From Resilience to Growth: Mapping a New Direction for Life Sciences (Boston, MA)

At Foley's 2010 Life Sciences and Medical Device Conference, corporate executives and advisors will explore proper positioning around pressing business and legal issues at each stage in the life cycle. Attendees will gain insight from innovators and investors, and will discover new ideas on creative collaborations and licensing arrangements, financing for growth stage companies, and pricing strategies as innovations head towards potential commercialization.

Keynote Presentation: From Resilience to Growth — State of the Life Sciences and Medical Device Industries, Susan Windham-Bannister, Ph.D., President & CEO, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center will discuss how Massachusetts life sciences enterprises are overcoming challenges and maintaining a competitive edge as well as future horizons for the local life sciences market. John Harthorne, Founder and CEO of MassChallenge, Inc. will provide insight on innovation drivers, challenges start-ups face and how to stay resilient in challenging times.

Special Lunch Presentation:

James Mullen will present "The Next Era for Biotech" and provide his insights on the evolution of the pharma and biotech industries and what it means for emerging companies and venture capital.

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