MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City Presents Biotech Innovators.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. today announced that NexGenix Pharmaceuticals, Chrono Therapeutics and Ideal Life, three companies breaking new ground in the pharmaceutical and healthcare IT areas, will present at the organization's Business Plan panel, on Thursday, October 20, 2005. The panel begins at 5:00 PM at Brown Raysman Millstein & Steiner LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , 900 Third Avenue, New York City. NexGenix Pharmaceuticals, Chrono Therapeutics and Ideal Life will discuss their organization's core business and competencies, diverse customer base, market verticals served and growth drivers, as well as the competitive landscape. All three companies have patents granted and pending, and all have completed or are in the middle of trials to validate their ideas. New York City-based NexGenix Pharmaceuticals (http://www.nexgenixpharm.com) is the first and only company to focus on treatments for neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis Definition Neurofibromatosis (NF), or von Recklinghausen disease, is a genetic disease in which patients develop multiple soft tumors (neurofibromas). These tumors occur under the skin and throughout the nervous system. (NF), genetic tumor suppressor disorders characterized by the development of tumors along nerves. NF affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. and 1.6 million people worldwide - more than muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy (dĭs`trōfē), any of several inherited diseases characterized by progressive wasting of the skeletal muscles. There are five main forms of the disease. , Huntington's disease Huntington's disease, hereditary, acute disturbance of the central nervous system usually beginning in middle age and characterized by involuntary muscular movements and progressive intellectual deterioration; formerly called Huntington's chorea. and cystic fibrosis combined. NexGenix has integrated all aspects of drug development for NF1 and NF2, from target identification to the clinic. Chrono Therapeutics Inc, (http://www.chronodose.com) of Hamilton, New Jersey, is the developer of ChronoDose(TM), a patented transdermal drug delivery technology consisting of a miniaturized, automated, fully programmable, non-invasive device worn on the wrist, the ChronoDose(TM) system. Chrono Therapeutics has exclusive rights to all ChronoDose(TM) technology. Ideal Life of New York City is an interactive communication technology company focused on using real-time, interactive, two-way, wireless communication technologies for solutions that empower individuals to better manage their health and empower providers to offer higher quality, and timelier health care. For complete details and to register visit http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=76669 ABOUT MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City The MIT Enterprise Forum of NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City (MITEF) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational programs and services that promote networking and innovation at the intersection of business and technology. Formed by MIT alumni in 1971, MITEF has grown to 23 chapters worldwide. Membership and program participation in MITEF events is open to all. |
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