BIO-Europe 2007 Plays Host to the Largest Number of International Delegations in its 13 Year History

Globalization is the nature of the life sciences industry. EBD
Group and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announce that
BIO-Europe 2007 will include an even greater number of international
delegations of biotech companies seeking strategic biotech
partnerships than previous years.

"We are very pleased that delegations from so many countries will
participate in BIO-Europe this year," said Sara Jane Demy, vice
president of business development and investor relations at the
Biotechnology Industry Organization. "Our attendees seek the best deal
making opportunities without regard to national borders. There is no
geographical stronghold for the best science."

Part of the anticipated 2,000 attendees from 40 countries - making
BIO-Europe 2007 the world's largest stand alone biotech partnering
event outside the U.S. - will comprise 21 international delegations
including India, Singapore, China, Malaysia, Australia, Spain and
Hungary. This provides delegates with an unprecedented opportunity to
access and collaborate with key executives and stakeholders from
leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and financial organizations
from around the world.

"The BIO-Europe 2007 partnering conference is a unique nexus for
biotech companies and deal makers from all parts of the world seeking
to identify new business opportunities and strategic relationships
essential to their future success," said Carola Schropp, managing
partner of EBD Group.

Notes to Editors:

Entry to BIO-Europe 2007 is free to the media, including full
access to the partnering system, sessions, press conferences,
workshops, and pre-arranged partnering meetings. Visit the BIO-Europe
conference website at http://www.ebdgroup.com/bioeurope/press_reg.htm
for detailed information on this year's conference and online
registration. When you register online, please indicate in the comment
field that you are requesting a complimentary press registration.
Please fax a copy of your press pass to complete your complimentary
media registration to fax number +49 (89) 23 88 756 55.

About BIO-Europe 2007

BIO-Europe 2007 is the preeminent stand alone or ex-U.S.
partnering conference for the biotechnology industry developed by EBD
Group in partnership with the Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO). Delegates from all parts of the biotechnology value-chain come
to BIO-Europe to efficiently identify, engage and enter into the
strategic relationships that drive their business successfully
forward. It is anticipated that this year's BIO-Europe partnering
event will draw 2,000 industry attendees from almost 40 countries,
representing more than 1,100 companies for three days of high-level
networking. BIO-Europe features the industry's most advanced Web-based
partnering system that delegates will use to generate in excess of
7,000 partnering meetings. BIO-Europe features an exceptional
international exhibition where companies, organizations and biotech
regions can showcase their offerings. Additional networking
opportunities will abound at evening and special events. BIO-Europe is
co-organized by EBD Group and BIO, in partnership with European
Biopharmaceutical Enterprises.

About EBD Group

EBD Group International, LLC is the leading partnering firm for
the global biotechnology industry. Since 1993, firms in the life
sciences have leveraged EBD Group's partnering conferences, technology
and services to identify business opportunities and develop strategic
relationships that drive their business. EBD Group's conferences (run
in collaboration with leading industry partners and international
trade associations such as the Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO) include BIO-Europe (co-organized with BIO), the preeminent
stand-alone or ex-U.S. partnering conference for the biotechnology
industry; BIO-Europe Spring; the investor conference, BioEquity Europe
(co-organized with BioCentury Publications and BIO); and the
convergent medical technology partnering conference, BioDevice
Partnering. EBD's novel, web-based, partnering software system is also
used at numerous third-party events around the world. Outside of the
conference format, EBD Group's consultants can provide hands-on
assistance for firms seeking to in- or out-license products and
technologies. EBD Group has offices in San Diego, Munich and London.
For more information visit www.ebdgroup.com.

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. BIO also produces
the annual BIO International Convention, the global event for
biotechnology. www.bio.org