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Biotechnology News in the Coming Year

WHO:
Carl B. Feldbaum
Biotechnology Industry Organization

WHEN:
10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 14, 1999

WHERE:
National Press Club Morning Newsmakers Breakfast -- Fourth Estate Winner's Room (in rear of Fourth Estate restaurant) on the 13th Floor of the National Press Club Building, 529 14th Street, Washington, D.C. 200045

WHAT:
Biotechnology continues to lead the news for media around the world. Carl Feldbaum will brief NPC members and visitors on the biggest expected stories to come in the next year, and will answer questions about current biotechnology issues, such as celebrities and science, bioethics, privacy issues, Medicare drug pricing, and genetically modified foods. Following the NPC meeting, one-on-one interviews will be available with Mr. Feldbaum.

WHY:
BIO represents more than 850 biotechnology companies, academic institutions and state biotechnology centers in 46 states and more than 25 nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of health care, agricultural, industrial and environmental products.