BIO:
| WHO: | Â | Â | U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin |
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WHAT: | TheDiversity in Biotechnology Summit at the 2010 BIO International Convention in Chicago will focus on the importance of integrating diverse and underserved populations within medical, research, increasing employment opportunities and encouraging participation in clinical trials. Experts in health, business and academia will discuss the challenge of increasing minority participation in research and the workforce. Â The program will feature: Â
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| WHEN: | Monday, May 3 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time | ||
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| WHERE: | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. | ||
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| CONTACT: | If you are interested in speaking with Dr. Benjamin at the Summit or via phone following her keynote, please contact: Jennifer Spector, 202.295.8790 or 215.264.1500 or Jennifer.spector@harbourgrp.com Audrey Chang, 202.295.8779 or 202.489.8634 or Audrey.chang@harbourgrp.com |
About the 2010 BIO International Convention: The BIO International Convention helps to support the association's programs and initiatives. BIO works throughout the year to create a policy environment that enables the industry to continue to fulfill its vision of bettering the world through biotechnology innovation. For more information on the global event for biotechnology, including program, registration, and housing information, please visit http://convention.bio.org/
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Contacts:
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Jennifer Spector, 202-295-8790 or 215-264-1500
Jennifer.spector@harbourgrp.com
or
Audrey
Chang, 202-295-8779 or 202-489-8634
Audrey.chang@harbourgrp.com
