Celebration of biotechnology Thursday

The largest biotech networking event in Florida will take place Thursday, in Alachua.

The 8^th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology will kickoff at 11 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. May 26^th at Progress Corporate Park located along U.S. Highway 441.  The free event features more than 60 vendor tables showcasing scientific equipment, supplies and numerous other science and technology related industries.

Most of the event is held under large air-cooled tents at the front of the park and is considered by many to be a premier networking opportunity for anyone associated with biotechnology.  The event also includes a narrated bus tour of Progress Corporate Park, providing unique insight into the vast array of industries represented in the area.

New for the 2011 celebration is The Biotech Gallery, highlighting several biotech companies located in and around the park.  Among those being featured in the gallery are ABC Research Corporation, Alchem, Applied Food Technologies, Axogen, Banyan, Nanotherapeutics, Oragenics, Pasteuria and Xhale.

Hosting the Celebration of Biotechnology, the NE Chapter of BioFlorida invites anyone interested to attend and network.  Lunch may be purchased at the event from food vendors.