July 19, 2007

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Novartis International Biotechnology Camp 2007

Bangladesh in prominence

Tokyo, October 08, 2007 - In the 21st century, biotechnology is transforming life in many ways through breakthroughs in the life sciences, medicine, agriculture and food products. This has become a key technology for any national economy with an eye on the future, as well as a global industry that spans national borders. As a world-leading pharmaceutical company, Novartis shares in the science and passion of biotechnology, and extends support to all countries worldwide in their local development of biotechnology. We believe the cultivation of talent with a global vision is essential for biotechnological innovation. By educating talented young people about recent trends in the biotechnology industry and by promoting regional cooperation, we aim to contribute to the advancement of biotechnology worldwide and thereby also in Bangladesh.

Novartis International Biotechnology Camp is a  educational Camp for students, with objective to promote the bio-industry of developed and developing countries in Europe and the Asia Pacific region by offering them an opportunity to train themselves at the art of business development and/or Biotechnology.

BioCamp has been hosted by Novartis for the past 3 years. This year BioCamp took place in Tokyo, Japan, at the Academy Hills at Roppongi Hills by Novartis Pharma K.K. For the first time representatives from Bangladesh were present. 2 students, Mr. Sagar Sen and Ms. Sadia Mahboob, and Mr. Naimul Haque, a journalist from the prominent daily newspaper, Daily Star, attended the program along with students and journalist from various other countries.

The program started from 6th October and ended on the 8th. The students were addressed by many influential personalities from Novartis and outside. To name a few, Mr. Hiroyuki Mitani the President and CEO of Novartis Pharma K.K., Dr. Reinhard Ambros the Global Head of Novartis Ventura Fund Dr. H. Robert Horvitz a Professor at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Nobel Prize winner for Physiology and Medicine in 2002, Dr. Jürgebn Brokatzky-Geiger the Head of Human Resources at Novartis. The three day program was a mix of speeches by the esteemed speakers, workshops, Question and Answer sessions and presentations.

The program was a huge success and was a unique experience for our representatives. Mr. Sager Sen, who is in his last semester of his MBA program in IBA, Dhaka University and Ms. Sadia Mahboob, who is in her third year of her B’ Pharm at the Department of Pharmacy in Dhaka University, were both highly excited and appreciative of the opportunity presented to them. Mr. Sagar Sen was awarded the “Best Individual Performer” and attained many praises from all the lecturers. He, together with Ms. Sadia Mahboob highlighted the brilliance and capabilities of the young minds in our country. We expect that they will pave the way for Biotechnological development in Bangladesh and along with others will help make Bangladesh a successful and prosperous country in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sector.

About Novartis  

Novartis is a world leader in offering medicines to protect health, treat diseases and improve well-being. Our goal is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to treat patients, ease suffering and enhance the quality of life. Novartis is the only company with leadership positions in both patented and generic pharmaceuticals (Sandoz). We are strengthening our medicine-based portfolio, which is focused on strategic growth platforms in innovation-driven pharmaceuticals, high quality and affordable generics (Sandoz), human vaccines and leading self-medication OTC brands. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ more than 100,000 people and operate in over 140 countries around the world.

Novartis has manufacturing and marketing operations in Bangladesh since 1973 in areas of Research, Off Patent Branded Generic (Sandoz) and OTC Pharmaceuticals along with Animal Health.

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Rasna Hasan

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BANGLADESH

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 rasna.hasan@sandoz.com

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