ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- MichBio, Michigan's life science trade association dedicated to driving the growth of the life sciences industry, announces the MichBio Expo 2006, October 10, 11 and 12, 2006, at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.
For three days, the MichBio Expo 2006 will attract more than 800 participants from across the state. The expo will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from top speakers, view more than 50 exhibitors, attend special networking events, and meet with business development executives from national pharma and medical device companies.
October 10th - MichBio Student Life Science Career Day
MichBio, in partnership with Grand Valley State University and the Van Andel Institute, will host the Student Life Science Career Day on Tuesday, October 10. This event is for Michigan high school students interested in pursuing a science career. The program will feature Jim Jordan, an internationally renowned motivational speaker, who will guide students through a series of exercises and fun demonstrations to help them seek out the career path suited best for them. Life science industry experts will discuss their career paths, sharing personal advice regarding education and work experience. Additionally, students will tour local research and educational facilities. Invitations will be given to a maximum of three students and one teacher per school. 100 schools are anticipated to attend. This event is free to students and their chaperones.
October 11th - Tours and Symposia
An afternoon of educational tours and symposia is a new highlight for the 2006 expo. Focused on the life science business community, October 11th will feature a diverse group of service providers' educational seminars. Simultaneously, departing from the DeVos Place, Grand Rapid's several life science companies will lead guided tours of their facilities. The day will conclude with the Expo's opening reception.
October 12th - Expo and Conference
The MichBio Expo and Conference at the DeVos Place is designed for professionals from across the life science spectrum and at every stage of business development. The program will include keynote speakers and panel discussions on medical devices, pharmaceutical research/development and new avenues of biotechnology. The exhibit floor will present a diverse group of more than 50 life science companies and service providers. Attendees can schedule exclusive business development meetings where emerging and established life science companies meet one-on-one in a private setting with business development and procurement executives from national pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic companies. In addition a research contract competition is in the planning stages.
For more information, registration, sponsorship opportunities, or exhibit sales visit http://www.MichBioExpo.com
Sponsors
Pfizer Research and Development, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Grand Valley State University, Esperion Therapeutics, Asterand Inc., Michigan Business Review, CJPS Enterprises, Right Place, Inc., Michigan Venture Capitol Association, PR Newswire
About MichBio
MichBio is dedicated to driving life sciences industry growth within the State of Michigan. For new and established biosciences companies, MichBio provides a community focal point by offering networking and educational events, a roster of support services, and a portal to state and national information. MichBio represents biosciences companies, academic and research institutions, bioscience service providers and related organizations. MichBio is focusing on the human resource, funding, and infrastructure issues affecting the state bioscience industry. MichBio is affiliated with BIO, the national organization that represents biotechnology companies across America.
The knowledge based economy presents the state of Michigan with unprecedented economic opportunity, the MichBio Expo serves to act as a catalyst in bringing academic and industry leaders together for a briefing on the dynamics shaping life sciences.
MichBioCONTACT: Mary Karen McClellan, Director of Public Relations and Marketingof MichBio, +1-734-615-9661, or karen@michbio.org
