WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2011 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest biotechnology event wraps up today at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the 2011 BIO International Convention’s last day spotlights advancements in biosecurity and personalized medicine. More than 15,000 attendees from 48 states and 65 countries came to Washington, D.C., for the Convention, which brings together individuals from industry, academia and government.
Highlights from Today’s Program Include:
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2011 Biosecurity Conference
This session will focus on the evolving interrelationship with Obama administration officials, security experts and industry innovators. (8:15 am – 5:15 pm) -
Personalized Medicine and Companion Diagnostics: The Changing
Biopharma Industry Landscape
This session will examine the current makeup of personalized medicine; discuss collaborative initiatives and interact with leading sector companies focusing on advancing personalized medicine initiatives. (8:30 am – 9:45 am) -
Manufacturing of Biologics and Drugs: Safer, Faster, Cheaper:
Changing Process Paradigms, Platforms and Products in Biomanufacturing
This session will describe the paradigm shift from handcrafted to mature process technologies in biomanufacturing; how the FDA’s initiatives have sped the adoption of process methods since 1997; and demonstrate how the process controls enable fast, cheaper and safer biologics. (8:30 am – 9:45 am) -
Keynote Address: The Role of BWC in a Biotech-Driven World
Featured Speaker: Paul van den Ijssel, president of the 2011 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Review Conference. This address will focus on the goals and objectives of the upcoming BWC Review Conference, and how its valuable convening function can best be used to enhance global biosecurity in light of new advances in the life sciences, such as synthetic biology, nanotechnology, and other convergent technologies. (1:30 pm – 2:00 pm)
Media registration is open on site today from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry, offering networking and partnering opportunities with policymakers, scientists, CEOs and newsmakers, and hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations. The Convention also features the BIO Business Forum, a unique platform for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, academic research institutions, and investors from around the world to gather and discuss strategic opportunities. For registration, conference agenda and exhibitor information, visit 2011 BIO International Convention.
About BIO
BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIO produces BIOtech Now, an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling “innovations transforming our world.” Subscribe to BIOtech Now.
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