March Madness - The Road to Boston!
KansasBio Recruiting Delegation for BIO 2007

It's March Madness time! Which means; you guessed it...BIO! Okay, BIO 2007 might have been the second thing you guessed after basketball, but the excitement is building, and KansasBio is recruiting for the "Big BIO Dance," May 6 - 9 in Boston.

Join Kansas at the world’s premier biotechnology conference and help showcase to the world Kansas is serious, aggressive and ready to grow! We need you in Boston to communicate Kansas’ message as well as your organization's message to attendees.

KansasBio negotiated a rate of $125 for an Exhibit Hall Pass, that's more than 50% off the normal cost. This discount is only good if you register with KansasBio as part of the Kansas Pavilion.

CLICK HERE to register with the Kansas Pavilion.

Once your requests have been submitted, KansasBio will review them, submit them to BIO and each person approved will receive an email confirmation directly from BIO. KansasBio will invoice you for the registration and contact you to discuss availability to work on the show floor at the Kansas Pavilion. Deadline to submit requests is April 2 at 5 p.m.

This registration allows access to Exhibition Hall only. If you would like to attend any BIO sessions or receptions, you will need to purchase a registration upgrade once you receive your email confirmation from BIO.

Why I'm going to BIO 2007
Dr. David McDonald - Associate Vice President for Research and Professor of Biology, Wichita State University

"I am an advocate for the bioscience research for my institution and for my state. It is my feeling that, in order for the state of Kansas to develop a more diverse and substantial biosciences sector, we will need representatives from academia, from the private sector and from the range of civic entities to step forward and explore new ways of partnering. I am planning to attend BIO 2007 so that I can directly interact with those who are interested in pursuing these partnerships. While I can (and often do) interact with these individuals during the year within that state, by attending BIO 2006, I have seen the value of a group going to a meeting with a common cause – to present the bioscience possibilities of our state to the world. While we are at these meetings we can solidify relationships of entities within the state while we are presenting a picture of strength to those outside visitors who come to view our display. I believe that both of these activities have value and justify the time and expense of attending."

Lynn Parman - Vice President, Life Sciences & Technology,
Kansas City Area Development Council

“The Kansas City region boasts the largest concentration of animal health industry assets in the world. We also have significant leadership emerging in the human health and life sciences industry. To successfully promote the Kansas City region’s assets in human and animal life sciences, we must be where the industry is. BIO 2007 provides us with the largest international gathering of industry leadership and an unprecedented global stage to tell our story.”

Kansas Bioscience Magazine

KansasBio produces a magazine catering to the interests, concerns and issues of the bioscience industry in Kansas. The upcoming issue of the magazine will correspond with BIO 2007. While the KansasBio Steering Committee determines the content of the magazine, there is limited space available for companies to purchase advertising space. If you're interested in purchasing an ad, contact KansasBio at 785.296.3363. Deadline is March 21.

From Fuel to Food:
Global Benefits of Biotechnology

Mankind has always relied on agricultural plant based resources to meet a variety of human needs. Through the application of industrial biotechnology and agriculture biotechnology, we are developing new and better ways of utilizing these resources to meet global demand for fuel and food. Listen to a dynamic discussion by leaders from global companies on the latest developments and cross cutting issues facing industry and government during the Thought-Leader Breakfast Session Wednesday, May 9 from 7:30- 8:45 a.m.

Open to Unlimited Full Conference and Unlimited One-Day attendees.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Dream Team of Sponsors

BIO 2007 in Boston provides us a "BIG" stage to show the world what Kansas brings to the table in the biosciences. We are thrilled to announce that Physicians Reference Laboratory has joined KansasBio and its statewide effort as an Industry Sponsor.

Platinum Sponsors:
Kansas Bioscience Authority
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC)

Gold Sponsors:
Bayer Animal Health
Hill's Pet Nutrition
ICM, Inc.

Silver Sponsors:
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
Kansas Department of Commerce
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Bronze Sponsors:
City of Pittsburg
Junction City & Geary County Economic Development
Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI)
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas
Shawnee Economic Development Council
Topeka Chamber of Commerce

Industry Sponsors:
Kansas Farm Bureau
Physicians Reference Laboratory

University Sponsors:
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Wichita State University

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Angela Kreps, akreps@kansasbio.org or at 913.495.4334.