Battelle to Unveil New Health and Life Sciences Growth Efforts and Present Awards at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting and ToxExpo.COLUMBUS, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. -- Battelle, the world's largest nonprofit, independent research and development organization, will unveil to existing and prospective customers how it is growing its science and technology capabilities, services, facilities, and expertise, in addition to presenting two Battelle Student Research Awards and a Student Travel Award at the Society of Toxicology toxicology, study of poisons, or toxins, from the standpoint of detection, isolation, identification, and determination of their effects on the human body. Toxicology may be considered the branch of pharmacology devoted to the study of the poisonous effects of drugs. 48th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in Baltimore, Maryland "Baltimore" redirects here. For the surrounding county, see Baltimore County, Maryland. For other uses, see Baltimore (disambiguation). Baltimore is an independent city located in the state of Maryland in the United States. , March 15 - 19, 2009. Battelle, which has a global reputation as one of the most well-established, premiere providers of science and technology services, will provide conference attendees the opportunity to learn more about the investments Battelle is making now to continue to advance science and accelerate the development of innovative products, services, and solutions in the areas of health and life sciences, national security, and energy. Battelle also will sponsor several awards. During the Dermal dermal /der·mal/ (der´mal) pertaining to the dermis or to the skin. der·mal or der·mic adj. Of or relating to the skin or dermis. Toxicology Specialty Section of the conference, the Battelle Student Research Award will be presented for the first time to two students for use in their institution's research and development projects involving dermal toxicology. Each student will be presented with a check for $2,500. Battelle, in collaboration with the Hispanic Organization for Toxicologists, will also provide the third annual Student Travel Award to support the attendance of graduate and postdoctoral post·doc·tor·al also post·doc·tor·ate adj. Of, relating to, or engaged in academic study beyond the level of a doctoral degree. Noun 1. students of Hispanic origin and promote their career in Toxicology. Battelle is the world's largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $5.2 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management, and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . Battelle also is one of the nation's leading charitable trusts The arrangement by which real or Personal Property given by one person is held by another to be used for the benefit of a class of persons or the general public. focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education. Battelle's Global Health and Life Sciences business delivers comprehensive R&D services to support government agencies and private industry worldwide tasked with overcoming complex challenges and improving people's health and quality of life. Including operations in the national laboratories, Battelle applies the full breadth and depth of its science and technology resources to improve the effectiveness of public health programs; enhance understanding of how the environment and other risk factors affect human health; and accelerate the development of safe and effective therapeutics therapeutics Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include drugs, surgery, radiation therapy, mechanical devices, diet, and psychiatry. , vaccines, diagnostics, and medical devices. For more information contact Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager Katy Delaney at +1 (410) 306-8638 or at delaneyk@battelle.org or Media Relations Specialist T.R. Massey at +1 (614) 424-5544 or at masseytr@battelle.org . |
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