Archived Events – 2012
January 9-12, 2012: 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research and Cato BioVentures will attend the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA.
J.P. Morgan conferences bring together industry leaders, financial sponsors and investors to explore market and sector trends. This event is the premier conference of its kind, bringing together established industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators and globally minded service providers. This year more than 300 companies are expected to attend, both public and private, to deliver presentations to more than 4000 investors.
For more information about J.P. Morgan conferences: J.P. Morgan Conferences
January 9-11, 2012: Biotech Showcase 2012
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato BioVentures will attend the Biotech Showcase in San Francisco, CA.
Biotech Showcase™ provides private and public life science companies the opportunity to present to an audience of investors and business development executives during the course of the world's largest annual healthcare investor conference. In its third year, Biotech Showcase moves to Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco – Union Square and will expand to three full days. The program will include lunch plenary sessions featuring top industry leaders and innovators speaking on industry- and time-relevant topics, as well as presentations from both private and public companies.
For more information: Biotech Showcase 2012
February 13-14, 2012: BIO CEO & Investor Conference
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend the 14th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference in New York, NY.
The BIO CEO & Investor Conference is the largest investor conference focused on established and emerging publicly traded biotech companies. Because our mission is to support industry-wide success, we present a broad and unbiased view of investment opportunities.
For more information and to register: BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 15-16, 2012: CED Life Science Conference
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend the CED Life Science Conference in Raleigh, NC.
Join industry leaders from the life science community at the CED Life Science Conference, hosted by CED in partnership with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and NC Biosciences Organization.
For more information and to register: CED Life Science Conference
March 5, 2012 - 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Cato Research Presents at NC East SoCRA Chapter Meeting
Presentation Details: Biomarkers: Challenges and Opportunities
Presented by Cathy Anderson, PhD, RAC
Senior Regulatory Scientist, Cato ResearchDr. Anderson's presentation will focus on the potential uses of biomarkers to determine safety and efficacy in clinical studies. Upon completion of this program the participants will:
CREDIT HOURS: This program qualifies for 1.0 credit hours for SoCRA Members
- Understand how biomarkers are used in clinical studies
- Understand the pathway for regulatory approval of biomarkers
- Recognize the different types of biomarkers
- Understand major challenges in developing tests for biomarkers
- Identify biomarker specific items that should be included in the informed consent form
Venue: Cato Research
4364 S. Alston Avenue
Durham NC 27713
For more information: North Carolina (East) SoCRA Chapter News
March 8-9, 2012: CALBIO 2012
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend CALBIO 2012 in San Francisco, CA.
CALBIO2012 is a statewide conference produced by BayBio and BIOCOM that brings together the life sciences sector in California and beyond: company executives and innovators, government, medical research and disease foundations, university transfer offices, philanthropists and investors. Built on the synergy between two leading life sciences clusters, CALBIO2012 identifies best practices and new models and fosters collaborations in research, development and product commercialization.
For more information and to register: CALBIO 2012
March 11-15, 2012: Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting 2012
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend the 51st Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology in San Francisco, CA.
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) 51st Annual Meeting is the largest toxicology meeting and exhibition in the world, with an expected attendance of more than 7,500 scientists from academia, government, and industry from various countries around the globe. From the Plenary Opening Lecture and featured lectures to the wide range of scientific sessions and Continuing Education courses, the Annual Meeting offers an unparalleled depth of analysis and relevant toxicological issues.
For more information and to register: SOT Annual Meeting
March 19-21, 2012: BIO-Europe Spring 2012
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend BIO-Europe Spring 2012 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
BIO-Europe Spring® is the springtime counterpart to EBD Group's flagship conference, BIO-Europe®, and continues the tradition of providing life science companies with high caliber partnering opportunities.
For more information and to register: BIO-Europe Spring 2012
April 2, 2012: 6:00 - 7:00 PM - SoCRA NC East Chapter Meeting
Presentation Details: Pharmacogenetics: using Genetics to Enhance Drug Safety and Efficacy
The April 2012, meeting of the Clinical Research Professionals of North Carolina (a chapter of SoCRA also referred to as NC East or the RTP chapter) will be held on Monday, 2 April 2012, at Cato Research (CATO) from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
This month's meeting will feature Mike Mosteller, Ph.D., a Senior Scientific Investigator in Statistical Genetics at GlaxoSmithKline. He will be speaking about how pharmacogenetics is being used to improve our understanding of the safety and efficacy of drugs in development as well as those already on the market.
For more information: NC East SoCRA Meeting
May 03, 2012: Cato Research Canada 20th Anniversary Celebration
Le 3 mai 2012 de 17:00 – 20:00 : Cato Recherche Canada fêtera ses 20 ans
Détails : Cato Recherche Canada célébrera son 20ième anniversaire, Jeudi le 03 mai 2012 de 17:00 à 20:00 au Marriott Courtyard Aéroport de Montréal, 7000 Place Robert-Joncas, Saint-Laurent H4M 2Z5
On vous attend en grand nombre!
Inscription : 20ième anniversaire Cato Recherche Canada
May 3, 2012 - 17:00 – 20:00: Cato Research Canada 20th Anniversary Celebration
Details: Cato Research Canada will be celebrating its 20 anniversary on Thursday, 03 May 2012 from 17:00 to 20:00 at the Marriott Courtyard Montreal Airport, 7000 Place Robert-Joncas, Saint-Laurent H4M 2Z5.
We look forward to seeing you there!
To register: Cato Research Canada 20th Anniversary Celebration
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May 19-22, 2012: Digestive Disease Week 2012
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend Digestive Disease Week 2012
Join the world's largest gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Venue: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego CA
For more information and to register: Digestive Disease Week 2012
May 21-23, 2012: Cato Research Exhibits at ILSI-BioMed 2012 Conference
Presentation Details: Visit Cato Research Israel at Booth 34 of the ILSI-BioMed 2012 Conference. Cato Research Leaders from around the globe will be present.
This is the leading international conference covering the fast-growing field of innovation in the biomedical, health care and life sciences industries, where industry and academia join hands to learn about the latest and future developments, explore opportunities for new business ventures, meet up with old colleagues and make new contacts.
ILSI-Biomed 2012 follows the success of previous annual conferences: last year's event drew 6,000 industry players, engineers and scientists, with 1,000 participants from 42 countries and in excess of 3,500 one-on-one meetings.
Venue: David InterContinental & Dan Panorama Hotels, Tel Aviv, Israel
For more information and to register: ILSI-BioMed 2012 Conference
May 22, 2012: Cato Research Israel Celebrates 18th Anniversary
Presentation Details:You are Invited to a Spectacular Wine Tasting on Tuesday, 22 May 2012, from 18:00 to 22:00 at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv, 17 Habarzel St., Business Lounge on the 9th floor
Venue: Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv, 17 Habarzel St., Business Lounge on the 9th floor
For more information and to register: Cato Research Israel Wine Tasting Event 2012
June 1-5, 2012: 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting
Presentation Details: Representatives from Cato Research will attend the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting
The ASCO Annual Meeting brings together more than 25,000 oncology professionals from a broad range of specialties, making it an excellent venue for exploring the theme of the Meeting — "Collaborating to Conquer Cancer." Attendees of the 2012 Annual Meeting will find cutting-edge scientific presentations and comprehensive educational content.
Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago IL
For more information and to register: 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting
June 12-14, 2012: TOPRA MSc in Regulatory Affairs:
Module 1 "Strategic Planning in Regulatory Affairs"
Presentation Details: J. Margaretha Oortgiesen, Ph.D., R.A.C., C.C.R.P., V.P. Drug Development, Managing Director of Cato Research will attend and present a lecture on "The USA – Strategic Considerations" at the TOPRA MSc in RA: Module 1 "Strategic Planning in Regulatory Affairs" Course
The aim of the course: As a Regulatory Affairs Professional progresses in his/her career, aspects of project management and strategic planning become more important. Individuals need to develop the ability to anticipate problems, analyze complex situations, and offer the optimal strategy in order to achieve marketing approvals worldwide in a timely manner.
Venue: Arcotel, Vienna, Austria
For more information and to register: TOPRA MSc in Regulatory Affairs: Module 1 "Strategic Planning in Regulatory Affairs
June 18-21, 2012: Bio International Convention 2012
Corporate Leaders from Cato Research will Attend the Bio International Convention 2012
BIO covers the wide spectrum of life science innovations and application areas. Drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, biofuels, nanotechnology, and cell therapy are just a few of the industries represented at the BIO International Convention. Keynote Luncheon speakers from the highest level of world politics, Super Sessions led by major companies and Breakout Sessions with topic experts will be part of the daily agenda. Thousands of companies from around the world and all industry segments will be at BIO, ready to build strategic partnerships.
Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA
For more information and to register: 2012 BIO International Convention
August 21-23, 2012: Fourth Annual Next Generation Dx Summit
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the 2012 Fourth Annual Next Generation Dx Summit
Technological advances in next generation diagnostics are driving growth and innovation in healthcare. Rapid and precise diagnosis is essential for personalized medicine and will change the way value is assessed and compensated in the healthcare system. This meeting offers a comprehensive view of the changing landscape of diagnostics and brings together the key players in the field.
Venue: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
For more information and to register: Fourth Annual Next Generation Dx Summit
September 11, 2012: MedTech Networking Event
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the Quarterly MedTech Networking Event
Develop and strengthen connections with colleagues in the medical technology community.
Venue: The State Club, Raleigh, N.C.
For more information and to register: MedTech Networking Event
September 12-14, 2012: BIO Korea 2012
Cato Research Representatives will Attend BIO Korea 2012
BIO Korea offers all the information on bio industry across the world including the trends of global bio industry, technological development of organ treatment, business models for bio companies & marketing techniques for strategic alliances. BIO Korea 2012 Exhibition expect to host 350 companies and 25,000 visitors from all over the world including US, Japan, EU, and Australia. This event will be an outstanding exhibition at an international level embracing every field of BIO industry.
Venue: Kintex - Korea International Exhibition Center, Goyang, Korea
For more information and to register: BIO Korea 2012
September 13, 2012: Pappas Symposium
Cato Research Representatives will Attend Pappas Symposium 2012
September 19-21, 2012: BioPharm America 2012
Cato Research Representatives will Attend BioPharm America 2012
BioPharm America™ is where biotech industry partnerships get started. CATO will meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships.
Venue: Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA
For more information and to register: BioPharm America 2012
September 19-20, 2012: UBS Global Life Sciences Conference 2012
Cato Research Representative will Attend UBS Global Life Sciences Conference 2012
UBS draws on its 150-year heritage to serve private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. We combine our wealth management, investment banking and asset management businesses with our Swiss operations to deliver superior financial solutions.
Venue: Grand Hyatt New York, NY, USA
For more information and to register: UBS Global Life Sciences Conference 2012
**POSTPONED**
September 20, 2012: BIOCOM Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Workshop
Cato Research Representatives will Present at the BIOCOM Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Workshop
CATO will present and participate in a day of executive workshops and go behind the scenes to identify the "secret sauce" for optimum partnered drug R&D. This workshop will assist pharmaceutical managers and service providers in establishing the right type of relationship for their needs, whether it is fee-for-service or a strategic partnership.
Venue: Marriott La Jolla, San Diego, CA
For more information and to register: BIOCOM Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Workshop
September 22-25, 2012: 2012 SCDM Annual Conference
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the 2012 SCDM Annual Conference
The Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) Annual Conference is the world's largest education event for clinical data managers and related professionals, attracting over 600 attendees from across North America and around the world.
Venue: J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, CA
For more information and to register: 2012 SCDM Annual Conference
September 27-28, 2012: 2012 Mid-Atlantic Bio
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Bio
Mid-Atlantic Bio 2012 is the place to meet leaders in biotechnology, venture capital, healthcare reform and personalized medicine. Now in its eighth year, Mid-Atlantic Bio is the leading regional life sciences event. The addition of North Carolina to the existing collaboration between Maryland and Virginia will expand the critical mass of innovators and entrepreneurs, making the conference a destination for investors.
Venue: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland
For more information and to register: 2012 Mid-Atlantic Bio
October 1-3, 2012: AdvaMed 2012 - The MedTech Conference
Cato Research Representatives will Attend AdvaMed 2012 - The MedTech Conference
For the first time ever, AdvaMed 2012:The MedTech Conference, will take place in Boston, one of the largest MedTech clusters in the world. Building on the success of our first five years in Washington, DC, international MedTech executives with regulatory, reimbursement, business development, legal, IP, marketing, quality, compliance, and other key responsibilities will meet in Boston to attend AdvaMed 2012. Along with industry leaders, business development professionals, investors, policy-makers, members of the media, legal experts, consultants, distributors, and other important stakeholders will attend this international conference.
Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
For more information and to register: AdvaMed 2012 - The MedTech Conference
October 4, 2012 - Free Educational Webinar - Regulatory Electronic Submissions: eCTD v4 Background and Drivers
Cato Research and GlobalSubmit will cohost a Free Educational Webinar
The FDA is looking to mandate electronic submissions in the next few years. At the same time, they and other regulators are looking to upgrade the eCTD standard. Why would the FDA mandate electronic submissions and change the standard at the same time?
Jason Rock, Chief Technical Officer at GlobalSubmit, will provide greater insight into this topic during a free educational webinar jointly hosted by Cato Research and GlobalSubmit, "Background and Drivers to the eCTD Next Major Version / Regulated Product Submission", on Thursday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
During this discussion, Jason will provide detailed reasons why a new standard was created, the timelines when the standard will be complete, what each of the agencies' plans are, and the major differences between eCTD version 3 and 4.
For more information and to register: Free Educational Webinar - Regulatory Electronic Submissions: eCTD v4 Background and Drivers
October 9-10, 2012: Bio Investor Forum
Cato Research Representatives will Attend BIO Investor Forum
The BIO Investor Forum delivers a rich program that features corporate presentations and panel debates on the sweet spots and growth challenges facing the industry.Â
Venue: Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA
For more information and to register: BIO Investor Forum
October 14-18, 2012: 18th North American Regional ISSX Meeting
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the 18th North American Regional ISSX Meeting
The International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics will hold a regional meeting featuring four keynote lectures, three plenary sessions, short courses, abstract poster presentations, poster awards sessions, and opportunities to network with hundreds of research scientists from the United States and around the world.
Venue: Hilton Anatole Dallas Hotel, Dallas, TX
For more information and to register: 18th North American Regional ISSX Meeting
October 17, 2012: NCBIO Annual Meeting
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the NCBIO Annual Meeting
NCBIO's Annual Meeting brings together the Life Sciences community to discuss topics of interest.
Venue: North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Research Triangle Park, NC
For more information and to register: NCBIO Annual Meeting
October 24-26, 2012: CPRIT Annual Conference
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the CPRIT Annual Conference
Researchers, health professionals, community organizations, and advocates throughout Texas and the nation are invited to attend CPRIT's 3rd annual Innovations in Cancer Prevention and Research Conference. The conference will provide up-to-date information on issues related to cancer research, commercialization, prevention, and control. In addition to progress on CPRIT, a groundbreaking cancer research and prevention initiative passed by the voters of Texas in 2007, the conference will provide a forum for lessons learned, challenges ahead, and hope for progress against cancer.
Venue: Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas
For more information and to register: CPRIT Annual Conference
October 29-31, 2012: 2012 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa
Cato Research Representatives will Attend the 2012 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa
The 2012 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa is a three-day conference aimed at bringing together senior members of the business development and scientific research communities in regenerative medicine to advance stem cell science into cures for debilitating diseases and injuries. The meeting features a nationally recognized Scientific Symposium attended by more than 600 leading scientists and researchers along side the regenerative medicine industry’s premier annual Investor and Partnering Forum designed to facilitate a bridge between academia and industry through one-on-one meetings and further the translation of clinical research.
Venue: Sanford Consortium and Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA 92037
For more information and to register: 2012 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa
November 8-10, 2012: BIT's 10th Anniversary of International Drug Discovery Science and Technology
Cato Research Representative will Present and Attend
William Lee, Ph.D., R.A.C., Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Cato Research will present at BIT's 10th Anniversary of International Drug Discovery Science and Technology at the Nanjing International Expo Center Jinling Convention Center (JLCC) in China. Dr. Lee's presentation is titled: "The Role of Contract Research Organizations in the Development of Drugs for Pharmaceutical Companies and Biotechnology Companies".
Abstract
As developing innovative drugs gets ever more expensive, pharmaceutical companies seek to both reduce cost and accelerate the pace of drug development. To accelerate drug development and make more efficient use of precious capital, more and more pharmaceutical companies turn to contract research organizations (CROs). CROs can reduce the overhead cost of pharmaceutical companies by eliminating their need for hiring and training expensive in-house technical drug development personnel. Instead they utilize only certain services of the CRO and only when they need these services. These services may include interactions with the FDA, monitoring clinical trials, medical writing, statistics, data management, and consulting on manufacturing and preclinical services. Besides reducing the overhead cost of pharmaceutical companies, the CROs offer the advantage of deep experience. The CRO technical staff would have worked on many projects in a particular area; this reservoir of experience in dealing with the regulatory authorities, clinical trial sites, toxicology studies and drug manufacturing prevents mistakes often seen with an inexperienced pharmaceutical company.
Venue: Nanjing International Expo Center Jinling Convention Center (JLCC), China
For more information and to register: BIT's 10th Anniversary of International Drug Discovery Science and Technology
November 12-14, 2012: The 18th Annual BIO-Europe® Conference
Cato Research Representatives will Attend
BIO-Europe® is Europe's largest partnering conference, serving the global biotechnology industry. The conference annually attracts leading dealmakers from biotech, pharma and finance along with the most exciting emerging companies. Produced with the support of BIO, it is regarded as a “must attend” event for the biotech industry.
Venue: CCH Congress Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
For more information and to register: BIO-Europe® Conference
November 14, 2012 - Free Educational Webinar - Critical Steps in PET Radiopharmaceutical Development and Updated FDA Regulations
Cato Research and CHDR will cohost a Free Educational Webinar
In the vast changing world of drug research, it is essential to be well informed about new technological developments and changes in regulations. Recently, there have been new developments in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and changes in FDA regulations. Please join us for a co-hosted webinar between the Netherlands Centre for Human Drug Research(CHDR) and Cato Research to learn about these current technological developments and regulatory changes for PET imaging. CHDR collaborates with the department of nuclear medicine and PET research at VU University Medical Center (VUmc) Amsterdam for clinical PET studies.
For more information and to register: Free Educational Webinar - Critical Steps in PET Radiopharmaceutical Development and Updated FDA Regulations
November 15, 2012: Join Us at Our Office in Cologne, Germany for a Spectacular Wine Tasting Event!
You are Invited to a Spectacular Wine Tasting
Thursday, 15 November 2012
from 17:30 to 20:30 at Cato Research’s Office in Cologne, Germany:
Hertzstrasse 7, D-50859, Cologne, GermanyFor more information and to register: Spectacular Wine Tasting Cologne, Germany
December 4-5, 2012 - Drug Delivery Conferences: Formulation and Drug Delivery Systems for Peptide and Protein Conference
Cato Research Representative will Present and Attend
Focusing on interactive sessions with some of the industry’s leading professionals, the marcus evans Formulation and Drug Delivery Systems for Peptide and Protein Conference will focus on the applications of new technology to explore how advanced drug delivery can overcome biological barriers as well as the commercial obstacles for producing advanced delivery systems.
Venue: Westin San Diego - San Diego, CA, United States of America
For more information and to register: Drug Delivery Conferences: Formulation and Drug Delivery Systems for Peptide and Protein Conference
December 8-11, 2012 - 2012 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
Cato Research Representatives will Attend
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) invites you to Atlanta for our 54th annual meeting. This event offers invaluable benefits for all attendees.
Venue: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
For more information and to register: 2012 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
December 13-15, 2012 - 2012 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Clinical & Research Conference
Cato Research Representatives will Attend
This is the 11th anniversary of what has become the “can’t miss” event for healthcare professionals and researchers who study and manage patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.
Venue: The Westin Diplomat - Hollywood, Florida, United States of America
For more information and to register: 2012 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Clinical & Research Conference