Session Information
2009 BIO International Convention
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Challenges and Opportunities for Engaging in Global Health Product Development
Track : Global Biotechnology Issues
Program Code: 3353
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM  EST
Location: B312
CHAIR :
Christopher Earl, PhD, President & CEO , BIO Ventures for Global Health
SPEAKER (S):
Jean Lang, PhD, MD, sanofi pasteur
Martin LeBlanc, Caprion Proteomics Inc
David Perry, MBA, Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Dan Stinchcomb, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Inviragen, Inc
Wendy Taylor, MPP, BIO Ventures for Global Health
Description
Increasingly, biotechnology companies are becoming more engaged in developing products targeting neglected tropical diseases. Despite diverse technology platforms and distinct business models, each of the companies represented on this panel has conceived and implemented a unique global health strategy for applying their technologies to neglected tropical diseases. Panelists will discuss their global health programs, how they decided to become engaged, why they chose their strategy and partners and the hurdles they face.

• Understand new economic drivers that make neglected tropical diseases an attractive opportunity for biotech companies
• Discuss new and unique business models employed by the biotechnology industry in neglected tropical diseases
• Challenge the audience to consider ways they can develop their own global health strategies


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