7th International Stem Cell Conference Being Held Oct. 29-30, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA

Strategic Research Institute is proud to present its 7th International Stem Cell Conference being held Oct. 29-30, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA. Bringing together the leading researchers with top tier investors and business development professionals, this event is your greatest opportunity this year to meet, network and develop the partnerships necessary to getting your product on the path from early stage research to commercial success. Hear the most cutting edge research while you mingle with elite representatives from big pharma, biotech and academia.

Featuring an all-star speaker faculty, only Strategic Research Institute’s 7th International Stem Cell Conference blends both state-of-the-art research with strategies to cultivate partnerships, gain funding and launch your product beyond the competition. With more speakers representing the industry than at any other event, you are sure to develop your next round of contacts to ensure you and your company’s success in the future. Confirmed speakers include representatives from: NIH, FDA, Genzyme, Merck, Athersys Inc., San-Bio, Novocell, Inc., Proteus Venture Partners and Toucan Capital. Strategic Research Institute is also proud to present the platinum conference sponsor Pittsburgh Life Science Greenhouse.

Please join Strategic Research Institute in welcoming the two keynote presentations: The Challenge and Promise of Stem Cell Research: Dr. James F. Battey, Jr., Co-Chair Stem Cell Task Force, National Institutes of Health

Using Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis to Create Human Embryonic Stem Cells: Dr. Robert Lanza, VP of Research & Scientific Development Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.

For sponsorship information, please contact Rob Hafiz at 651-337-0411 or rhafiz@srinstitute.com. To become a media partner, please contact Roosevelt Brown at 212-967-0095 ext 230 or rbrown@srinstitute.com.

For complete program agenda and information including registration and hotel booking, please visit www.almevents.com/stemcell

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