NEWSLETTER:
November 2008 issue of "WBMA Third Coast Scene"
NEW! Download the November 2008 Newsletter for the latest member updates - meet the new members, latest announced events and industry news.
EVENTS:
- Just Announced! January 14, 2009 Madison Breakfast sponsored by Flad Architects covering the topic of challenges, process and timing encountered when building a manufacturing facility. Dennis Young from SAFC Pharma and others will lead a panel discussion on the business concerns and challenges that are encountered.
RSVP Click here to register or view the presentation details.
- Youth Scholarship in Biotechnology Opportunity! The Relocation Division of Restaino & Associates announced the scholarship opportunities equaling $1,500 for two recipients at the Dec 2nd WBMA Annual Meeting & Gala Reception. Click here to see complete details -
please take this time to thank Restaino & Associates for providing this scholarship opportunity for future employees in the industry.
Check out the photo that includes the two student recipients! L-R: Jim Leonhart, WBMA; Sarah Schroeder (recipient) , Ron Restaino, Liz Paffenroth (recipient), Nadya Nahirniak-Hansen, Restaino & Associates
MEMBER NEWS:
- Just Released Events MATC announces Jan 12, 2009 start date for the MATC Post-Bac Biotech Certificate! This program runs 5 days a week from 8:30am - 2:30pm for one semester. More information, contact Dr. Lisa Seidman at lseidman@matcmadison.edu or call 608-246-6204.
- Just Released Events International Economic Forecast for 2009. The Madison International Trade Association (MITA), together with its UW-Madison partners CIBER and WAGE, offer a January 14 program featuring two experts who will give their views on the economic outlook for 2009. William Strauss of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Jane Mezera of US Bank in Milwaukee will discuss key issues for international business professionals, including: what the U.S. and other governments are doing, how the Midwest and Wisconsin economies are faring in the face of worldwide economic turmoil, and expert projections about currency fluctuations.
- Just Released Events Bucherview Metrology Services announces several 2 1/2 day calibration workshops entitled: A quality Calibration Program for Biotech & Pharmaceutical Companies - Meeting the FDA Requirements for Traceable Calibration & Paperless Records. January 26-28 and April 27-29, 2009 held in Madison, WI. More information available click here or calling 608-846-6968. WBMA members eligible for discount!
Just Announced News Congratulations to Centrose! who took 3rd place in the National Competition of Start-up Companies of which over 400 companies participated. The competition was held in Washington DC on October 2-3 at the annual University Startups Conference. Visit Centrose's website for complete details at www.centrosepharma.com.
Just Released News The International Studies, the College of Letters & Science, the Graduate School & the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madision, invite all UW-Madison faculty and acdemic staff to apply for seed funds designed fo faciliate international collaboration. Deadline for proposals is January 23rd. More information at www.international.wisc.edu/WUN or email kcoulter@international.wisc.edu
Just Released News Quintessence gets FDA OK Click here to read the Wisconsin State Journal article from December 5th.
News: Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems Complete Merger Click here to read about the merger.
Openings! Open Position with Roche NimbleGen include Senior Accounting Manager, Global Marketing Interns, Accounts Payable (LTE), and Post Doctoral Fellows. Please share the word with any colleagues that may be interested.
New Opening: The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Director of Corporate Relations. Responsibiilty includes identify and seek opportunities for engagement between the College and leading corporations to advance the research efforts of the faculty and the educational expereinces of students. Please click here for complete details on the opening.
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