5th International Symposium on In Vitro Culture and Horticultural Breeding
   Debrecen, Hungary. The theme will be "Biotechnology, as theory and practice in horticulture." Includes announcements, call for papers, sponsors, and committees.
   http://www.ivchb2004.org

Basel Computational Biology Conference
   Addresses some of the key questions of life science research relating to genomics data, medical or phamacological observations, and computational simulations. Basel, Switzerland, March 18-19, 2004.
   http://www.bc2.ch/

Bio Europe 2002 Conference
   To promote business development between pharmaceutical, financial and biotechnology companies. November 11 - 13, 2002 in Stuttgart, Germany.
   http://www.ebdgroup.com/bioeurope/

Bio Forum IV
   Discusses how to set up and develop a biotech company in Poland. June 27, 2003 in Lodz, Poland.
   http://www.bioforum.pl/

BioChips 2002 Conference
   Examines the development and impact of microarray and microfluidic technologies on the pharmaceutical industry. Takes place in Germany in 2002.
   http://www.eurobiochips.com/

BioDigital
   International trade fair and scientific conference for pharmaceutical and systems biology research. Takes place in Freiburg, Germany every second year in October.
   http://www.biodigital.de/

BioFunding Summit 2003: New Frontiers in Cancer Research
   Topics include finding investors, locating molecular markers, the use of Taxol and chemotherapy. Meeting hosted by the National Foundation for Cancer Research, International Genomics Consortium and the Scientist magazine. Takes place during October 16 -
   http://www.biofundingsummit.org/

Biotech Helsinki 2003 Conference
   Event covers investing, bioinformatics, biomaterials, diagnostics, genomics and pharmaceuticals. March 24-27, 2003 in Helsinki, Finland.
   http://www.biohelsinkiconf.com/

Biotechnology Conference in Havana Cuba
   Topics include animal cloning, mammary gland transgenesis, aquatic organisms, cattle tick control, safety in genetically modified products, transgenesis in plants and animals, plants as bioreactors and business opportunities. Official languages: Spanish
   http://edutourstocuba.com/congress/biotech-Havana-2002-travel.htm

CHI's Genome Tri Conference
   Will discuss using genome information to reduce drug discovery time and its uses in other fields like chemistry and computing. Takes place March 17-21, 2003 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.
   http://www.chimolecularmed.com/

Chips to Hits: IBC's Annual Biochip Technologies Conference
   Event dedicated to microarray and microfluidic new technology and applications for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. October 28 - November 1, 2002 in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
   http://www.chipstohits.com/

Conference on Protein Expression in Animal Cells
   Topics include genomics, drug discovery, microfluidics, gene delivery, novel cell lines, cell physiology, metabolic engineering, membrane proteins, antibodies, and product quality issues. Takes place in Fairmont Tremblant about 90 minutes North of Montre
   http://www.bri.nrc.ca/6thPEACe/

ESACT 2003
   Discussion will be on the transfer of knowledge of animal genomes and cell technology to the human genome to create new drugs, vaccines and therapies. May 11-15, 2003 in Granada Spain.
   http://www.esact.org/esact2003/

Eurosight 2003: BiOptic Driving Conference
   To advance and encourage research with devices and techniques used to overcome visual limitations while driving. Takes place at School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. 4-6 July 2003.
   http://www.biopticdriving.org/conference.htm

Gene Technology Forum 2002
   Will focus on genetics, genomics and diseases, new economy and bioethics. September 13-14, 2002 in Tartu, Estonia.
   http://www.geneforum.ee/2002/index.php

IBC's Drug Discovery Technology
   Not much information on this meeting, yet, except for date and time. August 4-9, 2002 in Boston, MA, USA.
   http://www.drugdisc.com/2002/faq.asp

IBC's Drug Discovery Technology 2002
   Drug discovery techniques. August 4-9, 2002 in Boston, MA, USA.
   http://www.drugdisc.com/

IBC's Tides: Oligonucleotide and Peptide Technology Conferences
   Discussion on improving manufacturing methods of these biomaterials. May 6-9, 2002 at Las Vegas, NV, USA.
   http://www.lifesciencesinfo.com/tides

Improving Cross Functional Performance
   Conference on ensuring productivity gains in early drug development using knowledge and networking to optimize R&D efficiency.
   http://www.pharmcentric.com

International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics
   To inform the international scientific community of the current status of legume genomics, genetics, and bioinformatics initiatives in crops and model species. June 2-6, 2002 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, USA.
   http://www.agro.agri.umn.edu/iclgg/

Mold Seminars for IAQ Professionals
   Main topics will be mold analysis, health aspects, types of sample and data management. Open dates are May 17, June 14 and July 26, 2002 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
   http://www.moldu.com/seminars.html

Nanotech and Biotech Convergence
   Conference on synergies developing between nanotechnology and biotechnology. Shows topics and assigned speakers. Contains tentative schedule. May 6-7, 2002 in Stamford, CT, USA.
   http://bccresearch.com/nanobio2002/

Rolduc Polymer Meetings
   Discussion will focus on biosynthesis topics such as the design of structured polymeric materials, biomaterials in smart devices for medical applications, non-traditional uses of hybrid polymers. May 5-8, 2002 in Kerkrade, The Netherlands.
   http://www.rolducpolmeeting.org/

The Future of Life
   Features James Watson, DNA discoverer and researcher, as key speaker. Topics include aids, stem cell research, evolution, designer babies, biochemical weapons, the business aspects, updating education, and extending the human lifespan. James Watson Feb
   http://www.thefutureoflife.com/