Jim greenwood

Science is great, but it's got to be translational into a viable product.

We're delighted to bring the conference to Chicago. In keeping with our theme: 'Brilliant science, smart business, better living, it's all here,' we've added several new aspects to the conference.

As a Colt .45s/Astros fan since 1962, I feel blessed to have lived long enough to see my team reach the World Series. Though I hope for the ecstasy that four more wins will bring, I am truly thankful for what this team's already brought in 44 years of laughter, cheers and tears, and this past summer's amazing thrills.

Some of the most brilliant people in the world doing the most important cutting-edge science will converge in Chicago. They will network. They will interact. They will learn from one another. And the world's total knowledge of this life-saving and life-enhancing science will grow exponentially as a result of what happens here.