Welcome to BMNIT2008 Conference 

On behalf of the organizer Bioforum Oulu we invite You to Bio Meets Nano and IT 2008 Conference, which will take place in Oulu, Finland, 9th - 11th December, 2008.

Bio Meets Nano and IT 2008 Conference aims to bring together companies, research groups, regional and business development organizations with the purpose of enhancing international cross-technology interaction and business between life sciences, nano-technology and IT. The three-day event provides an outstanding opportunity to promote international collaboration and knowledge exchange in topic fields.

PROGRAM

The Bio Meets Nano and IT 2008 Conference Program consists of lectures in topics such as:

• Biomolecular Recognition
• Services for Drug discovery and Development
• Efficient Production of Biomolecules
• ICT boost for Life Sciences
• eHealth
• Wellness
• Potato North - Plant Biotech
• Business and Market News
  
  

AMONG THE SPEAKERS

• Hans Hofstraat, Vice President of Philips Research Laboratories
• Jeff Rosner, CTO of Agilent Technologies
• Raija Laukkanen, Director of Exercise Science in Polar Electro Ltd
• Olli-Pekka Kallioniemi, Director of the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Finland
• Giuseppe Palleschi, Head of the Department of Chemistry in Universita di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy
• Melinda Richter, Founder and CEO of Prescience International, Executive Director in San Jose BioCenter
• Many other distinguished speakers

In addition to the top class lectures the Bio Meets Nano and IT 2008 Conference Program has

• partnering event organized by Enterprise Europe Network of Finland
• visits to high-tech companies and research facilities
  
• exhibition
• poster session

You also have a possibility to participate in Pre-tour Nanoseminar or visit Plant Biotechnology Facility in Helsinki. The Lapland Post Tour combines the Conference Themes, Business and Leisure.

See the whole program at www.bmnit2008.com

REGISTRATION ON-LINE

Please register to the BMNIT2008 on our website registration site where you will find the registration fees and registration form. The registration will close in November, the early bird fee is valid until September. At the time of registration, please, also book your accommodation.

We wish you warmly welcome to Oulu, Finland.

Sincerely
Dr. Tuula Palmén
Program Director
Bioforum Oulu
Oulu Innovation