ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan’s life science industry professionals, investors and service providers will gather in Lansing next week to discuss the issues affecting sector growth in the state and learn about new technologies, trends and strategies for building the industry into an engine driving an economic resurgence. The MichBio Expo is planned for October 16-17 at the Lansing Center in the state’s capital. The two day-event features a wide variety of activities covering a broad spectrum of life sciences topics:
October 16 Program Highlights:
High School Student Career Day: Sponsored by MichBio and hosted by Michigan State University, this free event introduces high school juniors and seniors from around the state to educational and career opportunities in the life sciences. It will feature break-out sessions led by MSU faculty and life sciences company representatives in the areas of Medical Devices/Bioengineering, Investigative Laboratory Sciences, Biosystems/GIS & GPS, Global Warming & Environmental Sustainability, and Animal Health. The sessions are followed by lunch at the MSU Union and tours of MSU campus research facilities, including the Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, Center for Advanced Microscopy, Structural Fire Testing Laboratory, Radiology, and Research Technology Support Facility. (8:15 am - 12:30 pm)
Lansing-Area Life Science Facilities Tours: Guided tours, from 9am - 3pm, of seven area companies including:
Guests need to start at the Lansing Center to receive tour credentials and maps before setting out for tours. (www.michbio.org/Expo/Day1/index.shtml for schedule.)
Michigan Life Sciences Pipeline-Sponsored Events: Two concurrent events from 1-5 pm will focus attention on how the life sciences industry can grow in Michigan.
* Governor’s Roundtable on Commercialization & Innovation in the Life Sciences
www.michbio.org/Expo/Exhibitors/www.michbio.org/Expo
MichBio is the statewide trade association committed to building Michigan’s life science industry into a growth engine that will drive a revitalized economy. Its members are life sciences companies, academic and research institutions, bioscience service providers, and related organizations. MichBio is dedicated to fostering their collective impact by connecting its members with the essential resources, including goods, services, educational and networking programs, legislative representation, and partners that facilitate success.
CONTACT: Jayne Berkaw, Director, Marketing and Communications of MichBio,
+1-734-615-9661, jayne@michbio.org
Web site: http://www.michbio.org/
http://www.michbio.org/Expo/Day1/index.shtml/
http://www.michbio.org/Expo/Exhibitors/
http://www.michbio.org/Expo/
