ADVISORY/ BioITWorld Makes West Coast Debut In San Diego.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

BioITWorld San Diego 2002

ADVISORY...for Tuesday-Thursday (Nov. 12-14)

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-- Keynote: "Advancing the Revolution: The Role of Supercomputing and Bioinformatics in Genomics," presented by Dr. J. Craig Venter, president of The Center for the Advancement of Genomics; November 13 at 9 a.m.

-- Keynote: "The Unique IT Needs of the Life Sciences Community," presented by Howard Asher, director of Global Life Sciences at Sun Microsystems, Inc.; November 14 at 9 a.m.

-- Symposia: "IDC's State of the Marketplace on the Convergence of Biology and IT," presented by Debra Goldfarb, group vice president of Worldwide Systems and Life Sciences Research at IDC; November 13 at 2:15 p.m.

-- Symposia: "Organization and Governance of Life Science Informatics - Ingredients for Success," a panel discussion chaired by Dr. Rainer Fuchs, vice president of Research Informatics at Biogen, Inc., with panelists from Accenture, Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb; November 14 at 11 a.m.

-- The BioITWorld Venture Summit on Wednesday, November 13 from 8 am - 8 pm is an opportunity for young companies in bioinformatics and biotechnology to present their business plans to influential venture capitalists

-- Technology Showcase Demonstrations on the show floor will feature product managers and scientists from leading exhibitors presenting technology solutions to aid research and development

-- Birds of a Feather Meetings (BOFs) will offer opportunities for like-minded bio-IT professionals to take part in informal discussions about hot topics in the industry

-- Best of Show Awards presented in conjunction with Bio-ITWorld magazine will be presented during a special cocktail reception on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

-- Keynote: "Advancing the Revolution: The Role of Supercomputing and Bioinformatics in Genomics," presented by Dr. J. Craig Venter, president of The Center for the Advancement of Genomics; November 13 at 9 a.m.

-- Keynote: "The Unique IT Needs of the Life Sciences Community," presented by Howard Asher, director of Global Life Sciences at Sun Microsystems, Inc.; November 14 at 9 a.m.

-- Symposia: "IDC's State of the Marketplace on the Convergence of Biology and IT," presented by Debra Goldfarb, group vice president of Worldwide Systems and Life Sciences Research at IDC; November 13 at 2:15 p.m.

-- Symposia: "Organization and Governance of Life Science Informatics - Ingredients for Success," a panel discussion chaired by Dr. Rainer Fuchs, vice president of Research Informatics at Biogen, Inc., with panelists from Accenture, Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb; November 14 at 11 a.m.

-- The BioITWorld Venture Summit on Wednesday, November 13 from 8 am - 8 pm is an opportunity for young companies in bioinformatics and biotechnology to present their business plans to influential venture capitalists

-- Technology Showcase Demonstrations on the show floor will feature product managers and scientists from leading exhibitors presenting technology solutions to aid research and development

-- Birds of a Feather Meetings (BOFs) will offer opportunities for like-minded bio-IT professionals to take part in informal discussions about hot topics in the industry

-- Best of Show Awards presented in conjunction with Bio-ITWorld magazine will be presented during a special cocktail reception on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

For a full schedule of event activities or for more information, visit www.bioitworldexpo.com.