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Advances and Emerging Trends in the Swiss Biotech Market

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM on Monday, Apr 22, 2013


Description: Switzerland is a leader in biotechnology innovation. Its geographic position, industry and the variety of academia and non-profit organizations have helped the country forge a unique cluster for the development of...
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Behind the Tech Transfer Headlines: What are You Missing?

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM on Monday, Apr 22, 2013


Description: Headline-making news reports of multiyear, multimillion dollar strategic alliances demonstrate that university entrepreneurs are keen to pursue technology transfer and partner with industry. These partnerships – whether exclusive arrangements or part...
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Biotech Battle of the Wits

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM on Monday, Apr 22, 2013


Description: Back by popular demand, well-known biotech journalist Chris Morrison will emcee this rapid-fire, interactive debate on the industry’s hot-button issues featuring three biotech trendsetters. Listen as panelists discuss topics of strategic...
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Dutch Biotech Companies: From Start-Up to Exit

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM on Monday, Apr 22, 2013


Description: According to a survey conducted by NautaDutilh and Dutch Biotech organisation Niaba, The Netherlands biotech sector is well-positioned as a successful incubator of innovative biotech companies. Several strengths contribute to this...
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Going on the Offense: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM on Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013


Description: Bioengineered agricultural and animal products for food and for the production of biofuels have become a focus of opposition groups through frequent litigation, regulatory advocacy and negative media strategies. This...
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Health is Wealth: International Cooperation is Advancing Health, Growth and Business Opportunities

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013


Description: APEC is a 21-member trade forum characterized by strong public-private partnerships. It represents 55% of the world's GDP and includes China, Russia, Indonesia, Mexico and the U.S., among others. The forum’s...
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ROI: The Economic Impact of Federal Drug Discount and Rebate Programs on Biologic Products

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013


Description: This panel will explore the 340B drug discount program and other federal statutory discount and rebate programs as they apply to biological products approved under the licensing authority provisions of the...
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Say It Ain't So, You Can Now IPO

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM on Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013


Description: Private biotech companies require access to significant capital to develop their pipelines. The IPO market adds a desperately needed source of capital and can increase the intrinsic value of biotechs overall....
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State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Economic Development

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013


Description: Until a decade ago, the Unites States was the undisputed leader in the biosciences. However, a variety of factors have rapidly increased global competition for the industry.  State governments have come...
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The Morning After!: What to do in U.S. & European Patent Prosecution Following the Enactment of AIA

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM on Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013


Description: The America Invents Act (AIA) is fully enacted leaving the U.S. with two patent systems: old law (pre-March 16, 2013) and new law (March 16, 2013 and thereafter). The final version...