Amarantus and BSI Proudly Announce BIO CEO & Presi
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MINNEAPOLIS and NEW YORK, July 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brewer Sports International (BSI), a multi-faceted global sports advisory firm, and Amarantus BioScience Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:AMBS), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics related to cell cycle dysregulation, endoplasmic reticulum stress, neurodegeneration and apoptosis, are proud to announce the Honorable Jim Greenwood, President & CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), as a panelist for the 3rd Alzheimer's focused #C4CT (Coalition for Concussion Treatment) Concussion Awareness Summit, powered by MDM Worldwide on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at the United Nations in New York City, NY.
"This Summit brings together a diverse range of thought leaders focused on addressing one of the pressing medical challenges we face," Greenwood said. "It offers the opportunity to dive deep into the latest research, to highlight the policies needed to encourage and incentive increased investment in new drugs and therapies and to mobilize our efforts to increase awareness. It will be a wide-ranging, informative and frank conversation, and one I am greatly looking forward to participating in."
As President & CEO of BIO, Greenwood leads the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world's largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. Prior to BIO, Greenwood held elected office for 24 years. He served in the Pennsylvania House and Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The #C4CT Concussion Awareness Summit is being convened on July 31, 2014 to explore the potential link between TBI and Alzheimer's disease. A diverse working group of clinicians, medical researchers, policy makers, international diplomats, athletes, celebrities, and philanthropic organizations will be assembled to raise awareness, advance clinical research, and develop public policy in order to address this major unmet medical need and public health issue.
To register or for additional information, please visit www.c4ctsummit.com. For further event questions, please contact Lindsay Lommel at lindsay.lommel@thebrewergroup.com. For sponsorship information please visit: http://www.c4ctsummit.com/sponsorship-opportunities/