BioSecurity 2002 to Focus on Preparedness, Biodetection, Treatment and Consequence Management; Registration for First Global BioSecurity Conference Is Now Open.

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BioSecurity 2002

Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical International, Harvard School of Public Health and Key3Media Group, Inc. (NYSE:KME) announced today that the educational program at BioSecurity 2002 will focus on the science of biosecurity; surveillance, biodetection, and early warning systems; planning and preparedness; and consequences management. BioSecurity 2002 is an international scientific and educational conference designed to provide a forum for senior government officials, scientists, researchers, physicians, public health and hospital officials, nurses, and first responders to come together in one place at one time to share their experiences and learn from one another. BioSecurity 2002 will be held at the MGM Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas from November 18-21, 2002. For more information and to register for the conference, please visit http://www.biosecuritysummit.com.

BioSecurity 2002 will offer more than 50 sessions as part of its four-day educational program that will cover global biosecurity strategies including the latest developments in vaccines, surveillance technology and crisis management. Sessions include:

-- Advanced Science to Make Bad Bugs Worse: Implications for the future of scientific discourse - Presented by John Mekalanos, PhD, Adele Lehman Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Harvard Medical School

-- The Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Systems and Health Indicator Surveillance for Early Warning of Disease Outbreaks and Bioterrorism - Presented by Colonel Patrick Kelley, MD, DrPH and Major Julie Pavlin, MD, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

-- An Overview of the Science of Threats and Response - Presented by Barry Bloom, PhD, Dean, Harvard School of Public Health

-- Challenges Associated with Assuring Food is Safe from International Contamination - Presented by Michael Doyle, PhD, Director, Center for Food Safety, Regents Professor for Food Microbiology, University of Georgia

-- System Preparedness/Surveillance and Early Warnings - Presented by Farzad Mostahari, MD, MSPH, Assistant Health Commissioner, New York City

Additional panels featuring experts from around the world will address civil rights and ethics, veterinary science, informatics, mental health, and other topics.

"We have developed a comprehensive educational program presented by the world's top experts in biosecurity that will provide the latest information to medical professionals, scientists and first responders. Our aim is to stimulate effective action to address problems that are of immense global significance," said Dr. Miles Shore of Harvard Medical International and co-chairman of BioSecurity 2002.

Harvard Medical International will apply to Harvard Medical School for category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Harvard Medical International also will apply for continuing education units for other professional disciplines.

Online registration for BioSecurity 2002 is now open. For the latest information on the conference including registration, please visit http://www.biosecuritysummit.com.

About Harvard Medical School

The Harvard Medical School faculty -- the world's largest -- includes a total of 8,000 physicians with teaching and research or patient care responsibility. The research carried out by HMS faculty is at the forefront of basic biomedical science and clinical research. To learn more about Harvard Medical School, visit its web site at www.hms.harvard.edu.

About Harvard Medical International

Established in late 1994 by the Dean of Harvard Medical School, HMI is a self-supporting, non-profit subsidiary of Harvard University, and is guided by the philosophy that every citizen of the world should have easy access to high quality health care. HMI creates unique partnerships with a network of organizations internationally to promote excellence in health care, medical education, and medical research. Visit its web site at www.hms.harvard.edu/hmi.

About Harvard School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to promoting the public's health and preventing disease through learning, discovery, and communication. More than 300 faculty members are engaged in teaching and training the 800-plus-student body in a broad spectrum of disciplines crucial to the well being of individuals and populations around the world. Students are also trained for health leadership positions in communities and governments. For more information, visit its web site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu

About Key3Media...

BioSecurity 2002 is a Key3Media event. Key3Media Group, Inc., is the world's leading producer of information technology tradeshows and conferences, serving more than 5,300 exhibiting companies and 1.3 million attendees through 60 events in 17 countries. Key3Media's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. For more information about Key3Media, visit www.key3media.com

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