Chris Matthews to headline Interphex 2010 keynote address*

The organizers of INTERPHEX, North America's largest event for the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, today announced award winning television news anchor and renowned political commentator, Chris Matthews, as the Keynote presenter at INTERPHEX 2010. Host of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews and the syndicated weekly news program The Chris Matthews Show, Matthews will moderate a Keynote panel discussion on "Healthcare Reform and its Impact on the Biopharmaceutical Industry" on April 20, 2010 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY. The Keynote is presented in cooperation with BioPharm International magazine, a leading trade publication focused on the science and business of biopharmaceuticals. A television news anchor with remarkable depth of experience, Matthews has distinguished himself as a broadcast journalist, newspaper bureau chief, Presidential speechwriter and best-selling author. His most recent book The Hardball Handbook: How to Win at Life (2009), demonstrates what can be learned from the world's most accomplished people and how to emulate their best habits to improve our own lives. "Healthcare reform is a complex issue affecting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We are pleased that INTERPHEX can be a platform for this discussion, and we are excited to have an individual of Chris Matthews' caliber participating at our event," said RJ Palermo, Industry Vice President for Reed Exhibitions, producers of INTERPHEX. INTERPHEX 2010 takes place April 20-22 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Now in its 31st year, INTERPHEX is the world's most trusted source for leading-edge technology, education and sourcing of the products and services that drive scientific innovation for Life Sciences Manufacturing. During the three-day event, industry professionals will view the newest products and equipment from over 900 global suppliers and service providers, meet one-on-one with technical experts, view live demonstrations on the show floor, participate in educational sessions, and learn about emerging trends and technologies.