ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- MichBio announced that Johnson &
Johnson Vice Chairman, Christine A. Poon will be the keynote speaker for its
statewide Expo and Conference November 18-19 in Novi, Michigan. MichBio is
the association for Michigan's life science industry, and its annual Expo is
the state's premier life science event attracting more than 450 attendees and
60 exhibitors last year.
'Christine is one of the most respected professionals in the industry, and
we are absolutely thrilled to be able to bring her to Michigan for the MichBio
Expo,' said Stephen Rapundalo, Ph.D., MichBio Executive Director. 'At a time
when the vision for Michigan's life sciences industry is coming into better
focus, and we are recognizing what we need to capitalize on our strengths and
successes, it will be interesting and illuminating to have the benefit of
Christine's global perspective and experienced viewpoint.'
Johnson & Johnson is a 122 year-old multinational conglomerate that
continues with leadership positions in consumer health products,
pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biologics. Ms. Poon joined Johnson &
Johnson in 2000 as Group Chairman in the Pharmaceuticals Group. She was named
Worldwide Chairman, Medicines & Nutritionals in 2003 and was appointed Vice
Chairman in 2005. In January of this year, she was named Worldwide Chairman
of the Pharmaceuticals Group. She is responsible for managing the
pharmaceutical, consumer pharmaceutical and nutritional businesses of the
company, in addition to overseeing its expanding R&D pipeline. She is also a
member of the company's Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Ms. Poon served in various management
positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for 15 years, most recently as
President of International Medicines (1998-2000) and President of Medical
Devices (1997-1998). She is a Director of Prudential Financial Inc., the
US-China Business Council, and the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia PA.
Ms. Poon received her BA in Biology from Northwestern University, her M.S. in
Biology and Biochemistry from St. Louis University, and an MBA in Finance from
Boston University.
Expo Program Adds New Features
In addition to Ms. Poon's keynote address, this year's Expo provides a
robust schedule of offerings covering two full days with several new program
features. Additions to the program include:
-- The Michigan Emerging Life Sciences Showcase, where the best of
Michigan's new and emerging life sciences companies will present before an
audience of venture capitalists, angel investors and institutional investors;
-- The Life Sciences Innovation and Commercialization Caucus, a road
mapping discussion of the future of the industry by legislators and life
sciences leaders from across the state;
-- Medical Device Suppliers Track focusing on manufacturing companies
looking to diversify or increase their business in the medical device
industry, and;
-- An exclusive members-only CEO dinner where life science leaders will
network with their peers and take part in a high-level discussion of
leadership issues facing the industry.
Other Expo events include one-on-one Business Partnering Meetings, company
tours, R&D, Emerging Business and Medical Affairs and Markets sessions and
workshops, a breakfast forum, networking receptions, lunch and breaks.
More than 70% of those attending the MichBio Expo are executives in life
sciences companies, research institutions and universities with another 25%
representing service providers and other related industries. The 2008 event
will be held at the Rock Financial ShowPlace in Novi, MI. Registration for
attendees opens September 1. For information, visit
http://www.michbio.org/Expo/.
MichBio is committed to driving the growth of Michigan's life science
industry and to fostering the collective impact of its members by serving as
their unified voice and by providing them with education, information,
connections and other services. MichBio members include life sciences
companies, academic and research institutions, bioscience service providers,
and related organizations.
SOURCE MichBio
