MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced its 2008 board of directors. The board is responsible for promoting the organization’s mission to provide pharmaceutical/bio-tech companies, academic medical centers and governmental agencies the ability to identify, develop, mentor and partner with woman, minority, veteran and disabled-owned enterprises, both large and small, in the life sciences industry.
The 2008 Diversity Alliance for Science board of directors includes: • Leah Brown, Aten Solutions, Inc. • Jackie La Joie, Merck & Co., Inc. • Alison MacPherson, Bright Pharmaceutical Services • Sheri Shafir, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation • Sally Macaluso, Merck & Co., Inc. • Sylvester Wilkins, GlaxoSmithKline • Charles Calvert, Pfizer
Scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, N.J., the inaugural Diversity Alliance for Science Conference and expo will focus on highlighting minority, women, service-veteran disabled owned businesses that provide products and services to the clinical and scientific industries. The event’s educational component will focus on developing strategies and solutions to mentor diverse life sciences firms to service large and complex scientific research organizations and government projects. The two-day, national event is expected to draw top-level pharmaceutical executives, high-ranking government officials and CEOs of diverse scientific and clinical enterprises. Merck & Co., Inc. is the keynote sponsor for the event.
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