Dr. Eric Topol to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2015 BIO International Convention
Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2015) – Leading digital medicine practitioner and Scripps Translational Science Institute Director Dr. Eric Topol will deliver a Keynote address at the 2015 BIO International Convention®, June 15-18 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Keynote Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, June 17 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT. The BIO International Convention regularly draws over 15,000 leaders from the biopharmaceutical industry, and offers targeted networking and business partnering opportunities and provides insights and inspiration on major trends affecting the industry.
“Digital health tools are paving the way for a revolution in medicine, allowing medical practice to become truly individualized for each patient. Dr. Topol is widely recognized as a leader in this important new field, and we are excited to welcome him at the 2015 BIO International Convention,” said Scott Whitaker, President of the BIO International Convention. “The intersection of biotechnology, personalized medicine and digital health will only grow more important in the coming years as these technologies continue to advance at a rapid rate. I look forward to hearing Dr. Topol’s insights on what that exciting future will hold.”
Voted the #1 Most Influential Physician Executive in the United States in a poll conducted by Modern Healthcare, Topol is also one of GQ’s twelve “Rock Stars of Science”. He is the author of the bestselling book, The Creative Destruction of Medicine and The Patient Will See You Now. He is also the director of the flagship NIH-supported Scripps Translational Science Institute and a co-founder of the West Wireless Health Institute. Topol serves as Professor of Genomics at The Scripps Research Institute and Chief Academic Officer of Scripps Health.
Wednesday’s Keynote session is open to Convention Access or higher attendees as well as credentialed members of the media.
In addition to Wednesday’s Keynote, the 2015 BIO International Convention will feature an extensive Digital Health Zone on the exhibit floor to be sponsored by Georgia, USA and Johnson & Johnson as well as an expanded Digital Health Track of educational programming. In partnership with the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance, the Digital Health program will explore the intersection of digital health, biotech and pharma. Industry thought leaders, stakeholders and innovators will highlight digital health’s role in drug development, clinical trials, medication compliance, prescribable apps, new business models, big data and much more. The Digital Health Zone will feature an “App” Bar where presenters will showcase their technology and participate in partnering meetings with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
As part of the Digital Health program, BIO is pleased to present the Idea Design Studio, hosted by MIT H@cking Medicine, on Thursday, June 18. The MIT Hacking Medicine Idea Design Studio will be a 4-hour experience that takes participants from an idea to actionable next-steps for starting a Digital Health venture. Digital Health, which can include technology as diverse as on-body sensors, mobile apps, or web portals, has been touted as a way for pharma companies to become more relevant in healthcare, as well as a path for reaching the true potential of personalized medicine.
To learn more about the current state of biopharmaceutical companies’ digital health initiatives along with a review of relevant news and events from the past year, download the complimentary eBook, Pharma Steps Up Digital Health Efforts, published by MobiHealthNews and sponsored by the BIO International Convention.
To learn more about the event and available registration packages, please visit convention.bio.org/register.
Advance media registration is now available for qualified reporters working full time for print, broadcast and web publications with valid press credentials. To register, please visit here.
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