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Kentucky BioAlliance Annual Meeting and Reception

By Stephen Albainy-Jenei

Please join the Kentucky BioAlliance for their Annual Meeting and Reception as they explore the Life Cycle of Life Sciences.  Roger Griggs, founder of the Drug Enhancement Company of America, will talk to Kentucky BioAlliance members and guests about his experience in growing five successful life science companies in Kentucky.

Following the presentation, the Kentucky BioAlliance will host a cocktail reception. This is your chance to network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers, and research institutions from the region.

When:  4:00 - 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Where:  Lexington Convention Center, 430 W. Vine St, Lexington, KY

RSVP:    By December 5 to Ben@KentuckyBioAlliance.org

Cost:      $25 Members/$40 Non-Members

Roger D. Griggs is an entrepreneur and businessman.  In 1990, Mr. Griggs founded Richwood Pharmaceuticals and rapidly grew the company until it merged with Shire Pharmaceutical Group plc, of Andover, England in 1997.  In February of 1998, Mr. Griggs resigned his position as President of Shire US and has since founded numerous businesses including Union Springs LLC, Integrity Pharmaceuticals, Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, PediaMed Pharmaceuticals, and DECA.

The Kentucky BioAlliance promotes, connects and develops the life science assets of the Commonwealth’s thriving bioscience industry. As a catalyst for sharing ideas and exchanging knowledge, they are a community where industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and educational institutions collaborate to turn science into success.

Full post as published by Patent Baristas on December 01, 2008 (boomark / email).