Global Life Sciences Conference

Grand Hyatt New York
Park Avenue at Grand Central
New York City

We are pleased to announce the Global Life Sciences Conference scheduled on Monday, September 22 through Thursday, September 25, 2008.

The annual UBS Global Life Sciences Conference is among the largest health care investor conferences in the world. Senior executives from the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies will provide their insight and outlook on the global life sciences industry. More than 3,500 people are expected to attend.

The Conference will feature presentations by more than 340 public and private companies representing biotechnology, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceuticals and specialty pharmaceutical.

Registration
Upon arrival, please proceed to the UBS Registration Desk located on the Ballroom Level to pick up your name badge. Please note, security will not allow you into the presentation rooms without a name badge.

Conference agenda
For the conference agenda, please click on the attached PDF file. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Webcast
You will be able to access the audio only portion of the conference via the www.ibb.ubs.com website. Access to this site is not password protected. The audio transmission of the presentations will be available live and by replay. The replay of the presentations will begin 3 hours after the actual presentation time and will be available until October 25, 2008.

To access the Webcast:

* Go to www.ibb.ubs.com.
* Click on the "Conferences" icon.
* Click on the "Webcast" link to the right of the Global Life Sciences Conference heading.

On-site phone numbers (during conference hours only)
UBS Registration Desk: +1-646-213 6994
+1-646-213 6995
UBS One-on-One Desk: +1-646-213 6991
+1-646-213 6992

Attendance

We look forward to seeing you at the conference.