BayBio2006 to Focus on Bay Area's Global Leadership in Biotech; Industry Thought Leaders to Convene and Chart Parameters for Industry's Growth and Development BayBio2006 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2006--As many as 400 life science professionals will gather at BayBio2006, Northern California's annual life sciences conference, to discuss the future of the industry that started in the Bay Area more than 30 years ago. This year's conference will focus on the Bay Area's role as the global biotech leader, while addressing the specific challenges and opportunities faced first by companies in this region.
"Northern California has been the wellspring for the biotechnology industry ever since the world-recognized pioneers, Genentech and Cetus, were founded and launched an impressive, methodical mission of achievements," said Frederick Frank, Vice Chairman and Director of Lehman Brothers Inc. He added, "BayBio's Annual Meeting has become a decisive meeting place for the local life sciences leadership, as it lays out the future of the industry's aspirations, technologies, clinical programs and business strategies." Fredrick Frank will deliver the luncheon key note speech at BayBio2006. "Our industry is at a juncture that will define the future of care for patients -- and indeed, the very concept of healthcare itself -- for generations to come. At BayBio2006, leaders come together to reflect on how the life sciences industry will deliver the treatments of tomorrow, while growing the successful enterprises of today," said Matt Gardner, BayBio's President. BayBio2006 will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2006, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm at the San Mateo Marriott Hotel in San Mateo, Calif. Speakers from leading Northern California biotech companies such as BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, CellGenesys, Dynavax, Elan, Exelixis, Genentech, Geron, Gilead, Intermune, MedImmune, Novartis Vaccines, Nektar, PDL Biopharma and others will share productive insights and practical skills in marketing, business development, operations, manufacturing, human resources, financing and corporate governance. Please visit for more information or to register BayBio's website: http://www.baybio.org/wt/home/BayBio2006 BayBio is an independent, non-profit trade association serving the life science and bioscience industry in Northern California. BayBio was established in 1990 by a consortium of universities, public officials, educators and bioscience executives to build a group that would be an important pillar in Northern California's economy. It provides services such as advocacy, group purchasing, networking and communicating the impact of the industry to the community. BayBio serves its members through offices and representatives in South San Francisco, Berkeley and Sacramento, and through coalition partners in Washington, D.C. More information is available at www.baybio.org. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/XISQkA/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/H4xqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> http://www.arizonabiotech.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biotech-news/ http://www.arizonaentrepreneurs.com/ http://www.azhttp.com/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biotech-news/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
