HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- So, what do you get when you combine a
couple of local industries - biotechnology and defense?

The result is a series of talks presented by the Partnership
for Biotechnology Research called "Connections: Engineering and
Biotechnology."

The first seminar, sponsored by Nexus, was held in September
and addressed green energy and biotech.

Next week, SAIC will host a seminar on the business of biotech
engineering featuring Dr. David Ku, director of the Program for
Engineering Entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech.

"The series was created to link biotechnology with a variety of
disciplines to help grow and diversify our community's
economy," said Dr. Adam Hott, coordinator of educational
outreach at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and
president of the Partnership for Biotechnology Research.

Ku will discuss his experiences bringing biotechnology
solutions to the patient's bedside and developing start-up
companies through careful selection of methods for product
development, Hott said.

"His background, encompassing roles of engineer, scientist,
surgeon and entrepreneur will, I'm sure, strike a chord with
audience members," Hott said. "Hopefully ... attendees will
find the the encouragement or inspiration to explore new
ventures."

The seminar is Feb. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SAIC, 6723
Odyssey Drive. Registration is limited to 70
people. Email workshop@alpbr.org

"As a member of the Partnership for Biotechnology Research,
SAIC is excited to host 'Achieving Business Success in
Biotechnology and Bioengineering,' " said Carey Oliver, SAIC
vice president for business development. "It's an opportunity
to find synergies and encourage collaborations between our
local biotech and defense industries."

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Huntsville's Partnership for Biotechnology Research seminar on business of biotech engineering set for Feb. 6