WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce the creation of the BIO Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology to be presented to an outstanding woman in the industrial biotechnology sector who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the biobased economy and biotech innovation. The inaugural award will be presented at this year’s Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech & Bioenergy, to be held December 7-9, 2014 in San Diego, California.
The award is meant to honor the unique achievements of Rosalind Franklin and her contributions to the field of biotechnology and to recognize the modern achievements of women currently excelling in the industrial biotech space. “A renowned chemist, Rosalind Franklin achieved milestones in her field including a significant contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA. This award will highlight recent advancements in industrial biotechnology innovation and growth of the biobased economy by honoring individual women in this biotech sector,” said Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section.
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