Public release date: 8-May-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ]

Contact: Kimberly Brown brownk@aaps.org 703-248-4772 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

WHO: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

WHAT: The 2012 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) will gather scientists from industry, government, and academia for three days of educational offerings specifically geared toward the biotechnology sector of the pharmaceutical sciences. The conference kicks off with a brand new advanced Immunogenicity Training Course and two AAPS Workshops, transitions into the 2012 NBC programming, and concludes with three AAPS sponsored short courses. The 2012 programming consists of a Plenary Session, 19 symposia, 17 roundtables (including BioTalk) and mini-symposia, eight sunrise sessions, Posters, and Hot Topics. Additionally, an Exposition Hall will be hosting over 100 major companies.

WHEN: May 21-23, 2012

WHERE: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA

Plenary Speakers: C. Anthony Blau, M.D. of the University of Washington; Timothy R. Cot, M.D., MPH of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD); Anthony Coyle, Ph.D. of the Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI).

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Editor's Note: ALL PRESS MUST BE REGISTERED AND PROVIDE PRESS CREDENTIALS TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. For media registration prior to the conference, please contact Kimberly Brown at 703-248-472 or BrownK@aaps.org.

About AAPS: The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists is a professional, scientific society of approximately 12,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to serve the public and enhance their contributions to health. AAPS offers timely scientific programs, on-going education, information resources, opportunities for networking, and professional development. Visit http://www.aaps.org today.

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2012 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference heads to San Diego