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BioMed Society holds quarterly events relating to life sciences.
Generally these events involve an evening panel discussion by
researchers from prominent local academic institutions, accomplished
executives from successful local companies, and experts from
leading legal and/or venture capital community. |
UPCOMING
EVENTS
International
Biomed Society Speaker Series:
Novel Gastrointestinal Therapies
Wednesday,
Oct. 3, 2007
6-8 p.m.
Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)
3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
astrointestinal
(GI) disorders will affect more than 250 million people in
the seven largest pharmaceutical markets by 2012. Reflecting
its importance in the pharmaceutical industry, the market
to treat GI disorders is valued at more than US$20 billion.
Early detection of GI malignancies, when they are limited
to the mucosa and have a low risk of metastasis, is the rationale
for screening patients for early gastric cancer and colorectal
cancer. Such lesions are potentially curable with endoscopic
therapy. Colonoscopy remains the standard for detection of
abnormalities in the colon. However, research has shown that
a significant number of polyps and cancers may be missed during
colonoscopy. To address this gap, new methods and devices,
such as high-resolution, magnification and light autofluorescence
endoscopy and chromoendoscopy, among others, are being developed
to improve the detection and treatment of colorectal cancer
and other gastrointestinal issues.
This
event will focus on exploring new technologies, both available
and under development, that will dramatically improve the
treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
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Confirmed
Speakers |
Fred
Seddiqui – Chief executive officer, Avantis
Medical Systems, Inc.
Dr. Jacques Van Dam – Clinical chief,
Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and director
of Endoscopy, Stanford University Medical Center |
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