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Comedian Bernie Mac to Speak at BIO 2006

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It is a major part
of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) 2006 Annual International
Convention . In addition, a complete schedule
of company presentations will be available on this site at the Business Forum. Only reporters
and editors working full-time for print or broadcast news organizations may
register onsite with valid media credentials.
A stand-up comedian and television star of the long-running and
award-winning Fox series, "The Bernie Mac Show," Mac announced last year that
he was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis in 1983.
BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic
institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the
United States and 31 other nations.

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"Historically, the Business Forum has been one of the most successful
events at BIO's Annual International Convention, generally drawing upwards of
3 ,000 registrants," said Morrie Ruffin, BIO's executive vice president of
business development and capital formation. Mac has supported increasing public awareness of
Sarcoidosis, and plans to create the Bernie Mac Foundation to further
understanding of this disease.
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Profiles of presenting companies and those participating in partnering
meetings will be available at the Business Forum and online in the Company
Profile section of the conference website.

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BIO members are involved in the research
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biotechnology products. WASHINGTON, Renowned actor /comedian and patient
advocate Bernie Mac will deliver a plenary address at BIO 2006 at McCormick
Place in Chicago.

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WASHINGTON, The BIO 2006 Business Forum will
feature biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies working to develop
therapies for some of the world's most devastating diseases and illnesses
including many forms of cancer, diabetes and genetic disorders.bio. BIO 2006 will feature
more than 180 educational sessions and workshops on finance, partnering, R+D,
science and policy.

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Media registration is complimentary for
credentialed members of the news media. Reporters and editors working
full-time for print or broadcast news organizations may register onsite with
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"Last year, 954 companies participated in the partnering program and BIO
scheduled 7,504 partnering meetings ," Ruffin said. Mac will speak Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the luncheon
plenary, scheduled from 12:15 to 1:45 p. Freelance journalists and online publications may
not register onsite.

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The Business
Forum runs April 9-12 at the McCormick Center in Chicago.
For more information on the BIO 2006 Annual International Convention,
visit BIO's website at http://www.
BIO 2006, the Biotechnology Industry Organization's annual convention, is
April 9-12, 2006 in Chicago at McCormick Place.

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In addition to providing a venue for biotechnology and pharmaceutical
companies to present cutting -edge science, the Business Forum offers companies
the chance to network and meet one-on-one with academic research institutions
and investors representing countries across the globe.bio.
Advance media registration for BIO 2006 is now available online. The convention is expected to
draw 18,000 CEOs, researchers, policymakers, journalists, and venture
capitalists for three days of networking and learning.

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BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic
institutions , state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the
United States and 31 other nations .

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Sarcoidosis is a rare autoimmune
disease of unknown origin that causes inflammation of the body's tissues, most
frequently in the lungs.org/events/2006/. BIO members are involved in the research
and development of health -care, agricultural, industrial and environmental
biotechnology products.

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All freelancers and online
publications must register in advance by Friday, March 31, 2006.