ANN ARBOR ? MichBio is rolling out a competition as part of its upcoming MichBio Expo to promote partnerships and accelerate business development in the Michigan life sciences industry as well as meet the needs of pharmaceutical research and development.
The Pfizer Research Contract Competition is open for submissions through Sept. 9. A panel of Pfizer scientists will review the applications and select up to ten finalists for presentations to the Pfizer selection panel at the MichBio Expo on September 29th. The panel will select up to three proposals from the ten final presentations for funding and negotiation of a contract. Based on the recommendations of the scientific review team, awards will be provided to three finalists at the end of the MichBio Expo.
?This is an excellent opportunity for Michigan companies to gain access to the world?s largest research-based pharmaceutical firm,?? said
Ed Pagani, Senior Director and Head of Strategic Alliances for Pfizer Global Research & Development. ?The successful applicants will benefit from having the quality of their research effort enhanced by the in-house scientific and business staff at Pfizer.?
MichBio Expo is a two-day event for the Michigan Life Science community scheduled for September 28-29th. The first day, held at Wayne State Uuniversity is an invitation-only career day for high school and college students, which brings in a range of life science professionals to discuss topical issues and career tracks. The second day, at Cobo Hall, focuses on attracting professionals from across the life sciences spectrum and at every stage of business development. MichBio Expo consists of four components: a life science conference covering the latest developments in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and government; an industry exposition with more than 50 of the area?s most exciting life science leaders in finance, research, government, and business; a research contract competition for early life science companies with Pfizer; and exclusive business development meetings between local companies and national pharmaceutical and medical device leaders in a private setting.
Complete information on the Pfizer Research Contract Competition (eligibility, research areas of interest, application submission details) as well as the terms and conditions are available at MichBioExpo.Com
