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Mobile Pharma BizTech Conference 2013
This June 25-26, 2013, learn from leading mobile experts, from both pharma and outside industries, who are committed to making mobile a driving force for customer acquisition and consumer engagement in pharma. Join hundreds of top mobile pharma leaders in New York, NY to learn, network and expand your business. Learn More (Source: Healthcare IT News Events)
Source: Healthcare IT News Events - May 16, 2013 Category: Information Technology Authors: dkimball Tags: New York Source Type: events

Pharmapack North America Conference 2013
Summary The two-day Pharmapack Conference examines packaging design, materials and compliance strategies which will lead your company to reach innovative and cost effective solutions. Description The program includes 20+ presentations covering ePedigree, serialization, materials, track & trace, cold chain, patience compliance, sustainability and of course cost control. Top 5 Reasons to Attend: -Establish your connection with pharmaceutical packaging decision makers. -Hear directly from the California State Board of Pharmacy on SB1307 (California E-Pedigree Law), and how this will affect your supply chain. -A case ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 8, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

US India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit 2013
Discussions & Keynotes covering • Drug Discovery and Collaborative Research • Industry-Academic Research Partnerships/Translational Research • Infectious Diseases- Science, Research Trends, Investor Perspective and Market Opportunities • Oncology- Science, Research Trends, Investor Perspective and Market Opportunities • R&D Challenges and New R&D Models • Licensing, IP & Regulatory Issues • Clinical Research- Opportunities and Challenges • Funding Innovation, Cross Border Investments and M&A trends in the BioPharma & Healthcare • Emerging Markets- Opportunities & Strategies Hig...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - March 12, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

10th Annual Compound & Sample Management
Pressures affecting the drug discovery and development field are hitting compound libraries just as hard. Sample managers have to increase productivity, create leaner strategies and continue to develop strong relationships in order to maintain functionality. Europe’s Leading Compound and Sample Management Event brings together experts from Pharma and biotechs globally to discuss and benchmark the latest advances in Compound Management. Join them on the 22nd-23rd May 2013 to thrash out best practices for maximising quality, developing collaborative relationships and face the globalisation of compound management. New for o...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 4, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

Evidence 2013
Europe’s largest and most holistic event on the use of real world outcomes for pharmaceutical products: an exhibition, a series of seminars, and a multi track strategic conference. • 12 free seminars • 350+ visitors to meet and do business with • 2 days of exciting, free content Free seminar sessions and exhibition space showcasing the latest developments in real world evidence The Evidence Clinic Come with your problems, leave with solutions. Speak to our experts at the Evidence Clinic on: • Observational research • PRO assessments • Enabling technologies • Evidence to support market access • Pati...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - January 7, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

2012 Nobel-Pauling Biotech Pharma Christmas Dim Sum Symposium
Date: Dec 25-26, 2012 Location: Boston Goal: to give foreign students, post-docs and scientists who cannot be with their families for Christmas, the opportunity to speak and learn from biotech pharma experts. Registration is required at www.Nobel-Pauling.org but seminar fee: $ 0. Speakers: from academia (MIT, Harvard, Tufts, BU, UMass etc) and industry (start up, biotech & pharma (Pfizer, Novartis, Merck etc) Themes: USA vs. China and Academia vs. Industry for new drug discovery and open innovation Dr. Grace Wong, CEO, ActoKine Therapeutics will also give summaries of the presentations on the conferences (2012): 1....
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - December 17, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Panel Discussion on Careers in Industry
Discussion on Careers in Industry Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 6pm-8pm Hyatt Amphitheater, Room S1-608 University of Massachusetts Medical School 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA Considering a career in industry? Want to know more about life in Pharma/Biotech? Come ask the insiders! ~ Panelists include: Stacey Loos, Ph.D., Clinical Scientist, Pfizer Chris Hupp, Ph.D., Research Scientist, X-Chem Jennifer Hardman, Scientist, Abbott Bioresearch Center Ensar Halilovic, Ph.D., Scientist, Novartis Event free to AWIS members, $5 for non-AWIS members To RSVP (members) or register (non-members): http://www.acteva.com/booking.c...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - October 23, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Volunteer: Build Your Leadership Skills AND Make a Difference
Volunteer: Build Your Leadership Skills AND Make a Difference Learn how to get as much as you give. Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Monadnock Room, Broad Institute 7 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA Speakers: Dr. Joanne Kamens and current AWIS volunteers Please join MASS-AWIS to learn about what volunteering can do for you and about volunteer opportunities within MASS-AWIS. The evening will include a presentation by Dr. Joanne Kamens, testimonials by current AWIS volunteers, and time for networking with the speakers and attendees. Registration Free for All! Please RSVP at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - October 23, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Bad Pharma: How drug companies distort science
In this new talk, Ben Goldacre will put the $600bn global pharmaceutical industry under the microscope. He will present a clear and witty attack, showing exactly how the science has been distorted, how our systems have been broken, and how easy it would be to fix them. Venue: The Royal Institution Start date: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0100 End date: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0100 (Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - September 18, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Inno-vention 2012
Medical Main Street brings together a unique alliance of world-class hospitals, universities, medical device and bio-pharma companies as well as some of the country’s top medical professionals. An initiative of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, these diverse sectors have joined to create a global center of innovation in health care, research and development, education and commercialization I the life sciences industry. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Events)
Source: Healthcare IT News Events - August 13, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: JCaron Tags: Cleveland Cleveland Clinic L. Brooks Patterson Mayo OAKLAND Oakland County Source Type: events

US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit 2012
THE BioPharma event in the world for senior executives focused on Drug Discovery & Development, Licensing, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Innovation and Emerging Markets. Knowledge Partner- The Boston Consulting Group Top R&D, Academic leaders and investors are on the Advisory Board: Advisory Board Dr. M.K. Bhan, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Biotechnology Hari Bhartia, Co-Chairman, Jubilant Life Sciences Dr. Barry Bloom, Professor and past Dean, Harvard School of Public Health D.S. Brar, Chairman, GVK Biosciences Dr. William Chin, Executive Dean of Research, Harvard Medical School Dr. Mikael ...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - February 29, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

2012 Nobel-Pauling Biotech Pharma Symposium (Biotech POW-WOW)
The Nobel-Linus-Pauling Biotech Symposium is to honor the life and work of Dr. Linus Pauling who has won two unshared Nobel Prizes; in 1954 for Chemistry, and in 1962, for Peace, for his work to stop above-ground nuclear testing. The goal is to promote science and biomedical research around the world by helping to build bridges between academia, Government and industry and among the US, Europe and Asia. We hope to strive to bring inventors, innovators, investors, leading scientists and executives together to mix cutting-edge science with business and to stimulate thought for new biotech collaborations. Venue: MIT Start...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - February 10, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Advances in medical science: collaboration for growth
The NHS is the UK's largest customer of medicines and medical technologies. In addition to delivering high-quality healthcare, it has a great role to play in strengthening the country's economy, contributing directly to the success of Britain's thriving life sciences sector. Close working between the NHS and industry ? including devices, diagnostics, pharma and biotech companies ? and some of the leading universities and research centres in the world, supports the ability of the UK to deliver health benefits to the public, patients and society. At Advances in Medical Science: Collaboration for Growth will be a showcase of ...
Source: MEDEV Events - January 18, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

2011 Nobel-Pauling Biotech Pharma Christmas Dim Sum Symposium
2011 Nobel-Pauling BiotechPharma Christmas DimSum Symposium (fee$0) Goal: to give foreign students, post-docs and scientists, as well as other biotech people who cannot be with their families for Christmas, the opportunity to gather together and share the holiday to learn from biotech pharma experts. Registration fee: $ 0 Date: Dec 25, 2011 (9 am to 3 pm) Pre-registration is required: www.Nobel-Pauling.org Contact: Alex Pauling (alex at Nobel-Pauling.org or 617-566-0511) Speakers: Dr. Thomas Tan (Roche, NJ), Dr. Zhijian Lu (China Novartis), Dr. Jingsong Cao (Novartis), Dr. Li Xing, Pfizer, Dr. Lily Zhu, BiogenIdec; Dr. Lan...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - December 19, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Strategies for commercial success of biosimilars in an increasingly crowded market place
Whilst biopharmaceuticals remain a major component of the global therapeutics market, the ever expanding portfolio of products losing patent protection and with increasing healthcare costs remaining a poignant issue, the opportunity for development of competing, follow on biologics remains an attractive proposition for both Biotech and Pharma companies alike. This Euroscicon biosimilars conference will focus on multiple aspects of biosimilar product development to successfully deliver safe, biosimilar products to the market place. This event has CPD accreditation and will have a discussion panel session. On registration yo...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - November 28, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

9th Annual PAT and Quality by Design
Pharma IQ is delighted to present its 9th Annual PAT and Quality by Design event to be held in London, February 2012. With an extensive agenda we provide a platform for knowledge acquisition, networking and first hand experience from fellow industry specialists and regulatory bodies. 5 Great Reasons to Attend • Hear first hand from the regulators! Gain insightful knowledge on how to interpret regulatory guidance, understand best practice approaches to writing submissions and gain feedback directly from the SWISSMEDIC and BfArM on previous submissions • Truly understand the benefits and ROI of QbD and learn how to succ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - October 26, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

2nd Annual Lyophilization for Biologicals
Over 60% of biologicals currently on the market are lyophilized, and that statistic is only rising. Clearly, lyophilization is a process vital to increasing the shelf life and stability of biologicals while decreasing transport costs. That’s why Pharma IQ has organised the 2nd Annual Lyophilization for Biologicals, conference which will take place 24th-25th January 2012 in Munich, Germany. This event has been designed to bring together like-minded professionals working in formulation, process engineering and development, R&D and manufacturing to provide an opportunity to discuss and share experiences and innovations ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - October 26, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Cool Chain Logistics Russia and CIS
Following on from our flagship Cool Chain conferences that are run in over 10 locations globally and attended by 100s of leading industry players, Pharma IQ is proud to brings you the very latest in the series, Cool Chain Logistics Russia and CIS. With the Russian pharma market expected to be worth $37.15bn in 2016 and a raft of legislative changes focused on increasing the number of locally produced pharma products, the region is a key area of focus for many international and pharma and bio companies looking to expand their market and operations. Key topics include: • Understanding regulatory challenges in the Cool Chai...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - October 18, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Regenerative medicine: Barriers to comercialisation
15 Modules, 3 weeks, 0 travel, 0 time out of the office = flexible learning for your whole team Pharma IQ’s new Regenerative Medicine and Barriers to Commercialisation Online Summit brings together a truly global audience. Biotechs, big pharma, academics, VCs and legal experts will be able to share best practices and solutions all from the comfort of your own desk. In order to accommodate your schedule, we have spread this event over the course of a three weeks into 3 hour sessions so that you may attend at your convenience. Simply log in to 3 sessions, twice a week. Presentations will also be recorded and available ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - August 16, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Ensuring Adventitious Agent Safety in Biologics
Pharma IQ’s 2nd Ensuring Adventitious Agent Safety in Biologics conference will provoke discussion between industry professionals and facilitate the development of the tools and strategies you need to ensure the safety of your biologics and protect your GMP facility. This event will provide an interactive forum for learning best practices, keeping abreast of new developments and forging lasting business relationships. Venue: NH München Dornach Start date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100 End date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100 (Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - August 16, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

4th Bay Area Life Sciences Marketing Strategy Forum
Discussion Topics • Key US healthcare and global P&R trends to watch • Developing successful strategies and contracting in US managed markets, as well as market access in key Emerging Markets • Game changing innovations and global reimbursement opportunities for medical technology • The art and science behind licensing for Life Sciences innovations to improve accuracy and validity in valuations RSVP Admission is free, however space is limited. To reserve your place at the conference or for additional information: call us at (650) 641-4300 or e-mail us at lsforum@simon-kucher.com or register online at www.si...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - July 21, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Pharma IQ's 10th Annual ELNs & Advanced Laboratory Solutions Forum
Increase productivity, innovation and collaboration by implementing the best ELNs for your lab Pharma IQ’s 10th Annual ELNs Forum is Europe’s only ELNs Event. It will bring together 30 Senior experts from 22 organisations with two streams of presentations targeted at individuals at all stages of implementation, new case studies, in-depth workshops and a focus day designed to tackle one of the most omnipresent issues in the industry – interoperability. The agenda has been designed to help you and your colleagues: · Promote interoperability between your ELNs and your facility’s other systems and instru...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - June 12, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Pharma IQ's new Disposable Solutions for Biomanufacturing Online Summit
Biomanufacturing is growing at an unprecedented rate with the use of disposables following the same trend. With the cost savings, increased speed to market and flexibility demonstrated by disposable systems, the benefits are clear but there are still some clear goals, including; Developing a 100% disposable plant Implementing an effective supplier qualification process and integrating different supplier components Designing a QbD programme to further enhance efficiency With this in mind, we are delighted to launch Pharma IQ’s new Disposable Solutions for Biomanufacturing Online Summit. 16 Global Experts from 8 Countr...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - June 10, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Pharma IQ' s Social Media in Pharma Online Summit
The largest ever social media in pharma online event – Hear from 20 Experts from Across the Globe in 14 Exclusive Presentations and 3 Interactive Panel Sessions without leaving your desktop. Running from July 12th – August 4th (2 -3 webinars a week), this event is 100% online – no travel required, enabling pharma companies to share learnings and best practice as well as discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities social media presents for the pharmaceutical industry. Can’t make one of the dates? Don’t worry, all sessions are recorded and are available anytime after the session. Listen ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - June 9, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Orgasm Inc: Screening and Discussion
Director Liz Canner’s much-buzzed about documentary, Orgasm, Inc: The Strange Science of Female Pleasure chronicles Big Pharma’s race to be the first to market with an FDA-approved female equivalent of Viagra. A discussion with the filmmaker and women’s health and sexuality experts follows this special preview screening. Orgasm Inc. officially opens at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on March 25. Venue: Coolidge Corner Theatre Start date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0400 End date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:15:00 -0400 (Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - March 14, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Innovation in Clinical Design, Analysis and Reporting
Pharma IQ’s inaugural Innovation in Clinical Design, Analysis and Reporting conference will help to open up this area to debate, facilitate discussion between like-minded professionals within the field, presenting industry professionals with a forum for learning new developments and the networking potential to forge lasting business relationships. Key topics will cover: -Ispy 2 and collaborative trials -Regulatory update: The FDA’s take on adaptive design clinical trials for drugs and biologics - Adaptive design in late phase designs - Adaptive Seamless Designs - Bayesian meta analysis Venue: to be confirmed Start...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - August 2, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

World Pharma Trials Asia 2010
Conference: 13 Sep 2010 - 16 Sep 2010, Shanghai, China. Organized by terrapinn. (Source: Nanotechweb.org Events)
Source: Nanotechweb.org Events - July 22, 2010 Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: events

Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Strategies
Practical approaches to RMPs, PSUR and overarching pharmacovigilance strategies to enhance efficiency and safeguard patient safety The importance of drug safety has never been more paramount. Patients’ attitudes to risk have changed immeasurably over the last few decades and negative perceptions of a treatment can destroy the reputation of its developer. Regulatory challenges and rule changes on risk management have also added to the pressures on drug developers to ensure sound pharmacovigilance processes are in place. The conference will cover core topics including: •Development and implementation of robust Risk Manag...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - June 4, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Paediatric Clinical Development
Building a business case for paediatric trials, developing robust PIPs, enhancing patient recruitment processes and conducting ethical paediatric trials to meet regulatory expectations Pharma IQ’s Paediatric Clinical Development conference provides expert guidance on overcoming practical obstacles to conducting studies on children. Through a series of strategic and operational presentations and case studies this conference will bring together major pharma and biotech drug developers as well as the regulators to provide proven strategies to establishing and conducting your own paediatric clinical trials. • Hear strategi...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 30, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Paediatric Clinical Development
Building a business case for paediatric trials, developing robust PIPs, enhancing patient recruitment processes and conducting ethical paediatric trials to meet regulatory expectations. Pharma IQ’s Paediatric Clinical Development conference provides expert guidance on overcoming practical obstacles to conducting studies on children. Through a series of strategic and operational presentations and case studies this conference will bring together major pharma and biotech drug developers as well as the regulators to provide proven strategies to establishing and conducting your own paediatric clinical trials. •Hear strategi...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 21, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Compound Management & Integrity 2010
The Pharma IQ annual Compound Management & Integrity event is Europe’s flagship event covering the most forward-thinking practices and technology in compound logistics, automation from store to screen, analytical characterisation, outsourcing and how to evolve the value of your library. The 7th Annual Pharma IQ Compound Management & Integrity conference has been established within the biopharma R&D community as the meeting place to discuss today’s most pressing issues on how to efficiently supply quality compound to support hit finding efforts and the drug discovery process. Venue: Millennium Gloucester...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 12, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Clinically Relevant Drug Transporters Conference
"Improve your Understanding and Modelling of Drug Transporters to Better Predict Drug-Drug Interactions, Enhance Interaction Study Efficiency and Increase Drug Efficacy":http://www.drugtransporters.com/nature Earlier this year, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery published the much-anticipated International Transporter Consortium (ITC) white paper online sparking industry debate over the content, particularly on the guidelines and decision trees it contained. Pharma IQ’s Clinically Relevant Drug Transporters conference will provide pharmaceutical professionals with the first opportunity in Europe to discuss the conte...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 6, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

In Vitro Diagnostics
SMi’s 2nd annual conference In Vitro Diagnostics takes place on the 12th & 13th July 2010 in the Crowne Plaza St James Hotel, Lonon, UK. The IVD market remains to be one of the most promising markets in the world. According to a recent Frost & Sullivan report, "The global IVD market has shown a consistent growth of 6.72 percent annually, a trend that is expected to continue until 2012." This conference will provide an integral forum to leaders in biotech, pharma and labs to discuss the value of diagnostics and overcome challenges posed by regulatory bodies. Make sure you attend this event and walk away ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 10, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

KOL Europe 2010
We are pleased to present you with our 2nd annual KOL Europe conference. Following the success of the last year’s conference, this event has returned with a strong and interesting line up of speakers with a new take on the KOL debate. The role of a Key Opinion Leader should extend far beyond product approval. Relationships between KOLs and pharma companies work best when the KOL provides input into all stages of drug development. Hot Topics at this year’s Conference: • The new wave of independent KOLs • The role of public authorities in legislating the use of KOLs • Long-term KOL relationships and ensuring transp...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 19, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit 2010
Our annual US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit has created an ecosystem bringing together all stakeholders: healthcare and life sciences executives, investors, policy makers and academia. 2009 Summit attracted over 300 senior executives. Our annual Summit has become THE BioPharma event in the world to learn and share for senior executives focused on Drug Discovery & Development, Licensing, Clinical Research, External Research, Healthcare, Innovation, M&A, Deal Flow and Emerging Markets. Senior policy makers from India are regular participants. The Summit helps facilitate cross border investments, create publ...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - January 29, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

San Diego Life Sciences Marketing Strategy Forum: The Future of Biologics and Life Sciences Innovations
Discussion Topics: Key US healthcare and global P&R trends to watch Making the right decisions – importance of P&R considerations early on in the product development process Sophisticated valuation of Life Sciences innovations as key for successful licensing negotiations Commercialization challenges for high-value diagnostics and medtech innovations Venue: Hyatt Regency La Jolla Start date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500 End date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500 (Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - December 14, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

2009 Nobel-Pauling Biotech Christmas Dim Sum Symposium
Title: 2009 Nobel-Pauling Biotech Christmas Dim Sum Symposium Goal: We originated this Dim Sum symposium to give foreign students, post-docs and scientists, as well as other biotech people who cannot be with their families for Christmas, the opportunity to gather together and share the holiday to hear about new directions in biomedical research, as well as to meet and speak with biotech pharma experts. Themes: 1) If Innovation is the seed, where is the soil for biotech science? 2) Biotech new drug discovery: USA vs. Europe vs. Asia (China and India) 3) Sea of Learning: academia vs. Government vs. Industry (start up vs. ...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - December 3, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Accelerating Patient Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Trials
Join us for SMi’s 6th annual Accelerating Patient Recruitment & Retention in Clinical Trials. Delve into the latest developments in patient recruitment and retention and learn how the Internet and social media can be utilised to enhance your recruitment and retention with interactive sessions aimed at voicing multiple points of view and experiences. Patient recruitment and retention are critical to drug development programs. Patient recruitment if not adequately planned for can extend development time-lines by a number of years. Retention of patients throughout the life of a clinical trial is essential in order h...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - November 19, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Superbugs and Superdrugs
The continued emergence of antibacterial resistant strains of bacteria is placing an increasingly heavy burden on the world’s health services and is having a dramatic effect on global health. There is a real need to develop new antimicrobials to combat this increasing threat; however as highlighted by the recent ECDC/EMEA Technical Report – The bacterial challenge: time to react – “Industry’s pipeline contains very few new antibiotics active against multidrug-resistant bacteria. Without stimulating research and development into new antibiotics, an increasing number of infected patients will be without eff...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - November 19, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Pharmacovigilance
The importance of developing effective pharmacovigilance systems has been fuelled by an increased focus on drug safety and the ever-changing regulatory environment. This conference will tackle inspections, risk management, the use of Independent Data Monitoring Committees and establishing relationships with regulatory bodies along with a host of other key topics. Reasons to Attend • Hear the latest updates on various pharmacovigilance systems in the industry • Explore ways in which you can optimise your own pharmacovigilance activities • Discuss the potential impact of impending regulatory changes • Network with...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - November 18, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

CTSA Pharmaceutical Assets Portal: Matching Academia and Industry for Drug Repositioning
This meeting will introduce the NIH community to the topic of drug repositioning and learn about the CTSA Pharma Portal. NIH Intramural researchers will be able to learn to match their scientific interests with the repositioning needs of the industry, resulting in an increased number of approved drugs for new indications. Drug repositioning, or finding new uses for drugs originally designed for another purpose, has become more important recently as many pharmaceutical companies are seeing their drug pipelines dry up. With the high cost of drug research and development, drug repositioning offers a way to explore these prev...
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 3, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Cold Chain Distribution
The UK’s leading Cold Chain event has returned for a fourth year. This year’s Cold Chain Distribution conference aims to address the issues faced by Pharma now. With time sensitive presentations discussing the latest regulations alongside an insight into managing the risks associated with cold chain logistics, this conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn everything you need to know for effective cold chain distribution. Venue: Marriott Regents Park Start date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0000 End date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000 (Source: Nature Network London - Recent News)
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - August 4, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Supply Chain in Pharma and Biotech
Course Description This 2-day workshop aims to provide participants with a complete overview of professional supply chain management processes used across all sectors and then spotlight the issues and opportunities that exist specifically within pharmaceuticals. The format of the workshop will be interactive, using case study exercises. Participants will be encouraged to bring along any burning questions that exist within their organisations for discussion (whilst maintaining confidentiality). Just some of the benefits to be derived from this workshop include: Vastly increased value delivery from CRO’s and CMO’s and ...
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - July 7, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

5th Annual Project & Portfolio Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
What is a balanced portfolio today? How do we ensure, that it’s going to be a balanced one tomorrow? In current highly regulated and limited resources environment, it is crucial to understand, how to build an optimal mix of innovative projects within a portfolio, bring them forward quickly and manage them effectively. Reveal new approaches and tools for portfolio prioritization and project selection. Learn from first hand experience, how to select the best portfolio, measure and improve project & portfolio performance. This event will bring together the experts from the pharmaceutical industry to benchmark their bes...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - May 18, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Convergence: The Life Sciences Leaders Forum
Each June, Convergence brings together a high-energy mix of people from the worlds of biotech, devices, pharma, and healthcare. In unscripted, in-depth conversations, we explore what’s changing about the life sciences business. This year, we’ll be delving into: - Policy and regulatory shifts in the Obama era - The new rules of partnerships, licensing deals, and collaborations - The dynamics that are reshaping life sciences VC - The opportunities and challenges of operating globally - Alternative funding sources for life sciences start-ups Venue: Viking Hotel Start date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:30:00 -0400 End d...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - March 11, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

The Future of Biotech
Join us for a keynote address and rare Boston-area speaking engagement by world-renowned biotech visionary G. Steven Burrill, CEO of Burrill & Company, a San Francisco-based global leader in life sciences whose principal activities are in venture capital, merchant banking, and media. Burrill has been involved in the growth and prosperity of the biotechnology industry for over 40 years. Burrill will share his perspectives and analysis on the future of the industry. The second half of our program will focus on the controversial area of stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. The speakers will present and discuss s...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - February 22, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit 2009
Discussions with Noble Laureate Prof. Sydney Altman Cocktails & Networking Reception Summit open to Senior Bio/Pharma/Medical Devices/Healthcare executives, Venture Capitalists, Investment Bankers, Regulators and Academia Venue: Hyatt Regency Cambridge Start date: Thu, 14 May 2009 12:30:00 -0400 End date: Thu, 14 May 2009 19:30:00 -0400 (Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - January 23, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

SmartLab Exchange
Enabling Innovation through informatics Pharma – Agrochem – Petrochem – FMCG – Cosmetics Europe’s leading, invitation only senior level meeting which brings together experts on Informatics, IT, Science, Discovery and Innovation to discuss best practice strategies for accelerating the development of your quality life cycles and maximising ROI through workflow optimisation. Focus Areas: Change Management, Data Mining Initiatives, Implementation of Informatics, Discovery, Development, Manufacturing & QA/QC Laboratories, Analytical Laboratory Informatics, Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, Laboratory In...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - November 28, 2008 Category: Science Source Type: events

Interviewing Outside the Ivory Tower
Attendees will gain an understanding of typical job interviews in pharma and biotech.Air date: 12/2/2008 2:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 26, 2008 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Drug Formulation Technologies
Reasons to register today:• To gain a current and focused overview of formulation technologies in the drug industry• To assess and forecast the future of innovation in the drug formulations affiliated industries• To understand the issues faced in aligning drug formulation with drug-delivery• To develop an up-to-date understanding of the product management framework created by Speciality Pharma business-models• To explore integrated business-network solutions in order to troubleshoot Pharma pipeline projects associated with formulation• To determine the viability of current research into new and emerging areas o...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - September 8, 2008 Category: Science Source Type: events