BIO Updates on 2009 International Convention

Democratic and Republican party leaders and political operatives will discuss their differing perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with the reform of the U.S. healthcare system during a keynote panel, titled "The Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding Healthcare Reform," taking place Wednesday, May 20 from 12 - 1:45 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center during the Keynote Luncheon at the 2009 BIO International Convention.

Moderated by Susan Dentzer of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, the panel will include Senator Tom Daschle, Governor Howard Dean, Senator William H. Frist, M.D., and Karl Rove.

"This panel provides an opportunity to discuss and debate the best options and opportunities for the new administration as they move toward their goal of restructuring our nation's health care system," said James C. Greenwood, president and CEO, BIO. "As the Obama Administration and Congress explore how to restructure the delivery of the nation's health care services, it is important that the biotech industry is involved in the debate."

According to the group, the panel will address the road to a new health care system in the United States, providing a preview to the debates expected to take place in Congress later this year. Panel members bring with them a vast array of experience in government service, from Congress to the Governorship and Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush.

The BIO International Convention, hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), will take place May 18-21, in Atlanta. Each year, the BIO International Convention draws approximately 20,000 industry leaders from 60 countries. This year, the Convention program will feature more than 170 sessions in 22 breakout session tracks. Sessions will address the most pressing issues facing biotech today, including healthcare pricing and access, capital formation and partnering strategies in a tight credit environment, and climate change and biofuels.

Event Information:

http://convention.bio.org/

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