Overview

The G.O.T Summit Highlights
• Expanded Networking Opportunities
• Attend all 4 conferences at The G.O.T. Summit and Save!
• Hear Presentations from over 80 Scientists
• Over 25 Exhibitors Showcasing the Latest Technology and Services

Featured Speakers
Dr. James Eliason, Wayne State University/Asterand, Inc.
Dr. Kevin Krenitsky, Genomics Collaborative, Inc.
Dr. John N. Weinstein National Cancer Institute
Dr. James L. Wittliff, University of Louisville

Issues with Tissues
Technical advances in the ability to extract and analyze molecular material have led to an increased interest in and utilization of tissue. However, tissue samples are a precious commodity. The ability to analyze genomic and/or proteomic data derived from archived tissues, for which clinical follow-up is already available, greatly facilitates both diagnostic and therapeutic discovery research. Researchers in pharmaceutical and biotech companies currently utilize tissue for discovery research in genomics, proteomics, experimental medicine, and target validation. In spite of this, there is a need to develop guidance for researchers on ethical, legal, and management issues relating to the use of human biological material for research. Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Inaugural Tissue Technologies for Discovery Research is designed for researchers already utilizing tissue samples or considering expanding the utilization of tissue in their research projects. Learn from savvy, seasoned end-users as they share their issues with tissues experiences.

Scientific Advisors
Dr. James Eliason, Asterand, Inc.
Dr. Kevin Krenitsky, Genomics Collaborative, Inc.
Dr. James Wittliff, University of Louisville

Distinguished Faculty
Dr. Robert Bonner, NICHD/NIH
Dr. Eugene L. Brown, Wyeth Research
Dr. Robert Coleman, Pharmagene Labs Ltd. 
Dr. James Eliason, Asterand, Inc.
Dr. Phillip G. Febbo, Duke Institute for Genome Science and Policy 
Dr. Jonathan Garlick, Tufts University
Ms. Judith Brooks, DHHS
Dr. Stephen M. Hewitt, NCI
Ms. Isabelle Keller, Novartis Pharma AG
Mr. Albert J. Kovatich, MDR Global Systems LLC
Dr. Kevin Krenitsky, Genomics Collaborative Inc.
Dr. Gary Latham, Ambion, Inc.
Dr. Charlene Liang, VigeneTech, Inc.
Dr. David L. Rimm, Yale University School of Medicine 
Ms. Brenda Robertson, Analytical Biological Services
Dr. Mark Rubin, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Dr. Yohannes Tesfaigzi, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
Dr. Frank Voelker, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
Dr. John N. Weinstein, NCI
Dr. James L. Wittliff, University of Louisville
Dr. Chongwoo Yu, Pfizer Global Research and Development

Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors
Showcase your company’s expertise, brand your solutions and develop revenue opportunities with qualified decision-makers by becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsor of Tissue Technologies for Discovery Research!  Contract exhibit booth space by February 4, 2005 and you will save $300!  If you want to discuss sponsoring or exhibiting at Tissue Technologies for Discovery Research, please contact Carol Dinerstein at 781-972-5471 or dinerstein@healthtech.com.