Navigating hurdles and avoiding pitfalls in virtual drug development April 15, 2010

Effective outsourcing: Navigating hurdles and avoiding pitfalls in virtual drug development

Agenda
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration, Lunch, and Networking
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Presentation & Panel Discussion
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Networking Dessert & Product Show

Virtual drug development promises savings of time and cost in the development of new drugs and devices. In order to realize this promise, managers and executives may need to learn some new tricks!

In this session a panel of experts with different perspectives on the virtual development experience will discuss some of the advantages and challenges of the virtual model.

The panel will include:
- Dr. Kate Hanham, President & Founder, Mentara, Inc.: Mentara is a consulting consortium of highly qualified drug/device discovery and development professionals.
- Richard Lin, President, Explora Biolabs, Inc.: Explora BioLabs provides vivarium and pre-clinical in vivo contract research services.
- Dr. Fred Aslan, Vice President, Venrock: an investor experienced in starting and running virtual companies.
- Dr. Michael Chang, Vice President, Research & Development, Limerick BioPharma: an executive using the virtual development model.
- Toni Foster, M.A., Senior Director, Clinical and Project Management: an expert with over 17 years of experience and over 45 clinical drug trials managed.

Immediately following the event, the BioCenter will host a Networking Dessert & Product Show. Attendees will be invited to join us to enjoy delicious desserts, fruit smoothies, and gourmet coffees!

For more information on speakers, please visit http://www.sjbiocenter.com/event/ev_2010Q2-EffectiveOutsourcing.html

Cost & Registration
- Regular Price: $30
- Partners' Network: $20
- BioCenter Members: Free (please RSVP to Aurelie)
- On-site Registration: add $10 to the above
Space is limited for this event, so early so pre-registration is recommended to avoid disappointment on the day!

Official Website: http://www.sjbiocenter.com/event/ev_2010Q2-EffectiveOutsourcing.html