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MichBio Expo Draws Nearly 500 Professionals; Career Day Raises Profile
Date:11/21/2008

sciences Legislative Caucus, one of the few nationally, and for creating greater understanding of the biosciences and its critical role in expanding Michigan's economy.

John D. Schwartz, CEO of AI Medical Devices, Inc., was presented with the first Innovator of the Year Award, recognizing an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of biological processes through a technology, process, or product. Schwartz devised the Airway RIFL, a rapid intubating device for use in emergency rooms that can potentially revolutionize airway management.

Ann Arbor-based Accuri Cytometers was the winner of the Good to Great Award, given to the Michigan company whose business concept, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and work ethic have produced a leap forward in results. The award was accepted by Jennifer Baird, Accuri president and CEO. Accuri Cytometers is marketing revolutionary high performance cell analysis systems in a compact, powerful, user-friendly format that is also affordable to most research laboratories.

Day Two workshops and track sessions focused on topics in R&D, medical affairs and markets and emerging business growth. Two sessions also centered on educating manufacturers who are considering diversifying into the medical device market. "MichBio is committed to providing advanced and automotive manufacturers with a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent to expanding their products and services into the medical devices and equipment sectors," Rapundalo said.

MichBio, along with its partner, Oakland University, held its 4th Annual Career Day on Thursday, November 20 on the university's campus. Approximately 130 high school students and their science teachers participated in lectures, hands-on demonstrations and tours during the all-day event that tried to raise awareness of educational and career
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