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MEDICAL DEVICE VALUATIONS AND EXIT STRATEGIES IN THE NEW ECONOMY PRESENTED ONLINE BY MEDICAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CHAIRMAN & CEO CHRISTOPHER J.P. VELIS

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-May 4, 2010--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Science Intelligence (LSI) announced today that medical technology investment banking veteran Christopher J.P. Velis of Medical Capital Advisors will kick off their May 12, 2010 Emerging Medical Technologies Spotlight – an online meeting showcasing more than 20 privately-held medical device companies – with an industry presentation titled “The Medtech Climate in the New Economy:  7 Things You Need to Know About Raising Capital, Valuations, and Exit Strategies”.

Mr. Velis’ one-hour industry presentation will provide start-up CEOs, business development executives, and investors with a practical and realistic picture of what to expect in terms of raising capital, valuations, and exits for the rest of 2010.

Mr. Velis’ discussion will be followed by detailed business presentations from the CEOs of 20+ privately-held emerging medical technology companies selected by event host Life Science Intelligence.  Each of the presenting companies is seeking strategic partners and/or raising capital.

Attendees to the meeting will get online access to:

• Mr. Velis' Industry Presentation
• 20+ CEO Presentations (audio and slides)
• 20+ Executive Summaries
• Detailed Information, Including:  Development Stage, Competitive Landscape and Positioning, Technological Advantage, Target Markets, Sales Forecasts, Strategic Partnering Opportunities, Financial & Fund Raising Status, Management Team, IP Position, Exit Strategy, Contact Details
• The “Live” Event on May 12, 2010 and the “Replay” for up to 12 Months Thereafter
• Optional Networking

Companies on the May 12th program include:  ABMI, Blacktoe Medical, CAL Engineering, Cleveland Medical Devices, CNS Response, D.S. Biomedical, Discover Medical Devices, Duke Vascular, Eye Sonix, InfraRed Imaging Systems, IPGDx, KCBioMedix, KeraMed, Magellan Surgical Tools, MetaCure, Nerites, PerfAction, QuantumCor, Rockland Technimed, S.E.A. Medical Systems, StrenuMed, Sword Diagnostics, WellBeingz, and Xoft.

LSI’s Emerging Medical Technologies Spotlight is a travel-free online event, which serves as a convenient forum for medical technology innovators, investors, and dealmakers to connect and collaborate from their desktops.  Registered attendees and select LSI members – which include the top medtech dealmaking companies and venture capital firms – will have an opportunity to quickly and efficiently preview companies and then selectively network using LSI’s proprietary and confidential online platform.

To register for this private online event or for additional details, visit www.EMTspotlight.com.

About Medical Capital Advisors, LLC
Medical Capital Advisors, LLC is among Wall Street's leading, specialized investment banking advisors to the Medical Technology industry.  The firm has successfully represented the financial interests of sophisticated institutional investors and Fortune 500 companies.  Medical Capital Advisors' current client base includes leading medical technology firms in the largest sectors of medicine, including: orthopedic, cardiovascular, and biologic sciences.  Medical Capital Advisors provides strategic advice concerning mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and capital investments to its clients.

About Life Science Intelligence (LSI)®
LSI delivers high-quality market data and competitive intelligence to medical technology executives, entrepreneurs, and investors.  LSI produces the Emerging Medical Technologies® database, Emerging Medical Technologies® online meetings, medtech market reports, and provides global custom market research services.  www.LifeScienceIntelligence.com

Contact:
Life Science Intelligence
Scott Pantel, 1-714-847-3540
scott@LifeScienceIntelligence.com