1. PolExGene Sixth Framework Programme Priority 1 Life Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health PolExGene Biocompatible non-viral gene delivery systems for the ex vivo treatment of ocular and cardiovascular diseases with high unmet medical need Contract number: 019114 PolExGene kick-off meeting Ghent, 23-24/08/2006

2. PROGRAMME KICK-OFF MEETING Wednesday 23 August 2006: 14.00 Welcome and practical information for kick off meeting (E. Schacht) 14.10 Introduction of the participants (Each participant) 14.30 Brief overview of project objectives, work packages, deliverables, time chart ( E. Schacht) 15.00 Guidelines for project implementation (Dr. P. Tosetti) 16.00 Coffee break 16.30 Management structure (E. Schacht & P. Dubruel) 17.00 Budget and first instalment 17.30 Conclusions for 1st day (P. Tosetti & E. Schacht). 19.30 Departure from Novotel for dinner in “ De 3 Biggetjes”, Patershol, Zeugstraat 7, Gent T: 09-224.46.48 (10 minutes walk from the hotel) PolExGene kick-off meeting Ghent, 23-24/08/2006

3. PROGRAMME KICK-OFF MEETING Thursday 24 August 2006: 09.00 Presentation by each partner (15 min) of contribution to the work packages, planned work and deliverables for the first 6 months, personnel involved 10.30 Coffee break 11.00 Presentation by each partner (15 min) of contribution to the work packages, planned work and deliverables for the first 6 months, personnel involved 12.00 Exploitation Actions & Consortium Agreement: actions needed (E. Schacht) 12.15 Final remarks by EC officer (P. Tosetti) 12.45 Closing remarks and fixing dates and venues for next meetings (E. Schacht) 13.00 Lunch in “ het Pand” PolExGene kick-off meeting Ghent, 23-24/08/2006

4. PROGRAMME KICK-OFF MEETING Wednesday 23 August 2006: 14.00 Welcome and practical information for kick off meeting (E. Schacht) 14.10 Introduction of the participants (Each participant) 14.30 Brief overview of project objectives, work packages, deliverables, time chart ( E. Schacht) 15.00 Guidelines for project implementation (Dr. P. Tosetti) 16.00 Coffee break 16.30 Management structure (E. Schacht & P. Dubruel) 17.00 Budget and first instalment 17.30 Conclusions for 1st day (P. Tosetti & E. Schacht). 19.30 Departure from Novotel for dinner in “ De 3 Biggetjes”, Patershol, Zeugstraat 7, Gent T: 09-224.46.48 (10 minutes walk from the hotel) PolExGene kick-off meeting Ghent, 23-24/08/2006