“First in Class” In The South: BioFusion 2005 A Success; Top Biotechnology Minds And Business Leaders Conduct Partnering Meetings And Tackle Challenges Ranging From Disease Prevention To National Security

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2005--The Southern U.S. International Bio Alliance's inaugural biosciences partnering conference, BioFusion 2005, concluded yesterday in Atlanta among resounding accolades. More than 300 delegates participated in meetings and attended conference events geared to bring biotech industry influencers together for the first time in the region. In partnership with the Second Annual CDC Technology Symposium, BioFusion 2005 attracted leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and other biosciences organizations, including U.S. research institutions, universities and global biosciences partners.