25% discount off full conference fee for SBA members.

Drug Discovery & Development Week includes five targeted scientific conferences featuring practical strategies and forward-looking approaches to help attendees accelerate small molecules, antibody therapeutics and oligonucleotide therapeutics from early discovery to the clinic. more

25% discount for SBA members.

Modified Antibodies, Conjugation Strategies and Bispecific/Multifunctional Constructs more

25% discount for SBA members.

Integrating Genomic and Clinical Studies to Improve Disease Models, Drug/Diagnostic Development and Patient Care more

25% discount for SBA members.

Personalizing Cancer Medicine: Strategies for Drug and Diagnostic Development more

25% discount for SBA members.

Exploiting CSC's, Inflammation and Stromal Support of Tumors for Therapeutic Intervention more

This meeting gathers the leaders of this progressive field from all over the world helping scientists to get an update on the most recent achievements in the different topics of nanobiotechnology, to discuss, to network, to exchange stimulating new ideas, and to take responsibility in forming public opinion about nanobiotechnology. more

10% discount for SBA members.

The summit is the single most senior-level and focused event in Asia Pacific dedicated to the Drug Discovery &
Development of Vaccines, Biologics, Biogenerics and Anitbodies, R&D Strategies, Alliances and Partnership, as well as Bioinformatics and Data
Management. more

This meeting, which will be supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will provide an ideal forum for the exchange of information between specialists from both the academic and industrial sectors._We will take care of a stimulating and open scientific atmosphere to foster the development of new collaborations. Industrial Biotechnology, making use of enzymes and whole cells, will play a significant role in the sustainable development of future key technologies such as biorefineries. The major topics to be addressed are:

• Enzyme discovery, recombinant production, evolution and design
• Structure-function analysis and modelling
• Enzymatic and whole cell biotransformations
• Bioprocess engineering and downstream processing
• Biorefinery and sustainable development of industrial processes

25% discount on conference fee for SBA members.

Addressing industry trends and bringing forth experts to fill the information gap more

The HealthBIO meeting in Tampere brings together Finnish Life Science companies, big pharma and diagnostics companies as well as selected European investors.

The event offers you an opportunity to meet Life Science SMEs and rising stars at 1-to-1 meetings. more

12% discount for SBA members.
The Red Biotech course will cover the same basic science, but focusing on medical and pharmaceutical applications. more

Learn everything about submitting a strong proposal to FP7 Health more

12% discount for SBA members.
The Red Biotech course will cover the same basic science, but focusing on medical and pharmaceutical applications. more

transB is bringing a handful of innovative Japanese biotech companies to present at this Forum. Products and technologies listed here are a partial list from their portfolio and more products may be presented. more

Join us at the 14th International Biotechnology Symposium, Rimini, Italy, 15-19 September 2010, to explore the frontiers and applications of biotechnology for a healthier, more sustainable future and a knowledge-based bioeconomy.

A large participation of the international biotech industry, a dynamic and RTD-oriented program, highly qualified speakers from academia, governmental institutions, and industry will be some of the major features of IBS2010.We hope that you will join us. more

Five years on, it’s time to evaluate progress, to learn from past experiences and to collect input for a European vision on the future of KBBE. more

200$ discount for SBA members.

BioPharm America™ is where biotech industry partnerships get started. Meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships. Equipped with partneringONE™, the world’s leading web-based partnering system for the life science industry, BioPharm America is the only event in North America based on the same reputable formula as EBD Group’s acclaimed European events BIO-Europe and BIO-Europe Spring®. more

10% discount for SBA members.

The 8th Annual Congress will attract over 150 senior-level decision makers working in R&D & pharmaceutical technology IT from the Europe's leading pharmaceutical, biotech companies, academic and research institutions. more

ECCP2010 is a unique meeting place for Europe’s most promising oncology biotechs, business development and licensing executives from the pharmaceutical industry and investors as well as for innovative researchers and clinicians. more

Discover what is going on in plant science at the Swiss Universities. Make contact with young scientists (potential employees) that have been trained in advanced plant research and explain to them what you have to offer and what your requirements are. more

Upon completion of this course, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the batch record review expectations of regulatory agencies and discover the elements of an effective batch record reviewer training program. more

Upon completion of this course you will have a clear understanding of international regulatory authority regulations and expectations and will have gained the background knowledge necessary to effectively plan and execute QC test method validation programs. more

10% discount for SBA members.

Attend Clinical Trials in Oncology to explore effective patient recruitment and enrollment strategies and understand regulatory considerations surrounding clinical trials in oncology. Leading Pharma companies will share first hand experience with adaptive trial designs and case studies on conducting clinical trials in emerging markets in CEE, APAC and India. more

The course covers the full spectrum of bioprocess engineering, starting from genetic concepts for micro-organisms used to produce pharmaceutical and other products via microbial physiology, bioreaction kinetics to bioreactor design and scale-up. The organisms considered range from simple bacteria to highly specialised animal cell cultures. There is also a strong coverage of measurement, control and optimisation and how they interact with each other and with the specific bioreaction of interest. Finally, there is a broad-brush coverage of downstream processing. more

25% discount off full conference fee for SBA members.

THE Meeting Place for the Bioprocessing Industry
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Insights and practical suggestions on how to develop and manage a clinical phase-dependent CMC regulatory compliance strategy for biopharmaceuticals and biologics are offered in this course. more

This course focuses on developing and implementing regulated computer systems with an appropriate level of documented evidence to satisfy FDA expectations. more

The life science industry continues to offer significant potential for growth. For this reason and despite the economic crisis, it is definitely "all systems go" for ILMAC 2010, which will be held from 21 to 24 September 2010 in Basel. According to exhibition manager Robert Appel, now is the right time to start planning your exhibition presence.

Any companies which are currently planning their attendance at ILMAC are definitely making the right decision. Exhibitions, and ILMAC in particular, remain the most efficient way of making valuable contacts and effectively presenting new products to a broader industry audience.
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MipTec is the premier European conference and exhibition encompassing innovative approaches to high quality science and technology for efficient drug discovery. The mission of MipTec is to bring together scientists from all disciplines involved in drug discovery within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic labs and technology providers in an atmosphere where ideas and experiences are shared and discussed. This atmosphere is created through a scientific program covering key topics and the latest breakthroughs in the diverse fields that make up drug discovery. more

50% discount for SBA members (biotech & pharma).

BOS non clinical is geared at biotech, pharma and CRO executives with a focus on discovery and early development outsourcing. The nature of the event is very much centered on networking, partnering and knowledge transfer. more

50% discount for SBA members (biotech & pharma).

BOS clinical is aimed at biotech, pharma and CRO executives with a focus on clinical outsourcing. more

25% discount for SBA members.

Critical updates on industry and regulatory trends and their impact on formulation development more

The Targeted Cancer Therapy World Congress 2010 is an executive-level, interactive conference experience tackling the biggest issues facing the oncology industry today. more

In the week of September 20, 2010 Basel – Europe’s largest Pharma and Biotech Cluster – will again be in the focus of Industry, Academia, and Investors for 5 days. more

Course notes and interactive exercises address how to write effective correspondence and reports in support of the company’s activities. You will learn how to organize and deliver information for the intended audience. more

The conference will cover a broad area of approaches and methods used in Chemical Biology including molecular imaging and switching tools, computational and structural approaches, screening methods, molecular engineering and novel synthetic methods as applied to biological questions. more

Free admission, no registration.

This year’s event is devoted to polymers. Modern polymer chemistry encompasses many innovative fields of research such as high tech materials, medicines and nanotechnology. New products are created by chemists, physicists, biologists, engineers and doctors working in close collaboration. more

The objective of DC2010 is to foster vaccine research and its translation into preventive and therapeutic vaccines in infectious and autoimmune diseases, cancer, and transplantation. The Symposium will feature Plenary Sessions with lectures by leaders in the field and Forum Sessions for poster presentations, discussion and sharing ideas. Questions about the applications of Dendritic Cells will be the organizing principle of the Forum. more

This course will provide participants with an understanding of drug safety at the investigational stage and during the marketing phase. more

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This course presents a comprehensive overview of process writing that the binding regulations require. more

10% discount for SBA members.
Successful Analytical Strategies to Optimise Product Development Quality and Safety. 3 Events, 1 Conference:

* Immunogenicity for Biologics
* Stability Testing
* Post Translational Modifications
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Over the years BioTech Forum has become the most important event for the life science industry in Northern Europe. At the 2010 partnering event you will get unique opportunities to meet with both prospective business partners and customers as well as researchers, collaborators, public authorities and colleagues. more

By Invitation Only.

The SBA Regulatory Platform is organizing a business luncheon during the "DC2010 Forum on Vaccine Science" giving an overview on regulatory issues as well as a case study on the registration of a dendritic cell therapeutic. more

Biotechnology represents vital technological innovation that can solve a myriad of problems confronting humankind today- problems in such areas as energy, the environment, food, medicine, and telecommunications.

BioJapan promises to be even bigger and better than this year's event. We hope you join and experience lively activities of regeneration of bioindustry at BioJapan2010 in Yokohama.
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BIOSPAIN 2010 is the International Meeting on Biotechnology to be held in Pamplona from the 29th of September to the 1st of October 2010. Since it´s first edition, launched back in the year 2003, it has becomeone of the leading biotechnology events in Europe. more

Included in the course content is an overview of the regulatory and pre-marketing steps that occur to ensure a successful launch. The course also covers sales planning and the commercialization decisions that affect the development of the drug. more

Upon completion of this course, attendees will have an understanding of the framework for Design V&V, Risk Analysis and recommendations to effectively meet the regulatory requirements relating to these. more

15% discount on conference fee for SBA members.

Europe’s highest quality and most exclusive, boutique biopartnering event. more

10% discount on delegate fees for SBA members (presentation discounts on request)

Attended by over 300 delegates, the two-day conference programme will give you access to some of the brightest players in the industry and will provide you with truly excellent networking opportunities as it boasts an online partnering system with 500 meeting slots available for all attendees to book before the event. more

You can also already reserve your place at the next BioAlps Networking Day (September 29, Merck Serono, Geneva), the annual rendez-vous of the life science community of Western Switzerland. A pill that works for everyone is already part of the past; the way forward is personalised medicine! more

Information on upcoming IMI Call and how to submit a strong IMI proposal more

This course addresses what documents you need to control, what documentation you need to support your actual system and how to keep your documents current and compliant. more

15% discount on full conference fee for SBA members.

The 12th annual World Vaccine Congress Lyon is Europe's largest and most influential event addressing the scientific and strategic opportunities, challenges and latest developments that affect the success of your research, your candidates and your business.

• Expect to do business with over 250 senior executives over 4 days
• Bring home an extensive list of business leads and close the deal that you have been aiming for
• Find out how your peers and competitors are achieving business success

The Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) was recently awarded a mandate from the Swiss Government’s Stabilization Fund to promote Japan as a business destination and collaboration partner for Swiss SMEs through a mission to Japan in 2010.

The mission will be integrated with the Swiss and Japanese Life Sciences activities planned in the month of October this year and the yearly industry get-together, BIO Japan in Yokohama. Support organizations in Japan such as business hub in Tokyo and the Science and Technology office of the Swiss Embassy have extensive know-how and are available for further counsel. more

Join the Swiss Pavilion organized by OSEC

BIOTECHNICA is Europe's leading annual event for biotechnology and the life sciences. It covers the entire spectrum of biotechnology, including fundamentals and equipment, bio-informatics and services, and addresses all five major fields of application, i.e. pharma­ceuticals/medicine, industrial manufacturing, food, agriculture and the environment.

Ever since 1985, BIOTECHNICA has been organized and staged by Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover, Germany. more

This course focuses on understanding the requirements of the new EU Clinical Trial Directive and the issues inherent in any new regulatory process. more

In conjunction with BIOTECHNICA Hannover, Germany

This world congress will also be the first joint activity of the World Federation Preventive & Regenerative Medicine and the World Virtual Institute Preventive & Regenerative Medicine: PYRAMED. With the World Congress on Preventive & Regenerative Medicine we further intend to provide scientific excellence and exchange of knowledge on cutting edge developments in all fields concerned. more

In conjunction with BIOTECHNICA Hannover, Germany

• Novel Antibody Constructs and Alternative Scaffolds
• Protein Expression and Cell Line Development
• Empowered Bispecific Antibodies
• Difficult Protein Expression and Purification

In conjunction with BIOTECHNICA Hannover, Germany

Conference Tracks:

• Moving Molecular Diagnostics from Bench to Bedside
• NGS: The Ultimate for Molecular Diagnostics
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics

In conjunction with BIOTECHNICA Hannover, Germany

The Second Annual Bio-IT World Conference & Expo EUROPE program will offer four conference tracks that span 1.5 days each. They will feature best practice case studies relevant to the technologies, research, and regulatory issues of life science, pharmaceutical, clinical and IT professionals. more

In conjunction with BIOTECHNICA Hannover, Germany

Die Bio@venture Conference 2010 ist der Ort, an dem Life Science-Ideen auf neues Kapital treffen! Nach dem letztjährigen Erfolg bietet die 2nd Bio@venture Conference auch in diesem Jahr wieder die Plattform für Unternehmer Ihre innovativen Ideen vor Investoren und potenziellen Beteiligungskapitalgebern zu präsentieren. more

The course will cover topics relating to pre-clinical and clinical requirements, as well as, addressing the structure of the regulatory agencies in the EU and individual European countries. more

In conjunction with BIOTECHNICA Hannover, Germany

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

• scaffolds, matrices
• drug release systems
• cells and growth factors
• bone regeneration
• cartilage and tendons engineering
• clinical applications

This business trip organized with the collaboration of Biopole can be attended by any of the actors in the life science community (Biotech, Medtech) in Western Switzerland. more

10% discount for SBA members.

BioPartnering Europe™ (BPE) is Europe`s longest-running life science partnering event and is a "must attend" event for decision-makers across the globe. BPE facilitates partnering, business development, investment efforts and face-to-face meetings supported by the biopartnering.com online network. BPE annually attracts 1200 delegates from over 30 countries. more

Upon completion of this course attendees will have a thorough knowledge of the requirements for developing and marketing Medical Devices in the European Union. more

25% discount for SBA members.

Four Comprehensive Two-Day Training Courses in One Convenient Location more

Stem cell research and therapy continues to make significant advancements in medical treatments. The aim of the conference is to showcase these developments with focus on regenerative medicine. Conclusions to 2008 presentations and debates put adult stem cells firmly on the map of advanced and promising clinical applications. This conference investigate new areas of research from the laboratory to current clinic uses. more

10% discount for SBA members.

In this seminar you will learn how to plan, manage and optimise the drug development of a new drug candidate.

Pharmacological and toxicological, manufacturing and quality, clinical and regulatory aspects will be treated and case studies will be discussed. more

Speakers from regulatory bodies, consulting and practising experts will give you the chance to get to know the different views and participants will have ample opportunity to discuss with speakers and other participants about specific issues . more

15% discount for SBA members.

Created as the meeting place for European biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, the event delivers a packed agenda with more than 25 speakers on two days. Therapeutic Antibodies Europe 2010 brings together the biotech speakers from the European industry. more

12% discount for SBA members.
The General Biotech course will provide you with a broad understanding of biology, including industrial, agricultural and medical applications. more

Discounted members fee of E 600 for SBA members.

EFIB 2010 brings together the elite in the industrial biotechnology industry, therefore providing an excellent networking platform. Social events at EFIB 2010 will include a locally themed drinks reception, a site visit, various brokerage events and much more! more

The course will discuss the regulatory expectations and other industrial references/standards that will impact your system and will include the general requirements of a vendor/supplier (outsourcing) control program followed by specific requirements for different types of supplied materials/equipment/services. more

10% discount for SBA members.

How to overcome challenges in developing & launching most promising vaccine candidates and achieve a competitive advantage in attractive markets? How are industry, payers, governments & regulators preparing for the next pandemic influenza? Join us at Next Generation Vaccines conference to find out these and many other answers. more

SICC’s Roadshow in Switzerland and Mission to India aims to assist Swiss SMEs in their efforts to export to and/or invest in India. more

This course provides practical guidance on cleaning validation regulatory compliance, in conjunction with, risk-based, reasonable and informed decision making and activity planning. more

BIOTECH 2010 will be an international showcase with the participation of representatives of the most prestigious biotech companies, institutions, associations, universities, laboratories, research centres and investors. The 2010 edition of BIOTECH will offer, once again, the exclusive Partnering service, enabling users to organize one-to-one meetings, thanks to the best software available on the market worldwide. more

If you’re involved in biobanking and work in one of the above roles then this conference is invaluable for your continued learning and for discovering new contacts that can help you realise the solutions you’re seeking. more

Biofit is a new international event aimed at stimulating and facilitating technology transfer and collaborative projects in the life sciences sector. Academics, industry stakeholders and CEO entrepreneurs, together with practitioners in technology transfer, intellectual property and licensing will share best practices, know-how and will maximize qualified alliances thanks to a cutting-edge partnering platform. more

free of charge for SBA members.

SME's active in drug discovery and development are invited to receive an overview on the services and collaboration possibilities with the Swiss TPH. more

10% discount for SBA members.

Critical Manufacturing processes and tools to optimise your biopharmaceutical product development more

10% discount for SBA members.

The congress is the single most focused event in Europe dedicated to key technological and scientific trends in Proteins in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, as well as academic institutions. more

This course provides practical guidance on compliance with the requirements of process validation that lead to risk-based, reasonable and supportable informed decisions. more

25% discount for SBA members. Practical Case Studies, New Analytical Methods and Evolving Regulatory Perspectives for Protein Characterization more

15% discount for SBA members.

The treatment of neurological disorders has entered a new period of optimism. Previously considered largely untreatable, new insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, has led to a flurry of activity and a host of new drugs in development. However, the major bottleneck, and the biggest barrier to commercial exploitation, is clinical development. more

25% discount for SBA members.

Maximize Facility Output, Effectively Manage Capacity, Minimize Errors and Assure Raw Material Quality more

This course will provide the attendees with all the specific methodology and management techniques to successfully outsource pharmaceutical programs that are completed on time, within budget, and most importantly completed with a high level of quality and performance. more

This course will give participants the background and history of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a basis for the strategic planning of submitting INDs, NDAs, BLAs, ANDAs, and post-approval supplements. more

Providing a step-by-step foundation for determining product shelf life through stability testing, this comprehensive training course outlines the issues and guidelines surrounding FDA and ICH regulatory requirements. more

Participants will gain practical knowledge about what reviewers look for in DMFs, the consequences that can be expected as a result of non-compliance, and strategies for avoiding the most common DMF-related errors. more

Discount for SBA, CTI and swiTT members.

This conference will give an over-view on IT use and products within drug development. more

The topic is of interest to all those who work on innovative projects, especially those involved in research at universities,
who are about to start their own company, or who are interested in the significance of Switzerland's asset as knowledge and science site.

The conference language is German exclusively. more

200 Euro discount for SBA members.

BIO-Europe is Europe's largest partnering conference, serving the global biotechnology industry. The conference annually attracts leading dealmakers from biotech, pharma and finance along with the most exciting emerging companies. Produced with the support of BIO, it is regarded as a “must attend” event for the biotech industry. more

10% discount for SBA members.

The congress is the single most focused event in Europe dedicated to key technological and scientific trends &
advances in qPCR in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, as well as academic institutions. more

10% discount for SBA members.

Over the 2 days, the conference provides an overview of the current options of next-generation sequencing platforms, technologies, applications and the newest computational tools for the analysis of next-generation sequencing data. more

This is a unique Conference at the frontiers of both Micro- and Nano- technologies, with a special emphasis on Biological, Chemical and Medical applications. more

10% discount for SBA members.

Applying expert knowledge to ensure the safety of your products more

Our second annual SciTech Europe conference will help promote breakthrough research, successful innovation networks and potential investment opportunities. We aim to bring together some of the leading figures in science, engineering and technology across Europe for a high level meeting on how we can turn science into commerce. more

10% discount for SBA members.

Bioanalysis from early development through to manufacturing and commercialisation more

The Annual Meeting of the biotechnet. more

15% discount on full conference fee for SBA members.

The 6th annual European Antibody Congress is the World’s leading conference addressing critical scientific issues and strategic industry challenges associated with therapeutic mAb development. more