Philadelphia, PA – The Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council (MARBC) and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) are pleased to announce the Russian American Life Sciences Conference, one of the key events of the 16th Semi-Annual Biotechnological Russian-American Technology Week (RANIT-BIO). The conference will take place on June 14-15, 2012 in Philadelphia. The main part of the conference will be held from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on June 15, 2012 at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1701 Market Street, Philadelphia. As part of the registration package, you will also have an opportunity to attend a Welcoming Ceremony and Opening Sessions of the 16th RANIT-BIO at 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. on June 14, 2012 at Philadelphia City Hall (address: Broad Street & Market Street).
The Russian-American Life Science Conference, co-organized by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, has become a key part of the Technology Week, with discussions exploring the opportunities to build mutually-supportive partnerships between the U.S. and Russia in the sphere of innovative pharmaceutical development. The conference will consist of in-depth discussions of the investment climate and key policy issues for Russia and the U.S. The conference will highlight increased involvement by key Russian and American policy-makers, including the Health, Business Development, and Innovation Working-Groups of the US-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission.
As Russia and the U.S. look to reset economic relations, one of the most innovative and fast-growing sectors is pharmaceuticals. Business models are changing rapidly as emerging markets like Russia develop the resources and expertise to make the transition from manufacturing to all stages of the innovation cycle. Major projects in chemical drugs, biologicals, vaccines, nanotechnology, and medical device design are underway or are planned for the mid-term. The Russian-American Life Sciences Conference will look at the policies that enable innovation in Russia and the U.S. It will then focus on several practitioners of innovation to find best practices in Russian-US partnerships and cooperation.
For additional information about the Russian - American Life Sciences Conference, please contact Val Kogan by phone: (484) 467-7444, e-mail: [email protected], or visit the MARBC website at http://www.ma-rbc.org
