ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual MichBio Expo announced its conference agenda for the internationally attended event held Tuesday, October 10, Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Keynote Addresses - The MichBio Expo kicks off with keynotes from David Van Andel, the CEO and Chairman of the Van Andel Institute and David E. Duncan, award-winning author and co-host of NPR's Biotech Nation. The afternoon keynote features Edward C. Saltzman, President of Defined Health.
Panels and Presentations - Leaders in the financial and biotechnology industries discuss current issues and cutting edge technologies. Included are:
The Current State of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurial Activities in Michigan Moderated by Michael Nestor, CEO of NanoBio IT Software Solutions: Meeting Business Needs for the Life Sciences Moderated by Rich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations Today's Regulatory Issues for Michigan's Life Sciences Companies Moderated by Stephen Goldner, CEO, Regulatory Affairs Inc. Stem Cell Research: Hope or Hype, Faith or Future
Moderated by Marcia Baum, Executive Director, Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research & Cures
The Medical Device Industry in Michigan Today and In the Future Moderated by Roger Brink, Sr. Program Manager, Atek Medical Investing in Life Sciences: Needs, Opportunities and Priorities Moderated by Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director, Seneca Ventures Future Trends & Technologies
Introduced by: Roger Newton, Ph.D., CEO and Founder, Esperion Therapeutics and Vice-President, Pfizer Global Research & Development
"Attendees of the MichBio Expo will be able to expand their Life Sciences knowledge with a robust collection of the finest speakers in their fields, discussing recent developments in the drug, device and diagnostic arenas, from business, scientific, financial and policy perspectives," noted Randal Charlton, CEO of Asterand, Inc. and Chairman of MichBio. "It's a great educational and business networking event."
Other events in the day include a full exhibition hall that showcases more than 60 of the area's most exciting life sciences leaders in finance, research, and government. Business Development Meetings, where MichBio members have the opportunity to meet, one on one, with development and procurement execs from national pharmaceutical and medical device companies, will run the length of the full day event. Winners will also be announced from the MichBio Life Sciences Launch Pad Competition, with a $15,000 first prize.
Further agenda details and registration for the event are available at http://www.MichBioExpo.com .
About the MichBio Expo
MichBio Expo, a dynamic three-day event for the Michigan Life Sciences community is being held on October 10, 11 & 12, 2006. The first day, held at the Van Andel Institute and the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, is an invitation-only career day for high school students, which will bring in a range of Life Sciences professionals to discuss topical issues and career tracks. The second day, located at DeVos Place convention center, will feature tours and a series of educational seminars focused on life sciences companies. The third day, also located at the DeVos Place, will focus on attracting professionals from across the life sciences spectrum and at every stage of business development. More than just a conference or trade show, it consists of four components: a life sciences conference covering the latest developments in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, government and academia in Michigan; an industry exposition with more than 50 of the area's most exciting life science leaders in finance, research, government, and business; a research business plan competition for early life science companies; and exclusive business development meetings between emerging technology companies and pharmaceutical and medical device industry leaders in a private setting. The MichBio Expo is hosted by MichBio with sponsorship from Pfizer Global Research and Development, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Van Andel Institute, Asterand, Esperion, and Grand Valley State University.
About MichBio
MichBio is dedicated to driving life sciences industry growth within the state of Michigan. For new and established biosciences companies, MichBio provides a community focal point by offering networking and educational events, a roster of support services, and a portal to state and national information. MichBio represents biosciences companies, academic and research institutions, bioscience service providers and related organizations. MichBio is focusing on the human resource, funding, and infrastructure issues affecting the state bioscience industry. MichBio is affiliated with BIO, the national organization that represents biotechnology companies across America. The knowledge-based economy presents the state of Michigan with unprecedented economic opportunity; the MichBio Expo serves to act as a catalyst in bringing academic and industry leaders together for a briefing on the dynamics shaping life sciences.
MichBioCONTACT: Stephen Rapundalo of MichBio, +1-734-615-9670 orexpo2006@michbio.org
