Smith & Nephew Joins CIMIT as Newest Member of Industry Liaison Program

CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 12, 2006 - CIMIT is pleased to announce that Smith & Nephew has joined the Industry Liaison Program.

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specializing in Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy, Arthroscopy, and Advanced Wound Management products. Smith & Nephew has more than 8,500 employees and operates in 33 countries with sales of nearly $2.6 billion.

Smith & Nephew has joined CIMIT to build on the strength of its relationships with clinicians. By better understanding clinical needs, Smith & Nephew can enhance and accererate their ability to develop cost-effective treatments to healthcare's most pressing problems.