Some Harvard affiliates participated, like Professor of Chemistry Gregory L. Verdine, who participated in a panel on biomedical research.
The corporate exhibit halls opened Monday night. Companies offered information and free gifts to participants strolling the booths.
A variety of companies sponsored booths. In addition to biotech firms, participants ranged from makers of laboratory equipment and pharmaceuticals to law firms and Internet ventures and even moving companies.
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Next year's conference will be held in San Diego, Calif.