The 1st International Conference on Drug Design & Discovery: Dubai, February 3 - 6, 2008






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PLATINUM sponsor:


Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), is one of the world's largest research-driven pharmaceutical companies. Focused on the discovery and development of products that improve the quality of life for people worldwide, Wyeth's scientific expertise and diverse technological resources are producing a rich portfolio of best-in-class product candidates. Wyeth researches and develops innovative small molecules, vaccines and proteins to treat and prevent diseases across therapeutic areas including neuroscience, oncology, vaccines, inflammation, women's health and cardiovascular disease.

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Bronze sponsor:


Science magazine is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. Founded in 1880 by Thomas Edison, Science ranks as the world’s leading scientific journal, with over 130,000 subscribers. Each week, Science provides the best in peer-reviewed original research, scientific research articles and reports, commentaries on recent news and events.

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sponsors:


GVK Biosciences is one of India’s premier contract research organizations, providing an integrated platform of research services across the pharmaceutical research & development value chain to a growing number of global pharma and biotech companies. GVK BIO combines science, innovation and resources to help clients address their drug discovery and development challenges in the areas of Medicinal & Process Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Research and KPO. Please visit us at www.gvkbio.com for more information.



COMSTECH is Organization of Islamic Conference's Ministerial Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation. It is mandated to undertake follow-up-action and implementation of the resolutions of Islamic Summit Conference, and strengthening cooperation among Members States. It is also responsible for drawing up programs and submitting proposals designed to increase the capability of the Muslim countries in the fields of science and technology



RAK Medical and Health Sciences University ,Ras-Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates(UAE), has been established by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK – HDF) under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince & Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University. The University is a joint venture of Government of Ras Al Khaimah , Al Ghurair Investments & ETA Ascon Group, Dubai.

More details on the University can be seen at our website www.rakmhsu.com

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The Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), launched in February 2005 is the region’s first and foremost science and business park dedicated entirely to the global life science industry. DuBiotech aims to be the central hub for all life science industries for the Middle East. DuBiotech offers a vibrant environment for key players of such industries to thrive within their sphere of activity.

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Dubai Medical College for Girls started in 1986 and Dubai Pharmacy College in 1992 are the first Medical College and first Pharmacy College in the UAE respectively and are not-for-profit educational ventures started by the visionary Haj Saeed Lootah, founder and Chairman of the business conglomerate S.S. Lootah Group. Both colleges are accredited by 'Ministry of Higher Education' and awarded the 'Dubai Quality Appreciation Program'. DMCG is enlisted in the WHO Directory of Medical Schools and accredited in the UK, US and several other countries.

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DELEGATES sponsor:


Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S. pharmaceuticals headquarters of the Roche Group, one of the world’s leading research-oriented healthcare groups with core businesses in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. For more than 100 years in the U.S., Roche has been committed to developing innovative products and services that address prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, thus enhancing people's health and quality of life. An employer of choice, in 2006, Roche was named one of the Top 20 Employers (Science magazine), ranked the No. 1 Company to Sell For (Selling Power), and one of AARP’s Top Companies for Older Workers, and in 2005, Roche was named one of Fortune magazine’s Best Companies to Work For in America. For additional information about the U.S. pharmaceuticals business, visit our websites: http://www.rocheusa.com or www.roche.us



The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is Switzerland’s most important provider of scientific research funding. It supports basic research in all disciplines and also invests in applied research in various scientific fields. The best applicants are funded by the SNSF with an annual total amount of approximately CHF 545 million. http://www.snf.ch/E/Seiten/default.aspx

Media Partners:


Bentham Science Publishers, a major STM journal publisher of 79 titles in 2007, answers the information needs of the pharmaceutical, bio and medical research community. Leading journals include Current Drug Metabolism (Impact Factor 5.4) and Current Pharmaceutical Design (Impact Factor 4.8) :




Drug Discovery News (DDN) is an innovative business news tabloid focusing on serving the information needs of managers and scientists involved in drug discovery, research and development. DDN provides a balance of articles that broadly address current issues, industry trends and product news that impact decision-makers. Regular features and departments include the latest global news, people and events, business issues, genomics & proteomics, bioinformatics, automation/instrumentation, and new products.




Established in October 2003, PharmiWeb Solutions is an energetic, innovative provider of web-based solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, with customers such as AstraZeneca, Roche, Servier Laboratories, and Merck

With solutions in three key areas: Online Publishing, e-Business and Mobile Computing, we deliver connectivity – between people and applications – unlocking islands of data and knowledge.




Piribo is a UK-based independent online store supplying business information on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The website now carries over 5,000 English language titles including, market reports, studies and books and is the UK's largest online biopharma information store.




European Biotechnology News is directed at the decision-makers in science and industry of the unified Europe. With the European Biotechnology News magazine you can address a competent and specialized readership in all 27 EU-countries, in Switzerland and Norway, predominantly in the major biotech clusters, in renowned European research institutions, as well as the current members of 20 scientific and corporate associations and readers in the biotechnology and Life Sciences industry sector. Topical industry news, background information on the current political issues from Brussels, country specials as well as scientific and technical highlights provide an attractive source of information.




The Scientist gives you a detailed look at what's happening inside and outside your field. In print, The Scientist offers a monthly view of the latest trends in research, technology, business and careers. On the web at www.TheScientist.com, access over 20 years of archives while taking advantage of cutting edge webtools.

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Providing a valuable resource for researchers and business leaders, CombiChem.net is a web portal dedicated to combinatorial & medicinal chemistry. Updated on a daily basis, the unique mix of exclusive presentations, specialist supplier listings, events, news, scientific posters and new products makes this a one-stop-shop for essential information. For reference there are links to research centers, journals, reviews and market reports. CombiChem.net also produces targeted eNewsletters which parallels the web portal. Our subscribers are a mix of directors, executives and research scientists, from biotech, government, pharma and academia.




Providing a valuable resource for researchers and business leaders, HTScreening.net is a web portal dedicated to biomolecular screening. Updated on a daily basis, the unique mix of exclusive presentations, specialist supplier listings, events, news, scientific posters and new products makes this a one-stop-shop for essential information. For reference there are links to research centers, journals, reviews and market reports. HTScreening.net also produces targeted eNewsletters which parallels the web portal. Our subscribers are a mix of directors, executives and research scientists, from biotech, government, pharma and academia.





GenomicsProteomics.com is the main web portal which aims to keep researchers and business leaders up to date on what’s happening in the dynamic fields of genomics and proteomics Updated on a daily basis, the unique mix of exclusive presentations, specialist supplier listings, events, news, scientific posters and new products makes this a one-stop-shop for essential information. For reference there are links to research centers, journals, reviews and market reports.




ADMET.net is the main web portal, which aims to keep researchers and business leaders up to date on what’s happening in the dynamic fields of ADME and Toxicology. Updated on a daily basis, the unique mix of exclusive presentations, specialist supplier listings, events, news, scientific posters and new products makes this a one-stop-shop for essential information. For reference there are links to research centers, journals, reviews and market reports.




Peptides.net is the main web portal, dedicated to all aspects of peptide research and its business opportunities. Updated on a daily basis, the unique mix of exclusive presentations, specialist supplier listings, events, news, scientific posters and new products makes this a one-stop-shop for essential information. For reference there are links to research centers, journals, reviews and market reports.




Biocompare (www.biocompare.com) is the most comprehensive, in-depth, and objective website for life science product information. Thousands of scientists use Biocompare daily to quickly find the right product for their experiments rather than looking through multiple print catalogs. Visit Biocompare to find the products you need, stay informed of new technologies, read product reviews, watch product videos, and keep up-to-date on life science news.




New Medicine, Inc. (http://newmedinc.com) is an information services company specializing in consulting and analysis within the biotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
The company produces the Oncology KnowledgeBASE (nm|OK)- a comprehensive online oncology database, and Future Oncology - our premier analytical newsletter reporting on advancements in the oncology field. New Medicine also offers custom reports, including tracking of selected agents in development.



As a cross-disciplinary journal, Scandinavian Life Science http://www.life-science.se profiles all fields that provide new insight into the research development of human health and disease such as clinical advances in medicine, biotechnology, chemistry, drug discovery, genetics, material science, medical research, microbiology, molecular cell biology, neuroscience, pharmacology and physics. It also provides you with issues concerning intellectual property case law and policy.

Scandinavian Life Science is your one stop resource for the life sciences business in Northern Europe today. It strives to bring you scientific information from the most influential researchers and is read by people with great influence.

The journal build bridges between scientists, science parks, companies, venture capitalists, countries and organisations.


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