December 2nd, 2014

Presenting Company: Neurotez

Neurotez, Inc. is developing a human Leptin product as a hormone replacement therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. Leptin, a natural hormone normally with large number of receptors in memory centers of the brain is often present at decreased levels in patients suffering from AD, and cognitive deterioration correlates with a decline in circulating Leptin.

Keynote: Authur Allen, Editor of eHealth at Politico 

Arthur Allen will discuss the developments of the Typhus Vaccine during World War II, based on his book, The Fantastic Laboratory of Dr. Weigl

Keynote: Kirk Czymmek, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC

Kirk Czymmek is the head of the microscopy unit at Carl Zeiss Microscopy.  He will discuss the new Zeiss and Microsphoc units working with researchers in the greater Metropolitan Area.

About Zeiss:

ZEISS is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of microscopes. In addition to excellent light-/ion- and election microscopes, ZEISS also manufactures a diverse range of fluorescence optical sectioning systems as well as high-resolution x-ray microscopes.  Carl Zeiss Microscopy is a leading provider of microscope solutions in the life sciences and materials research.

Poster Presentation by:  Gati Dharani 

Gati is involved in various innovation initiatives, exploring ways to further differentiate BI’s current and future portfolio through “pill-plus” models that are inventive and cutting-edge. Her background in technology and public health and her current role in the pharmaceutical industry give her the expertise to make a significant impact in this evolutionary period of healthcare.

For an article featuring Gati from Healthcare innovation Technology, please click here