SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2005--Pacific Growth Equities, a research-driven investment bank specializing in emerging growth companies, today announced it will host its annual Life Sciences Growth Conference on June 6-8 at the Inter-Continental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. Institutional investors, venture capitalists and life sciences industry insiders will focus on and interact with senior management from over 120 leading public and private companies with the highest growth potential in the second half of 2005 and beyond. “The challenging markets in 2005 demand that investors pay particular vigilance to their portfolio companies as well as exciting new opportunities,” said Thomas J. Dietz, Ph.D., Co-Chief Executive Officer. “Following the success of our 2004 inaugural Life Sciences Growth Conference, we added a third day to accommodate additional demand. Once again, multiple forums will be provided for group and individual meetings between companies and investors, timed to assess progress and portfolio strategy at mid-year. The Pacific Growth Equities Life Sciences Growth Conference is the leading venue for knowledgeable investors in life sciences.”
