MATTAWAN, July 18, 2007: MPI Research, a preclinical contract research organization that sponsors annual educational summits, is proud to present, Advances in Therapeutic Discovery and Drug Development: Preclinical Cell-Based Therapy Research, August 15-17, 2007 at the historic and picturesque Brook Lodge in Augusta, Michigan.  This year’s summit cosponsor is WiCell Research Institute, home to the National Stem Cell Bank and supporter of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, known as a world leader in hES cell research.  With a speaker dais of fifteen world-renowned experts from industry, regulatory, and academia, the summit will feature the latest developments in the use of cell-based therapy in drug discovery research.

Summit attendees will learn about recent advances in specific therapeutic areas, including cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, and oncology.  Presentations will also be made on cell imaging, preclinical study design, regulatory considerations, and GMP issues.  Those attending will have ample opportunity to have tactical and strategic discussions individually and collectively with the panel of esteemed presenters about how preclinical cell-based therapy impacts their own journeys along the path to therapeutic approvals.

To assure an optimal learning environment, registration for this summit is limited and pre-registration is required.  There will be no on-site registration.  The summit fee is $750 and includes all meals.  Visit www.mpiresearch.com/summit_program.asp to learn more about the summit, or contact Marie Warren (marie.warren@mpiresearch.com or 269-668-3336, ext. 1968), who will assist with registration and in making lodging arrangements. 

We make learning and innovation a top priority in our company,” said summit facilitator, Jia En Chin, Director of Drug Discovery Services at MPI Research. “Our annual summit provides a forum for scientists from the private and public sectors as well as universities to share perspectives and learn about key developments in their field. It is a dynamic, exciting environment and I am pleased that MPI Research sponsors such an event.”

MPI Research serves the preclinical research needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world, in bringing their products to market.  Learn more information about the company at www.mpiresearch.com.

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