LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) will hold its 24th
Annual Meeting & Exposition at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Nov. 8-12. It
will be the first time AAPS has met in Los Angeles.
"We`re so pleased to be continuing the great tradition of the AAPS Annual
Meeting and Exposition in LA this year. There is so much great research being
done in the pharmaceutical science community; we can`t wait to introduce this
great work and this great city to our guests," said AAPS President Patrick P.
DeLuca, Ph.D.
More than 8,500 individuals from the field of pharmaceutical research are
expected to attend the AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition, which each year
welcomes key decision makers from the pharmaceutical industry, government and
academia. A variety of scientific programs, symposia, roundtables, poster
exhibitions and a career center will take place during the five-day convention.
This year`s topics include: Excipient Innovation for Global Applications,
Geriatric Patients: the Neglected Majority and Adequate Pediatric Formulations
in the 21st Century. In addition to the Los Angeles Convention Center, events
will take place at Union Station, the Oviatt Building and numerous area
restaurants.
"AAPS will bring an economic impact of $10 million to the city of Los Angeles,"
said Mark S. Liberman, president and CEO of LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention
and Visitors Bureau. "It is a privilege to host this dynamic group that focuses
on the exchange of knowledge to enhance the health of others."
AAPS is a professional, scientific society of approximately 12,000 members
employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes
worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS provides a dynamic international forum for the
exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health.
AAPS offers timely scientific programs, ongoing education, information resources
and opportunities for networking and professional development. To learn more
about AAPS, please visit www.aapspharmaceutica.com.
"AAPS is very much looking forward to meeting in Los Angeles. The city has done
a tremendous job in revitalizing the Downtown area and we know our members will
enjoy all of the activities and restaurants the city has to offer," said Sharon
Pichon, AAPS Director of Meetings, Expositions & Association Relations.
LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a private, nonprofit
business association whose primary mission is to market and promote Los Angeles
as the premier site for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. Though not
part of city government, LA INC. is recognized as the city`s official tourism
marketing organization. For more information, visit the official visitor
information Web site of Los Angeles at www.discoverLosAngeles.com.
LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
Carol Martinez
213-236-2357, fax 213-624-9746
cmartinez@LAInc.us
www.discoverLosAngeles.com
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