This is our East-Coast event for the spring!

The 4th Annual Meeting of the Bioinformatics Organization, Inc. (Bioinformatics.Org) will be held March 30 - April 1, 2004 at the Bio-IT World Conference + Expo, at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. All are invited to attend.

Our participation includes the co-organization of the Bioclusters Workshop (March 30, all day), presentation of the 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award in Bioinformatics (March 31, 8:30 AM), and a reception where new features and resources will be announced (date/time TBA).

Bio-IT World is offering a registration discount for all members of Bioinformatics.Org. Those who register online by February 27, 2004 will receive a 25% discount off all early bird conference packages to the Bio-IT World Conference + Expo:
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com

To receive the 25% discount, please register online by February 27, 2004 with the exclusive Bioinformatics.Org member PRIORITY CODE: BTA2.

More information on the event has been provided by Bio-IT World below:

For the 3rd consecutive year, Bio-IT World Conference + Expo(tm) returns to Boston's Hynes Convention Center, March 30 - April 1, 2004 and online registration is now open. By attending the conference program, you will learn even more on the technological advances in drug discovery and delivery than ever before. You'll take back valuable tips on how to make your job easier and your company more profitable. Read on to see how...

Collaboration with several leading industry partners such as Bio-IT World magazine, Thomson CenterWatch, Medical Records Institute (MRI), Bioinformatics.Org, Ernst & Young, IDC and IDG Ventures will provide you with educational content found at no other event.

HERE IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO!
IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS
Offering you the opportunity to quickly become more knowledgeable on a specialized topic such as Bioclusters, Life Science Identifiers (LSID), Document Management and Regulatory Compliance, Systems Biology and Conducting a BioLaw and Business Strategic Audit (tm).
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10139&p_navID=18

• The Druggable Genome

This two day track will help you identify promising new drug targets and prioritize leads, diagnose high-risk individuals and populations, and apply an army of in silico and laboratory tools to harness this knowledge to rationally design drugs and expedite their development all through the use of technology.
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10014&p_navID=18#track1

• Informatics & IT Infrustructure

By attending these sessions you will be able to combat the new challenges that are associated with data management and computational workflows with enabling technologies, both software and hardware. Due to the critical nature of these advances in supercomputing and informatics, you need to stay up-to-date for the success of your research and development initiatives. Sponsored by Netezza
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10014&p_navID=18#track2

• E-Clinical Trials Research

You may be currently facing rising costs, intense competition, regulatory pressures and shortages of qualified professionals and patients. Bio-IT World Conference will provide you with the essential information on ways to streamline performance, increase efficiency, coordinate patient recruitment and record-keeping, and improve regulatory compliance. Co-Chaired by Thomson CenterWatch
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10014&p_navID=18#track3

• Co-Located Health-IT World Conference

Join hospitals and clinical centers nationwide who have been implementing mobile devices, electronic medical records and computer physician order entry technologies and more which have made significant impacts on the doctor/patient relationship, efficiencies, return on investments and patient safety issues. Co-Chaired by Medical Records Institute and Health-IT World.
http://www.health-itworldexpo.com/healthworldexpo/V40/index.cvn?id=10180&p_navID=18

KEYNOTES
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10146&p_navID=115

• Dr. George Poste, Healthcare Networks
• Dr. Susan L. Linquist, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
• Michael C. Ruettgers, EMC
• Steven H. Holtzman, Infinity Pharmaceuticals
• Dr. Peter L. Elkin, Mayo Medical School
• Dr. John Parrish, The Center for the Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT)

SPECIAL CONFERENCE + EXPO EVENTS!
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10182&p_navID=107

• Ernst & Young Venture Summit sponsored by IDG Ventures
• Opening Night Networking Reception
• Benjamin Franklin Award sponsored by Bionformatics.Org
• Bio-IT World Best of Show Award
• Over 90 companies showcasing the best solutions
• Technology Showcase Presentations
• Birds-of-a-Feather Meetings
• BiotechTuesday Networking Event
• Featured Track Speakers and Internationally Recognized Faculty

DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE BROCHURE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS
http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/convdata/boston03/brochures/Bio-IT%20World%20Conference%20+%20Expo%20FINAL%20Brochure.pdf

We look forward to seeing you in March!

All registration fees are non-refundable, including all cancellations, and credentials are transferable. This offer/discount is valid for one new registration only and must be redeemed/noted at time of initial registration. No refunds or credits will be issued for a discount after the initial registration. This offer cannot be duplicated, redeemed for cash, or used in conjunction with any other offer.