Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan to Deliver Keynote Speech at the 2007 BIO International Convention

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 3, 2007) -- Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, known for her international humanitarian efforts and outspoken voice on issues of world peace and justice, is slated to deliver a keynote speech, entitled "Biotechnology and Its Impact on Global Health,” on Tuesday, May 8 at the 2007 BIO International Convention. The BIO International Convention, produced by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is expected to bring more than 20,000 leaders from throughout the global biotechnology industry to Boston, Massachusetts May 6-9.

“We are delighted to host such an inspirational leader who has helped focus world attention on such critical issues as global peace, hunger and conflict recovery,” stated BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood. “Queen Noor’s speech will help us highlight the role of biotechnology in alleviating hunger and providing healthcare to underserved populations while reminding us that there is still much work to be done to address unmet global needs.”

Since her marriage to King Hussein of Jordan in 1978, Queen Noor has initiated, directed, and sponsored projects and activities to address current global issues in the areas of education, culture, women and children’s welfare, sustainable community development, environmental conservation, human rights, and conflict resolution featured at world affairs organizations, international conferences and academic institutions.

Queen Noor is the founder and chair of the King Hussein Foundation International, a non-profit, non-governmental organization established to promote foster peace and security through programs that promote cross cultural understanding and social, economic and political opportunity in the Muslim and Arab world. In addition, Queen Noor also heads the Noor Al Hussein Foundation (NHF), which has received international recognition for its institutions and programs, particularly in the areas of empowering women, community development and micro-finance.

This year’s BIO International Convention, themed “New Ideas. Bold Ventures. Global Benefits,” will feature a program packed with more than 200 sessions and speakers focusing on the global aspects of biotechnology, including business development, global health, clinical research/clinical trials, policy, bioethics, devices and diagnostics, biopreparedness, intellectual property/legal, food and agriculture, and industrial and environmental issues. International seminars will spotlight national-level developments from more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. To view the full conference program, please visit www.bio2007.org/attendees/educational_sessions/index.html.

General registration for the BIO International Convention is now available at www.bio.org/registration/index.html. For more information about the global event for biotechnology, including housing and program updates, please visit the event homepage at www.bio2007.org.

Advance media registration for the BIO International Convention is now available online. Registration is complimentary for credentialed members of the news media. To register, please visit www.bio.org/media/index.html. Reporters and editors working full-time for print or broadcast news organizations may register onsite with valid media credentials. All freelancers, college and online publications are strongly encouraged to register in advance by Friday, April 20, 2007.

The keynote speech, “Biotechnology and Its Impact on Global Health,” to be delivered by Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan on Tuesday, May 8 is CLOSED TO THE MEDIA. BIO and Her Majesty Queen Noor appreciate your understanding.

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