Biotech Forum dates, topics set

The 2005-06 season of Biotech Forums got under way in September with a program introducing five new biotechnology companies in the state. Dates and topics have been set for six more Forums running through next May at the Charles Hamner Conference Center of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

The Forums, held monthly from 5:30 to 8 p.m., feature a panel discussion on a relevant topic followed by a networking reception. The events are sponsored by the Biotechnology Center and the Council for Entrepreneurial Development.

Following are the dates and topics of remaining Forums for 2005-06:

Oct. 17, 2005--What's New with SBIR Funding

Nov. 14, 2005--Specialty Pharma

Dec. 12, 2005--New Avenues in Product Approval

Jan. 16, 2006--The World of "omics"

Feb. 13, 2006--Combination Products

May 15, 2006--Challenges Faced By Scientific Founders

October 17 BIOTECH FORUM

What's New with SBIR Funding?

PLACE: Biotech Center, Research Triangle Park TIME: 5--8 p.m. INFO: http://tinyurl.com/c2w9v

October 18

Bio NC Life Science Career Fair

PLACE: Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd., Durham, N.C. TIME: 11 a.m.--4 p.m. INFO: The job fair, presented by BioSpace HireHealth, is free for all qualified job candidates. To have an exhibit at the career fair, call BioSpace HireHealth at 888-750-4473.

October 20-21

Invest in Sweden's Bio-Business Events

PLACE: Reception Oct. 20 at North Carolina Biotechnology Center; program Oct. 21 at Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh. TIME: Reception Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m.; program Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. INFO: A two-day program to bring together Sweden's and North Carolina's bioscience communities for networking and collaboration, featuring presentations by 11 Swedish bioscience companies. CONTACT: Kim Shope, 919-786-0109 or kim.shope@isa.se REGISTER: www.isa.se/program_raleigh

November 10-11

CED's Opportunity 2005: Angel Retreat and Entrepreneur Summit

PLACE: Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington, C. TIME: 8 a.m.--6 p.m. CONTACT: acook@cednc.org REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/7vtc7

November 14 BIOTECH FORUM

Specialty Pharma

PLACE: Biotech Center, Research Triangle Park TIME: 5--8 p.m. INFO: http://tinyurl.com/c2w9v

December 1-2

SEBIO's 7th Annual Southeastern Bio Investor Forum

PLACE: Charleston Place, Charleston, S.C. INFO: Meet the Southeast's best life sciences investment opportunities, from seed to mezzanine stage. Explore research, market, and financing trends with nationally recognized leaders from the investment and bioscience industries. REGISTER: www.sebioforum.org/2005/

December 12 BIOTECH FORUM

New Avenues in Product Approval PLACE: Biotech Center, Research Triangle Park TIME: 5--8 p.m. INFO: http://tinyurl.com/c2w9v

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