Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan to Deliver Keynote Speech at the 2007 BIO International Convention

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, known for her international
humanitarian efforts and outspoken voice on issues of world peace and
justice, is slated to deliver a keynote speech, entitled
"Biotechnology and Its Impact on Global Health," on Tuesday, May 8 at
the 2007 BIO International Convention. The BIO International
Convention, produced by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
is expected to bring more than 20,000 leaders from throughout the
global biotechnology industry to Boston, Massachusetts May 6-9.

"We are delighted to host such an inspirational leader who has
helped focus world attention on such critical issues as global peace,
hunger and conflict recovery," stated BIO President and CEO Jim
Greenwood. "Queen Noor's speech will help us highlight the role of
biotechnology in alleviating hunger and providing healthcare to
underserved populations while reminding us that there is still much
work to be done to address unmet global needs."

Since her marriage to King Hussein of Jordan in 1978, Queen Noor
has initiated, directed, and sponsored projects and activities to
address current global issues in the areas of education, culture,
women and children's welfare, sustainable community development,
environmental conservation, human rights, and conflict resolution
featured at world affairs organizations, international conferences and
academic institutions.

Queen Noor is the founder and chair of the King Hussein Foundation
International, a non-profit, non-governmental organization established
to promote foster peace and security through programs that promote
cross cultural understanding and social, economic and political
opportunity in the Muslim and Arab world. In addition, Queen Noor also
heads the Noor Al Hussein Foundation (NHF), which has received
international recognition for its institutions and programs,
particularly in the areas of empowering women, community development
and micro-finance.

This year's BIO International Convention, themed "New Ideas. Bold
Ventures. Global Benefits," will feature a program packed with more
than 200 sessions and speakers focusing on the global aspects of
biotechnology, including business development, global health, clinical
research/clinical trials, policy, bioethics, devices and diagnostics,
biopreparedness, intellectual property/legal, food and agriculture,
and industrial and environmental issues. International seminars will
spotlight national-level developments from more than 30 countries and
regions worldwide. To view the full conference program, please visit
http://www.bio2007.org/Attendees/educational_sessions/index.html.

General registration for the BIO International Convention is now
available at http://www.bio2007.org/registration/index.html. For more
information about the global event for biotechnology, including
housing and program updates, please visit the event homepage at
www.bio2007.org.

Advance media registration for the BIO International Convention is
now available online. Registration is complimentary for credentialed
members of the news media. To register, please visit
www.bio2007.org/media/index.html. Reporters and editors working
full-time for print or broadcast news organizations may register
onsite with valid media credentials. All freelancers, college and
online publications are strongly encouraged to register in advance by
Friday, April 20, 2007.

About BIO

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic
institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations
across the United States and 31 other nations. BIO members are
involved in the research and development of healthcare, agricultural,
industrial and environmental biotechnology products.

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Upcoming BIO Events

-- BIO-Windhover Conference
April 9-11, 2007
Washington, D.C.

-- BIO International Convention
May 6-9, 2007
Boston, MA

-- BIO VentureForum-East 2007
June 18-20, 2007
Montreal, Canada

-- BIO Mid-America VentureForum 2007
Sep. 24-26, 2007
Milwaukee, WI
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