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BIO Debuts Livestock Biotech Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced its newest conference, the Livestock Biotech Summit, scheduled for September 28-30, 2010, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Focused on “Developing global solutions through animal biotechnology”, the conference will include workshops on the use and care of animals in research as well as the latest applications and benefits of genetically engineered animals.
“This is the first time we’ve done a conference like this,” said Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, executive vice president of Food and Agriculture at BIO, “With all the recent advances in both biomedical and food applications, there is no better time than now to hold this important event.”
During three days of cross cutting discussions among industry, academic and government leaders, topics such as the regulatory process for genetically engineered (GE) animals and public and private funding opportunities will be covered. Expert panels will focus on the science and benefits of GE agricultural animals for both food and biomedical applications as well as the regulatory hurdles and other challenges to advancing the technology.
The first day and a half of the conference includes a workshop by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC 101) and an interactive program and presentation on the newly revised Ag Guide. The last half of the conference switches to lively sessions around such topics as real life case studies of products weaving their way through the regulatory process and funding opportunities for animal biotechnology research.
BIO is pleased to acknowledge the support provided by the Livestock Biotech Summit sponsors, which include:
AAALAC International
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Animal Care – USDA
Hematech, Inc.
Office of Lab Animal Welfare (OLAW) – National Institutes of Health
South Dakota State University
Trans Ova Genetics
University of Illinois
ViaGen, Inc.
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