California Healthcare Institute Appoints New Vice President of Public Policy; Photo Available.Photo Editors/Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004 Todd E. Gillenwater was appointed vice president of public policy for the California Healthcare Institute (CHI) in March. CHI is a public policy research organization representing leading academic biomedical research Biomedical research (or experimental medicine), in general simply known as medical research, is the basic research or applied research conducted to aid the body of knowledge in the field of medicine. institutions, biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device firms in California. "Todd brings us a wealth of practical political experience from his years in Washington," said David Gollaher, Ph.D., president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CHI. "He combines an understanding of science and technology with a proven ability to get things done on Capitol Hill. He'll be a terrific advocate for California's fast-growing biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. industry." Prior to joining CHI, Gillenwater was the legislative director for Congressman David Dreier (R-Calif.). In that position, Gillenwater guided the Congressman's legislative work in major policy areas including health care, tax policy, and science and technology. In particular, he worked on Medicare, drug importation, stem cell stem cell In living organisms, an undifferentiated cell that can produce other cells that eventually make up specialized tissues and organs. There are two major types of stem cells, embryonic and adult. research, NIH "Not invented here." See digispeak. NIH - The United States National Institutes of Health. funding, and other legislative issues relevant to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and academic research communities. Prior to serving on Rep. Dreier's staff, Gillenwater was an associate at The Heritage Foundation. Gillenwater earned his bachelor's degree in International Relations from Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Ga.; coeducational; state supported; chartered 1885, opened 1888. It is a member school in the university system of Georgia. Significant among its facilities and programs are the Frank H. in Atlanta, Georgia. CHI represents more than 225 leading biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as public and private academic biomedical research organizations. CHI's mission is to advance responsible public policies that foster medical innovation and promote scientific discovery. CHI's Web site is http://www.chi.org. PHOTO EDITORS: A high resolution, publication-ready photo supporting this story is available for free editorial use at: http://www.wirepix.com/newsphotos/USN |
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