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The Burnham Institute Hosts Fourth Annual Gala Dinner to Benefit Arthritis Research

Posted on: Thursday, 1 September 2005, 12:00 CDT

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Burnham Institute and title sponsor Invitrogen Corporation proudly present "Under the Sea," a gala dinner scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2005. The proceeds of this event will benefit arthritis research at The Burnham Institute's Infectious and Inflammatory Disease Center. Gala supporters are united in finding new ways to treat, cure and ultimately prevent the suffering caused by arthritis which affects more than 70 million people in the United States alone.

"Under the Sea" will commence at 6:30 PM at the Institute's campus located on the beautiful Torrey Pines Mesa in La Jolla, California. The Burnham Institute's annual gala attracts San Diego's top philanthropists, entrepreneurs, researchers, and community members dedicated to supporting scientific discoveries. Guests attending the black-tie affair will enter a fascinating underwater universe, complete with mermaids, exotic sea life, and amusing entertainment. Guests will enjoy fine dining provided by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, dancing, and an exciting live auction.

"On behalf of the Institute, I would like to thank Invitrogen and our other sponsors for their generous contribution to arthritis research," said John C. Reed M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of The Burnham Institute. "For the first time, our gala has a title sponsor and we believe Invitrogen is the perfect partner because they too have a commitment to improving human health through innovation in science and technology."

"Invitrogen wholeheartedly supports The Burnham Institute's vision of finding cures for arthritis and other debilitating diseases," said Greg Lucier, president and CEO of Invitrogen. "As one of the San Diego area's leading biotechnology employers, Invitrogen is dedicated to supporting our community and our industry. This is especially true in the case of research organizations such as The Burnham Institute that are committed to delivering the breakthrough science that is improving our lives."

In addition to Invitrogen Corporation, The Burnham Institute would like to sincerely thank individual patrons and corporations that have committed to sponsoring "Under the Sea." These sponsors include Merck Research Labs, Pfizer, Inc., DBC Construction, Inc., Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc., General Atomics, Cooley Godward, LLP, Stratagene, Nico and Caroline Nierenberg, Erna and Andrew Viterbi, Arthur Brody, Amy Corton and Carl Eibl, Stuart and Karen Tanz, Armi and Albert Williams, Lynn Gorguze and Councilman Scott Peters, Denyse and Tim Browne, Alan and Marleigh Gleicher, Marc and Jenn Buckner, Jon Liss and Lucy Anderson, Howard and Toby Cohen, Papa Doug and Betsy Manchester, Marvin and Reinette Levine, Kenneth J. Woolcott, Yvonne and Roy Polatchek and Rancho Santa Fe friends of The Burnham Institute, Faith and Michael Kettel, Carole and Howard Goldfeder, and Jay and Bryna Kranzler, McGraw/Baldwin Architects, TKG Consulting Engineers, and Driver Alliant Insurance Services and PacificCare Health Systems.

For additional information on the event and sponsorship opportunities contact Kirstin Broome at (858) 713-9916.

About The Burnham Institute

The Burnham Institute, founded in 1976, is an independent not-for-profit biomedical research institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge and providing the foundation for tomorrow's medical therapies. The Institute is home to three major centers: the Cancer Center, the Del E. Webb Neuroscience and Aging Center, and the Infectious and Inflammatory Disease Center. Since 1981, the Institute's Cancer Center has been a member of the National Cancer Institute's prestigious Cancer Centers program. Discoveries by Burnham scientists have contributed to the development of new drugs for Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and several forms of cancer. Today the Burnham Institute employs over 700, including more than 550 scientists. The majority of the Institute's funding derives from federal sources, but private philanthropic support is essential to continuing bold and innovative research. For additional information about the Institute and ways to support the research efforts of the Institute, visit http://www.burnham.org/.

About Invitrogen Corporation

Invitrogen Corporation provides products and services that support academic and government research institutions and pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide in their efforts to improve the human condition. The company provides essential life science technologies for disease research, drug discovery and commercial bio-production. Invitrogen's own research and development efforts are focused on breakthrough innovation in all major areas of biological discovery, including functional genomics, proteomics, bio-informatics and cell biology, placing Invitrogen's products in nearly every major laboratory in the world. Founded in 1987, Invitrogen is headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., and conducts business in more than 70 countries around the world. The company globally employs approximately 4,500 scientists and other professionals, and had revenues in excess of $1 billion in 2004. Information about Invitrogen is available on the Web at http://www.invitrogen.com/.

Media Contact: Emily Zanovich Atkins + Associates 858-527-3481 ezanovich@irpr.com

The Burnham Institute

CONTACT: Emily Zanovich of Atkins + Associates, +1-858-527-3481,ezanovich@irpr.com, for The Burnham Institute

Web site: http://www.burnham.org/

Source: PRNewswire

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