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* Manufacturers Forum

A how-to guide to becoming part of the medical device supply chain.

A panel of purchasing representatives and industry experts will

present strategies for manufacturers looking to diversify into this

growing industry as well as those seeking new channels for their

products and services.

* Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall: From 5-7 pm, attendees will

gather in the Exhibit Hall for a Michigan flavored Expo reception

featuring a Michigan-themed menu and Michigan beer and wines. Over 60

life science companies, service providers and more will display their

wares. (http://www.michbio.org/Expo/Exhibitors/ for a list of exhibitors). In

addition, five emerging companies will exhibit their new technologies

and products in a special Innovator Showcase section of the Exhibit

Hall.

October 17 Program Highlights:

Early-Bird Session on Communicating with the Media and Investors

(7:30-8:30 am)

* Welcoming Session:

Brief welcomes by Stephen T. Rapundalo, Ph.D., MichBio Executive

Director, Virg Bernero, Lansing Mayor, and Samir Singh, East Lansing

Mayor, followed by keynote presentations by Lou Anna K. Simon,

Ph.D., president of Michigan State University and James Greenwood,

president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).

(8:30-9:30 am)

* Legislative Reform: An overview of the issues Congress has already or

is considering that affect the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical

device industry. (9:30-10:30 am)

* Concurrent Tracks on Research and Development, Medical Affairs and

Markets, Bio-Agricultural and Industrial Biotech and Emerging Business

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