Scherago International, in Partnership with Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, Announces MEDLAB Total Diagnostics

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Scherago International, in partnership with Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, is pleased to announce the debut of MEDLAB Total Diagnostics, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, September 20-22, 2014.

MEDLAB Total Diagnostics will be the first US-based event to explore current and innovative technologies in all medical diagnostic categories, covering multi-disciplinary approaches to disease; including clinical diagnostics, the development of new 'theranostics' concepts, advances in personalized medicine, imaging, and other aspects regarding the future of the healthcare landscape.

At its core, MEDLAB Total Diagnostics will feature an exposition of the latest developments and learn about current and future industry trends. The Expo will present exhibitors with opportunities to promote products and services, gain exclusive access to decision makers and industry peers, meet with new customers and potential partners for future business development, and discuss cutting-edge diagnostic strategies. The show management will be provided by Scherago International, which has over 50 years of experience in IVD, pharma and healthcare events.

"MEDLAB Total Diagnostics will be the first event in North America to focus exclusively on the next generation of diagnostics which link to specific therapies," says Scherago International President and Chairman of the International Market Briefing (1997-2013), Herb Burklund.  "Recent collaborations between diagnostic and therapeutic companies will produce a new category of IVD products that are certain to catalyze the American IVD market to exceed the $19.5 billion projected for 2017."

Alongside the exhibition, the MEDLAB Total Diagnostics congress will offer an ideal meeting place for education and networking. The event is based in Philadelphia, which hosts the highest concentration of medical facilities and schools in the world, and will bring together distinguished speakers from leading US institutions and industry, plus renowned scientists and clinicians from around the globe. It will be accredited through The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education, and AMA PRA Category 1™ credits will be available.  

In 2002, Informa Life Science Exhibitions, launched the first MEDLAB flagship event in Dubai. It has since expanded the brand to include events in regions around the world including Africa, Asia, and now North America. Over the course of a year, Informa events attract over 5,000 exhibitors, 100,000 visitors, and 13,000 delegates.

For more information, please visit: www.medlab-usa-exhibit.com

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Scherago International
For over 50 years, Scherago International has advised companies in the healthcare and life sciences industries on methods to achieve greater brand recognition, and of opportunities to sell their products and services. They have managed advertising and exhibits for the world's largest clinical diagnostics event, various medical society meetings, and many exhibit programs in the fields of:  endocrinology, nephrology, immunology, ophthalmology, and related sciences.

With agents in Germany, France and China, and a US-based sales staff, which attends over 20 medical and research meetings per year to develop customer relationships and stay on top of market trends, SI continues to utilize new technologies and expand into existing and emerging markets.

Scherago International has developed international market briefings presented by universally recognized experts in the medical/healthcare community and has helped clients become some of the most successful and respected organizations in their fields. www.scherago.com

Informa Exhibitions
Informa Exhibitions has a portfolio of healthcare industry products including exhibitions, magazines, conferences and events and offers a range of marketing solutions for companies involved with the healthcare sector.

The Life Sciences division currently consists of 20 yearly exhibitions covering the European, African, Middle Eastern and Asian markets, and now in the United States.

In addition to exhibitions, the division also publishes four international healthcare magazines, the flagship being the Arab Health magazine, and also offers dothealth, an online healthcare portal showcasing over 40,000 healthcare companies. www.informalifesciences.com

Media Contact:
Jennifer Fanning
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Scherago International
201-653-5653
[email protected]

SOURCE Scherago International