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February 9 - 11, 2009
Loews Hotel, Philadelphia
Clinical Trials Congress
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April 24 - 28, 2009
PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event.
Colorado Convention Center, Denver
ACRP 2009 Global Conference & Exhibition
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May 11 - 14, 2009
PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event.
Hyatt Regency, Chicago
SPBT Annual Conference
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May 18 - 21, 2009
PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event.
Atlanta
BIO 2009 Annual International Convention
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June 21 - 25, 2009
PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event.
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
45th DIA Annual Meeting
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October 4 - 7, 2009
PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event.
The Westin Seattle, Seattle
2009 SCDM Fall Conference
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October 14 - 16, 2009
PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore
20th Annual Conference of the National Task Force on CME Provider/Industry Collaboration
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  CHI’s High-Content Analysis 2009
January 5 - 9, 2009

The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Cambridge Healthtech Institute

For more information, contact Nicole Lewis, Cambridge Healthtech Institute, at 781-972-5417, e-mail nlewis@healthtech.com, or visit highcontentanalysis.com.
  CHI’s GLP Bioanalysis #3
January 7 - 8, 2009

The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Cambridge Healthtech Institute

For more information, contact Nicole Lewis, Cambridge Healthtech Institute, at 781-972-5417, e-mail nlewis@healthtech.com, or visit healthtech.com.
  Auditing and Qualifying Suppliers and Vendors – An Effective Risk Based Approach
January 8 - 9, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  How to Implement Risk Management Principles and Activities Within a Quality Management System
January 8 - 9, 2009

Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Stability Programs for Product Shelf Life – From Development to Approval
January 8 - 9, 2009

Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  CHI’s Peptalk
January 11 - 16, 2009

Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego
Cambridge Healthtech Institute

For more information, contact Nicole Lewis, Cambridge Healthtech Institute, at 781-972-5417, e-mail nlewis@healthtech.com, or visit chi-peptalk.com.
  4th Annual Clinical Data Disclosure Summit
January 12 - 13, 2009

Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.
ExL Pharma

For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Best Practices for an Effective Cleaning Validation Program
January 12 - 13, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  CBI’s 2nd Annual Forum on Oncology Commercialization Strategies
January 12 - 13, 2009

Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Monali Shah, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2285, e-mail monali.shah@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  CBI's 3rd Annual Cardiac Safety Assessment Summit
January 12 - 13, 2009

Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, Vienna, Va.
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Monali Shah, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2285, e-mail monali.shah@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  Developability Assessment – The Logical Approach to Discovery Lead Selection
January 12 - 13, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Model Based Drug Development
January 12 - 13, 2009

Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia
ExL Pharma

For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Opinion Writing
Januaray 12 - 13, 2009

San Diego
American Conference Institute

PharmaVOICE subscribers receive $200 discount; register using keycode 716CX33.
For more information, contact Joanna Christopoulos, American Conference Institute, at 212-352-3220 Ext. 266, e-mail J.Christopoulos@americanconference.com, or visit americanconference.com.
  Strategic Healthcare Marketing & Management Conference & Workshop
January 12 -14, 2009

Sheraton Towers, Singapore
Pacific Conferences

For more information, contact Lorraine Tiang, Pacific Conferences, at 65-6372-2201, e-mail lorraine@conferences.com.sg, or visit conferences.com.sg.
  SBTI Healthcare Webinar Series - Part 3: Creating the Infrastructure for Successful Lean Sigma Integration
January 13, 2009

Xtalks.com
For more information, contact Diana Starr, Xtalks.com, at 416-977-6555 ext. 371, e-mail dstarr@xtalks.com, or visit xtalks.com.
  CBI’s 3rd Annual Medical Science Liaison Skill Building and Management Summit
January 13 - 14, 2009

Crowne Plaza Center City, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Monali Shah, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2285, e-mail monali.shah@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  Webinar: OIG Audit Readiness
January 14, 2009

ExL Pharma
For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Patient Assistance Programs
January 14 - 15, 2009

Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.
ExL Pharma

For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Process Validation for Drugs and Biologics
January 14 - 15, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  4th Annual Pharma Pricing Strategies
January 14 - 16, 2009

NH Amsterdam Centre Hotel, Amsterdam
Jacob Fleming Group

For more information, contact Maria Toporcerova, Jacob Fleming Group, at 421-257-272-113, e-mail maria.toporcerova@jacobfleming.com, or visit jacobfleming.com.
  ADME, PK/TK, and Drug Metabolism in Drug Discovery and Development
January 14 - 16, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Root Cause Analysis for CAPA
January 14 - 16, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Next Generation Clinical Research Associates
January 15 - 16, 2009

Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Jodi Bova, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2263, e-mail jodi.bova@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  2nd Oncology Biomarkers
January 19 - 20, 2009

Miami, Fla.
GTCbio

For more information, contact Jason Yi, GTCbio, at 626-256-6405, e-mail jason.yi@gtcbio.com, or visit gtcbio.com.
  Paediatric Clinical Trials
January 19 - 20, 2009

Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
SMi Group

For more information, contact Margaret Mugema, SMi Group, at 44-207-827-6072, e-mail mmugema@smi-online.co.uk, or visit smi-online.co.uk.
  4th Annual Marketing & Sales in Generics
January 20 - 21, 2009

Hotel Palace, Prague
Jacob Fleming Group

For more information, contact Matej Mutis, Jacob Fleming Group, at 421-257-272-333, e-mail matej.mutis@jacobfleming.com, or visit jacobfleming.com.
  ADME PK/TK and Drug Metabolism in Drug Discovery and Development
January 20 - 21, 2009

Sheraton Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
Mondial Research Group

For more information, contact Cristina C. Lungu, Mondial Research Group, at 208-144-7170, e-mail cristinah@mondialresearchgroup.com, or visit mondialresearchgroup.com.
  CBI’s Premier Bio/Pharmaceutical Legal and Regulatory Product Lifecycle Strategies
January 20 - 21, 2009

Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore
Center for Business Intelligence

PharmaVOICE subscribers receive $400 discount; register using keycode DDZ274.
For more information, contact Lauren Donoghue, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2262, e-mail lauren.donoghue@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  The 3rd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Supply Chain Management
January 20 - 22, 2009

RIO All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Las Vegas
World Congress

For more information, contact Catherine Rymsha, World Congress, at 781-939-2587, e-mail catherine.rymsha@worldcongress.com, or visit worldcongress.com.
  Webinar: Healthcare Modeling Part 2: Simulation Modeling in Clinical Trial Design
January 21, 2009

Xtalks.com
For more information, contact Diana Starr, Xtalks.com, at 416-977-6555 ext. 371, e-mail dstarr@xtalks.com, or visit xtalks.com.
  Pre-Filled Syringes
January 21 - 22, 2009

Crowne Plaza Hotel – London St James, London
SMi Group

For more information, contact Margaret Mugema, SMi Group, at 44-207-827-6072, e-mail mmugema@smi-online.co.uk, or visit smi-online.co.uk.
  13th Annual Drug Delivery Partnerships
January 21 - 23, 2009

Red Rock Resort and Spa, Las Vegas
Institute for International Research

For more information, contact Jaclyn Grugett, Institute for International Research, at 646-895-7316, e-mail jgrugett@iirusa.com, or visit iirusa.com.
  Process Validation for Medical Devices
January 21 - 23, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  4th Annual International "Predictive Human Toxicity and ADME/Tox Studies"
January 22 - 23, 2009

Sheraton Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
Mondial Research Group

For more information, contact Cristina C. Lungu, Mondial Research Group, at 208-144-7170, e-mail cristinah@mondialresearchgroup.com, or visit mondialresearchgroup.com.
  Emerging Global Electronic Submission Standards
January 22 - 23, 2009

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md.
ExL Pharma

For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Executing on the Promise of RNAi
January 22 - 23, 2009

Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass.
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Jodi Bova, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2263, e-mail jodi.bova@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  CBI's 8th Annual Bio/Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Contact Centers Conference
January 26 - 27, 2009

Crowne Plaza, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

PharmaVOICE subscribers receive $400 discount; register using keycode CAT436.
For more information, contact Lauren Donoghue, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2262, e-mail lauren.donoghue@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  Immunogenicity for Biotechnology
January 26 - 27, 2009

Washington, D.C.
World Research Group

PharmaVOICE subscribers receive $200 discount; register using keycode UJP423.
For more information, contact Michelle Callen, World Research Group, at 646-723-8039, e-mail michelle.callen@worldrg.com, or visit worldrg.com.
  Partnerships in Oncology Clinical Trials
January 26 - 27, 2009

Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia
ExL Pharma

For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Structuring and Negotiating Pharma & Biotech Collaborative Agreements
January 26 - 27, 2009

Millennium Knightsbridge, London
C5

For more information, contact Jon Muir, C5, at 44-207-878-6929, e-mail J.Muir@C5-Online.com, or visit c5-online.com.
  7th Annual Partnering with Central Labs, ECG, & Imaging Labs
January 26 - 28, 2009

Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas
Institute for International Research

For more information, contact Vania Bernardino, Institute for International Research, at 646-895-7324, e-mail vbernardino@iirusa.com, or visit iirusa.com.
  Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Drug Product Specification
January 26 - 28, 2009

The Hilton Hotel, Orange County/Costa Mesa, Calif.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Biostatistics for Non-Statisticians
January 26 - 28, 2009

The Hilton Hotel, Orange County/Costa Mesa, Calif.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  CHI’s Biomarker Assay Development
January 26 - 28, 2009

The Westin San Diego, San Diego
Cambridge Healthtech Institute

For more information, contact Nicole Lewis, Cambridge Healthtech Institute, at 781-972-5417, e-mail nlewis@healthtech.com, or visit healthtech.com.
  CHI’s Translational Cancer Medicine
January 26 - 28, 2009

The Westin San Diego, San Diego
Cambridge Healthtech Institute

For more information, contact Nicole Lewis, Cambridge Healthtech Institute, at 781-972-5417, e-mail nlewis@healthtech.com, or visit healthtech.com.
  Current Good Laboratory Practices & Current Good Manufacturing Practices - A Basic Primer
January 26 - 28, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Webinar: Risk Mitigation and Evaluation Systems (REMS) for Drug and Biological Products
January 27, 2009

ExL Pharma
For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  12th Annual Competitive Intelligence in Pharma
January 27 - 28, 2009

Madrid, Spain
ViB Events

For more information, contact Eman Hauari, ViB Events, at 44-0-207-915-9682, e-mail emanhauari@vibevents.com, or visit vibevents.com.
  CBI’s Premier Forum on Marketing Data Analytics for the Bio/Pharmaceutical Industry
January 27 - 28, 2009

Crown Plaza Main Line, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Jodi Bova, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2263, e-mail jodi.bova@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  How to Monitor Clinical Trials for GCP Compliance
January 27 - 28, 2009

The Hilton Hotel, Orange County/Costa Mesa, Calif.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Investment and M&A Opportunities in Healthcare
January 27 - 28, 2009

Nashville Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn.
iiBIG

For more information, contact Ria Lubis, iiBIG, at 212-300-2523, e-mail rial@iibig.com, or visit iibig.com.
  eBroadcast: Targeting and Tailoring your Adherence Program to Optimize Performance
January 28, 2009

Frost & Sullivan
For more information, contact Brian Denker, Frost & Sullivan, at 516-255-5474, e-mail bdenker@frost.com, or visit ebroadcast.frost.com.
  Electronic Laboratory Notebooks
January 28 - 29, 2009

Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
SMi Group

For more information, contact Margaret Mugema, SMi Group, at 44-207-827-6072, e-mail mmugema@smi-online.co.uk, or visit smi-online.co.uk.
  Pharma/BioTech IP Due Diligence
January 28 - 29, 2009

Marriott East Side, New York
American Conference Institute

For more information, contact Joanna Christopoulos, American Conference Institute, at 212-352-3220 Ext. 266, e-mail J.Christopoulos@americanconference.com, or visit americanconference.com.
  7th Cytokines & Inflammation
January 29 - 30, 2009

San Diego
GTCbio

For more information, contact Nina Tran, GTCbio, at 626-256-6405, e-mail nina.tran@gtcbio.com, or visit gtcbio.com.
  Analytical Method Development for Small Molecules
January 29 - 30, 2009

Philadelphia
World Research Group

For more information, contact Michelle Callen, World Research Group, at 646-723-8039, e-mail michelle.callen@worldrg.com, or visit worldrg.com.
  Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Laboratory Data
January 29 - 30, 2009

The Hilton Hotel, Orange County/Costa Mesa, Calif.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Perspectives on Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices for Pre-Clinical Testing: Compliance, QA and Audit
January 29 - 30, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Validation of Computer Systems
January 29 - 30, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Biomarkers Summit
February 2 - 3, 2009

Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
SMi Group

For more information, contact Margaret Mugema, SMi Group, at 44-207-827-6072, e-mail mmugema@smi-online.co.uk, or visit smi-online.co.uk.
  Design Control for Medical Device Professionals
February 2 - 3, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Introduction to Effective Medical Writing
February 2 - 3, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Software Development for Medical Device Professionals
February 2 - 3, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Advances in Cardiometabolic Research - Basic Science and Clinical Aspects
February 2 - 5, 2009

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The RBF Symposium [Zydus Cadila]

For more information, contact Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, The RBF Symposium [Zydus Cadila], at 271-725-0801, e-mail sanjeevkumar@zyduscadila.com , or visit rbfsymposium.net.
  Webinar: Evidence Based Medicine in Pharmaceuticals
February 3, 2009

Q1 Productions
For more information, contact Paul Hernandez, Q1 Productions, at 312-602-9684, e-mail phernandez@q1productions.com, or visit q1productions.com.
  CBI’s 2nd Annual Clinical Trial Forecasting and Budgeting
February 3 - 4, 2009

Crowne Plaza, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

For more information, contact Jodi Bova, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2263, e-mail jodi.bova@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.
  4th Annual Employer Health & Human Capital Congress
February 3 - 5, 2009

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
World Congress

For more information, contact Catherine Rymsha, World Congress, at 781-939-2587, e-mail catherine.rymsha@worldcongress.com, or visit worldcongress.com.
  3rd Annual Pharma Talent Management
February 4 - 5, 2009

Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, Philadelphia
Jacob Fleming Group

For more information, contact Marc Kellner, Jacob Fleming Group, at 216-920-3048, e-mail marc.kellner@jacobfleming.com, or visit jacobfleming.com.
  Adaptive Designs in Clinical Drug Development
February 4 - 5, 2009

Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
SMi Group

For more information, contact Margaret Mugema, SMi Group, at 44-207-827-6072, e-mail mmugema@smi-online.co.uk, or visit smi-online.co.uk.
  The Drug Development Process - From Discovery to Commercialization
February 4 - 6, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Webinar: Working with the FDA to Fully Understand the Pre-IDE Process, Including Submission and Review
February 5, 2009

Q1 Productions
For more information, contact Paul Hernandez, Q1 Productions, at 312-602-9684, e-mail phernandez@q1productions.com, or visit q1productions.com.
  9th Successful Compliant Investigator Initiated Trials
February 5 - 6, 2009

InterContinental Miami, Miami
ExL Pharma

For more information, contact Jasmaine John, ExL Pharma, at 212-400-6235, e-mail jjohn@exlpharma.com, or visit exlpharma.com.
  Effective Document Management for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Medical Device Industries
February 5 - 6, 2009

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, Pa.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education

For more information, contact The Center for Professional Innovation and Education, at 610-688-1708, e-mail info@cfpie.com, or visit cfpie.com.
  Orphan Diseases
February 5 - 6, 2009

Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Bethesda, Md.
IBC Life Sciences

PharmaVOICE subscribers mention Priority Code D9224PV3.
For more information, contact Greta Broughton, IBC Life Sciences, at 508-614-1208, e-mail gbroughton@ibcusa.com, or visit IBCLifeSciences.com.
  Access India & China
February 9 - 10, 2009

Sheraton San Diego, San Diego
IBC Life Sciences

For more information, contact IBC Life Sciences at 800-390-4078, e-mail reg@ibcusa.com, or visit IBCLifeSciences.com.
  CBI’s 2nd Annual Bio/Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Forum on Knowledge Management for Medical Affairs
February 9 - 10, 2009

Courtyard Downtown, Philadelphia
Center for Business Intelligence

PharmaVOICE subscribers receive $400 discount; register using keycode NQD592.
For more information, contact Lauren Donoghue, Center for Business Intelligence, at 339-298-2262, e-mail lauren.donoghue@cbinet.com, or visit cbinet.com.