Support for the SPOHNC greatly appreciates the support of the following Corporate Sponsors
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Amgen strives to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or even save lives. In everything we do, we aim to fulfill our mission to serve patients. And every step of the way, we are guided by the values that define us.
Website: http://www.amgen.com |
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Boehringer-Ingelheim
Value Through Innovation is Our Vision…
Boehringer Ingelheim, founded in 1885 by Albert Boehringer (1861-1939) in Ingelheim, Germany, began with just 28 people employed to manufacture tartaric acid salts. Now, 125 years later we are a global enterprise, employing more than 41,500 people in 50 countries. Our focus is primarily in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, diseases of the central nervous system, metabolic diseases, virological diseases and oncology.
Website: http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com/ |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a leading provider of medicines to fight cancer, cardiovascular and infectious diseases -- including HIV/AIDS -- and serious mental illness. Bristol-Myers Squibb has an extraordinary history of successful partnerships to develop and deliver important new medicines to people who need them worldwide.
Website: http://www.bms.com |
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CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE AMEX: CVM), a biotechnology company, was formed in 1983. CEL-SCI is involved in the research and development of immunotherapy products for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The Company's core capabilities include: drug discovery, research, development and manufacturing of complex biological substances.
Website: http://www.cel-sci.com |
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Genentech
Leading the Biotechnology Industry…
Considered the founder of the biotechnology industry, Genentech has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.
Website: http://www.gene.com |
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GlaxoSmithKline - Biotene products contain active enzymes that help restore saliva's natural antibacterial action and prevent dry mouth. Perhaps the most common cause of dry mouth is medication. More than 400 commonly used drugs can cause xerostomia. Two of the most common causes of xerostomia are diabetes and Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that occurs mainly in women. Other common causes are: acute renal failure, bone marrow transplant, hypertension, chemotherapy, dehydration, kidney dialysis, mouth breathing, stroke, radiation therapy, systemic lupus erythematosus and thyroid dysfunction.
http://www.biotene.com |
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Lilly produces medicines to meet patients' health care needs. Our company believe that it is critical for patients to have access to its products, which save and improve lives.
Website: http://www.lilly.com |
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The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System strives to improve the health of the communities it serves and is committed to providing the highest quality clinical care; educating the current and future generations of health care professionals; searching for new advances in medicine through the conduct of bio-medical research; promoting health education; and caring for the entire community regardless of the ability to pay.
Website: http://www.northshorelij.com/ |
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Varian Medical Systems is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy.
Website: http://www.varian.com |
