Drug Discovery to Manufacturing
IBC is organizing a conference on "Drug Discovery to Manufacturing: Global Partnering & New Science" in Renaissance Mumbai Hotel, Mumbai, on October 18-20 2004. The event will provide a forum for companies from the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific which are involved in drug discovery, clinical trials and manufacturing to come together to discuss scientific advances, business strategies and partnerships. The conference program features internationally renowned speakers and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest technologies, products and services that are driving this field.
For further details, contact: custserv@ibcusa.com

Biotech 2004
The second national conference of the Biotechnology Society of India, BioTech 2004, is being organized by the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi, from October 13-15, 2004 at India International Center in New Delhi. The theme of the event is "Challenges and Opportunities in Biotechnology". BioTech 2004 will focus on the recent advances in basic and applied research towards the development of globally competitive biotechnology. The three-day conference aims to provide a comprehensive academic program with contributions from national and international faculty and young researchers from academia and biotech industries. Guest lectures, oral and poster presentations on various topics including metagenomics, functional genomics, stem cells, SiRNAs, drug target identification, and bioinformatics are a part of the event.
For further details, contact: rdas@igib.res.in

BioTechnica Asia 2004
Deutsche Messe AG and Hannover Fairs Asia Pte Ltd are organizing BioTechnica Asia 2004, an international trade fair for biotechnology on October 12-14 2004 at Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. This will provide an opportunity to interact with the key decision-makers and buyers, venture capitalists and investors, R&D and medical and legal professionals of the biotech community. Exhibitors from bioengineering, equipment, bioinformatics/services, pharmaceuticals and medicine, nutrition/agri biotech, and environment are expected to participate in the event. This event will be held in conjunction with the BioMedical Asia 2004 conference.
For further details, contact: biotechnica-asia@hfasin.com

Mediphar Taipei 2004
Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Formosan Medical Association are conducting Mediphar Taipei 2004, an international show on medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology on November 4-7 2004, in Taipei, Taiwan. The event has a biotech showcase featuring the latest R&D achievements in diagnostic devices, bulk drugs, biochips, etc. It will provide biotech companies an opportunity to explore the possibilities of this field and Taiwan's growing importance at the forefront of medicine. The event forges unlimited opportunity by bringing together medical professionals from across Taiwan and around the world with the best suppliers of medical material, equipment, technology, and services.
For further details, contact: mediphar@taitra.org.tw

In Vivo Molecular Imaging
The Cambridge Healthtech Institute is organizing a conference on "In Vivo Molecular Imaging" from November 16-17, 2004 at Marriot Hotel, La Jolla in California. The theme of the event is bridging the gap from pre-clinical to clinical applications. The conference will examine the development of specific and efficient intracellular targeting and imaging systems that provide high resolution as well as high sensitivity. The speakers at the different sessions will highlight latest advances and issues related to technology innovations, pre-clinical imaging and clinical applications.
For further details, contact: chi@healthtech.com