Session Information
2007 BIO International Convention
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New Zealand: Getting Global Partnerships from the True South
Track : International Seminars, Part 2
Program Code: IS2070
Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM  
Location: 254 AB
CHAIR :
Chris Boalch, PhD, Sector Manager - Biotechnology, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
SPEAKER (S):
Elspeth MacRae, PhD, Group Manager Biomaterials Research, Scion
Trevor Mallard, Minister for Economic Development and Minister for Industry and Regional Development, New Zealand Government
Marcia Rogers, Board Member, Iowa Department of Economic Development
Paul Cossum, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Proacta Therapeutics Ltd
Brad Duft, Chief Executive Officer, Coda Therapeutics
Description
This panel will focus on the reasons that New Zealand and North American biotech collaborations are such a success.



Objectives:
  • Outline the New Zealand Biotech sector and investment environment.

  • Detail international collaborations and success stories from New Zealand

  • Give participants the U.S. perspective.