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For immediate release
Oct. 10, 2007
Tenants learn about regulatory strategies
of the biotech industry
Richmond, Va. – Dr. Andrea Weir of Charles River Labs discussed regulatory strategies for human drug and biologics during October’s “Brown Bag” luncheon series, which was attended by the Park’s incubator companies and local scientists and industry affiliates. The luncheon, organized by the Virginia Biosciences Development Center, was sponsored by Charles River Labs.
About VBDC
The VBDC is the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park’s business assistance program located in its 27,000 square-foot incubator. Since opening in 1995, 63 companies have started in the Park’s incubator facility, 19 from Virginia Commonwealth University and 44 that were attracted from outside locations. In 11 years, the incubator program has successfully graduated 31 companies — three of which are now publicly traded — and has helped to raise more than $155 million in federal and equity funding for its tenants.
Contact:
Nicky Colomb
Virginia BioTechnology Research Park
Phone: (804) 828-6884
E-mail: ncolomb@vabiotech.com
Web site: www.vabiotech.com
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