Interphex 2001 - the World's Leading Forum for the Pharmaceutical Industry - is the Largest and Most Comprehensive Event of Its Kind.

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PHILADELPHIA--(BW HealthWire)--March 16, 2001

New Discoveries in Biopharmaceuticals

Showcased At Interphex 2001 in Philadelphia

With genetic engineers exploring new technologies and developing new drugs to treat disease - many of their discoveries will be showcased in Philadelphia at Interphex 2001 - from March 20-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center - in the heart of the Pharmaceutical industry. Show hours are from 10-5 p.m. daily.

The event is expected to attract more than 900 exhibiting companies and over 13,000 attendees from more than 45 countries. Representatives from a variety of New Jersey and Philadelphia firms are expected to attend - including Merck, Johnson & Johnson, SmithKline Beecham, Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis.

Up-to-the-minute conference information and news releases are posted on the INTERPHEX website at (http://interphex.reedexpo.com).

Featured keynote on March 20th: Industry leader Gardiner Smith, executive director for biotechnology company Human Genome Sciences (HGS) - will speak on "Gene-based Medicines to the Patient: First in Making Drugs from Genomics." A continental breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m., followed by Smith's presentation at 9:30 a.m. Human Genome Sciences develops products that prevent, treat and cure diseases based on the discovery and understanding of human genes. (www.hgsi.com).

A cutting-edge conference program will deliver the latest developments in the technologies, regulations and industry issues that impact pharmaceutical discovery and manufacturing. The program features over 75 in-depth conference seminars and workshops including tracks: Biotechnology, Analytical Instrumentation, Clinical Trials, Contract Services, and eBusiness/eManufacturing/eR&D.

New show endeavors include the ePharmaceutical Solutions Center, sponsored by J.D. Edwards, that provides a focused showcase for the full range of high-tech eR&D tools and technologies, as well as the related IT infrastructure. The Pharmaceutical Research & Development Pavilion hosts some of the most exciting new developments in laboratory technologies. The Contract Services Center provides instant access to companies that provide a wide variety of contract services, including research, clinical trials, analytical/testing, engineering/construction, manufacturing, and packaging. The Process Automation & Controls Pavilion offers state-of-the-art solutions that will help attendees automate their processes to achieve greater productivity and reduce time to market. Offering everything from packaging labeling equipment, capsuling, filling and labeling equipment to vision systems, the Packaging Pavilion will highlight packaging products and solutions.

INTERPHEX is the largest and most comprehensive event for the pharmaceutical industry, offering technology solutions and educational training for professionals engaged in the development, manufacture and packaging of ethical (prescription including biotechnology,) and proprietary (over-the-counter) pharmaceuticals. The show is sponsored by ISPE (Leading Global Society for Healthcare Technology Professionals) and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine. It is endorsed by the VDMA, Europe's pre-eminent machinery and plant manufacturers' association.

For more information about INTERPHEX, please call [phone] or 888-334-8704, or visit the INTERPHEX Web site at http://interphex.reedexpo.com.

Reed Exhibition Companies (RUK/ENL) is the world's leading organizer of trade and public shows with a current portfolio of over 350 events servicing 45 industries in 11 key sectors in 27 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific. Over 100,000 exhibiting companies take advantage of Reed's marketing opportunities, which attract 5.5 million buyers globally.

Members of the press may receive complimentary passes to INTERPHEX by calling Nikki Radder at 203-840-5935, or registering on-site, from March 20-22, in press room #303 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.