65 -- 2007 Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Industry Day

The Department of Health and Human Services is hosting the 2007 Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Industry Day on August 3, 2007, at the Fairmont Hotel Washington, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.This unique event will provide an opportunity for industry representatives and other interested parties to demonstrate the operation and effectiveness of relevant biodefense technologies in vaccines, medical diagnostic products, therapeutics, and non-pharmaceutical countermeasures. Representatives from companies who have registered as presenters will demonstrate the progress of current activities in advanced research and development of medical countermeasures that will contribute to the success of the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan, Project BioShield, BARDA, and the HHS PHEMCE Strategy and Implementation Plan. The 2007 BARDA Industry day will consist of concurrent breakout sessions on the following topics: vaccines, therapeutics, medical diagnostic products, and non-pharmaceutical countermeasures. During these breakout sessions, industry stakeholders will present their product information to representatives from throughout the federal government, international agencies, industry, and academia This event is open to the public. There is no fee to attend; however, seating is limited and registration is required. Online registration and the preliminary agenda are available at www.hhs.gov/aspr/ophemc/barda/index.html. Points of Contact Adrienne Goodrich- Doctor Ph.D., Bola Ayodeji and Tony Garza Office of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human Services at 330 Independence Ave., SW, Room G640, Washington, DC 20201, email at [email protected]. or by phone at 202-260-1200. Please ensure all inquiries are to the above technical points of contact. Additional Information Visit the Office of Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures website at www.hhs.gov/aspr/ophemc/ for more information