ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The MichBio Expo 2005 announced today its keynote speakers for this year's two-day event. Alan R. Saltiel, Ph.D., Director of the Life Sciences Institute, Lothar Krinke, Ph.D., Senior Director of Medtronics Neurological, and Michigan State Senator, Valde Garcia will provide keynote addresses at the annual event.
"Dr. Saltiel, Dr. Krinke and Senator Garcia continue the MichBio tradition of presenting outstanding keynote speakers at our state-wide gatherings," said Michael D. Witt, Executive Director of MichBio. "These leaders, in the pharmaceutical, medical device and governmental arenas inspire our business and entrepreneurial community. They help to improve the environment for building an innovative Life Science business culture throughout the state of Michigan."
Alan Saltiel and Lothar Krinke will open the event on Thursday, September 29th.
Senator Valde Garcia will be the closing keynote on Thursday, September 29th.
Alan R. Saltiel is the Director of the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan. He is the John Jacob Abel Professor in Life Sciences as well as a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Molecular Medicine & Genetics and the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology. Saltiel has built an international reputation as an expert on the hormone insulin, and its role in diabetes and cellular signaling. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Saltiel was Distinguished Research Fellow and Senior Director of the Department of Cell Biology at Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research Division (now Pfizer Global Research) in Ann Arbor.
Lothar Krinke is the Senior Director of Biosciences Technology Development at Medtronics Inc. Prior to joining Medtronics, Krinke was the Vice President for Business Development and Strategic Planning at Celera Genomics Group and worked at A.T. Kearney Inc., as a vice president in the pharmaceutical practice responsible for helping biopharmaceutical companies to develop research and development and marketing strategies.
Elected as the first Hispanic Senator in Michigan's history, Valde Garcia represents the 22nd District, which comprises Livingston, Shiawassee, and the southern portion of Ingham counties. The Senator serves on the Senate Appropriations committee and chairs two subcommittees: Commerce, Labor and Economic Development, as well as General Government. He also serves on the Community Health and Judiciary/Corrections subcommittees and is the vice chair of the Senate Finance committee.
Agenda details and online registration for the event are available at http://www.michbio.org/expo .
About the MichBio Expo
MichBio Expo, a dynamic two-day event for the Michigan Life Science community, is being held on September 28 & 29th, 2005. The first day, held at Wayne State University is an invitation-only career day for high school and college students, which will bring in a range of Life Science professionals to discuss topical issues and career tracks. The second day, located at Cobo Hall, 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 science 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, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Henry Ford Hospital, University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Asterand and Esperion. For more information, visit http://www.michbio.org/expo .
MichBioCONTACT: Michael D. Witt, Executive Director of MichBio, +1-734-615-9670,michael@michbio.org
