About BioWV

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BioWV, the Bioscience Association of West Virginia, was formed in 2009 and incorporated in the State of West Virginia as a non-profit association.

The purpose of the Association is to promote the bioscience industry in West Virginia, expand the knowledge and expertise of West Virginia’s businesses concerning the life sciences through seminars, educational publications and to enhance public awareness of the biotechnology industry in West Virginia. BioWV represents the interests of the bioscience industry in West Virginia before federal, state and local legislators and regulators.

BIOAs a member of the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), we benefit from the ability to share best practices across the country and from gaining a stronger voice for influencing the legislative landscape for future growth. The Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) is a confederation of state-based, non-profit trade organizations each governed by its own board of directors. The common mission of the members of the CSBA is to promote public understanding, and to advocate for public policies that support the responsible development of the bioscience industry. These groups are recognized by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) as affiliate organizations in their respective states.

Executive Director

Bryan Brown
Brown Communications
PO Box 20426
Charleston, WV 25362

Phone: 304-546-5500
Fax: 304-345-9419
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Directors

Derek Gregg, Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Vandalia Research, Inc.

John Maher, Ph.D., Vice-Chair
Vice President for Research
Marshall University Research Corporation

Steven Turner, Ph.D., Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer 
Protea Biosciences

Melissa Watkins, Secretary
Attorney
Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

John H. Brown, Jr.
President
Brown Communications 

Jean Chappell
Dean of Allied Health
Marshall Community & Technical College

John R. Gibson
Director, US Public Affairs and Policy
Pfizer

Russ Lorince, Ph.D.
Director of Economic Development
West Virginia University

Jose V. Sartarelli Ph.D.
Milan Puskar Dean, College of Business and Economics
West Virginia University 

Jeffrey P. Smith, Ph.D.
VP, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Mylan Laboratories, Inc.