Drug Delivery World - May 16-18, 2005 - La Jolla, CA

Conference Highlights
Learn how to launch and manage alliance relationships to advance commercialization of delivery technologies
Integrate early lifecycle management strategies to extend your patent life
Investigate innovative drug delivery capabilities that enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve functionality
Get answers to your questions about drug delivery challenges in audience-interactive panel discussions
Drug delivery systems are the cornerstone in drug development as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries discover challenging new compounds that require sophisticated delivery systems. In 2007, the US market for drug delivery is forecasted to achieve a value of $49.9 billion, an increase of 51.2% since 2002.
To help pharmaceutical professionals keep abreast of this lucrative market, IBC presents Drug Delivery World, an information exchange and meeting place to hear about the evolving business strategies and technology advancements in the industry today.
Drug Delivery World, developed in association with Drug Delivery Technology?, provides a targeted educational platform for leaders in the drug delivery field to assess technology, foster strategic relationships, find more effective ways to extend product lifecycles, and optimize the pipeline through compound-enabling programs. It is estimated that from 2003-2005, 25 blockbuster products with combined sales of $26 billion will have lost patent protection! Find out how to establish lifecycle management strategies earlier in your process to avoid having one of your drugs in this situation.
Attend this conference and come away with new plans and strategies to:
Choose an ideal partner from both a technology as well as cultural perspective
Effectively negotiate your collaborations to maximize revenue through all phases of development
Introduce innovative technologies earlier in your development, lifecycle management, or product enhancement strategies
Interpret the vast amounts of difficult-to-understand regulations for extending and/or protecting your patent to find what's truly relevant and useful for your brand
Participate in exclusive networking opportunities and obtain legitimate, valid contacts at The Ultimate Networking Session, our customized networking feature
Drug Delivery World has an integrated format that includes three panel discussions and two in-depth tracks on business and technology to help pharmaceutical professionals build new relationships and address the growing number of delivery options available within the industry. Panel discussions will focus on building true alliances, advanced transdermal products, and fast dissolve ODT technologies. The two tracks examine:
Business Strategies
Evaluating partners
Alliance management
Lifecycle management
Authorized generics
Innovative Technologies
Gastroretention
Oral delivery
Nanotechnology
Chronotherapy