Cosmeceuticals Conference Covers New Science, Trends, Patents, Claims and Growth Opportunities, June 2-3, New York City

NEW YORK, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Research Institute announces the 2nd Annual Cosmeceuticals forum scheduled to take place in New York City on June 2-3, 2005. This timely meeting will bring together industry leaders to discuss new science, patents, claims, growth opportunities facing various components of the business. Chaired by Wendy Lewis, President of Wendy Lewis & CO. Ltd., this year's conference will host keynote speakers as Dr. Daniel H. Maes, Ph.D., The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.; Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D., SkinMedica Inc.; Jessica Wu, M.D., Dr. Jessica Wu Cosmeceuticals; Tina S. Alster, M.D., Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery; Uli Wiesendanger, Partner and Chairman, Strawberry Frog and Founding member of TBWA advertising network; Kelly Mooney, President and CXO, Resource Interactive and many more to share cutting-edge scientific advances in this rapidly growing area.

The agenda offers an impressive line up of experts who will discuss a variety of new topics and trends including:

   -- New scientific advances including protein heat induction, nano
      particles, green tea based age management lines and more
   -- Integrated aesthetics and how to take advantage of the cosmetic
      surgery and aesthetic skincare markets
   -- Cosmetic medicine and emerging global trends to watch out for
   -- New technologies and delivery options to enhance efficacy and suit
      various skin types
   -- Strategic sourcing and partnerships to achieve breakthroughs
   -- Product safety, claims and patents and what you must keep up with
   -- Marketing, advertising and buzz-building techniques to build your
      brand
   -- Alternate channels and how to creatively position your brands in these
      various new channels
   -- Department store and other consumer and retail trends
   -- Ethnic segments and how best to reach out to these surging market
      segments

Skintastic and Resource Interactive are preliminary exhibitors and sponsors.

* For Registration and Program Information: An early-bird discount of $300 is offered to those who register before Friday, April 15, 2005. Go online: http://www.srinstitute.com/CG123 E-mail: info@srinstitute.com Phone: 800-599-4950 * Please mention priority code DPR001179 when registering CONTACT: Rupa Ranganathan Senior Vice President Strategic Research Institute Phone: 212-967-0095 ext. 252 mailto:rranganathan@srinstitute.com http://www.srinstitute.com/CG123