MONTREAL, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The NRC-Biotechnology Research Institute is hosting the Crossroad of Biotechnology for the 10th anniversary of this annual symposium, from February 9-10, 2005, at the NRC-Biotechnology Research Institute in Montreal, Canada.
This year, the Crossroad of Biotechnology focuses on Biomanufacturing : Innovative bioprocessing technologies and strategies, with topics including: Advances in bioprocessing, Emerging technologies, Scale up challenges and Novel approaches for faster regulatory approval. The symposium provides an excellent forum for participants to hear from internationally recognized experts, as well as to initiate networking and discussion on key issues surrounding the biofabrication industry. The tenth edition of the international symposium is an absolute must for bioprocess industry leaders, with an unbeatable program line-up at competitive rates.
Selected speakers Keynote Presentation Mr. Richard Francis Director of Process Development and Technical Support Protherics, UK Dr. Konstantin Konstantinov Senior Director, Process Technical Development Bayer Health Care - Biological Products, USA Dr. Jay D. Keasling Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research (QB3) University of California at Berkeley, USA Dr. John Curling Consultant John Curling Consulting AB, Sweden Ms. Gail Sofer Director, Regulatory Compliance GE Healthcare, USA Dr. Michel Chartrain Distinguished Senior Investigator, Bioprocess Research and Development Merck Research Laboratories, USA Dr. Govind Rao Professor, Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA Mr. Scott Fulton Consultant Ardea Bio Consulting, USA
The full program and online registration are available on the Crossroad of Biotechnology web site at http://www.crossroadbiotech.ca/. Corporate rates are also available by enquiring at (514) 496-6250.
Media wishing to register for this event can register online at http://www.crossroadbiotech.ca/, in the special media registration section.
Symposium location: NRC-Biotechnology Research Institute 6100 Royalmount Avenue Montreal, Quebec, Canada
BIOQUEBECCONTACT: please contact:Ani Armenian, Media relations, (514) 733-8411, ext. 207,mediacrossroad@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca; Maria Oliver, Coordinator, Marketing andbusiness development, NRC-Biotechnology Research Institute, (514) 496-1776,maria.oliver@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca
