Diese Informationsveranstaltung wird von der osec, Swiss Biotech und der Deutsche Messe Hannover organisiert und wird über folgende Themen informieren:

• BIOTECHNICA Rückblick 2008
• BIOTECHNICA Ausblick 2009:
  inkl. Informationen zum Swiss Pavilion von osec / SBA

Topics:

• Microscopic neurobiological imaging
• Trafficking of single mRNA molecules in live cells
• Anchoring, sliding, and rolling: Visualizing the three-dimensional nano-motion and orientation of a single virus
• Molecular tools for answering biological questions

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology. 

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start further self-directed learning at any point in time in the future. more

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology. 

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start further self-directed learning at any point in time in the future. more

First Module of the EPFL Certificate in Management of Medtech, Biotech, Pharma Ventures

Objectives

• To analyze the forces driving the development of alliances and outsourcing in Pharma, Biotech and Medtech
• To provide a framework in order to select potential partners
• To identify the appropriate form of partnership (joint-venture, alliance and/or contract, wholly-owned subsidiary abroad)
• To provide insights of problems faced when managing an on-going alliance, once started, to make it successful.

up to 20% discount for SBA members.

Back for its second year, this exclusive and highly transactional partnering event is a must for companies wishing to meet with their peers, engage with leading investors and forge new partnerships.

Building on the success of this year's event, the forum will provide an excellent platform to gain insight into partnering and investment trends in the Biotech and Pharma industry.

The forum will once again host the Life Science Innovation Awards Dinner which, together with the 1-2-1 meeting system & meeting rooms, will offer participants great networking opportunities.

BioPartnering North America (BPN) brings together decision-makers from leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical and investment companies and features company presentations, pre-scheduled 1-to-1 partnering meetings, expert panels and workshops, and 3 days of networking opportunities. more

The LogP2009 Symposium offers various opportunities for learning and exchange, including lectures, oral short communications, posters, a commercial exhibition and social events. The focus will be on in vitro and in silico techniques to predict and optimise the pharmacokinetic (ADMET=Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicity) behaviour of drug candidates.

The mein topics will be:

• PhysChem (Ionisation, Solubility, Partitioning, Permeation) including a discussion on "Membrane Permeation Mechanisms"
• Absorption, Distribution and Excretion, with a focus on transporter proteins
• Metabolism and Toxicity

10% discount for SBA members.

A great deal has changed over the last 6 months – NEW EMEA Guidelines, US White Papers and unforeseen difficulties with assay development and analysis – all of which immunogencity professionals need to be aware of.

First Module of the UNIL Certificate in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy.

Objective:
To gain competences in economic aspects of treatment and in polictical decision making process, to promote efficiency of therapeutic products, from research to patients. more

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology.

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start furhter self-directed learning at any point in time in the future.
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Discount for SBA members: 50 % for small biotech, 10% for all others.

Fuelling Growth: Identifying High-Value Partners And Establishing Innovative Deal Structures

BioBusiness Network is the most senior and intimate event in Europe and allows you to network in your own time and at your own level to produce the results which will really change your business.

BioBusiness delegates come back again and again to meet with the decision makers who have the power to negotiate top-level deals. As the global economic climate impacts on the industry, it’s never been more important to make sure  you’re building and developing the relationships which will lead to success in 2009. Make sure you book your place at   BioBusiness 2009 now to guarantee yourself the meetings which will lead to deals.

10% discount for SBA members.

C5's International Forum on Pharma/Biotech Patent Litigation gives you the opportunity to hear and learn from top European litigators and experts about the hottest current issues in patenting the pharma/biotech sphere.  All the pressing issues and burning questions will be addressed by our selection of expert speakers from the leaders of the biotech and pharma industry and practice. 

Workshop organised by the Health Research Directorate of the European Commission

Objectives:

The Health Directorate is bringing together SMEs participating in recently funded research projects to provide information on existing support structures and assist projects participants in maximising outcomes of EU funded research. more

10% discount for SBA members.

The industry’s ONLY 5 day conference covering every aspect of cell line development and engineering.

Day 1: Implementing Cell Line Strategies or Transient Expression Systems
Day 2: Cell Line Engineering, Regulatory Considerations and Vector Development
Day 3: Clone Selection Stability and Alternative Cell Lines
Day 4: Cell Engineering, Anti-apoptosis and RNAi
Day 5: Cell Banking and Croypreserveration or Media Development

Second Module of the EPFL Certificate in Management of Medtech, Biotech, Pharma Ventures

Context
Marketing in the life science field is very different than in consumer industries. The industry’s products -- devices, drugs and diagnostics -- affect and alter health. Products have rigid specifications, long development cycles and heavy regulation contributing to a high hurdle rate. Human testing is required for drugs and more complex devices and some diagnostics. Side effects discovered after drugs or devices are marketed may cause the manufacturer to re-label with restrictions or even withdraw products from the market. New products often challenge existing clinical practice and require physicians to adapt to new paradigms. While the consumer is the end-user, the physician is usually responsible for the consumer’s choice and the consumer looks to insurers to reimburse. All of these factors point to a complex set of marketing conditions and the need to optimize the marketing mix. more

Second Module of the UNIL Certificate in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy.

Objective:
To gain competences in economic aspects of treatment and in polictical decision making process, to promote efficiency of therapeutic products, from research to patients. more

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology. 

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start further self-directed learning at any point in time in the future. more

BioMedical Asia 2009 is a week long business festival that brings together international and regional pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, research institutions, regulators, investors, physicians and other key stakeholders to discuss latest discoveries, partnership opportunities, viable business ventures and best industry practices. more

Alle zwei Jahre präsentieren Experten aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse und neueste Entwicklungen in Bereichen wie Biotechnologie, Pharmaentwicklung, Lebensmittelforschung und Bioprozesstechnik im Plenum und in den Vortragsreihen.

Der Kongress mit der begleitenden Ausstellung bietet eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, um Kontakte zu Technologiepartnern sowie zu potentiellen Kunden zu knüpfen. more

The intention of the new legislation effective since January 2007 is to better protect the health of children in the EU. This conference will cover all relevant aspects for implementing this legislation's requirements. It was specifically designed to promote an inter-disciplinary dialogue by selecting issues that are common to different company functions that may in part have conflicting agendas.

ECLE, also called the “Leadership Course”, is conceived as an interactive Course for Life Sciences managers who prepare for leadership positions and, therefore, seek an intensive preparation and repetition for how to effectively run a successful enterprise or department. The concept of ECLE comprises high level interactive half day lectures on relevant life sciences industry topics on the one hand and individual Leadership Projects developed by the participants.

10% discount for SBA members.

Europe’s only 3 day residential spring school on the biopharmaceutical industry from lab to market

Designed to provide you with lots of practical insight and experiences, this event delivers a comprehensive overview of the biopharmaceutical industry. Expert tutors will guide you through various discovery techniques used for large molecules- from bioassay development and validation, formulation and stability testing, to immunogenicity and finally take you through procedures to obtain regulatory approval to market your biological product.

Der zweitägige Kurs setzt sich aus Theorie- und Praxisblöcken zusammen. In den Theorieblöcken werden die Prinzipien der verschiedenen ELISA-Formate und möglicher Detektionsarten vorgestellt und deren Vor- und Nachteile diskutiert. more

Third Module of the UNIL Certificate in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy.

Objective:
To gain competences in economic aspects of treatment and in polictical decision making process, to promote efficiency of therapeutic products, from research to patients. more

Third Module of the EPFL Certificate in Management of Medtech, Biotech, Pharma Ventures.

Goal
The aim of this course is to provide attendees with a global overview on valuation and analysis techniques and their application through case studies. Additionally, the presence of a renowned Venture Capitalist will complete the discussion by bringing investor's point of view on project's valuation. more

Join us at the 2nd Swiss Equity Biotech Day combined with the annual assembly of the Swiss Biotech Association.

Besides all members of the Swiss Biotech Association following the Assembly General, we are pleased to invite

• biotech Entrepreneurs
• Investors
• Analysts
• Industry stakeholders

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology. 

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start further self-directed learning at any point in time in the future. more

, 1. April 2009 Sind Sie auf der Suche nach Kapital für Ihre Firma? Oder möchten Sie verschiedene Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten für Ihre Geschäftsidee kennen lernen? Dieser Kurstag beantwortet all Ihre Fragen rund um die Suche nach Kapital(-gebern) und weist auf die wichtigsten Stolpersteine hin. Am Schluss wird ein kurzer Exkurs zur Unternehmensbewertung diesen Kurstag abrunden und Ihr Verständnis für die Bewertungsgrundlagen der Investoren schärfen. more

The Forum for Swiss Foreign Trade and Investment is considered as the foreign trade event par excellence which meets the needs of SMEs and large companies and of representatives from business and politics in equal measure. In this case the mixture of specialist presentations, discussion sessions and workshops is particularly appreciated. Discovering new market opportunities, making contacts, adopting incentives and exchanging ideas and experiences are key elements of the two-day event in Zurich.

C21 BioVentures attracts a targeted audience of senior executives from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and venture capital communities. These groups come to C21 to network, discuss financing opportunities, and partner products and technologies. more

Fourth Module of the UNIL Certificate in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy.

Objective:
To gain competences in economic aspects of treatment and in polictical decision making process, to promote efficiency of therapeutic products, from research to patients. more

The BioProcess International conference and exhibition provides leading scientific, technological and business information to the bioprocess industry.

The five conferences will share one exhibition to allow conference participants to meet and tailor the event programme to their specific needs:

1. Scale-up, economics and manufacturing strategies
2. Formulation and drug delivery
3. Cell culture and upstream processing
4. Recovery and purification
5. Analytical methods for biologics

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology. 

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start further self-directed learning at any point in time in the future. more

Fifth Module of the UNIL Certificate in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy.

Objective:
To gain competences in economic aspects of treatment and in polictical decision making process, to promote efficiency of therapeutic products, from research to patients. more

15% discount for SBA members.

This small group course is aimed at professionals who need to gain a broad understanding of modern biology. 

By attending this course you will harness the essential concepts of molecular biology, understand key vocabulary and will be able to jump-start further self-directed learning at any point in time in the future. more

Fourth Module of the EPFL Certificate in Management of Medtech, Biotech, Pharma Ventures.

Objectives
To develop understanding and competencies in planning, conduct and management of clinical trials, in good practices, regulations and approvals by addressing topics such as:

• Clinical Research & Product Development – Pharma, Biotech and Medtech
• The Clinical Trial process – concept to conclusion and the management of the key operational challenges
• Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in the world and particularly in Europe - Legislative framework and procedures
• Marketing authorization applications and approvals
• Activities under national responsibilities (pricing, reimbursement, advertising, follow up of medicines sales)
• New emerging therapies (cell therapy, gene therapy, etc)

Invitation to participate in the "SWISS Pavilion"

To enable Swiss SMEs to participate in this international exhibition, Osec together with Swiss Biotech organizes for the seventh time the "SWISS Pavilion".

The BIO Exhibition 2008 featured one of the largest gatherings of biotech exhibitors in history, with more than 2,100 companies and 60 domestic, country and regional paviliions representing every aspect of the biotechnology industry. 20,108 attendees with representatives from 70 countries have been registered and more than 6,000 people representing 1,500 companies entered the doors of the business forum and participated in more than 14,500 meetings.
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International Trade Fair & Congress for Biotechnology

As an annual event of bio-industry, BIOTECH CHINA offers a unique business and communication platform for decision-makers from industry, science and economy and represents an integral and valuable meeting point for both international exhibitors and Asian vendors as well as cooperation partners, distributors and visitors. more

Fifth Module of the EPFL Certificate in Management of Medtech, Biotech, Pharma Ventures.

Overview

This three-day module provides the basis for understanding the key project concepts and for leading projects to success. It is delivered in a pragmatic approach with practical applications using participants’ real life situations.
An overview of the key success factors for managing a project will be presented. These factors will be analyzed in details. Participants will work in groups and apply the learnings to concrete business projects. The specifics of projects in the Biotech and Medtech environment will be discussed. more

Als Organisatoren laden Sie die Division Analytische Chemie (DAC) der Schweizerischen Chemischen Gesellschaft (SCG), der Schweizerische Laborpersonal-Verband (SLV) und die infoExpo ein, an der APPLICA 2006 teilzunehmen.

Sie informiert mit Referaten, Postern, Workshops und einer Ausstellung über folgende Themen aus der Chromatographie: Probenaufbereitung und Probenaufgabe, Trennung und Trennoptimierung, Detektoren und Kopplungsanlagen sowie Auswertung und Qualitätssicherung der chromatographischen Daten. Diesen Überblick ergänzen aktuelle Anwendungen aus der Umwelt- und der Pharmaanalytik.

10% discount for SBA members.

Examine the current advances in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies, from display and selection techniques to clinical feedback on long-term antibody therapy. Covering all aspects of immunogenicity; design and validation of assays, predicting and reducing immunogenicity plus post marketing considerations. Detailing the generation, production and activity of fusion proteins and dual targeting from an academic and industry perspective. Explore and discuss upcoming business opportunities in therapeutic antibodies including market outlook, M&A activities and licensing trends.

10% discount for SBA members.

A unique opportunity to hear top-notch speakers from leading companies and regulatory authorities reporting on their comparability experiences. Focusing on analytical methodology, bioassays, pre-clinical, clinical, post-marketing, regulatory and risk issues.

10% discount for SBA members.

The biosimilars market is on the verge of rapid expansion. Despite opposition from originator companies and delays by the US FDA, the European market continues to grow and biosimilars now represent one of the most evolving areas of product development in the biopharmaceutical industry. Informa Life Sciences’ Biosimilars conference is the only event in Europe to cover the key regulatory, scientific and commercial issues facing companies working with biosimilars, enabling you to evaluate the vast opportunities available and barriers to overcome.

As part of the ECPM Training Platform, the European Course for Biobusiness Development has been created as an intensive training experience to provide a holistic course to sharpen knowledge and skills in portfolio balance, technology and company valuation, negotiation, due diligence, contracts, alliance management, in- and out-licensing, M&A and others. The course is designed to enable participants to create and finalize deals in the bio-pharmaceutical environment. more

Ohne genügenden Schutz können kreative Schöpfungen und geistige Werte leicht kopiert und missbräuchlich verwendet werden. Sie erhalten einen wertvollen Überblick über die Schutzrechte und wissen, worauf es bei einer Patentanmeldung an kommt. Zudem erläutern wir wirkungsvolle Strategien und Taktiken rund um Patente und zeigen, wie Sie sich gegen Schutzrechtsverletzungen zur Wehr setzen können. more

Ziel des Kurses ist es, den Teilnehmenden die theoretischen und praktischen Grundlagen zur Kultivierung von tierischen Zellen in Einwegbioreaktoren zu vermitteln. Darüber hinaus lernen die Teilnehmenden Kultivierungsresultate zu bewerten und mögliche Probleme, die bei Zellkultivierungen in diesen Systemen auftreten können, kennen. more

Biotrans takes place every two years in Europe with attendance of 500-600 participants from academia and industry, focusing on applied and fundamental aspects of biocatalysis.

Topics:

• Directed Evolution and Screening
• Metabolic Engineering
• Biotransformations in Organic Synthesis
• Bioinformatics, Modeling, and Mechanisms
• Carbohydrate Active Enzymes

2009 Program Tracks

Ziel des Kurses ist es, den Teilnehmenden die theoretischen Grundlagen zur Reinigung von non-tagged Proteinen zu vermitteln. Ebenso werden Lösungsansätze zur Problembehebung vorgestellt. more

Die Kursteilnehmenden lernen das systematische Lösen von Problemen im Umgang mit Immunoassays. Im Workshop ergibt sich die Möglichkeit, reelle Probleme zu besprechen und Erfahrungen auszutauschen. more

Ziel des Kurses ist es, die Methoden zur Reinigung von Proteinen im Zuge eines Downstream Processing zu erlernen und die strategische Planung eines DSP Verfahrens vornehmen zu können. more

Ziel des Kurses ist es, die Teilnehmenden mit den aktuellen Anforderungen an die Biosicherheit vertraut zu machen. Der Ausgangspunkt ist dabei das regulatorische Umfeld in der Schweiz. more

Ziel ist es, die Basisgrundlagne der Zellkulturtechnik zu verstehen. Einfache Kultivierungsmethoden von animalen Zellkulturen werden durchgeführt und ausgewählte medizinische und technologische Anwendungen kennengelernt. more

Invitation to participate in the "SWISS Pavilion"

To enable Swiss SMEs to participate in this international exhibition, Osec together with Swiss Biotech organizes the "SWISS Pavilion".

BIOTECHNICA is the leading event within the European biotech industry. It embraces every segment of biotechnoloy - from basic biotechnology and equipment, bio-informatics and services to the five major areas of application: pharmaceuticals/medicine, industry, food, agriculture, the chemical industry and the environment.

The new conception of BIOTECHNICA consists of the four parts "Exhibition", "Conferences", "Partnering" and "Award" that work together perfectly and that make the event the platform of choice for Euopean biotechnology insiders.


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Invitation to participate in the "SWISS Pavilion"

To enable Swiss SMEs to participate in this international exhibition, Osec together with Swiss Biotech organizes the "SWISS Pavilion".

BioJapan is the longest-running international event in Asia in the field of fundamental and applied biotechnology research. Launched back in 1986, it has been held nine times. The aim of BioJapan is to provide a platform for the rapidly changing environment surrounding biotechnology and for networking between global key playes of the bio industry.

BioJapan will feature an exhibition, business partnering as well as seminars. The exhibitors consist of a well-balanced mixture of private companies, universities, overseas clusters, research institutes, governmental bodies as well as small & medium-sized bio ventures.
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Ziel des Kurses ist es, den Teilnehmenden die theoretischen und prakatischen Grundlagen zur Kultivierung von Säugerzellen in den gängigsten Kultivierungssystemen und Bioreaktoren unter Einsatz moderner Analysenautomaten für die In-Prozess-Kontrolle zu vermitteln. more

In continuation of the successful past scientific meetings in Budapest, Paris, Berlin, Florence, Geneva and Barcelona, the 7th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics andPharmaceutical Technology will be held in Malta in 2010.

This conference has gained an ever increasing impact among the pharmaceutical scientists. With close to 1000 submitted abstracts and 1300 expected participants a new record has been achieved in Barcelona.

In 2010, special emphasis will be placed on industrial related topics. So the meeting will help bridging the gap between fundamental academic research and industrial applications,offering the opportunity to initiate fruitful cooperation between university and industry.