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Platinum Sponsors
Novartis AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is a leading global innovation-driven pharmaceutical company which is committed to discover and develop innovative drugs to cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life through its more than 140 years history. Today, Novartis is one of the fastest growing global pharmaceutical companies, ranking the 5th largest in the world. Novartis Group companies employ about 81,400 people and operate in over 140 countries.

Novartis Korea is an affiliate of Novartis AG. Its major products include Diovan (hypertension), Glivec (leukemia), Famvir (Shingles), Zelmac (IBS and chronic constipation), Stalevo (Parkinson's disease) and Elidel (eczema), as well as Lamisil (anti-fungal), Femara (breast cancer), Visudyne (AMD) and Sandimmun Neoral (immunosuppresant).

¡æ Homepage http://www.novartis.co.kr
 
Gold Sponsors
We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

¡æ Homepage http://www.abbott.co.kr
   
GlaxoSmithKline Korea(GSK Korea) is a multi-national pharmaceutical company that has a production facility, and a nationwide sales network with 6 provincial sales office centers in Daejon, Daegu, Kwangjoo, Pusan, Jeonjoo and Masan. Based on the Headquarters in Seoul(Yongsan), GSK Korea provides wide range of ethical products in the therapeutic areas of hepatitis B, gastric ulcer, diabetes, respiratory, central nervous system, hypertension, dermatology and vaccines covering all ages as well as consumer healthcare products. The company accounts for 4.6% of the Korean pharmaceutical market with 302.5 billion won of sales results in 2005. GSK Korea is driving its growth under the corporate mission - "Bringing Meaningful Healthcare Benefits to Korean Society"- and dedicates to create an environment of 'Excellence Exchange' among all employees with significant investment for employees to develop their job-related key talents. All members of GlaxoSmithKline are dedicating to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to "do more, feel better and live longer".

¡æ Homepage http://www.gskkorea.co.kr
   
Roche is a leading healthcare company with a uniquely broad spectrum of innovative solutions.
For more than 100 years, Roche has been active in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of novel healthcare solutions. Roche products and services address prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, thus enhancing well-being and quality of life. Our mission is to create, produce and market innovative solutions of high quality for unmet medical needs. We do this in a responsible and ethical manner and with a commitment to sustainable development respecting the needs of the individual, the society and the environment.

¡æ Homepage http://www.roche.co.kr
   
Sanofi-Aventis Korea is the world¡¯s third largest pharmaceutical
company, ranking number one in Europe.

Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic diseases, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines.

¡æ Homepage http://www.sanofi-aventis.co.kr
 
Silver Sponsors
Biospace is a world leading manufacturer of body composition analyzer, InBody.
InBody series are varified with its specification, feature and the product price. All InBody, however, are standing type for the convenient and quick measurement. And also, the distinctive technology of DSM method, 8-Point Tactile electrode, no use of empirical estimation are commonly applied to all models. This product is widely used in various market especially in the obesity clinic, fitness center, nutrition center and aesthetic center. Biospace still struggles and focuses on research and development continously for the better body composition analyzer. At the moment, Biospace enjoyes good reputatioin in the domestic market as well as in over 40 countries in the world.

¡æ Homepage http://www.biospace.co.kr
   
Auto Suture : For over 30 years, AutoSuture has been the innovator in the pioneering and development of surgical stapling and laparoscopic instrumentation. Today the AutoSuture Division
remains focused on developing the best in class products, service and training for surgeons and healthcare customers around the world.
Auto Suture Bariatric: Autosuture Bariatrics has a long history in gastric bypass surgery. From the development of surgical instrumentation technology to the support of surgeons establishing their practices, we have laid the foundation for bariatrics and have stood at the forefront for more than a decade.

¡æ Homepage http://www.autosuturebariatrics.com
 
Bronze Sponsors
We, Jawon Medical Co.,Ltd. are manufacturing preventive medical device for healthy and quality life that is greatest aim of Human being.
We mainly produce Professional & Personal Body Composition Analyzer (BCA) and Professional Blood Pressure Monitor (BPM) which is suitable for Health care center, Hospital, Pharmacy, Beauty center, Gyms, Spar, and Leisure, etc. The BCA is advanced accuracy and convenience with evaluation of Visceral Fat Ratio, Segmental Analysis, Percent of Body fat, Basal Metabolic Rate, etc. And also the BPM is high technology product.

¡æ Homepage http://www.jawon.com
   
Kuhnil which is based in Seoul Korea has developed and distributed innovative ethical drugs since its foundation in 1951. Kuhnil R&D center established in 1992 has implemented broad range research projects for developing NCEs. Kuhnil is fully specilaized for following segments: Cardiovascular disease, Infections, Pain management, digestive systems.

¡æ Homepage http://www.kuhnil.com/english/
   
Glucophage¢ç XR is the "Modern metformin", available in an advanced delivery system.
This new technology offers a gentler, more acceptable side effect profile and a simple once daily dosage. The benefit is an easier to tolerate, easier to take form of an established, trusted product making it the best choice as first-line treatment for your type 2 diabetic patients.

¡æ Homepage http://www.merck.co.kr
   
Dreampharma, a pharmaceutical company was established in 1995 and has achieved the fastest growth in the domestic industry for the past three years thanks to state-of-the-art facilities and a distinctive marketing approach. The company has received attention as a trendsetter in the domestic pharmaceutical industry, and its product lines include both highly effective specialized medicines and general pharmaceuticals. The Hyangnam plant has received KGMP certification from the Korean government. The latest quality assurance technologies as well as safety and environmental management systems are employed to turn out over 100 different pharmaceutical products. The company held 43% of the Korean market for obesity treatments in 2004.

¡æ Homepage http://www.dreampharma.co.kr
   
Since its foundation in 1954, HANDOK, has unwaveringly pursued its goals of corporate development through innovative ideas and sincere efforts, while serving the community by providing quality pharmaceuticals.
Having inherited this tradition, HANDOK adopts the following corporate philosophies: We will provide high quality pharmaceuticals, biologicals and healthcare products to improve human health and quality of life, and be an admired company through fulfillment of corporate responsibility to society.
Under these guidelines, the company aims to promote public health by providing pharmaceuticals of the highest quality, being sound and transparent in its operations, and serving the public with good labor-management relation, customer satisfaction, and eco-friendly management. HANDOK hopes to realize its dream of a healthier and more beautiful world together with our customers.
HANDOK's main business is in prescription and nonprescription drugs and diagnostics. HANDOK has 600 employees working at the company headquarters in Seoul, its factory in Eumseong and through its nationwide sales network.

¡æ Homepage http://www.handok.com
   
GE Healthcare, Lunar is the world's leading provider of bone densitometers. Our goal is to ensure that patients around the world have access to testing for the prediction and diagnosis of osteoporosis and other metabolic health diseases. GE Healthcare products are the easiest to use and enable physicians to measure BMD with the best precision and accuracy. We offer world class service and support and constantly re-imagine healthcare by delivering tomorrow's technology today.

¡æ Homepage http://www.gehealthcare.com/krko
 
 
 
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