|
For Immediate Release
Feb. 2, 2006
Tenants learn about clinical trial risk
Richmond, Va. – Mary An Merchant of Troutman Sanders, educated a group of local entrepreneurs, scientists and industry affiliates on upcoming supreme court IP cases, legislation and clinical trial risk at February’s “Brown Bag” luncheon. The luncheon was organized by the Virginia Biosciences Development Center and sponsored by Troutman Sanders.
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
|
