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Accredited Biopharmaceutical Technology
Curricula Launched in Conjunction with GeneEd Provide Comprehensive
Courses on Basic and Advanced Life Sciences Topics
FRAMINGHAM,
Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002— IDG's Bio-IT World, the
first publication to focus on technology for the life sciences,
today announced the availability of comprehensive scientific
e-learning curricula aimed at the growing number of life sciences
and technology companies faced with the critical business need to
invest in, and develop, multidisciplinary bio-IT teams. Bio-IT World
has partnered with GeneEd, the leading provider of advanced
e-learning solutions for the life sciences industry, to launch this
comprehensive online educational program which is appropriate for IT
professionals looking to gain a better understanding of basic
scientific topics, as well as scientists with advanced degrees
seeking exposure to additional life sciences disciplines. To preview
the Bio-IT World/GeneEd Biopharmaceutical Technology Curricula, or
to enroll, visit http://www.bio-itworld.com/careers.
GeneEd offers the industry's most comprehensive scientific
e-learning curricula for successfully training scientific,
information technology, manufacturing and product development
personnel on the critical technologies used for drug discovery and
development. The need for multidisciplinary training in today's life
sciences organizations is well documented, and is often viewed by
industry leaders as one of the barriers to rapid growth in the
bio-IT sector.
"Based on reader surveys and inquiries to our online Career
Center, we are clearly addressing a significant need in the industry
by partnering with GeneEd on this important e-learning initiative,"
said Dr. Morris Levitt, president and CEO, Bio-IT World, Inc.
"GeneEd has an excellent track record in providing the core training
and expertise to professionals looking to take advantage of
expanding career opportunities in the life sciences industry. We
look forward to expanding our e-learning initiatives over the long
term, and becoming a primary conduit for e-learning in the bio-IT
industry."
For thousands of IT professionals who want exposure to basic
scientific topics, or those professionals with advanced scientific
degrees who are seeking access to higher-level course work in
relevant new life sciences technologies, the Bio-IT World/GeneEd
accredited e-learning curricula provide the ability to complete the
curriculum that's right for them, when and where it's most
convenient. Until now, there has been limited access to professional
online training programs that address the growing need to develop a
skilled workforce with a strong blend of applicable life sciences
and technology backgrounds.
The Bio-IT World/GeneEd Biopharmaceutical Technology Curricula
offer entry-level courses on topics including Human Gene Therapy,
Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Computer-Assisted Drug Design, as well
as advanced courses on SNPs, Microarrays, and Molecular Biology.
GeneEd is a CME-accredited provider with Category I Accreditation
from the California Medical Association, courses are currently
available in English and Japanese. Additional benefits of this
e-learning program include 24x7 access, full transcripts, related
industry links, comprehensive glossary and e-Tutor support.
"We've worked diligently to create comprehensive life sciences
curricula that address real needs within organizations that are
facing business challenges due to the lack of skilled bio-IT
professionals," said Dr. Salil Patel, chief science officer, GeneEd.
"Bio-IT World is a trusted brand with a significant reach in the
bio-IT community, and an ideal partner to help reach industry
professionals who may otherwise not be able to access the resources
they need to expand their skills and advance their careers."
Additional courses and expanded topics that focus on Therapeutic
Area training and Life Science Regulatory and Compliance (GxP)
training will be available in the coming months. Corporate, academic
and volume discounts are also available. For more information about
Bio-IT World/GeneEd e-learning curricula, contact Diane Lieberman,
VP Marketing, Bio-IT World, at 508-628-4805, or email
diane_lieberman@bio-itworld.com. For more information on Bio-IT
World's comprehensive career resources, including career counseling
and listings of additional bio-IT professional resources, visit the
Bio-IT World Career Center at http://www.bio-itworld.com/careers.
About GeneEd
GeneEd, Inc. was founded in 1997 to provide life science and healthcare
e-learning solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, instrument
and medical device, and hospital/HMO industries. GeneEd's Life Science
industry customers include AstraZeneca, Pfizer, the ALZA division
of Johnson & Johnson, Celera, Bio-Rad, and IBM Life Sciences,
amongst many others. (http://www.geneed.com/clients/index.html).
GeneEd utilizes the best life science content, combined with advanced
e-learning development technology, to rapidly create basic and advanced
curricula in the areas of genomics, therapeutic area training (for
clinical research, product development, and sales and marketing
teams), computer assisted drug design, drug discovery and development,
pharmacogenomics and clinical genomics, bioinformatics and microarray
informatics, and therapeutic and diagnostic products. GeneEd, Inc.
is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Visit http://www.geneed.com/ for additional
information about GeneEd and its courseware.
About Bio-IT World, Inc.
A business unit of IDG, Bio-IT World, Inc., publishes information
across a variety of media to meet the needs of bio-IT professionals.
Coverage focuses on the application of technology products and
services to enable the life sciences R&D value chain in
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, government and academic
research organizations. The company's premiere publication, Bio-IT
World, and accompanying website, http://www.bio-itworld.com/,
deliver the latest news, analysis and information on the technology
infrastructure and applications driving innovation in the bio-IT
community. Established in September 2001, Bio-IT World, Inc. is
headquartered in Framingham, Mass.
About IDG
Bio-IT World is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading
technology media, research and event company. IDG publishes more
than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the
largest network of technology-specific sites around the world
through IDG.net (http://www.idg.net/), which comprises
more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a
leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's
research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and
advice through 51 offices in 43 countries. Company information is
available at http://www.idg.com/.
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Contact:
Bio-IT World, Inc.
Diane Lieberman, 508/628-4805
Diane_lieberman@bio-itworld.com
or
For
press inquiries:
The Portico Group (for Bio-IT World)
Liz
Campbell, 781/541-6504
lcampbell@theporticogroup.com
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