Registration is Now Open for The Crossroad of Biotechnology 2002"

Online registration for The Crossroad of Biotechnology 2002" is now open at www.crossroadbiotech.ca. The event is set to take place: Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at the Biotechnology Research Institute-NRC in Montreal.

Online registration for The Crossroad of Biotechnology 2002" is now open at www.crossroadbiotech.ca. The event is set to take place:

Monday, September 30, and
Tuesday, October 1, 2002

At the Biotechnology Research Institute-NRC in Montreal

In an era when advances in biopharmaceutical research are occurring at incredible rates, The Crossroad of Biotechnology" offers insight on the future of the biopharmaceutical industry. This unique symposium, where business meets science, bridges the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Attending The Crossroad of Biotechnology 2002" is an absolute must for leaders from biopharmaceutical multinationals, pioneers from start-ups in biotechnology and genomics, as well as executives from financial institutions and venture capital firms.

The theme of this years symposium is Biopharmaceuticals: From Research to Market" and includes discussions on: how to develop biopharmaceuticals (proteins, antibodies, peptides), how to maximize their value (regulatory challenges in Canada, U.S. and international health economics and formulary challenges, alliances and mergers), and how to produce them (market dynamics, production capacity, economics, biogenerics).

The Honorary President of this years event is Mr. Joseph Rus, President & CEO of Shire Biochem, and distinguished speakers, who are recognized as leaders in their fields, will represent biopharmaceutical multinationals, emerging biotech companies, as well as academia.

The Crossroad of Biotechnology" takes place in Montreal, at the crossroad of European and North American markets, where there is one of the most dynamic biopharmaceutical clusters in North America. It is an annual event that attracts over 1,000 participants from around the world. For more information or for registration, visit our website at: www.crossroadbiotech.ca

Register early! Seats are limited!

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Biotechnology Research Institute-NRC
Jocelyne Côté
Marketing Officer
(514) 496-6250
bri@nrc.ca