Institute for International Research

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The 2009 program will build upon themes covered at our 2008 event, but with an expanded emphasis on case studies of drug development projects and strategies across therapeutic areas. It will also highlight areas of growing importance, particularly emerging technologies and research in the area of antibodies and other protein therapeutics.

Participate in the 2009 Conference and Exhibition and...

• Explore new ideas to stimulate R&D innovation and accelerate drug development
• Meet therapeutic-area experts/top scientists from around the world
• Learn about techniques to accelerate compounds from discovery to the clinic and POC
• Find new technologies and concrete strategies for lead optimization and compound selection
• Hear the latest on biomarkers and translational medicine to increase clinical success rates
• Discover the next generation of therapeutics based on antibodies, RNAi and stem cells
• Listen to case studies of molecules and collaborations in oncology, metabolic disease and more
• Evaluate strategies for developing win-win drug discovery partnerships around the world

Conference Discussion Topics include:

• Finding Innovation and New Technologies/Molecules in Discovery and Development
• Strategies to Accelerate Compounds from Discovery
• to the Clinic and POC
• Translational Medicine to Improve Clinical Success Rates
• Making Win-Win Drug Development Partnerships
• The Next Wave of Antibody and Protein-Based Therapeutics

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» Who You Will Meet
» 2008 Conference Summary