Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization to Unveil State Initiative Report at 2010 BIO International Convention

Media Advisory

WHAT: Release of the Battelle/BIO State Initiatives 2010 Report

Updated data on national, state and metropolitan bioscience employment and growth trends as well as information on state bioscience policies and programs.
State profiles containing data on bioscience employment, R&D, clinical trials, venture capital investments and patents.
Battelle and BIO representatives will be available immediately following the event. For media inquiries and/or interviews, please contact Karrie Hawbaker at 443-762-6858 or ksh@ecius.net.

WHO: The event will feature the following speakers:

Patrick Kelly, Vice President for State Government Relations, BIO – Welcome Remarks and Introduction
Matthew Summy, President & CEO, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition – Welcome to Illinois/Value of Bioscience Innovation
Vicki Loise, Executive Director, Association of University Technology Managers – Value of University/Industry Interactions to Advance the Industry in the United States
Mitchell Horowitz, Vice President and Managing Director, Battelle Technology Partnership Practice – Highlights of Battelle/BIO State Initiatives Report

WHEN: Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CST

Listen live via Webcast:
https://bio.peachnewmedia.com/store/seminar/seminar.php?seminar=5059

Dial-in number: 866-393-9713, conference code: 203-735-9634

WHERE:
S403B, South Bldg., Level 4
McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
BIO International Convention