Technology for Life Sciences and Healthcare Takes Center Stage Next Week at Bio-IT World Conference + Expo and Health-IT World Conference
30 March 2004 - 1 April 2004
IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, today announced that next week's Bio-IT World Conference + ExpoTM and Health-IT World Conference + ExpoTM will showcase the latest technology solutions for life sciences and healthcare. Co-located at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, March 30 - April 1, 2004, Bio-IT World and Health-IT World will provide a forum for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, government, life science and healthcare professionals to learn how technology tools can drive efficiencies, create opportunities and increase profitability in the life sciences and healthcare industries.
The exhibit floor will showcase the latest technology solutions from leading companies such as Apple, EMC, Fujitsu, IBM, HP, LION bioscience Inc., NuGenesis, Oracle, RSA Security, SGI and Sun Microsystems Inc. Exhibitors planning to showcase new products at the event include the following:
> Automsoft will introduce RAPID 3.0 the latest version of the company's advanced database software that collects, stores and reports on data sourced from multiple batch execution systems. RAPID 3.0 integrates real-time batch information with other data from the enterprise to help deliver more efficient and consistent batches.
> BioDiscovery, Inc. will showcase GeneDirector® 2.6 the latest version of its enterprise microarray data management platform for spotted arrays and Affymetrix® arrays. GeneDirector 2.6 features a flexible design easily adaptable to any lab workflow along with integration with Affymetrix GeneChip Operation System (GCOS) version 1.1 security change propagation and ownership transfer, and a standardized data cleansing process.
> First Consulting Group will introduce FirstDoc Clinical Trials, a content management software product offering life sciences enterprises a flexible single foundation from which to manage clinical information, documentation and workflow. FirstDoc Clinical Trials allows clinical managers to make real-time decisions about trials, enabling clinical departments to contribute to regulatory submissions in a fraction of the time previously required.
> LION bioscience Inc. will showcase the SRS Gateway for Oracle, which allows scientists to take advantage of the data integration capabilities of the SRS platform from the Oracle SQL environment. Developed jointly by LION and Oracle, the SRS Gateway for Oracle gives Oracle users access to more than 950 public databanks in SRS and other internal data that have been integrated into SRS.
> MiraiBio will launch DNASIS® MAX Version 2.5 Sequence Analysis Software, the company's next generation desktop bioinformatics tool that offers advanced data management and analysis capabilities. DNASIS® MAX delivers industry standard functionality and unique features that enhance common task performance and allow user-defined product customization.
> Paracel will announce version 2.0 of AGENTTM, Paracel's Automated GENotyping Tool, which accelerates and streamlines the genotyping and mutation discovery process by incorporating technology that accurately handles the intricacies of trace file datasets. Intended for use in research labs, the software incorporates algorithms that take into account the challenges of these datasets to produce more accurate results.
> The EMMES Corporation will showcase GlobalTraceSM, a secure web-based specimen inventory and shipping system that tracks study materials in real-time. The company will also showcase the Protocol Monitor Module, which allows project monitors to perform online data audits in the EMMES AdvantageEDCSM production system, using web-based electronic data capture, management and reporting.
> Vivisimo will announce ClusterMed, a powerful information retrieval tool that organizes the high volume of information in PubMed, the U.S. government's MedLine database. ClusterMed organizes PubMed results into meaningful categories without requiring any pre-processing, to achieve breakthrough improvement in search productivity and efficiency.
Beyond the exhibit floor, Bio-IT World and Health-IT World attendees will also have numerous opportunities to network with their peers and obtain valuable education at a wide variety of informative educational sessions, special events and forums. Event highlights include:
Keynote presentations from Dr. George Poste of Health Technology Networks, Dr. Susan Lindquist of the Whitehead Institute, Dr. Mark Boguski of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Michael Ruettgers of EMC, Steven Holtzman of Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Peter Elkin of the Mayo Clinic and Dr. John Parrish of The Center for the Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT®).
Dozens of conference sessions and workshops presented by the most respected minds in the industry, including Dr. David Altshuler of The Broad Institute, Dr. David Bates of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Kenneth Kaitin of the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, Dr. Alexander Kamb of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, and Dr. Yusuke Nakamura of The University of Japan.
The Technology Demonstration Theater on the exhibit floor, which will feature product managers and scientists presenting technology solutions that will revolutionize life science research and discovery.
The Ernst & Young Venture Summit hosted by IDG Ventures, a one-day event that will provide in-depth analysis of the investment landscape for the life sciences and healthcare technology industries, combining industry reports from Ernst & Young, business plan presentations from emerging companies, and panel discussions among buyers and venture capitalists.
The Opening Night Networking Reception sponsored by Life Science Insights, which offers an opportunity to network with colleagues and like-minded peers, visit exhibiting companies and preview the latest technology innovations while enjoying cocktails and h'ors d'oeuvres.
The "Best of Show" Awards ceremony presented by Bio-IT World magazine, which will recognize breakthrough technology products introduced by exhibiting companies at Bio-IT World and Health-IT World.
For more information or to register for Bio-IT World Conference + Expo, visit http://www.bio-itworldexpo.com(opens in new window). More information and registration for Health-IT World Conference + Expo is available at http://www.health-itworldexpo.com.
About Bio-IT World Conference + Expo,Bio-IT World Conference + Expo is the leading event to demonstrate how technology is transforming the life sciences throughout all discovery and development processes. Bio-IT World Conference + Expo is designed for life science professionals looking to evaluate and understand advanced solutions that generate, collect and analyze the flood of information being produced by the life sciences industry. Visionaries from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, academic and government markets convene at Bio-IT World Conference + Expo to learn how the latest tools, services and best practices will help revolutionize our health, our environment and our society. For more information, visit http://www.bio-itworldexpo.com.
About Health-IT World Conference + Expo,Health-IT World Conference + Expo provides a comprehensive look at the use of technology in healthcare, including healthcare management systems and information-based medicine. Technology buyers from healthcare organizations will learn about the newest tools to improve patient care, increase efficiency and cut costs. Health-IT World Conference + Expo is designed for executives, IT managers, physicians, clinical managers and department administrators looking for the newest healthcare technology solutions. For more information, visit http://www.health-itworldexpo.com.
,About IDG World Expo,IDG World Expo (http://www.idgworldexpo.com(opens in new window)) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo?, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?, Bio-IT World Conference + ExpoTM, Health-IT World Conference + ExpoTM, Portable Power Conference & ExpoTM and Wireless Sensing SolutionsTM. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About IDG,International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?, MacworldConference & Expo?, DEMO?, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com(opens in new window).
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Contact:,Beth Wickenhiser ,IDG World Expo ,+1.508.424.4855 ,E-mail: beth_wickenhiser@idg.com,
The exhibit floor will showcase the latest technology solutions from leading companies such as Apple, EMC, Fujitsu, IBM, HP, LION bioscience Inc., NuGenesis, Oracle, RSA Security, SGI and Sun Microsystems Inc. Exhibitors planning to showcase new products at the event include the following:
> Automsoft will introduce RAPID 3.0 the latest version of the company's advanced database software that collects, stores and reports on data sourced from multiple batch execution systems. RAPID 3.0 integrates real-time batch information with other data from the enterprise to help deliver more efficient and consistent batches.
> BioDiscovery, Inc. will showcase GeneDirector® 2.6 the latest version of its enterprise microarray data management platform for spotted arrays and Affymetrix® arrays. GeneDirector 2.6 features a flexible design easily adaptable to any lab workflow along with integration with Affymetrix GeneChip Operation System (GCOS) version 1.1 security change propagation and ownership transfer, and a standardized data cleansing process.
> First Consulting Group will introduce FirstDoc Clinical Trials, a content management software product offering life sciences enterprises a flexible single foundation from which to manage clinical information, documentation and workflow. FirstDoc Clinical Trials allows clinical managers to make real-time decisions about trials, enabling clinical departments to contribute to regulatory submissions in a fraction of the time previously required.
> LION bioscience Inc. will showcase the SRS Gateway for Oracle, which allows scientists to take advantage of the data integration capabilities of the SRS platform from the Oracle SQL environment. Developed jointly by LION and Oracle, the SRS Gateway for Oracle gives Oracle users access to more than 950 public databanks in SRS and other internal data that have been integrated into SRS.
> MiraiBio will launch DNASIS® MAX Version 2.5 Sequence Analysis Software, the company's next generation desktop bioinformatics tool that offers advanced data management and analysis capabilities. DNASIS® MAX delivers industry standard functionality and unique features that enhance common task performance and allow user-defined product customization.
> Paracel will announce version 2.0 of AGENTTM, Paracel's Automated GENotyping Tool, which accelerates and streamlines the genotyping and mutation discovery process by incorporating technology that accurately handles the intricacies of trace file datasets. Intended for use in research labs, the software incorporates algorithms that take into account the challenges of these datasets to produce more accurate results.
> The EMMES Corporation will showcase GlobalTraceSM, a secure web-based specimen inventory and shipping system that tracks study materials in real-time. The company will also showcase the Protocol Monitor Module, which allows project monitors to perform online data audits in the EMMES AdvantageEDCSM production system, using web-based electronic data capture, management and reporting.
> Vivisimo will announce ClusterMed, a powerful information retrieval tool that organizes the high volume of information in PubMed, the U.S. government's MedLine database. ClusterMed organizes PubMed results into meaningful categories without requiring any pre-processing, to achieve breakthrough improvement in search productivity and efficiency.
Beyond the exhibit floor, Bio-IT World and Health-IT World attendees will also have numerous opportunities to network with their peers and obtain valuable education at a wide variety of informative educational sessions, special events and forums. Event highlights include:
Keynote presentations from Dr. George Poste of Health Technology Networks, Dr. Susan Lindquist of the Whitehead Institute, Dr. Mark Boguski of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Michael Ruettgers of EMC, Steven Holtzman of Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Peter Elkin of the Mayo Clinic and Dr. John Parrish of The Center for the Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT®).
Dozens of conference sessions and workshops presented by the most respected minds in the industry, including Dr. David Altshuler of The Broad Institute, Dr. David Bates of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Kenneth Kaitin of the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, Dr. Alexander Kamb of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, and Dr. Yusuke Nakamura of The University of Japan.
The Technology Demonstration Theater on the exhibit floor, which will feature product managers and scientists presenting technology solutions that will revolutionize life science research and discovery.
The Ernst & Young Venture Summit hosted by IDG Ventures, a one-day event that will provide in-depth analysis of the investment landscape for the life sciences and healthcare technology industries, combining industry reports from Ernst & Young, business plan presentations from emerging companies, and panel discussions among buyers and venture capitalists.
The Opening Night Networking Reception sponsored by Life Science Insights, which offers an opportunity to network with colleagues and like-minded peers, visit exhibiting companies and preview the latest technology innovations while enjoying cocktails and h'ors d'oeuvres.
The "Best of Show" Awards ceremony presented by Bio-IT World magazine, which will recognize breakthrough technology products introduced by exhibiting companies at Bio-IT World and Health-IT World.
For more information or to register for Bio-IT World Conference + Expo, visit http://www.bio-itworldexpo.com(opens in new window). More information and registration for Health-IT World Conference + Expo is available at http://www.health-itworldexpo.com.
About Bio-IT World Conference + Expo,Bio-IT World Conference + Expo is the leading event to demonstrate how technology is transforming the life sciences throughout all discovery and development processes. Bio-IT World Conference + Expo is designed for life science professionals looking to evaluate and understand advanced solutions that generate, collect and analyze the flood of information being produced by the life sciences industry. Visionaries from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, academic and government markets convene at Bio-IT World Conference + Expo to learn how the latest tools, services and best practices will help revolutionize our health, our environment and our society. For more information, visit http://www.bio-itworldexpo.com.
About Health-IT World Conference + Expo,Health-IT World Conference + Expo provides a comprehensive look at the use of technology in healthcare, including healthcare management systems and information-based medicine. Technology buyers from healthcare organizations will learn about the newest tools to improve patient care, increase efficiency and cut costs. Health-IT World Conference + Expo is designed for executives, IT managers, physicians, clinical managers and department administrators looking for the newest healthcare technology solutions. For more information, visit http://www.health-itworldexpo.com.
,About IDG World Expo,IDG World Expo (http://www.idgworldexpo.com(opens in new window)) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo?, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?, Bio-IT World Conference + ExpoTM, Health-IT World Conference + ExpoTM, Portable Power Conference & ExpoTM and Wireless Sensing SolutionsTM. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About IDG,International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?, MacworldConference & Expo?, DEMO?, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com(opens in new window).
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Contact:,Beth Wickenhiser ,IDG World Expo ,+1.508.424.4855 ,E-mail: beth_wickenhiser@idg.com,