What: BIO 2006 Chicago Annual International Convention

When: April 9-12, 2006

Where: McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL

Many companies, from Abbott to the smallest start-ups, have chosen Chicago based on a multitude of factors including the world class universities, the cultural amenities only offered by Chicago, the amount of venture capital available for startup companies, & the already established community of biotech industries.

The BIO 2006 Chicago convention has a full agenda of concurrent sessions. Among teh most interesting sessions:

• BioParks


• Biotechnology for the Non-Science Professional


• The Basics of Biotech


• Translational Research Forum


• Business Forum: Partnering & Investor Forum

Additionally, there will be a career fair on April 9, an excellent opportunity for life science degree holders to meet some of the world's most dynamic biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device and academic organizations. Registration is free.

For more information, refer to the BIO 2006 website.