OMAHA, Neb. (March 12, 2015)—In a step to improve dialogue, research collaboration and student learning objectives, UNMC’s College of Pharmacy is sponsoring the second annual Biopharmaceutical Research and Development Symposium April 7-8, 2015. The symposium will bring together leading academic researchers with biopharmaceutical industry scientists for a day-and-a-half of seminars, round-table discussions and networking opportunities.

This symposium will feature invited speaker presentations from leading scientists in biopharmaceutical industries and academia. In addition, 3-4 graduate students and postdocs will also give an oral presentation. Graduate students are also encouraged to make poster presentations.

This symposium will provide a unique opportunity for the faculty, post-docs, and graduate students at all nearby University of Nebraska campuses (UNMC, UNO and UNL), Creighton University and other local universities and colleges to have discussions with scientists from industries on the topics of mutual interest

The symposium registration is free. To register or view a complete list of events, times and speakers, please visit https://www.unmc.edu/pharmacy/programs/symposium/index.html