Second Annual Biosciences Summit to be Held Wednesday, January 25th in Charleston
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Charleston, W.Va. (October 18, 2011) – The Bioscience Association of West Virginia will hold the Second Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Charleston Town Center Marriott Hotel in Charleston, West Virginia, organization representatives announced today.
Derek Gregg, chairman of the of the Bioscience Association of West Virginia, said, “The purpose of the event is to highlight the role and impact of the bioscience industry in West Virginia, showcase research and commercialization efforts taking place at state universities and private companies, and to discuss policies and programs to help nurture the industry. This is an important industry for our state and it will become an economic cornerstone in the years to come.”
Gregg said the event, which attracted more than 175 attendees from across the state and region in 2011, will bring together West Virginia's bioscience community - private companies, university researchers, suppliers and funders - as well as policy and opinion leaders, economic developers and others to learn more about how to successfully grow and nurture the industry. The biosciences comprise biotechnology and life science companies and biomedical research entities.
Additionally, Bryan Brown has been named executive director of the Association. Brown, along with his father – John Brown – operate a public affairs firm in Charleston. The two were intimately involved in the formation of the Bioscience Association of West Virginia in 2009.
Gregg said, “While the Bioscience field is growing in West Virginia, it is largely unknown to the general public and many important constituent groups. Bryan will work to promote the bioscience industry in the state, expand the knowledge and expertise of West Virginia’s businesses related to the life sciences, and enhance public awareness of the industry in West Virginia. We are excited to bring him on board.”
For additional information, contact Derek Gregg at 304-529-0803, or visit the website at: www.biowv.org.
