Service Provider Reduced Registration until September 16, 2011- $795 SAVE $200!
Service Provider Standard Registration - $995
Register Now for the Drug Discovery Partnership Conference
If you are interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or speaking opportunities, please call 212-532-9898 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Intended Audience
Opal Events' 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling the Pipeline 2011 conference has been researched and developed specifically for; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Academia, Foundation, Technology Companies, and CROs' VP/ Director/ Manager/ Faculty Advisor of:
  • External Research Collaboration
  • Scientific Affairs
  • Business Development
  • Partnership/ Alliance Management
  • Office of Technology Transfer
  • Academic Screening Facilities
  • School of Medicine/ Life Sciences/ Pharmacy
  • Grants Manager
  • Program Office
  • Research & Development
  • Analytical/ Medicinal Chemistry
  • Sample/ Compound Management
  • Assay Development
  • Lead Discovery/ Optimization
  • High Throughput Screening (HTS)
  • Automation
    ADMET
University faculty advisors, department heads and managers from below will also benefit:
  • Office of Technology Transfer
  • School of Medicine/ Life Sciences/ Pharmacy
  • Grants Manager
  • Program Office
  • Chemistry Departments
Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, MA


Contact Info : Phone: (212) 532-9898 x0 Email : Url: http://www.opalevents.org/conferencehtml/current/drug_discovery_partnerships/drug_discovery_partners
3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing The Bottleneck ( All Day )
Conference Details:

Our Drug Discovery series continues with our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing The Bottleneck conference.

The production of new drugs has always been paramount for pharmaceutical manufacturers, but with key patents now expiring, cost effective drug discovery is more important than ever. This event will bring together the foremost experts on compound management, gene expression, and other pertinent areas to the drug discovery process. Through targeted panel discussion our delegates will learn how to improve speed to market, increase profit margins, and most importantly: develop new, effective drugs and biotechnology.

This event will be co-located with our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnerships: Filling the Pipeline 2011.

View Past Attendees from the Drug Discovery Conference: Easing the Bottleneck
Conference Registration Prices:
Pharmaceutical Companies- First 100 Free!
Pharmaceutical Companies Standard Price - $495

Service Provider Reduced Registration until September 16, 2011- ($795 USD) SAVE $200!
Service Provider Standard Registration - ($995 USD)

Register Now for the Drug Discovery Conference: Easing the Bottleneck
If you are interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or speaking opportunities, please call 212-532-9898 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Intended Audience:
Opal Events' 3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing the Bottleneck 2011 conference has been researched and developed specifically for; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Academia, Foundation, Technology Companies, and CROs' VP/ Director/ Manager/ Faculty Advisor of:
• External Research Collaboration
• Scientific Affairs
• Business Development
• Partnership/ Alliance Management
• Office of Technology Transfer
• Academic Screening Facilities
• School of Medicine/ Life Sciences/ Pharmacy
• Grants Manager
• Program Office
• Research & Development
• Analytical/ Medicinal Chemistry
• Sample/ Compound Management
• Assay Development
• Lead Discovery/ Optimization
• High Throughput Screening (HTS)
• Automation
• ADMET
Government officials, compliance officers, individuals from university and research institutes will also find much to benefit from in attending this comprehensive event.
Join us for :
  • 15+ panels, discussions and presentations of the most relevant, pertinent information to the drug discovery process
  • Stimulating discussions on the roles and responsibilities in drug discovery management, as well as new and innovative technologies and strategies
  • 5+ hours of scheduled networking opportunities

Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, MA



Contact Info : Phone: (212) 532-9898 x0 Email : Url: http://www.opalevents.org/conferencehtml/current/drug_discovery_easing_the_bottleneck/drug_discovery
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing The Bottleneck ( All Day )
Conference Details:

Our Drug Discovery series continues with our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing The Bottleneck conference.

The production of new drugs has always been paramount for pharmaceutical manufacturers, but with key patents now expiring, cost effective drug discovery is more important than ever. This event will bring together the foremost experts on compound management, gene expression, and other pertinent areas to the drug discovery process. Through targeted panel discussion our delegates will learn how to improve speed to market, increase profit margins, and most importantly: develop new, effective drugs and biotechnology.

This event will be co-located with our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnerships: Filling the Pipeline 2011.

View Past Attendees from the Drug Discovery Conference: Easing the Bottleneck
Conference Registration Prices:
Pharmaceutical Companies- First 100 Free!
Pharmaceutical Companies Standard Price - $495

Service Provider Reduced Registration until September 16, 2011- ($795 USD) SAVE $200!
Service Provider Standard Registration - ($995 USD)

Register Now for the Drug Discovery Conference: Easing the Bottleneck
If you are interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or speaking opportunities, please call 212-532-9898 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Intended Audience:
Opal Events' 3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing the Bottleneck 2011 conference has been researched and developed specifically for; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Academia, Foundation, Technology Companies, and CROs' VP/ Director/ Manager/ Faculty Advisor of:
• External Research Collaboration
• Scientific Affairs
• Business Development
• Partnership/ Alliance Management
• Office of Technology Transfer
• Academic Screening Facilities
• School of Medicine/ Life Sciences/ Pharmacy
• Grants Manager
• Program Office
• Research & Development
• Analytical/ Medicinal Chemistry
• Sample/ Compound Management
• Assay Development
• Lead Discovery/ Optimization
• High Throughput Screening (HTS)
• Automation
• ADMET
Government officials, compliance officers, individuals from university and research institutes will also find much to benefit from in attending this comprehensive event.
Join us for :
  • 15+ panels, discussions and presentations of the most relevant, pertinent information to the drug discovery process
  • Stimulating discussions on the roles and responsibilities in drug discovery management, as well as new and innovative technologies and strategies
  • 5+ hours of scheduled networking opportunities
Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, MA


Contact Info : Phone: (212) 532-9898 x0 Email : Url: http://www.opalevents.org/conferencehtml/current/drug_discovery_easing_the_bottleneck/drug_discovery
Opal Events 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling The Pipeline 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling The Pipeline ( All Day )
Conference Details:
We are proud to present our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling the Pipeline Conference. Early stage drug discovery is a key bottleneck in the pipeline to find novel drugs. With key products suffering patent expiration in coming years, the need for new approaches to accelerate development of new chemical entities to treat severely unmet medical needs is more urgent than ever. This drug discovery conference brings together pharmaceutical companies, small biotechnology enterprises, government agencies, for-profit and not-for profit research institutions to exchange ideas, make connections and discuss opportunities to create an environment that will foster pharmaceutical innovation.

This event will be co-located with our 3rd Annual Drug Discovery: Easing the Bottleneck 2011
Conference Registration Prices:
Pharmaceutical Company and Academia - First 100 Free!
Pharmaceutical Company Standard Price - $495
Academia Standard Price- $195
Service Provider Reduced Registration until September 16, 2011- $795 SAVE $200!
Service Provider Standard Registration - $995
Register Now for the Drug Discovery Partnership Conference
If you are interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or speaking opportunities, please call 212-532-9898 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Intended Audience
Opal Events' 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Partnership: Filling the Pipeline 2011 conference has been researched and developed specifically for; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Academia, Foundation, Technology Companies, and CROs' VP/ Director/ Manager/ Faculty Advisor of:
  • External Research Collaboration
  • Scientific Affairs
  • Business Development
  • Partnership/ Alliance Management
  • Office of Technology Transfer
  • Academic Screening Facilities
  • School of Medicine/ Life Sciences/ Pharmacy
  • Grants Manager
  • Program Office
  • Research & Development
  • Analytical/ Medicinal Chemistry
  • Sample/ Compound Management
  • Assay Development
  • Lead Discovery/ Optimization
  • High Throughput Screening (HTS)
  • Automation
    ADMET
University faculty advisors, department heads and managers from below will also benefit:
  • Office of Technology Transfer
  • School of Medicine/ Life Sciences/ Pharmacy
  • Grants Manager
  • Program Office
  • Chemistry Departments
Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, MA


Contact Info : Phone: (212) 532-9898 x0 Email : Url: http://www.opalevents.org/conferencehtml/current/drug_discovery_partnerships/drug_discovery_partners
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
10th Annual BIO Investor Forum ( All Day )

 

About BIO Investor Forum

The 10th Annual BIO Investor Forum is an international investor conference focused on private and emerging public biotech companies. Because our mission is to support industry-wide success, we present a broad and unbiased view of investment opportunities.

See last year's BIO Investor Forum program

Conference Highlights

  • Participate in one-on-one investor meetings
  • Hear presentations from public and venture-stage companies
  • Sit in on expert-led workshops on the latest market and investment opportunities with emphasis on drug and technology development
  • Network with industry executives and investors focused exclusively on life sciences

Location: San Francisco, CA



Contact Info : Phone: 866.356.5155 Email : Url: http://www.bio.org/investorforum/
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
10th Annual BIO Investor Forum ( All Day )

 

About BIO Investor Forum

The 10th Annual BIO Investor Forum is an international investor conference focused on private and emerging public biotech companies. Because our mission is to support industry-wide success, we present a broad and unbiased view of investment opportunities.

See last year's BIO Investor Forum program

Conference Highlights

  • Participate in one-on-one investor meetings
  • Hear presentations from public and venture-stage companies
  • Sit in on expert-led workshops on the latest market and investment opportunities with emphasis on drug and technology development
  • Network with industry executives and investors focused exclusively on life sciences

Location: San Francisco, CA



Contact Info : Phone: 866.356.5155 Email : Url: http://www.bio.org/investorforum/
Friday, October 28, 2011
Advanced Business Development Course ( All Day )

Take your skills to the next level by working directly with colleagues in a hands-on, practical course that uses a realistic business case!

The Advanced Business Development Course is designed for business development professionals interested in bringing their skills in valuation, due diligence, negotiation and contracts to the next level. During this intensive, three-day session attendees will receive advanced hands-on training from veteran business development professionals and legal advisers using real-world case studies. Delegates will work in teams to successfully negotiate a term sheet for a clinical stage compound.

Since 2004, this course has been organized for life science business development professionals by the Biotechnology Industry Organization in collaboration with EBD Group. The faculty is drawn from among the most experienced business development professionals in the biotech drug development industry as well as big pharma, many of whom have been instructors in other programs, and all of whom have extensive experience in the biotech industry.

 

The course will cover basic topics and skills crucial to every business development professional in the industry, including:

  • Valuation skills
  • Intellectual property
  • Due diligence
  • Negotiation and influence strategies
  • Contracts in depth

Who should attend?
Although this course is recommended for business development professionals with approximately 3–5 years experience, it is highly recommended to ambitious individuals with demanding business development and senior management goals. It is designed for business development professionals who have most likely served as part of a business development or licensing team, but are now preparing to move to a senior manager role within their organization.

  • Business development and licensing professionals
  • Alliance management professionals
  • R&D personnel who have significant interaction with business development
  • Intellectual property personnel involved in the licensing process
  • Biotech company CEOs

Attendance is limited to 75 participants to ensure the optimal instructor/student ratio and quality interaction.

Location: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Duesseldorf, Germany




Contact Info : Phone: 202.962.9200 Email : Url: http://www.ebdgroup.com/busdevcourse/index.htm
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Advanced Business Development Course ( All Day )

Take your skills to the next level by working directly with colleagues in a hands-on, practical course that uses a realistic business case!

The Advanced Business Development Course is designed for business development professionals interested in bringing their skills in valuation, due diligence, negotiation and contracts to the next level. During this intensive, three-day session attendees will receive advanced hands-on training from veteran business development professionals and legal advisers using real-world case studies. Delegates will work in teams to successfully negotiate a term sheet for a clinical stage compound.

Since 2004, this course has been organized for life science business development professionals by the Biotechnology Industry Organization in collaboration with EBD Group. The faculty is drawn from among the most experienced business development professionals in the biotech drug development industry as well as big pharma, many of whom have been instructors in other programs, and all of whom have extensive experience in the biotech industry.

 

The course will cover basic topics and skills crucial to every business development professional in the industry, including:

  • Valuation skills
  • Intellectual property
  • Due diligence
  • Negotiation and influence strategies
  • Contracts in depth

Who should attend?
Although this course is recommended for business development professionals with approximately 3–5 years experience, it is highly recommended to ambitious individuals with demanding business development and senior management goals. It is designed for business development professionals who have most likely served as part of a business development or licensing team, but are now preparing to move to a senior manager role within their organization.

  • Business development and licensing professionals
  • Alliance management professionals
  • R&D personnel who have significant interaction with business development
  • Intellectual property personnel involved in the licensing process
  • Biotech company CEOs

Attendance is limited to 75 participants to ensure the optimal instructor/student ratio and quality interaction.

Location: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Duesseldorf, Germany




Contact Info : Phone: 202.962.9200 Email : Url: http://www.ebdgroup.com/busdevcourse/index.htm
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Advanced Business Development Course ( All Day )

Take your skills to the next level by working directly with colleagues in a hands-on, practical course that uses a realistic business case!

The Advanced Business Development Course is designed for business development professionals interested in bringing their skills in valuation, due diligence, negotiation and contracts to the next level. During this intensive, three-day session attendees will receive advanced hands-on training from veteran business development professionals and legal advisers using real-world case studies. Delegates will work in teams to successfully negotiate a term sheet for a clinical stage compound.

Since 2004, this course has been organized for life science business development professionals by the Biotechnology Industry Organization in collaboration with EBD Group. The faculty is drawn from among the most experienced business development professionals in the biotech drug development industry as well as big pharma, many of whom have been instructors in other programs, and all of whom have extensive experience in the biotech industry.

The course will cover basic topics and skills crucial to every business development professional in the industry, including:

  • Valuation skills
  • Intellectual property
  • Due diligence
  • Negotiation and influence strategies
  • Contracts in depth

Who should attend?
Although this course is recommended for business development professionals with approximately 3–5 years experience, it is highly recommended to ambitious individuals with demanding business development and senior management goals. It is designed for business development professionals who have most likely served as part of a business development or licensing team, but are now preparing to move to a senior manager role within their organization.

  • Business development and licensing professionals
  • Alliance management professionals
  • R&D personnel who have significant interaction with business development
  • Intellectual property personnel involved in the licensing process
  • Biotech company CEOs

Attendance is limited to 75 participants to ensure the optimal instructor/student ratio and quality interaction.

Location: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Duesseldorf, Germany




Contact Info : Phone: 202.962.9200 Email : Url: http://www.ebdgroup.com/busdevcourse/index.htm
Monday, October 31, 2011
17th Annual BIO Europe 2011 ( All Day )

About the BIO-Europe® Conference

BIO-Europe 2010 Highlights

  • 14,661 scheduled one-to-one meetings (+17% over 2009)
  • 3,243 licensing opportunities were posted (+22% over 2009)
  • 2,906 attendees (+16% over 2009)
  • 1,688 companies (+21% over 2009)
  • 170 company presentations
  • 87 international exhibitors
  • 48 countries
  • 21 workshops and panel sessions
View impressions of BIO-Europe 2010 ?
Building value through partnerships

BIO-Europe® is Europe's largest partnering conference, serving the global biotechnology industry. The conference annually attracts leading dealmakers from biotech, pharma and finance along with the most exciting emerging companies. Produced with the support of BIO, it is regarded as a “must attend” event for the biotech industry.

Who will you meet?

Previous Conferences ?

BIO-Europe plays host to executives from:

  • Established and emerging biotech companies
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Companies developing companion diagnostics
  • Institutional financial firms
  • Private investors including venture capital and private equity
  • Industry related service companies

Location: Dueselldorf, Germany



Contact Info : Phone: 202.962.9200 Email : Url: http://www.ebdgroup.com/bioeurope/index.php