Sept. 15, 2003

Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Seminar Series Kicks Off With Showcase of Local Biotech Companies

Executives from eight area biotechnology firms will discuss their businesses and the state of the industry in the Capital Region at the “Showcase of Local Biotechnology Companies” on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in room 324 of the Darrin Communications Center. To encourage networking among students and business leaders, Rensselaer’s Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship will host half-hour receptions before and after the forum.

Executives at the showcase will provide corporate overviews, and outline plans for new products and company growth. Albany Molecular Research, AngioDynamics, Applied Robotics, Drug Risk Solutions, General Electric Global Research, MindGenix, Solitis, and Therion International will participate.

“The companies are all involved in some groundbreaking technologies—like genomics, robotics, catalytic chemistry, or molecular imaging, for example,” said Shreefal Mehta, research assistant professor of biotechnology management in Rensselaer’s Lally School and the event’s organizer. “This showcase is a great opportunity for biotechnology job-seekers to explore the options in the Capital Region and meet some important local players.”

The event is the first in the 2003-2004 Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Seminar Series sponsored by the Lally School and the Severino Center, and being co-marketed by the Office of Alumni Relations, the Center for Economic Growth, and the New York Biotechnology Association, with support from the Rensselaer Biotechnology Student Association {www.rpibiotech.org}. The next event, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, will feature John Capek, president of vascular intervention at Guidant Technologies and Bioabsorbable Vascular Solutions, delivering a talk titled “The Role of Scientists and Engineers in Innovation Management.” 9/15/03

Schedule of the entire series

Notice: Temporary Closures

Because of a number of events and activities planned for this week, the parking lot behind the Heffner Alumni House will be closed from Monday, Sept. 15 until Tuesday, Sept. 23; alternate parking is available at the Field House with shuttle service.

Correction 9/16/03: Due to a change in venue, the Russell Sage Dining Hall, Faculty and Staff Dining Room will be open for lunch service on Friday, September 19, 2003. The EMPAC Ground Breaking Luncheon scheduled for this time, will be held at the Heffner Alumni House.

The cart located at the Sage Lab Building will be closed all day on Friday, September 19th. All other dining services will remain open.
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