The meeting will focus on European research targeted to industrial needs. The emphasis will be on microbial and plant synthetic biology. The first meeting will emphasise experimental approaches to use synthetic biology to solve industrial problems: a future meeting might focus more on theoretical, modelling approaches to solve problems.
Contact: European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB)

Student-organised meeting from the Graduate School for Biological Sciences, the International Graduate School in Development Health and Disease, the International Max Planck Research School and the CECAD Graduate School of the University of Cologne; that aims to bring together students from diverse backgrounds with leading scientists from around the world to provide a forum for multidisciplinary discussions. To facilitate such interactions, excellent speakers in the fields of “Cell Signaling and Repair”, “Evolution and Genetic Inheritance”, “Neurobiology in Health and Disease”, and “Functional Diversity of RNA” will be invited. In addition to lectures, small discussion groups offer students and speakers a possibility to talk about science in an informal setting. Students will showcase their own research by giving talks or presenting their work during the poster session. The meeting is a free-of-charge event open to all.
Contact: Universität Köln
crossroads-webmaster@uni-koeln.de

This Symposium, brings together scientists from academia, industry and regulatory bodies to present the current status of this technology and its applicability in toxicology, particularly for safety assessment of compounds. BASF SE and the Centre of Alternatives to Animal Testing - Europe (CAAT-Europe) would like to invite to this event.
Contact: CAAT/Universität Konstanz
Phone: +49-7531-882-233, Fax: +49-7531-884-156
caat-eu@uni-konstanz.de

The conference will cover the translational nature of biotechnological research, with emphasis on both the basic science as well as its applications in industry and academia. Presentations will include latest researches, business development, strategic alliances, partnering trends, product opportunities, growth business models and strategies, licensing and pharmaceutical biotechnology (e.g. vaccines, CNS, cancer, antibodies), medical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, protein engineering, plant and environmental technologies, transgenic plant and crops, bioremediation, and microbial diversity research.
Contact: Eureka Science Ltd.
Phone: +971-6-5575783
info@biotechworldcongress.com

This conference brings together scientists who study complex disease-related phenotypes with systems approaches in experimental models and in human cohorts, and those seeking to translate the approaches into practice. Topics overview: Genomic variation; Omics-derived biomarkers; Personal genomes and pharmacy; Model systems; Personal health management, economics, ethic
Contact: Bettina Schäfer, EMBL
events@embl.de

4th International Tübingen-Symposium on Pediatric Solid Tumors – From Bench to Bedside in Neuroblastoma
Contact: University Hospital/
University Children's Hospital, Tübingen
neuroblastoma2012@interplan.de

An expert panel of 45 speakers will present a full conference programme covering the following key topics including: Biomarker Discovery & Validation Strategies & Regulation;
Companion Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine; Safety & Biomarkers in Clinical Development; Enabling Technologies to Maximise Biomarker Identification; CNS Biomarkers. Co-located 1st Annual CNS Biomarkers Congress
Contact: Oxford Global Conference
r.mcivor@oxfordglobal.co.uk

Congress addresses the key market trends, pricing and competition pressures, opportunities and future environment for the generics medicines sector.
Contact: Sabrina Khamissa, Health Network Communications Ltd.
skhamissa@healthnetworkcommunications.com

Conference for the Cell Culture industry, where all major existing and emerging players obtain practical and technical outcomes to bioprocessing and biomanufacture
Contact: David Bull, Terrapinn
david.bull@terrapinn.com

EuroPLX is a pharma industry partnering event with industry delegates from all over the world. Registrants determine the "Dynamic Partnering Focus" within a range from patented to generic (incl. biosimilars), from prescription to OTC drugs, nutraceuticals, and medical devices.
Contact: Dr. Norbert Rau, RauCon
Phone: +49-6222-9807-0, Fax: +49-6222-9807-77
meetyou@europlx.com

The Forum is an international stage for interested in investing in the Life Science and Biotech industries and is highly transactional. It draws together an exciting cross-section of early-stage/pre-IPO, late-stage and public companies with leading investors, analysts, money managers and pharmas.
Contact: Sachsforum

The genetics community of Australia, and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, have developed an exciting programme that spans human migration to human disease, from common to Mendelian disorders, from the impact of a single gene to the network control of physiologic conditions, and from technology to ethics. Special programmes on the makings of a bioeconomy, and on the genomics of indigenous populations will be included.
Contact: HUGO
info@hgm2012.org

european medtech plattform
Contact:
Phone: +49-69-222-231-15
medteceurope@ubm.com

The Three-Day symposium aims to discuss progress and challenges in the different scientific disciplines to summarize the current state of knowledge in relation to our understanding of processes in large scale bioreactors in different bioproduct related applications from food over white biotechnology and biobased energy/biorefinery processes up to the area of biopharmaceutical production.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Peter Neubauer, TU Berlin, Institute for Biotechnology
peter.neubauer@tu-berlin.de

The year 2011 has experienced acceleration regarding the raw material shift in the chemical and plastics industry. Clear political requirements towards a bio-based economy have become a world-wide phenomenon which includes bio-based plastics and composites along with bio-based additives and green chemistry. In over 20 lectures and an exhibition we will introduce the latest developments of main players from Italy and Scandinavia as well as Germany, North America and Asia. The theme covers the whole area of bio-materials, additives and industrial biotechnology. Additionally agents from assemblies along with political representatives will present the new proposed political frameworks.
Contact: Dominik Vogt, nova-Institut GmbH
dominik.vogt@nova-institut.de

The Annual Meeting is accompanied by certain expectations of new results and inspiration regarding the prevention, diagnosis, therapy and control of infectious diseases. Internationally renowned speakers will give valuable insights into the state of knowledge gained by research institutions around the world. This year the foreign partner will be the Chinese Society of Virology and Microbiology.
Contact: Michael Roggendorf, GfV/DVV

Topics: Quality by Design/PAT, Continuous Production, Industrial Scale Production of Smallest Batches, Vaccine Development/Therapeutic Vaccination, Innovative Parenteral Preparations, Counterfeiting of Drugs and Drug Products, Dosage Forms for Paediatrics and Geriatrics, Oral Products for Poorly Water Soluble Drugs, Polymeric Excipients for Oral and Parenteral Applications, Orphan Application Sites for Drugs: Ear, Nose, Eye
Therapeutic Protein Modifications and Biological Relevance, Drug Regulatory Affairs
Solid dosage forms, Dissolution Testing/Quality Control
Contact: Arbeitsgemeinschaft für pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik APV e. V.
Phone: ++49-6131-9769-85
info@worldmeeting.org

international scientific conference
Contact: Vladimir E. Aleshnikov, JSC EXPO-BIOCHIM-TECHNOLOGIES
aleshnikova@mosbiotechworld.ru

Contact:

Europe provides a contrasting perspective to the global drug market that is not fully understood by colleagues around the world. The EuroMeeting provides a once-a-year opportunity to explain it all, for example the EU healthcare regulation, the pharmaceuticals market and drug development activities. Speakers from the EMA, the European Commission, the FDA and other regulatory agencies from European Countries and other regions of the world are invited.
Contact: DIA Drug Information Association
Phone: +41-61-225-5151, Fax: +41-61-225-5152
diaeurope@diaeurope.org

The course includes a general discussion of GMP, GLP and GCLP principles and how they apply to potency Bioassay, limit tests, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and immunogenicity. Furthermore you will learn the principles of phase specific validation as they relate to potency Bioassays and limits tests.
Contact: CONCEPT Heidelberg GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 6221/84 44-0
info@concept-heidelberg.de

Contact: Select Biosciences
info@selectbiosciences.com

Contact: European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB)

Contact: European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB)

The WFC11 will embrace five days. The first day is foreseen for technical SHORT COURSES presented by leading experts. Three and a half days are planned for the technical CONGRESS and EXHIBITION. More than 350 technical presentations are expected and a major international Exhibition from the world wide filtration and separation industry and manufacturers of particle measurement instruments featuring the latest innovations and the most modern technology available. The afternoon of the last day is reserved for post-congress PLANT TOURS.
In GRAZ, a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Mediterranean atmosphere of the Old Town, the striking modern architecture and the great cultural diversity together create a unique and fascinating mix. As Graz is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, with the river Mur flowing through the heart of the City you will enjoy its mild spring climate. In 2003 the City of Graz was Europe’s Cultural Capital and it offers delegates and visitors alike a unique experience in art, culture and history in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is also ideally situated to offer interesting sightseeing visits within short distances. The new international airport Graz-Thalerhof with its domestic and international flights is located only 10km from the new Congress Venue. The Central Railway Station has both Austrian and international connections with fast and frequent services to the Capital Vienna.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 11th World Filtration Congress in Austria! Graz 16-20. April 2012!
Contact: Suzanne Abetz, GÖCH/Technical University of Vienna
info@wfc11.at

Every two years Analytica is the international meeting place for specialists from the areas of environmental, foodstuffs and industrial analysis, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular and cell biology. Analytica regularly brings together scientists, industry and users.
Contact: Susanne Grödl, Messe München GmbH
Phone: +49-89-949-203-81, Fax: +49-89-949-203-89
info@analytica.de

European Biopartnering and Investment conference
Contact: Hilary Boardman, OBN Oxford Bioscience Network
Phone: +44-8-65 594 644
hilary.boardman@obn.org.uk

This course will give you the possibility to see the theoretical background as well as the practical implementation of GMP requirements in the vaccine production. A combination of theoretical requirements and practical case studies is the best way to learn this. Speakers from regulatory bodies, consulting and practising experts will give you the chance to get to know the different views and participants will have ample opportunity to discuss with speakers and other participants about specific issues .
Contact: CONCEPT Heidelberg GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 6221/84 44-0
info@concept-heidelberg.de

Internationally renowned experts in the field of stroke as well as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease will address recent scientific findings in key note lectures. The symposium will also give young scientists the opportunity to present their data and findings.
Contact: Johannes Boltze, Fraunhofer-Institut für Zelltherapie und Immunologie/Universität Magdeburg
johannes.boltze@izi.fraunhofer.de

The following topics have been selected: Generation of regenerative materials, Cell - extracellular matrix interaction, Material induced biological responses, Mechanical control of cells
Contact: Nadia Al-Hamadi, Conventus
Phone: +49 (0)3641 311 63 15
Telephone: +49 (0)3641 311 63 15, Fax: +49 (0)3641 311 62 40
ibi2012@conventus.de

Contact: ICG Europe
infoservice.genomics.cn

4th Annual International Medical Technology Partnering Conference
Contact: EBD Group
conferences@ebdgroup.com

The partnering scope ranges from innovative to generic, from early stage candidates to approved, prescription or OTC drugs, medical devices and companion diagnostics. Delegates determine the focus, displayed and updated hourly on Internet as soon as sufficient data are submitted.
Contact: Dr. Norbert Rau, RauCon
Phone: +49-6222-9807-0, Fax: +49-6222-9807-77
meetyou@europlx.com

international event in the field of experimental and medical mycology
Contact: ISHAM
isham2012@interplan.de

Research on C.elegans plays an influential role across biology and has been at the forefront of genetics. Genetic analyses in C.elegans have led to advances in understanding many processes conserved throughout the animal kingdom, including establishment of cell polarity, developmental patterning, cell death, RNA interference, ageing, axon pathfinding, neuronal signaling and many others. Evidence of the impact of C.elegans research is the award of three Nobel prizes and a Lasker Award.
Two types of meetings focus on C.elegans research. The International C.elegans meeting, organised once every two years in the USA, covers all aspects of C.elegans research. The large size (over 2000 attendees) and diversity of the International meeting does not allow easy discussion or interactions among groups who share interest in particular research areas. To fill this gap, C.elegans “Topic meetings” are held in alternate years with the International meetings. These are focused meetings on particular aspects of C.elegans biology. Topic meetings provide a vibrant and exciting arena for discussion of current research, and the sharing of new ideas, methods, and reagents.
Each platform session will focus on one area and begin with a Keynote speaker recognized in that area. The remainder of the meeting programme will consist of talks chosen from submitted abstracts, giving students and post-docs opportunities to speak. In the past, competition for talks has been high, giving rise to a very high quality programme.
Contact: EMBL Heidelberg
events@embl.de

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry.
Contact: Biotechnology Industry Organization

The conference will cover all aspects of human genetics, from the cutting edge of research into the human genome and individual genetic or chromosomal conditions, right through
to the practical issues of organising genetic services to deliver the benefits of this knowledge to our populations.
Contact: Mirjam Uebelhör, ESHG c/o Vienna Medical Academy
Phone: +43-1-405-138-316
conference@eshg.org

The Congress will included plenary lectures by international experts, conferences, cutting edge symposia, satellite and sponsored symposia, society workshops, posters and oral presentations.
Contact: Spanish Society of Pharmacology
ephar2012@viajesiberia.com

11th World Congress
Contact: Human Proteome Organization

Leading European Event for Drug Discovery in Collaboration with the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
Contact: Congrex Schweiz AG
Phone: +41-61-6867756, Fax: +41-61-6867788
basel@congrex.com