WBBA Fifth Annual Governor’s Life Sciences Summit
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA), life science leaders and experts, and Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire join forces to mark the industry’s progress, discuss critical issues facing the Life Science sector and set future goals.
Governor Christine Gregoire will address the Life Science industry and special guest Debora Lappin, President, Council on American Medical Innovation (CAMI), will present "Losing Our Edge: The State of Medical Innovation in America."
Media attendance is free of charge – register today!
| Date: | Tuesday, September 22 | ||||
| Time: | 7:15 - 10:30 a.m. | ||||
| Location: | McCaw Hall at Seattle Center |
Additional highlights:
- Washington’s Innovation Economy for the 21st Century, by Chris Rivera, President, WBBA
- Leveraging Innovation: The Impact of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund (LSDF), by Dr. Lee Huntsman, Executive Director, LSDF
- The New Department of Commerce: Strategically Positioning Washington, by Rogers Weed, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Don’t miss the supercharged finale – a discussion on SB 6015, legislation that focuses on developing two to three bold initiatives designed to help Washington state lead life sciences on a global scale. The panel includes the Governor and numerous experts from the Technology Alliance, WBBA and We Work For Health.
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA) is a not-for-profit association of more than 460 life sciences companies, universities, research institutions and others working together to achieve better health solutions. Our goal is to help build a thriving life sciences sector in Washington state, contributing significantly to economic vitality, educational excellence and improved health.
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