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BioOhio Happy Hour Networking Receptions
May 20 (Cleveland) | May 29 (Columbus) | 5:30-7:30p
NightTown (Cleveland) | Brazenhead (Columbus-Grandview)
The tradition continues! BioOhio hits the road to thank its many members and provide regional venues for members and non-members alike to network, share contacts, and put faces to names. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres for all guests; 2 beverage tickets for BioOhio members, and that includes employees of member organizations (cash bar for non-members).
To RSVP: e-mail full contact information to Jen Goldsberry (jgoldsberry@bioohio.com) or call her at 614/675-3686, x1004.

Manufacturing for the Medical Market: Learning From the Leading Edge
May 29, 2008
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center, Cleveland
An opportunity to hear from area manufacturing leaders who have successfully diversified their businesses to participate in the biomedical industry. Cost: $25.
Click here to register online or contact Katharine Boone at (216) 432-5159 for additional information.

Ohio Collaborative Conference on Bioinformatics
June 2-4, 2008
Location: University of Toledo
As in past years, this conference will provide an interdisciplinary forum for discussing approaches, research findings, and experiences regarding computational investigations of biological problems. An important goal of the conference continues to be fostering long-term collaborative relationships among informatics and life sciences researchers from academia, government and industry, spanning Ohio and adjacent states.
For more information: www.occbio.org/2008/.

Biotech: Promises and Challenges for Success
June 3, 2008 | 4pm - 7pm
Location: Millennium Hotel, Bronze Ballroom, Cincinnati
Dr. Donald Harrison, Sr. Vice President and Provost for Health Affairs Emeritus at the University of Cincinnati, will address how Cincinnati stands to become a national leader in the biotech industry. Also, a diverse panel of industry experts will discuss the innovation and development opportunities for the Cincinnati region. The panel includes James Anderson of Children's Hospital, Melanie Bruno of Kendle International, Joseph Gardner of Akebia Therapeutics and Roger Griggs of Deca, and will be moderated by BioOhio President & CEO Tony Dennis. $35 for Cincinnati Chamber members; $50 for nonmembers.
To register, call 513.579.3111 or visit cincinnatichamber.com.

Inaugural Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Initiative Symposium
June 13, 2008
Location: Marriott Cleveland Key Center
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Rise Above It, brings together patients, healthcare professionals, clinicians, government leaders and others interested in learning more about ongoing efforts in the fight against Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer. $25.00 registration.
For additional information and to register, visit www.rainbowbabies.org/cancer or call Sante Ghetti at (216)844-4886.

AUTM Central Region Meeting
July 14-16, 2008
Location: Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Center
The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) is the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and enhancing the global academic technology transfer profession. This meeting will host nearly 200 technology transfer professionals from across the country. AUTM's Central Region, representing 19 states, has developed a reputation for offering an outstanding program with up-to-the-minute information on topics that impact technology transfer.
Click here for more information.



2008 BioOhio Annual Conference
October 20-21, 2008
Location: Embassy Suites, Dublin |