2008 Life Sciences Industry Summit

Bridging the Gap
From Concept to Commercialization

Thursday, June 5, 2008
Hilton Long Island/Huntington

Presented by the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative (LILSI)

and the Center for Biotechnology

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Stem Cell Research: Realizing the Promise

New York Stem Cell Foundation

3rd annual public outreach panel on stem cell research

Leading stem cell scientists and patient advocates give the full story on the latest developments in stem cell research. Excerpts from current films illustrate the promise of stem cell research in finding better treatments and cures. Participants include: Chuck Close, Kevin Eggan, PhD, Alexandra Reeve, Leonard Lopate, Brooke Ellison, Gerald Fischbach, MD, Jack Kessler, MD, and Susan L. Solomon.

April 30th, 2008
The TimesCenter
242 West 41st Street
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visit the event website or click here for a PDF about the event.

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Biotechnology: From Bench to Bedside

A colloquium sponsored bt the St. John’s University Institute for Biotechnology

May 1, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m

St. John's University

Registration deadline is Friday, April 25, 2008.

For Colloquium scheduled and to register, click here.

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NYBA Annual Meeting

May 19-20, 2008

New York Marriott Marquis

New York, NY

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BIO International Convention
June 17–20, 2008

San Diego, CA

Grants Available For Biotech Companies to Exhibit at BIO 2008

New York bioscience firms interested in exhibiting in the New York Pavilion at BIO 2008 for free are encouraged to enter the Innovation Competition.
New York Loves Bio, in partnership with the New York Senate and NYSTAR,
will award two scholarships for qualified expenses up to $10,000, making it possible for two life science firms to exhibit in the New York State Pavilion at BIO 2008.

Visit the following website for more information: http://www.nysedc.org/NY_Bio_Innovation_Competition_2008.pdf

     LILSI's mission is to attract, retain and develop life sciences companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, nutriceutical and personal care sectors on Long Island by providing business development, strategic networking, and educational opportunities to enhance corporate competitiveness, productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Contact
Long Island Life Sciences Initiative (LILSI)
c/o Center for Biotechnology
Psychology A Building, 3rd Floor
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2580
Phone: 631-632-1080
Fax: 631-632-8577
Email: info@lilsi.org