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LES-Chicago Chapter Luncheon Meeting - January 24, 2006

Technology Assessment in Licensing

Presented by: Steve Kuemmerle, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Assessment and Technology Licensing, Abbott Laboratories

The presentation will cover the portion of the Abbott pharmaceutical licensing process that concentrates on opportunity, scientific/technical assessment and due diligence.  Included will be a discussion of the Abbott organization, its pharma licensing group, and the processes and criteria that are important for a comprehensive scientific/technical assessment of new pharma licensing opportunities.

Since November, 2002, Steve Kuemmerle is Director, Scientific Assessment and Technology Licensing, in Abbott’s Global Pharma Licensing Group.  He received his B.S. in Biochemistry from Michigan State University in 1976 and went on to become an Analytical Chemist for The Upjohn Company from 1977-1981.  He received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Northwestern University in 1988.  In late 1987 he joined Abbott, where he managed several clinical diagnostic R&D units.  In spring of 1997, he moved to the Pharmaceutical Division, entering the Technology Assessment Group and in December of 1998, was appointed Director of that unit.  Early in 2000, Steve became the first Director of the new Abbott Decision Support Group (DSG), which leads projects applied to pharmaceutical product development strategic decision-making and portfolio analysis.

Schedule:
Registration and networking begins at 11:45 a.m. with luncheon, presentation and discussion to follow.

Location :
Maggiano's Little Italy
(Banquet Facilities)
111 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 644-7700

Registration and Cost:
Cost is $40 in advance when registering online or $45 at the door by check or cash only-

Click here to register online with your credit card.

*No cancellations will be accepted after one week prior to the scheduled meeting date.*

Please contact Mark Dietzen, Chicago Chapter Chairman, Licensing Executives Society, with any questions.

Best regards,

Mark Dietzen

Senior Licensing Manager
Innovene USA LLC (an Ineos company)
Technology Licensing and Catalyst Business
Central Park of Lisle, Suite 600, MC 600N
4225 Naperville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
USA
Tel.: (630) 857-7146
Fax.: (630) 857-7328
E-mail: Mark.Dietzen@innovene.com