Thursday, April 9, 2009

Senator Isakson Joins Mayor Franklin, Other Top GA Politicians at BIO Convention

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson leads a stellar group of top Georgia politicians and medical professionals who will participate in the Monday, May 18, inaugural diversity summit, “Fulfilling the Promise: Diversity in Biotechnology,” at the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta.

Senator Isakson will participate in a panel discussion that explores state and federal legislative measures involving healthcare disparities among minority groups and diversity issues in education and workforce development. Click here for details on the day-long summit and registration.

Georgians joining Senator Isakson on the program are Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin; Dr. Louis Sullivan, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services; Congressman David Scott; State Rep. Calvin Smyre; Dr. Walter Williams of the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Otis Brawley of the American Cancer Society; Dr. Eve Higginbotham of Morehouse School of Medicine; Dr. Elizabeth Mutisya of Solvay Pharmaceuticals; and Lani Hall of GE Energy.

More than 20 speakers from across the nation will participate in the Summit at the Omni Hotel from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday, May 18, the first day of the BIO International Convention, May 18-21.

Thursday, April 9, is the last day for early bird registration for the BIO Convention, May 18-21. Save $600. Register Now.

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