Biotechnology Council of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bio to Host Seventh Annual Biosciences Symposium.TRENTON, N.J. & MALVERN, Pa. -- The Biotechnology Council of New Jersey (BCNJ) and Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (pĕnsəlvā`nyə), one of the Middle Atlantic states of the United States. It is bordered by New Jersey, across the Delaware River (E), Delaware (SE), Maryland (S), West Virginia (SW), Ohio (W), and Lake Erie and New York Bio announce that Biotech bi·o·tech n. Informal Biotechnology. biotech Noun short for biotechnology Noun 1. 2007: Imagine. Collaborate. Innovate in·no·vate v. in·no·vat·ed, in·no·vat·ing, in·no·vates v.tr. To begin or introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time. v.intr. To begin or introduce something new. (www.biotech2007.org) will be held on October 8-9, 2007 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Biotech 2007 is designed to advance the growth and development of the bioscience bioscience /bio·sci·ence/ (-si´ens) the study of biology wherein all the applicable sciences (physics, chemistry, etc.) are applied. bi·o·sci·ence n. See life science. industry in the Mid-Atlantic region and will facilitate networking opportunities among emerging companies, researchers, and large pharmaceutical companies, as well as with cutting-edge support organizations. "The sessions at Biotech 2007 are designed to give a wider perspective into all of the growing facets of the biosciences industry," said Keith Brownlie, New Jersey chair and partner and area life science leader, Ernst and Young. "Participants will hear first-hand from experts on financing tactics; new scientific innovations; how to effectively bring new therapeutics therapeutics Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include drugs, surgery, radiation therapy, mechanical devices, diet, and psychiatry. , devices, and diagnostics (1) Software routines that test hardware components (memory, keyboard, disks, etc.). Diagnostics are often stored in ROM chips and activated on startup. (2) Error messages in a programmer's source code that refer to statements or syntax that the compiler or assembler to patients; and much more." Biotech 2007 will attract senior biotech executives, representatives from medical device and diagnostic companies, global pharmaceutical companies, venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. , university researchers, university-industry liaison officers, government officials, and support organizations. More than 800 individuals attended last year's symposium symposium In ancient Greece, an aristocratic banquet at which men met to discuss philosophical and political issues and recite poetry. It began as a warrior feast. Rooms were designed specifically for the proceedings. . Attendees will participate in tracks on topics such as the early, mid, and late stages of company growth; business; finance; hot topics in science; and drug delivery, device, and diagnostics. Other highlights include a business development forum, an innovation corridor, a career fair, and an exhibit hall. "Year after year the symposium brings together representatives from the regional industry to celebrate the strengths and successes of the industry and to learn new strategies for continued growth," said Manya Deehr, Pennsylvania chair and chief legal officer, Eurand. "Biotech 2007 provides an opportunity for attendees to share ideas and network with peers from across the Mid-Atlantic region." About Biotech 2007 Biotech 2007: Imagine. Collaborate. Innovate is designed to advance the growth and development of the bioscience industry in the Mid-Atlantic region. In its seventh year, this event is a joint symposium of the Biotechnology Council of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bio. For more information, please visit www.biotech2007.org. |
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