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For immediate release
April 1, 2007
Virginia BioTech Research Park Success Stories
Ronald Gunn, Executive VP and COO of Insmed, Inc., and Richard Freer, COO of Commonwealth Biotechnologies discussed their journey from start-up company at the Park’s incubator through IPO during April’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 Hirschler Fleischer.
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: www.vabiotech.com
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