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For Immediate Release
November 17, 2005
Tenants learn about importance
of pharmacology
Dr. John Pirro, of Charles River Labs, educated a group of local entrepreneurs,
scientists and industry affiliates on the role of pharmacology in early
drug development at October’s “Brown Bag” luncheon.
The luncheon was organized by the Virginia Biosciences Development Center
and sponsored by Charles River Labs.
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Virginia
Biosciences Development Center’s monthly
brown bag luncheon series |
About VBDC
The VBDC, located at the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, provides
business assistance to start-up companies located in the park’s
incubator facility. In less than three years, the VBDC has emerged as
a major contributor to the growth of early stage life science technology
businesses in the Richmond area. VBDC staff have counseled more than
23 start-ups and helped to launch eight of them. Since its inception,
VBDC has secured cash and/or in-kind commitments, grants and contracts
exceeding $750,000 for the benefit of growing the life sciences industry
in the region.
Contact:
Nicky Colomb
Virginia BioTechnology Research Park
Phone: (804) 828-6884
E-mail: ncolomb@vabiotech.com
Web site: http://www.vabiotech.com
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