2nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference

10 February 2005

NEW YORK. More than 240 companies are scheduled to present at the Rodman & Renshaw Techvest 2nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference to be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, May 4-6, 2005.

The companies, both publicly-traded and private, will present data on an array of therapeutic topics including oncology, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system disorders, infectious diseases and medical device technology. The conference aims to provide investors — both specialists and generalists — with the opportunity to meet with corporate executives and experts from the scientific and medical communities.

The three-day conference will include company presentations, breakout sessions, Q&A, and one-on-one meetings with presenting companies.

Attendees are invited to witness the progress of these companies as their respective management teams detail their product pipelines and outline business and investment opportunities.

Details regarding the conference, registration and payment information can be obtained at www.rodmanandrenshaw.com