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18/06/2008

Retroscreen’s Scientific Director to speak at the Pandemic Flu Summit for Business

Retroscreen Virology Ltd today announces that it’s Founder and Scientific Director, Professor John Oxford, will be giving a medical update on influenza at the Pandemic Flu Summit for Business in London on Thursday 19 June. The summit will give businesses the latest medical, government and legal updates around the critical issue of pandemic planning.

Dr. Robert Lambkin-Williams, Managing Director of Retroscreen Virology Limited, comments: “Many experts believe that a flu pandemic is certain to happen, the only question is when it might occur. Today’s Summit will ensure that people involved in planning and policy are properly informed so that they are ready to deal with an outbreak. With media and academic concerns about modern day strains such as H5N1 at an all time high, we hope that the summit will help establish common objectives for dealing with a potential crisis.”

The Pandemic Flu Summit for Business is an all-day event that will be held on Thursday 19 June at the Danubius Regents Park Hotel, London NW8. Attendance is by registration.

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For further information:  
Retroscreen Virology Limited
Robert Lambkin-Williams, MD Tel: +44 (0) 20 8709 4900
r.lambkin-williams@retroscreen.com www.retroscreen.com
   
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