BioConvergence 2004 ? International Convergence Conference - May 19-20 2004 - London Barbican Exhibition Centre, UK
BIOCONVERGENCE 2004 will bring together delegates from many disciplines within biotechnology and informatics, from industry and academia. It will provide an international venue for partnering and showcasing products and technologies, as well as for learning from experts within industry and the financial community.Session I: The Biotechnology ChallengeChaired by Dr Malcolm Simms, Director of Innovation and Enterprise at Queen Mary University of London. Speakers include Dr Julie Logan, Director, Simfonec, London Enterprise Centre and Dr Roger Harrison, VP, Head of Oncology Strategic Business Unit, BTG Plc. Session II: The Convergence ChallengeChaired by Sue Harris, Managing Director, Andersen Piquet. Speakers include Dr Frederic Marcus, Principal Scientific Officer, European Commission.
Research Directorate and Susie Stephens, Principal Product Manager, Oracle Life Sciences, "Oracle'e Strategy in Life Sciences."Session IIIa: The Business Challenge Part 1:Chaired by John Poole, Small Company Advisor and Initiatior. Speakers include Dr Louis Nisbet, Partner, Sitka Partners and Seppo Makinen, Senior Partner at BioFund. Session IIIb: The Business Challenge Part 2:
Speakers include Dr Jonathan Kwok, Biotechnology Analyst, Collins Stewart and Dr George Morris of Augusta Finance.
To be followed by a drinks reception in the exhibition hall followed by a conference dinner on the Barbican Terrace.Session IV: Cracking the codeChaired by Prof. Nick Lemoine, Director of The Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre.Speakers include Prof.
Janet Thornton, Director of The European Bioinformatics Institute and founder of Inpharmatica and Prof. William O.C.M. Cookson, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford and founder of Surface Therapeutics, followed by Dr. Jonathan Sheldon, Chief Scientific Officer (LifeSciences), InforSense Ltd.Session V: Collaboration modelSpeakers include J?rg Lippert, Bayer Technology Services, Computational Solutions and John Savin, CEO, Physiomics. Session VI: Ahead of the gameChaired by Prof.
Colin Howard, Director, London BioScience Innovation Centre and Vice Pricipal of Royal Veterinary College.
Speakers include Dr Jin Li, Director, Chemical Computing Enabling Science and Technology (EST) AstraZeneca R&D M?lndal, Sweden, "Maximising the value of experimental and in silico screening." and Prof. David Fell, Professor of Biochemistry and Assistant Dean of the School of Biological & Molecular Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, "Developing the in silico cell: a tool for metabolic engineering and drug therapy design." Final speaker Prof. Alan Barrell, Chairman, Cambridge Worldwide Associates and Transitions Ltd, Entrepreneur in residence, Cambridge University..
Car Stereos
Hobbies differ from one person to another. There can be little doubt that the most common hobby would be music. Marvelous are the effects of music. There is no limit to it. You can have it anywhere and everywhere, even while you are traveling in your car.
Indeed, you can take your favorite music along through your car stereo.
A car stereo includes a set of equipment like speakers, amplifiers, and CD or cassette players. Originally, car stereos meant just a radio run on a battery. Slowly, more additions were incorporated to include traffic signal messages and also sizeable memory. The earliest known brand of car stereo was Motorola.
There are many components constituting a car stereo. They are amplifiers, woofers, speakers, capacitors etc. You need to know the purpose of each component to select the correct one for your car.
Like home audio, car stereo is a fast-growing and ever-changing field with new technologies gaining popularity. By installing...
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Trade Show Marketing - Getting Prepared for the Big Event
With the increase in number of tradeshows being held across the world, it has become imperative to check the trade shows' credentials before you commit participation. Here are some quick tips on checks to ensure that you are not heading for a dud trade show:
1. Check previous history and years of experience including backing by any large industrial groups: This is the most obvious way to research on the event planners. Trade shows backed by large organizations would have greater availability of resources and marketing skills.
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Demographics of previous trade shows: Did the last show done by the trade show provider have a decent show of visitors? Is the trade show provider boasting about the numbers on its marketing material or hiding it in some obscure corner for the number crunchers? Did the trade show provider have a professional organization draw up the demographics of the visitors? Do the demographics fit your requirement? Answers to these queries...
Trade Show Marketing - Getting Prepared for the Big Event
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Beyond Local Demographics: Hiring Diversity
Redondo Beach, CA (ContentDesk) February 25, 2004-?Dr. Jo Ann Pina, a professional speaker and one of the few women of Hispanic heritage with advanced degrees in psychology and counseling, is assisting Fortune 500 companies and government agencies with seminars and interactive workshops that make the business case for diversity. She works closely with their management, training their executives and employees on different aspects of the benefits and challenges of this modern hiring paradigm.With thought-provoking analysis, practical insight on cultural values and beliefs, and an inspirational message that prompts action, Dr. Jo's hallmark seminars offer indispensable tools for leaders in this process around the country. These programs, which have earned her special recognition in the U.S.
as a diversity expert, include: Developing Culturally Competent Leaders, Cultural Competency Coaching and the celebrated Diversity Awareness: Understanding Your Customers and Employees,"Cultural...
Beyond Local Demographics: Hiring Diversity
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Speakers, Etc Signs 22 Year Old Ephren Taylor, Jr., One of Americas Top Young Entrepreneurs as New Public Speaker
Kansas City, MO (ContentDesk) August 25, 2004 -- Executive Trustee of Christian Capital Group, LLC Ephren Taylor Jr. has signed as a public speaker with Speakers Etcetera. Ephren is enthusiastic about having the opportunity to speak to the public about basic, yet fundamental principles that can have a great impact on their level of wealth.While Ephren has had his share of success in corporate surroundings, he has also been very active in the religious realm. This is shown through Christian Capital Group, the not-for-profit ministry that is run by him and his wife. Christian Capital Group employs biblical principles to help Christians increase their financial resources through low risk investment opportunities.
Ephren's expertise in business and religious settings can give you some direction on how to position yourself on a road towards prosperity. While Ephren's track record speaks for itself, you will need to hear from the man himself to learn the techniques you can use to increase...
Speakers, Etc Signs 22 Year Old Ephren Taylor, Jr., One of Americas Top Young Entrepreneurs as New Public Speaker
Speakers > Speakers, Etc Signs 22 Year Old Ephren Taylor, Jr., One of Americas Top Young Entrepreneurs as New Public Speaker