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| Friday, August 13, 2010 |
BIOFLORIDA HOSTS 13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FL CURED
For immediate release
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 13, 2010) – Now in its 13th year, BioFlorida’s Annual Conference is recognized as a must-attend event for business and scientific leaders from across the state and beyond. More than 400 guests are expected at this year’s conference, October 24 – 26 at the Marriott Harbor Beach in Ft. Lauderdale, and expert speakers will share their insights on the latest trends and issues in biomedical research and bioscience business. This year’s conference will also feature dedicated bioscience company presentations, investor panels and interactive workshops.
“This premier gathering in the state for life science leaders creates future opportunities through its offerings to learn, network and do business,” said Cynthia Collins, conference co-chair and Group Vice President, Cellular Analysis Business Group for Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Breakout sessions are divided into three tracks, allowing attendees to focus on the most relevant content.
Biomedical Research: Held in partnership with FL CURED (the Florida Center for Universal Research to Eradicate Disease) as their Annual Summit, these panels and discussions focus on the latest advancements in research from Florida universities, institutes and companies.
BioBusiness: Explores opportunities for investment, collaboration and partnerships, including bioscience company presentations and panels of venture capitalists and business development executives discussing their interests, expectations and trends in the industry.
Professional Development: Designed to assist attendees with the growth of their business and careers, including presentations on grant programs, incentives and financing, state and federal policies, and education and workforce development.
“As the state of Florida continues to grow its life science cluster, many initiatives over a long period of time such as BioFlorida's Annual Conference have really made a difference in attracting top-tier companies and research organizations, and have contributed to their successes here,” said Gregory A. Nelson, conference co-chair and a partner at Novak, Druce + Quigg LLP, an intellectual property law firm.
Interactive career workshops prior to the conference – free and open to the public – are new this year. Hosted by local companies from around Florida, these workshops will offer advice and networking for employers and prospective employees. Additional professional development workshops will be offered immediately following the conference.
Sponsors for BioFlorida’s 13th Annual Conference include Beckman Coulter, Inc.; Novak Druce + Quigg LLP; Carey O’Donnell Public Relations Group; Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP; Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Saliwanchik; Moffitt Cancer Center; Nova Southeastern University; Pittcon 2011; Smith & Hopen, P.A.; University of Florida - UF Tech Connect; USF Connect; Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute Florida; Mann Research Center, LLC; Business Wire; CRB; Research Facilities Design; Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona; Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.; The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Dean Mead.
Regular registration for the conference is $499 for BioFlorida members; $625 for nonmembers; and $150 for students, faculty and postdocs. For more information, visit www.bioflorida.com.
“This premier gathering in the state for life science leaders creates future opportunities through its offerings to learn, network and do business,” said Cynthia Collins, conference co-chair and Group Vice President, Cellular Analysis Business Group for Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Breakout sessions are divided into three tracks, allowing attendees to focus on the most relevant content.
Biomedical Research: Held in partnership with FL CURED (the Florida Center for Universal Research to Eradicate Disease) as their Annual Summit, these panels and discussions focus on the latest advancements in research from Florida universities, institutes and companies.
BioBusiness: Explores opportunities for investment, collaboration and partnerships, including bioscience company presentations and panels of venture capitalists and business development executives discussing their interests, expectations and trends in the industry.
Professional Development: Designed to assist attendees with the growth of their business and careers, including presentations on grant programs, incentives and financing, state and federal policies, and education and workforce development.
“As the state of Florida continues to grow its life science cluster, many initiatives over a long period of time such as BioFlorida's Annual Conference have really made a difference in attracting top-tier companies and research organizations, and have contributed to their successes here,” said Gregory A. Nelson, conference co-chair and a partner at Novak, Druce + Quigg LLP, an intellectual property law firm.
Interactive career workshops prior to the conference – free and open to the public – are new this year. Hosted by local companies from around Florida, these workshops will offer advice and networking for employers and prospective employees. Additional professional development workshops will be offered immediately following the conference.
Sponsors for BioFlorida’s 13th Annual Conference include Beckman Coulter, Inc.; Novak Druce + Quigg LLP; Carey O’Donnell Public Relations Group; Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP; Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Saliwanchik; Moffitt Cancer Center; Nova Southeastern University; Pittcon 2011; Smith & Hopen, P.A.; University of Florida - UF Tech Connect; USF Connect; Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute Florida; Mann Research Center, LLC; Business Wire; CRB; Research Facilities Design; Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona; Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.; The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Dean Mead.
Regular registration for the conference is $499 for BioFlorida members; $625 for nonmembers; and $150 for students, faculty and postdocs. For more information, visit www.bioflorida.com.
About BioFlorida
BioFlorida is the voice of Florida’s bioscience industry association, and represents more than 200 member companies and research organizations in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device fields. Operating as a not-for-profit organization, BioFlorida works to facilitate and advance innovations in the healthcare, agriculture and energy sectors for its membership base. BioFlorida members are involved in biomedical research and development, medical device manufacturing, clinics and hospitals, academia, government and non-profit organizations, and industry services/products. BioFlorida’s leadership and programs positively influence the growth of the industry through networking and initiatives related to capital formation, advocacy, workforce development, education and commercialization of research. This year, the BioFlorida Institute was established to provide support for K-12 science education, workforce development programs as well as professional development. For more information, visit www.bioflorida.com.
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Contact: Luis F. Perez
Carey O’Donnell PR Group
(561) 832-3231
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