U.S. Senator Harry Reid to Make Opening Remarks at BioSecurity 2002; Harvard Medical School Conference Brings Together Global Leaders to Address BioSecurity and BioTerrorism

Business Wire, Oct 1, 2002

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BioSecurity 2002

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BOSTON & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002

U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), Assistant Majority Leader, member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and recognized leader in counter-terrorism, was selected today to deliver opening remarks at BioSecurity 2002, an international scientific and educational conference taking place November 18-21, 2002 at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.

The conference is designed to provide a forum for senior government officials, scientists, researchers, physicians, public health and hospital officials, nurses and first responders to prepare for and learn how to control bioterrorism threats. BioSecurity 2002, developed by Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical International, Harvard School of Public Health, the Annenberg Center and Key3Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:KMED), will bring together top experts from other institutions and other disciplines around the world to discuss strategies, evaluate solutions and take action toward the next steps in developing a more secure society.

"The terrorist plots of the last year were a tremendous wake up call to the world that biosecurity is an issue that we must address," said Senator Reid. "Government leaders, first responders, public health officials and healthcare professionals are hungry for practical information. I am confident that BioSecurity 2002 will help provide the critical solutions to the global challenges of bioterrorism."

"We are honored to add Senator Reid to our list of global leaders participating in BioSecurity 2002," said Dr. Robert Crone, President and CEO of Harvard Medical International. "Senator Reid has demonstrated a strong commitment to preparedness in the realm of bioterrorism, and we look forward to gaining his thoughts on future policy in the arena of biosecurity."

"Senator Reid's leadership in supporting counter terrorism training demonstrates his commitment to making the country a safer place," said Fredric D. Rosen, Chairman and CEO, Key3Media Group. "The Senator's participation is further validation that biosecurity is one of the most important priorities of our time."

The BioSecurity 2002 conference program developed by Harvard Medical International, a division of Harvard Medical School, will offer medical professionals, scientists and first responders continuing education in the core disciplines related to biosecurity. Instructors will include internationally recognized scientists and researchers. Conference co-chairs for BioSecurity 2002 are Dr. Miles F. Shore from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical International, and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Key3Media senior vice president Bob Howard, a former senior official at the National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC.

Registration for BioSecurity 2002 is now open. For online attendee registration or to download the media/analyst registration PDF form, please visit our website at http://www.biosecuritysummit.com. For further information on media registration, please contact Kennedy Jones at kennedy.jones@key3media.com.

Key3Media Events offers a valuable resource center to the public. The BioSecurity 2002 E-newsletter chronicles the latest news and information on the subject of biosecurity and bioterrorism. Web links to government, military, academic and private enterprise are also available on this useful site. Please feel free to visit us at: http://www.biosecuritysummit.com/news_research/.

About Harvard Medical School

The Harvard Medical School faculty -- the world's largest -- includes a total of 8,000 physicians with teaching and research or patient care responsibility. The research carried out by HMS faculty is at the forefront of basic biomedical science and clinical research. To learn more about Harvard Medical School, visit its web site at www.hms.harvard.edu.

About Harvard Medical International

Established in late 1994 by the Dean of Harvard Medical School, HMI is a self-supporting, non-profit subsidiary of Harvard University, and is guided by the philosophy that every citizen of the world should have easy access to high quality health care. HMI creates unique partnerships with a network of organizations internationally to promote excellence in health care, medical education, and medical research. Visit its web site at www.hms.harvard.edu/hmi.

About Harvard School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to promoting the public's health and preventing disease through learning, discovery, and communication. More than 300 faculty members are engaged in teaching and training the 800-plus-student body in a broad spectrum of disciplines crucial to the well being of individuals and populations around the world. Students are also trained for health leadership positions in communities and governments. For more information, visit its web site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu.

About Key3Media Group

BioSecurity 2002 is a Key3Media event. Key3Media Group, Inc., produces information technology tradeshows and conferences. Key3Media's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. For more information about Key3Media, visit www.key3media.com.