What is this event about?

SMi ran its first conference on pain therapeutics in 2001, and has run a highly successful conference on this topic every year since.  In 2010, our industry-leading Pain Therapeutics conference returns for its tenth year, and will build on the knowledge-base and reputation that SMi has in this area to deliver the most interesting and informative conference yet. Taking place in London, UK, this conference will look at a wide range of issues withing the pain therapeutics arena.  It will combine a study of the latest successes in the research and development phase with presentations covering the key themes of biomarkers and the cannabinoid approach. Questions examined during the conference will include: Do cannabinoid medicines have a place in our pain arsenal?  How do regulatory authorities treat emerging clinical development biomarkers.  What are the latest targets being researched?  How do we treat associated conditions for chronic pain?    How effective is translational research for pain measurement?  Attend this event to discover the latest success stories in researching and marketing pain therapeutics.    Fancy speaking at the conference?  Do you know of anyone who may be interested in speaking?  We are always on the look-out for new speakers for our upcoming conferences.  Let us know: smiproduction@smi-online.co.uk. For sponsorship and exhibitioning opportunities, contact sponsorshipdept@smi-online.co.uk

 Why should you attend this event?

Delegates at this conference will learn about The latest successes and failures for new targets and drugs The use and regulation of biomarkers for early drug development The cannabinoid approach to pain therapeutics Animal models and translational approaches Options and pitfalls in early drug development Biologics for the treatment of pain
	How you will benefit from attending this conference Hear from some of the most important and influential experts working in pain therapeutics Learn about the challenges of early drug development Study the latest targets and compounds being researched Network with people you need to know in the pain therapeutics world

Who is speaking at this event?

Our keynote speakers Chas Bountra Chief Scientist, Structural Genomics Consortium University of Oxford José Miguel Vela Basic Research & Drug Discovery Esteve Sharon Bingham In Vivo Pharmacology & Translational Science GlaxoSmithKline Steve England Associate Research Fellow Pfizer Lars Arendt-Nielsen Director, Centre for Sensory-Motor Interaction Aalborg University

Our expert speakers Odd-Geir Berge, Senior Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca Arthur Gomtsyan, Associate Research Fellow, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Abbott Laboratories Martin Koltzenburg, Chair of Clinical Neurophysiology and Deputy Director, Centre for Neuromuscular Disease Adrian Mogg, Research Scientist - Pain-Migraine DHT, Eli Lilly Aldemar Degroot, Associate Scientific Director, Exploratory Development Department, Astellas David Finn, Co-Director, Centre for Pain Research, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, National University of Ireland, Galway Tim Young, Associate Research Fellow, Pfizer Jeffrey Tobias, Chief Medical Officer, NeurogesX Wia Timmerman, Project Leader, Pain/fMRI Research Initiative, TI Pharma Consortium Isabel Gonzalez, Head of Biology, Proximagen Neuroscience Karen Maubach, Group Manager of Project Management, BTG

Who should attend this event?

Chief Executives, Vice Presidents, Heads, Directors, Chief Scientists and Project Leaders of Pain Discovery Exploratory Development Pain Research Neurosciences Translational Research CNS Therapeutic area Discovery Chemistry Molecular Medicine Molecular Discovery Research Molecular Biology and Chemistry Regulatory Affairs Business Development

Delegates at our 2009 Pain Therapeutics conference came from across the world

 Where is the event being held? 

Crowne Plaza London - The City The Crowne Plaza London - The City is a modern and stylish central London hotel in the heart of the City of London.  This deluxe hotel is just a step from Blackfriars Mainline Train Station which has a direct connection to St. Pancras International Eurostar Terminal. The hotel is a short walk from either Temple or Mansion House tube stations on the District & Circle lines or from St Paul's tube station on the Central Line.  Blackfriars tube station is currently closed due to the extensive renovation works taking place as part of the new Crossrail project. Crowne Plaza London - The City is ideally located for business and leisure, minutes away from some of London's most famous attractions: The London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern and West End theatres. Crowne Plaza Club rooms, King Studios and Suites are available at your request. High Speed Internet access is offered in all fully air-conditioned bedrooms. Indulge at one of the hotel's three restaurants or bar.  Our acclaimed award winning Refettorio restaurant, directed by Michelin starred Chef Giorgio Locatelli, is the place to be seen in the city.  A sensational asian alternative is the newly opened Chinese Cricket Club.  For those seeking fitness and relaxation, our Fitness Club with sauna is complimentary to all hotel guests.

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