Largest International Meeting for the Study of Reproductive Biology Attracts Researchers from 36 Countries in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the host city for the 47th annual Society for the Study of Reproduction conference. (PRNewsFoto/Society for the Study of Reprodu)jwplayer.key="2kY/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4+KhHX3+DM4zisgtE=";GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- More than 800 researchers from over 36 countries are expected to attend the 47th annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) in Grand Rapids. This is the largest annual international meeting in the field of reproductive biology. The conference, held July 19-23 at Devos Place Convention Center, is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of the reproductive process in humans and animals, while also studying the impact of reproduction on the environment, wildlife biology and conservation, food production, human fertility and population growth.

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"The Society for the Study of Reproduction chose Grand Rapids because of the pioneering research in women's heath being done at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, right here in our city," explains Asgi Fazleabas, Ph.D., local arrangements committee chair for the SSR.

This research has been made possible, in part, by nearly $8 million in national grants to Grand Rapids institutions last year. Researchers at MSU have used this funding to study benign and malignant gynecological diseases, which will help discover new treatments and better understanding of proper ovarian function for reproduction. This research has significant implications for the treatment of infertility in humans and farm animals, as well as developing better diagnoses and treatments for gynecological diseases.

"I hope our fellow citizens will be proud that scientists are coming to Grand Rapids from around the globe," says Fazleabas. "We are excited to welcome them to our city. Their research will lead to longer lives, improved health and better quality of life. Today, as a result of investments made, our city is playing a growing role in the scientific discoveries that will shape our future."

SSR President and Australian-native Jock K. Findlay, Ph.D, D.Sc, explains the meaning behind this year's meeting theme, Fertility: A Global Challenge. "The program reflects the importance of research in our field for the general public by highlighting the impact of research on reproduction on the environment, wildlife species, domesticated animals, human fertility, and population growth, as well as their interaction with one another." 

Renowned international and national speakers will lecture on topics that include the latest research on human population growth and contraception, cloning, our genetic relationship to Neanderthals, animal agriculture and its importance in meeting the future needs of a growing human population, and how environmental and dietary exposures during pregnancy impacts future health of children. 

A full schedule of events can be found on the conference website: http://www.ssr/org. More information regarding the host city can be found at the Experience Grand Rapids website, http://www.experiencegr.com. 

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About the Society for the Study of Reproduction

The Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) was founded in 1967 to promote the study of reproduction by fostering interdisciplinary communication among scientists, holding conferences, and publishing meritorious studies. Today, our members come from 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.ssr.org.

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New York Healthcare Real Estate Conference - April 8 New York City: Join the Nation's Largest Healthcare Real Estate Investors, Developers, Capital Sources

"Healthcare real estate is now the darling of the industry. Learn more on April 8 during Healthcare & Real Estate 2014," Michael A. Noto , Senior Vice President--Management Services Group, Health Care REIT. (PRNewsFoto/CAPRATE Events)jwplayer.key="2kY/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4+KhHX3+DM4zisgtE=";NEW YORK, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Healthcare real estate is a hot real estate asset class in 2014! But just how hot and how real are the opportunities? Join the expected 400+ as we separate fact from fiction (and hype) at Healthcare & Real Estate 2014 on April 8 in New York.

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Healthcare & Real Estate 2014 will bring together the most active and innovative national healthcare providers and real estate executives for vital discussion debate and networking. The opening panel "Healthcare Real Estate 20/20" will provide clear vision of the market today. The industry's top investors, developers, and healthcare providers will offer their thoughts on the many opportunities and challenges in the market. The many panels that follow will go beyond the headlines with pointed analysis and commentary on financing, the emergence of new investors and general healthcare service trends. Join 40+ speakers and the expected 400+ attendees for Healthcare & Real Estate 2014 on April 8.

> For additional information, including detailed agenda and registration: www.cre-events.com/hcre2014

Hear Active & Innovative Healthcare & Real Estate Executives, Including:
* Steve Anderson, Senior Vice President, Capital One Commercial and Specialty Finance     
* Charles "Chick" Atkins, Principal, Atkins Companies     
* James D. Bremner, President – Healthcare, Duke Realty     
* Mark Burkemper, Senior Vice President, Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC     
* Jeffrey H Cooper, Chairman & Executive Managing Director, Savills     
* Jeffrey P. Drucker, AIA, Vice President and Studio Director, Northeast Region, ARRAY
* Ciro Fraschilla, AIA, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mascioni & Behrmann, Architecture & Engineering, P.C.     * Wilkingson Germain, Investment Officer, Ventas, Inc.     
* Scot Glasberg, MD, President Elect, American Society of Plastic Surgeons     
* Morris Gross, Vice President – Facilities Management, Danbury Hospital     Amanda Houghton, Executive Vice President – Asset Management, Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.     
* Todd Jensen, Chief Investment Officer, American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust
* Arthur Klein, MD, President, The Mount Sinai Health Network     
* Christopher W. Korsh, Senior Principal – Regional Leader, Healthcare, HOK     
* David P. Lari, Partner, Cox Castle Nicholson     
* Steven Laufer, President, Promenade Senior Living     
* Sean P. Leyden, Partner/Director, Garfunkel Wild, P.C.     
* H. Guy Leibler, President, Simone Healthcare Development
* Andrew Lawler, Partner, Healthcare Development, The Keith Corporation     
* John Marshall, Vice President, Duke Realty     
* Chan-li Lin, Partner, Rafael Vinoly Architects     
* Beth Burnham Mace, Chief Economist and Director of Capital Markets Outreach, National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry (NIC)     
* Norman K. Livingston, Managing Partner, Founder, Norvin Partners, Ltd     
* Scott A. Mason, D.P.A, FACHE, Executive Managing Director and Leader | Healthcare, Cushman & Wakefield
* Chris Montello, Principal, MP Healthcare Services     
* Casey N. Moore, Principal, Prudential Mortgage Capital     
* Jared Morgan, Vice President – Investments, SPIRIT Realty Capital     
* Ken Music, Regional Manager, Bank of America     
* Max Newland, Director – Acquisitions, Kayne Anderson Real Estate     
* Michael A. Noto, Senior Vice President—Management Services Group, Health Care REIT
* Gary Sastow, Law Offices of Gary S. Sastow, PLLC     
* Ronald M. Shapiro, Administrative Director, Rutgers Business School Center for Real Estate Studies   

* James F Sherman, Executive Vice President – Seniors Housing, Beech Street Capital     
* Frank R. Williams, Jr., Senior Managing Director – Acquisitions, Medical Properties Trust, Inc.     
* Paul Wexler, Wexler Healthcare Properties, The Corcoran Group     
* Salley Whitman, Co-Founder & Executive Director, NXT Health
* Jonathan L. Winer, Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Seavest Healthcare Properties, LLC     
* Murray Wolf, Publisher, Healthcare Real Estate Insights     
* Laca Wong Hammond, Head of Healthcare Real Estate – Healthcare Investment Banking, Raymond James     

* Jonathan Buehner, GE Capital Healthcare Financial Services  
* Paul N. Orloff, MD, President, New York County Medical Society     

NETWORKING & NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: 225 leading CRE and healthcare executives from 95 firms have already made plans to attend. Attending firms, as of March 24, 2014:
* AFD Contract Furniture Inc.
* American Realty Capital
* American Society of Plastic Surgeons
* Andersen Environmental
* Arbor Commercial Mortgage
* ARRAY
* Array Architects
* Atkins Companies
* Bank of America
* Beech Street Capital
* Bergman Real Estate Group
* Bohler Engineering
* Capital One
* Caracor LLC
* CBRE
* Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
* CTL Capital
* Cushman & Wakefield
* Danbury Hospital
* Dare Living Associates
* Duke Realty
* EmblemHealth, Inc.
* EwingCole
* First Columbia Property Services
* Garfunkel Wild, P.C.
* GE Capital – Healthcare Financial Services
* Gilsanz Murray Steficek, LLP
* Grassi & Co.
* Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC
* Health Care REIT, Inc.
* HealthAmerica Realty Group
* Healthcare Real Estate Insights
* Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
* HFF
* HOK
* JFK&M Consulting Group
* Kayne Anderson Real Estate
* Kings III Emergency Communications
* Law Offices of Gary S. Sastow, PLLC
* LifeQuest
* Lillibridge Healthcare Services
* LJS Real Estate Services
* LotInfo LLC
* LPCiminelli
* Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services
* Mascioni & Behrmann, Architecture & Engineering, P.C.
* MB Real Estate
* MedDev LLC
* Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
* Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
* Meritage Properties LLC
* Montefiore
* MP Healthcare Services
* NAI JAMES E. HANSON
* National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry (NIC)
* Nelin Real Estate Management, Inc.
* New York County Medical Society
* Newmark Associates, Commercial Real Estate Services
* NIC
* NK Architects
* NK Associates
* Norvin Partners, Ltd
* NPV Advisors
* NXT Health
* OMNInteriors
* Penn Real Estate Group
* Perkins+Will
* Platinum Health Care, LLC
* Promenade Senior Living
* Prudential Mortgage Capital
* Prudential Mortgage Capital Company
* Rafael Vinoly Architects
* Raymond James
* Rutgers Business School Center for Real Estate Studies
* Savills LLC
* Seavest Healthcare Properties, LLC
* Simone Development
* Simone Healthcare
* Simone Healthcare Development
* Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
* Spirit Realty Capital Inc.
* Stan Johnson Company
* Starwood Capital Group
* Stephen Yablon Architect
* Suburban Hospital Alliance
* Suffolk Construction Co., Inc.
* The Keith Corporation
* The Mount Sinai Health Network
* The Real Deal
* Trammell Crow Company
* Vanderweil Engineers
* Ventas, Inc.
* Voikos Construction Management
* Westage Companies
* Wexler Healthcare Properties, The Corcoran Group
* Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
* Yang & Associates, P.C.

Event Speaker/Sponsor Contact: Brian Klebash | 917-460-3572 | info@cre-events.com

CapRate Events/CRE-Events.com is an independently-owned and operated digital media firm based in New York City. Launched in June of 2011, the firm has emerged as a new leader in commercial real estate informational and networking services.

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