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 Panel
Descriptions
Panel 1 – Business of Biotechnology I
The life sciences industry is one of the most research-intensive
industries in the world. The U.S. biotech industry alone spent $15.6
billion on research and development in 2001. Explore the potential
career opportunities in Corporate R & D as industry leaders
discuss:
- The scientific aspects of the biotechnology industry.
- New and exciting trends in Corporate R & D.
- Regulatory issues in biotechnology, clinical trial management.
- Working at the FDA.
Panel 2 – Business of Biotechnology II
Are you ready to move into industry? Let a panel of experts lead
you through the business of biotechnology and explore the opportunities.
- Gain insight into issues in business development. Economic
and business development is challenging at the best of times.
Innovative science requires a compatible business model to enable
commercialization.
- Explore important issues and trends influencing venture capital.
- The challenges of bringing products to market.
- Behind the scenes efforts of communication professionals
in the field. How to make science "sexy".
Panel 3 – From the Bench to the Bar
Presented by Morgan
and Finnegan.
Considering a career in Law? Patents and intellectual property rights
are critical to the success of the biotechnology industry. Without
patent protection, biotechnology companies cannot afford the risk
and expense of bringing a new product to market. Let a panel of
experts introduce you to the diverse career pathways in the legal
system as they discuss:
- Legal and regulatory issues affecting the biotechnology industry.
- The controversy over the role of patents in protecting biotechnology
inventions and whether they promote or stifle innovation.
- Role of Biotechnology ethics.
Panel 4 - Corporate Perspectives on Workforce
A distinguished panel of industry leaders will discuss the challenges,
issues and concerns faced by the life sciences industry as it pertains
to workforce needs. Hear their insights on academic training for
life scientists, profile of the ideal employee and tips for success.
Distinguished Industry Speakers
Clinton Rubin, PhD. Director, Center for Biotechnology, Professor
and Chair, Department of Biomedical
Engineering,
Stony Brook University
Ellis Rubinstein, CEO, New York Academy of Sciences
Zoltan
Sarnyai, MD, PhD. Vice President, External Scientific Affairs,
PsychoGenics, Inc.
Chris
Szustkiewicz, Sr. Vice President , Corporate Development, Target
Health, Inc.
Christine
Boisclair, Director, Regulatory Affairs. OSI Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
Janine
Schwedes, MBA. Manager, Scientific Affairs, OSI Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
Rob
Shorr, PhD. DIC. Director, Business Development, Center for
Biotechnology.
Jason
Alter, PhD. Marketing Manager, IBM Life Sciences.
Cynthia
A. Isaac, PhD. Account Supervisor, Noonan Russo Presence
Kenneth
H. Sonnenfeld, PhD, JD. Partner, Morgan & Finnegan L.L.P.
Charles
Ryan, PhD, JD. Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Lab 21,
Inc.
Richard
Bork, PhD, JD. Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tim
Cooke, PhD, MBA. CEO, Mojave Therapeutics
Bob
Larson, PhD. Associate Director, BioPharmaceuticals, Pall Corporation
Elliott
Gruskin, PhD. Vice President of R&D, Acorda Therapeutics
Sandra
Kim, Ph.D. Sr. Licensing Assoc., Office of Tech. Licensing &
Industry Relations, Stony Brook University
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