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SCC Kicks Off Annual Scientific Meeting Today

Leading cosmetic chemists gathering in New York CIty.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The Society of Cosmetics Chemists is gathering in New York City today for the Annual Scientific Meeting, which is being held at the New York Hilton.


Oral presentations will open at 9am today and Friday. The Technology Showcase will open at 10am to 5pm on Thursday and from 9am to 3pm on Friday.

The Suppliers Cocktail Reception will be held tonight from 5-7:00 p.m., immediately following the close of the Technology Showcase.

During the meeting, the 2011 Maison de Navarre Medal Award will be presented to Dr. Howard Maibach. Dr. Maibach is being recognized for his significant contribution through his extensive cosmetic safety research. He has also been a major factor in the study of percutaneous absorption and moisturization. He will be presented with the honor at Thursday’s luncheon.
The 2011 SCC Merit Award will be presented to Dr. Kenneth Marenus at the Friday luncheon.

In addition, emeritus members of the SCC are invited to a meet and greet reception on Thursday from 4-5:00 p.m.

Due to the event, SCC’s national office is officially closed during these two days, but will reopen on Tuesday, December 13th. During this time SCC will not have access to voice mail or email and the fax machine will be down.

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