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ABOUT THE
MEETING |
 The purpose of the
conference is to
advance drug
discovery for
neurodegenerative
diseases by
educating scientists
on the process of
translating basic
research into novel
therapies.
Speakers and chairs
presented lectures and
case studies on Alzheimer’s disease,
Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, ALS, MS,
and other orphan
neurological
diseases. |
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SESSIONS |
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Session I.
Basics of Medicinal Chemistry
Session II.
In-vitro Testing: Early Phases of Drug Discovery
Session III.
Pre-Clinical Proof-of-Concept and Development
Session IV.
Issues in Technology Transfer: Interactions and Intellectual
Property
Session V.
Case Studies
Session VI.
Resources and Services for Advancing Drug Discovery
Review program details here. |
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COURSE
OBJECTIVES |
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Discuss the
principles of drug
discovery for
neurodegenerative
disease.
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Exchange ideas,
knowledge and
resources about drug
discovery for
neurodegenerative
disease.
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Stimulate
pre-clinical
research in the
discovery and
testing of novel
compounds aimed at
the prevention and
treatment of
neurodegenerative
disease.
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Build public-private
partnerships that
will accelerate drug
discovery for
neurodegenerative
disease.
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2010 and 2009
WEBCASTS |
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 The
2009 Drug Discovery for Neurodegeneration
Conference presentations are
available on
demand.
Click here to view the 2010 videocasts.
Click here to
view the 2009 slidecasts.
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CME |
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The
conference offered continuing medical
education credits. Review information
at the CME page. |
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TARGET
AUDIENCE |
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Academic and industry
scientists engaged in
drug discovery research
for neurodegenerative
diseases or CNS
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Business development
and licensing
professionals
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Alliance management
professionals
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Venture capitalists
and other investors.
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SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS |
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The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation invited
applications for the 2010 ADDF Outstanding Young
Investigator Awards and the ADDF Young Investigator
Scholarships.
Review the 2010 awardees
and scholars. |
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SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBIT |
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The conference
offered great
opportunities to expand your
company's visibility among
the registrants by becoming
a conference sponsor
and/or exhibitor.
Review details and benefits
here.
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