Noted 'Rule of Five' Chemist Dr. Christopher Lipinski to Speak at 3rd International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference.

MATTHEWS, N.C. -- The 3rd International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Lipinski, PhD, famous for developing the "Rule of Five" which helps determine a drug candidate's potential for good absorption based on its molecular structure, will deliver the Keynote Presentation at this year's conference to be held March 3rd - 6th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Lipinski retired in June 2002 from Pfizer Global Research and Development, Groton Laboratories where he held the position of Senior Research Fellow in the Exploratory Medicinal Sciences Department. He is the winner of the 2005 E.B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances and the 2004 ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry Award.

As the definitive symposium on microwave chemistry, the International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference brings together chemists from around the world to discuss new developments, methods and technologies in the rapidly evolving field of microwave chemistry, including new applications and novel chemistries. The 2005 conference features three tracks: Medicinal Chemistry, Biosciences and Emerging Technologies. A workshop on fundamental microwave chemistry theory will also be offered.

To register for the conference, please contact Heather Plyler, Conference Manager, [phone] ext. 131 or e-mail: [e-mail].

As a pioneering firm in the development and implementation of microwave chemistry, CEM is dedicated to the advancement of research in the field. Thus, in an effort to give scientists exploring the field a forum in which to openly discuss their work, new methods and new technologies, CEM is pleased to sponsor the 3rd International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference, March 3-6, 2005 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in association with the 6th Annual Florida Heterocyclic Conference.

CEM, a private company based in Matthews, North Carolina, is a leading provider of microwave laboratory instrumentation. The Company has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and France, as well as a global network of distributors. CEM designs and manufactures systems for life sciences, analytical laboratories and processing plants worldwide. The Company's products are used in many industries including pharmaceutical and biotech, as well as academic research.