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MichBio Announces Grand Rapids Student Life Science Career Day

Posted on: Thursday, 6 July 2006, 18:00 CDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- MichBio, Michigan's life science trade association dedicated to driving the growth of the life sciences industry, announces the MichBio Student Life Science Career Day October 10, 2006 in Grand Rapids. Grand Valley State University and the Van Andel Institute, in partnership with MichBio, will host the career day. This event is for high school students in the greater Grand Rapids area that are interested in pursuing a science career. The career day takes place on the first day of the 3-day MichBio Expo 2006 held on October 10, 11 and 12.

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. A panel of the state's top life science industry experts will discuss their career paths, sharing personal advice regarding education and work experience. Additionally, students will tour the Cook DeVos Center for Health Sciences research laboratory facilities.

This is MichBio's second student life science career day event. Last year, Wayne State University and university president Reid hosted the career day with over 180 students in attendance. The purpose of this event is to introduce Michigan's top high school students to the excellent life science university programs and career opportunities available here in the state. The goal is to retain Michigan's best students by encouraging them to attend state universities and work for state businesses.

Invitations will be given to a maximum of three students and one teacher per the greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan area schools. It is anticipated that 100 schools will participate. This event is free to students and their chaperones. Interested schools should contact Lauren Reed, Program Director, at lauren@michbio.org .

The MichBio Expo 2006 will attract more than 800 participants from across the state to Grand Rapids. Day two, October 11, of the Expo will present an afternoon of tours focused on the area's leading life science businesses. Simultaneously, industry service providers will present educational symposia. The day will conclude with the Expo's opening reception on the exhibitor floor at the DeVos Place.

The MichBio Expo and Conference, October 12, at the DeVos Place is designed for professionals from across the life science spectrum and at every stage of business development. The conference will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from top industry speakers, view more than 50 exhibitors, attend special networking events, and meet with business development executives from national pharma and medical device companies.

Sponsors

Pfizer Research and Development, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Van Andel Institute, Grand Valley State University, Esperion Therapeutics, Asterand Inc., Michigan Business Review, WMSTI, 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 groups. MichBio is a statewide organization focused on the human resource, funding, infrastructure, and policy issues affecting the 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 growth in the state.

MichBio

CONTACT: Mary Karen McClellan, Director of Public Relations andMarketing of MichBio, +1-734-615-9661 or karen@michbio.org

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

Source: PRNewswire

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