This international conference is an initiative of the Netherlands Genomic Initiative. It will be held at Crowne Plaza, Maastrich, Netherlands on June 2-4 2004. In this work conference, leading experts from relevant research-areas will identify and evaluate the potential of genomics technologies and techniques to replace, reduce and refine the use of laboratory animals in biomedical research, to prioritize areas of particular interest and to draw up a strategy for further research, development, validation and implementation.

For further details, contact: alternatives@genomics.nl

Analytica 2004

The 19th Analytica is being held at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany from 11-14 May 2004. Analytica, which includes the Analytica Conference, is one of the leading European trades fair for analysis and the life sciences, high-tech laboratory automation and data and process management. Held every two years this international event is the meeting place for specialists from the areas of environmental, foodstuffs and industrial analysis, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular and cell biology. The event will be a central marketplace for marketable products and solutions in the fields of instrumental analysis, diagnostics, laboratory technology and biotechnology and bring together the scientists, industry and users.

For further details, contact: www.analytica-world.com

New York venture summit

The 2004 New York venture summit will be held on 7-8 June 2004 Madison Square Garden at New York. This will be a premier venture capital conference for venture capitalists, angel investors, executives of early stage and emerging growth companies, incubators, investment bankers, successful entrepreneurs, premier service providers and industry leaders. Uniting venture capital and innovation, this investment conference will feature VC panel discussions, company presentations and interactive workshops.

For further details, contact: info@vcsummit.com

Anti-viral/microbial partnering & deal making

GTCBIO is organizing the "Anti-Viral/Microbial Partnering & Deal Making Summit" on 17-18 May 2004 in Hilton Airport, Harbor Island, San Diego CA. The conference covers novel therapeutic modalities like prophylactic antibodies, multi-valent engineered "psuedo-bodies", naturally variant or engineered cytokines, small-or short-interfering RNA (siRNA), rationally designed vaccines along with specifically targeting business development and financial professionals in the infectious disease area.

For further details, contact: raniah@gtcbio.com

BIO 2004

BIO 2004, the annual BIO exhibition organized by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will be held on 6-9 June 2004 in San Francisco, USA. This world-class event is the world's largest biotechnology convention in the world. It is expected to attract more than 20,000 top-notch industry leaders, scientists, policy makers, academicians, and members of the media from all areas of the life sciences industry. This four-day convention will include programs that are representative of all disciplines, technologies, and other opportunities related to the biotechnology industry. The event has a business forum, an international exhibition and session tracks on policy, business development, finance, science, food and agri biotech, industrial biotech, etc.

For further details, contact: bio2004@bio.org

Advances in protein science (APS) world summit

IBC is organizing "Advances in protein science (APS)" summit on April 19-21 2004 at Boston Park Plaza, Boston, MA. This will probably be the first protein event to provide senior researchers and management an in-depth look at what has been accomplished to overcome the challenges of translating protein science into new drugs and diagnostics, as well as to provide a roadmap towards future development. This conference will feature expert keynotes who will provide a clear picture of the regulatory, pharmaceutical, academic and global initiatives for advancing protein science.

For further details, contact: jprudhomme@ibcusa.com