The Forum which will take place atZappeion Megaron Athens, will be supported by the European Association forBio-Industries ( EUROPABIO ), the European Federation of Biotechnology ( EFB ),the Hellenic Association, the Greek Pharmaceutical Association, the AthensChamber of Commerce & Industry, ( EUBIA ), the European Biomass IndustryAssociation ( EUBIA)and Science & Development related Ministries.

We will be once again honored by your presence and glad to meet youin person!!!

OrganizingCommittee

HonoraryPresidents

Prof.F. Kafatos

Chairman of thescientific council of the European Research Council

Prof.C. Kittas

Dean of University ofAthens

President

Prof.G. Chrousos

First Department ofPediatrics

Medical School,University of Athens, Agia Sofia Children&apss Hospital

Vice-Presidents

Prof.M. Koutsilieris

Department ofExperimental Physiology,Medical School, University of Athens

GeneralSecretaries

Assist.Prof.M. Moschovi

PediatricHaematology-Oncology, Medical School, University of Athens

M.Tsampoula

President of Bionova

Members

Prof.G.Avlonitis

President of theEuropean Marketing Academy/Professor of Marketing, Financial University ofAthens

E. Bonoris

Bionova ManagingPartner, EuropaBio Board Member

Prof.D. Bourandas

Professor of Managementand Human Resources, University of Athens

Dr. N.Katsaros

Director of ResearchNCSR " Demokritos"

Prof.S. Kiritsis

Professor EmeritusAgricultural University of Athens, President Clean Power Lt

Pro.P. Kordopatis

Department of Pharmacy,University of Patras

Pro.P. Papagiannakopoulos

Chemistry Department,University of Crete

Dr. A.Pavlou

BionovaManaging Partner

Assoc.Prof. G. Pilides

Department ofBiological Applications & Technology, University of Ioannina

Prof.C. Savakis

Professor of MolecularBiology and Molecular Genetics, Medical School, University of Crete

Prof.G. Thanos

Director of Center ofBasic Research II & Vice-Chairman of the Scientific Board at the BiomedicalResearch Foundation of the Academy of Athens

Prof.A. Tsaftaris

Chairman of theDepartment of Genetics and Plant breeding,Aristotle Universityof Thessaloniki,Greece

Main Topics

• Clinical Applications of Stem Cells
• Bio-Cardiology
• Bio-Oncology-Haematology
• Bio-Oncology-Solid Tumors
• Bio-Oncology Future Trends
• New Developments in Autoimmune Diseases
• The Rise of Metabolic Syndromes
• Global Infections/HIV/Vaccines
• Exploring Proteomics/Genomics/Metabolomics
• 21st Century Biodiagnostics-Pharmacogenomics
• Specialized Biotech Therapies
• Bio Informatics & Imaging

• How Biotechnology Improves the Quality of Life
• Preventive Medicine Antiaging and Modern Dietetics
• New Trends in Fuctional Foods and Ingredients
• Biofuels-New Energy Trends and Innovation
• Nutrigenomics: Genes and Diet Profiles

• Creating Young Innovative Companie
• Global Biotech Market Trends
• Tech Transfer Strategies to Create Spin Offs
• Successful Patent Protection Strategies
• Biotech-Pharma Alliances & Strategy: Do it the Right Way
• Biotech Parks & Clusters-Propelling Regional Growth
• Venture Capital & Innovation -Smart Money for Start Ups
• New Drug Economics-Strategies to Success
• Health & Pharmacoecomonics
• Biotech Regulation-From the Bench to the Patient
• NCP for FP7: How to Earn EU Funding
• Creating New Leaders for a New Bioeconomy