CARLSBAD, Calif. and BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boston was again the center of life science dealmaking activity as BioPharm America™ 2011 convened Sept 7–9 at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. Nearly 1,000 participants came from 34 countries, represented 588 companies, and engaged in more than 2,500 one-to-one meetings to discuss partnering opportunities and other potential collaborations.