New Life Sciences: Changing Lives
26-29 April 2006

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing BioVisionAlexandria 2006 from 26 to 29 April, 2006 in Alexandria . The conference will be a continuation of the tradition that started in BioVision 1999 in Lyon , which aims to bring distinguished speakers in discussions commemorating science and the finest achievements of the human intellect.

This venue will commence with a “Nobel Day”, as so successfully done both in BioVisionAlexandria and in BioVision in Lyon in previous years. The Nobel Day will be dedicated to Nobel laureates and will honor the scientists whose vision and perseverance in the quest for scientific innovation changed lives and transformed our world. This prestigious event which includes some of the greatest minds worldwide will be followed by the three-day conference, BioVisionAlexandria 2006.

The goal of the conference will be to promote the active exchange of biotechnological information, innovation, and new ideas and to encourage constructive dialogue between key players in the development of Life in order to better meet the challenges facing the 21st century with regard to Life Sciences, a vital step towards development and prosperity and changing people's lives for the better. It will present a unique opportunity for the international community to exchange ideas and develop a common vision for a better future of the sick and the poor. BioVisionAlexandria 2006 will be dedicated to the role of the New Life Sciences in Changing Lives.