ADVISORY/Governor Taft Headlines Impressive Cast of Speakers at BioOhio; More Than 300 Attendees Expected for October 23-24 Event.Assignment Desks/Health/Medical Writers ADVISORY...for Oct. 23 (Thurs.) COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2003 On October 23-24, Omeris' 16th annual statewide conference will feature an unprecedented collection of Ohio's bioscience and legislative leaders as speakers. Adding more than 300 attendees from all walks of bioscience research, industry, and economic development creates a unique environment with a focus on growing bioscience in Ohio. To be held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center Easton Town Center ("Easton") is a large mixed-use center in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It is designed to look like a classic American main street, with public spaces, fountains, a street grid, and metered storefront parking. , BioOhio 2003: Staking Claim on Ohio's Third Frontier will feature educational sessions on technology and business issues, exhibit booths, and networking opportunities. For the first time, BioOhio also will include a poster session A poster session is the juried presentation of research information by representatives of several research teams at a congress or conference with an academic or professional focus. These are particularly prominent at scientific conferences such as medical congresses. for bioscience students. Ohio Governor Bob Taft Robert Alphonso "Bob" Taft II (born January 8, 1942) is an American Republican politician. He was elected to two terms of office as the Governor of the U.S. state of Ohio between 1999-2007. Taft started work for the University of Dayton beginning August 15 2007. and Anna D. Barker, PhD, Deputy Director for Strategic Scientific Initiatives of the National Cancer Institute, will deliver keynote presentations on Thursday, October 23. Friday's keynote speaker will be Fred Sanfilippo, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Dean of the College of Medicine and Public Health at The Ohio State University Ohio State University, main campus at Columbus; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1870, opened 1873 as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1878. There are also campuses at Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark. . "BioOhio always has been a forum to discuss economic, legislative, research, and education issues that impact bioscience in Ohio," said Omeris President Tony Dennis, PhD. "With Issue 1 on the ballot a couple weeks later, this year's event will apply extra focus on how bioscience and the Governor's Third Frontier Project positively impact each other and Ohio's future." Additional speakers on Thursday include: -- Tony Dennis, PhD, Omeris -- Mark Collar, Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals -- Michael Knopp, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University -- Stan Gerson, MD, Case Western Reserve University -- State Senator Noun 1. state senator - a member of a state senate senator - a member of a senate Steve Stivers Steve Stivers is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 16th District since he was appointed in 2003 to fill out the term of Priscilla Mead. He was successfully elected to the seat in 2004. -- State Representative Tim Schaffer -- State Representative Jean Schmidt Jeannette "Jean" Marie Hoffman Schmidt (born November 29, 1951) is a member of the United States Congress. A Republican, she represents Ohio's 2nd congressional district, stretching from eastern Cincinnati to Portsmouth. -- John Rice, PhD, Triathlon Medical Ventures -- Bob Baxter, BioEnterprise -- Carol Frankenstein, BIO/START -- John Lewis, Central Ohio Omeris -- David Wight David Wight (born 3 July 1959 in the Cayman Islands) is a former cricketer[1] who played for the Cayman Islands national cricket team from 2000 to 2004.[2] Career , PhD, Edison Biotechnology Institute The Biotechnology Institute is an independent nonprofit organization founded to teach the public about the benefits of biotechnology. It was created in 1998 by the biotechnology industry and is located in Arlington, Virginia. -- Johnathan Holifield, CincyTech USA -- Fred Baughman, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce -- William "Sandy" White, Columbus Technology Council -- Dorothy Baunach, NorTech Speakers complementing Dr. Sanfilippo on Friday include: -- Dorothy Air, PhD, University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati is a coeducational public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ranked as one of America’s top 25 public research universities and in the top 50 of all American research universities,[2] -- Jack Bantle, PhD, Ohio University -- Paul DiCorleto, PhD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation -- Joe Fondacaro, PhD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center -- Wolfgang Sadee, PhD, The Ohio State University -- Eric Cottington, PhD, Case Western Reserve University To see a full agenda or to register online, go to www.omeris.org and click on the BioOhio logo. For more information on BioOhio 2003, contact Omeris Manager of Corporate Communications Matt Schutte at 614/675-3686. Members of the media wishing to attend should contact Matt Schutte at Omeris, 614-675-3686; E-mail mschutte@omeris.org. Omeris is a non-profit organization supported by the Thomas Edison Program of the Ohio Department of Development. Its mission is to accelerate bioscience discovery, innovation and commercialization of global value, driving economic growth, and improving quality of life in Ohio. Omeris is headquartered in Columbus, with regional business development affiliates in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Athens. |
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