Dear Madam / Sir,<br><div class="gmail_quote"><font size="2"><br><br>You are cordially invited to the <b>BioScope-IT seminar on software
validation and testing in the life sciences</b>.<br><br>The seminar will take place on <b>April 17, 2008 in Leuven</b>, Huis Bethlehem, K.U.Leuven, Schapenstraat 34, 3000 Leuven.<br><br>The purpose of this
seminar is to give the participants an overview of the software systems
validation and testing realm and its applicability and use in a life
sciences context. During this seminar you will learn what software
validation and testing means, how a validation environment can be set
up, and what this means in practice for the projects you are running or
services you are providing.<br><br></font><h3><font size="4">Who should attend?</font></h3><font size="2">
This seminar is directed towards life sciences software developers and
project managers seeking to learn more about how they can establish and
assure the good quality of the software systems their projects and
services rely on.<br><br>
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</p><h3><font size="4">Detailed programme</font></h3>
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<td><font size="2">09.30h-10.00h</font></td><td><font size="2">Registration with coffee</font></td><td><font size="2">Hall</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">10.00h-11.00h</font></td><td><font size="2"><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#" target="_blank">Project management in a validated environment</a> – <b>Stefan Thys</b> (Quantum Consulting &amp; Management)</font></td>

<td><font size="2">Wolfspoort auditorium</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">11.00h-12.00h</font></td><td><font size="2"><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#" target="_blank">Automating testing and available software</a> – <b>Wim Demey</b> (Sogeti)</font></td>

<td><font size="2">Wolfspoort auditorium</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">12.00h-13.00h</font></td><td><font size="2">Lunch</font></td><td><font size="2">Hall</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">13.00h-14.00h</font></td><td><font size="2"><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#" target="_blank">TBC: Result-driven testing / Maintaining the validated state</a><br>

 </font></td><td><font size="2">Wolfspoort auditorium</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">14.00h-15.00h</font></td><td><font size="2"><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#" clear="" size="" target="_blank">A practical approach to lean computer systems validation</a> – <b>Yves Dene</b></font> (Sogeti)</td>

<td><font size="2">Wolfspoort auditorium</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">15.00h-15.30h</font></td><td><font size="2">Coffee break</font></td><td><font size="2">Hall</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">15.30h-16.30h</font></td><td><font size="2"><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#" target="_blank">Software provider view on testing</a> – <b>Kurt Van Looveren</b> (MIPS)</font></td>

<td><font size="2">Wolfspoort auditorium</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">16.30h-17.30h</font></td><td><font size="2"><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#" target="_blank">TBC Pharma / Healthcare view</a><br>

 </font></td><td><font size="2">Wolfspoort auditorium</font></td>
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<td><font size="2">17.30</font></td><td><font size="2">Closing</font></td><td><font size="2">Hall</font></td>
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</p><h3><font size="4">Pricing and Registration</font></h3><font size="2">
Academia &amp; FlandersBio members: <b>€80</b> (VAT excl.)
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Other: <b>€100</b> (VAT excl.)
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The fee includes coffee, drinks, lunch, and seminar documentation.
<br><br><a href="http://www.bioscope-it.be/index.php?option=com_attend_events&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=54#registration" target="_blank">You can register through the BioScope-IT website at http://www.bioscope-it.be</a><br>

Registration deadline: April 14, 2007<br><br></font><h3><font size="4">Organizing Partners</font></h3>
Sogeti, BioScope-IT, and FlandersBio<br><br><br><br>Hope to see you at the meeting.<br>Kind regards,<br>The BioScope-IT team<br>+32 484 995 775<br><a href="mailto:info@bioscope-it.be" target="_blank">info@bioscope-it.be</a><br>

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