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Biotechnology conjures up various notions and opinions. It's amazing how many people have strong opinions about biotech and yet know little to nothing about it. It's quite the buzz in the high-tech community and predicted by many experts to be the biggest thing in the high-tech pipeline. Colorado is fortunate to have leading researchers supported by industry, government and all-important education.

Dr. Monica Darnbrough, the Director of the UK Bioscience Unit has Colorado under microscope. There's a great deal riding on this potential collaboration between the US & the UK. There's a method to her plan that precedes a trip by Governor Bill Owens and other business people to England and Scotland. Bio Cluster here we come. LISTEN

David Allen says the CU Technology Transfer Office is gearing up for its Second Annual Technology Transfer Events on Tuesday, November 4, 2003. The events will involve an address by Admiral Bobby Inman, a networking reception, and an awards dinner. For reservations, please contact Jill Jones or call Jill at (303) 724-0221. LISTEN

Life sciences in the trenches along with a 30,000-foot view of Colorado's "bio cluster" are part of Paul Ray's past. An infusion of money, government support, continued upgrading of education's participation and a strong Tech Transfer program are the keys to growth and economic success in the life sciences sector. So Paul Ray, what are you going to do now?

Millions of dollars are pumped into the Colorado economy as a result of CU's Technology Transfer program. David Allen, Associate Vice President of the program says that the CU Tech Transfer Office hasn't arrived yet but is on track to be recognized as the best among public universities by 2010. Listen to this in-depth interview and get a complete Annual Report here.

The BioWEST Conference in Denver this October 22nd brought experts and high powered, savvy parties together. The future looks bright. Chris Christoffersen, chairman of this years event has some observations for you. LISTEN NOWArlen Meyers, MD, Colorado Alliance for Bioengineering - more about

w3w3 TV & BioTalk Watch five Life Sciences & BioTech experts explain Colorado's Biotech future with the Batelle Plan.
Paul Ray		Arlen Meyers, MD	Jay Gershen
Clay Anselmo	Watch w3w3 TV for the entire Panel Discussion or catch: Jay Gershen, UCHSC Denise Brown, Exec. Dir CBA Clay Anselmo, CO Medical Device Paul Ray, Ofc Life Science & Bio Tec Dr. Arlen Meyers, CAB and Moderator		Denise Brown

Profile of a Leader - Paul Ray, Director
of the Office of Life Sciences and Biotechnology in the Governor's Office of Innovation and Technology. What
makes a man a leader? Is it just good fortune? Who influenced the development of strength and courage?
"No one goes his way alone. All that we send into the life of another comes back into our own." For every question there are as many answers as there are leaders. But, there are common qualities - we just don't know the formula. w3w3® Network asks Paul to share his story. Listen: Paul Ray, Profile of a Leader and Part 2 Profile of a Leader

6/9/03 Health and the Internet
Dr. Arlen Meyers and his guest Dr. Ellie Greenberg, co-chairs of the Governor's Council for TeleHealth outline how online TeleHealth will improve access to health care while lowering costs and improving its quality.

6/2/03 Meet Paul Ray, Director of the Office of Life Sciences and Biotechnology in the Governor's Office of Innovation and Technology. We talked with Paul about Ethics. A new channel being launched at w3w3 Network.
Paul's candid, hard-hitting, straight forward responses will give you something to think about. His sincere take on an issue affecting so many is a look back at lessons learned and applications for today's success with ethical codes of conduct.

Dr. Arlen Meyers in a Relentless Biotech Pursuit - Talk about being in the right place at the right time...BioTech is hot. But remember, those that are there today, were there when the industry was in a funk. Dr. Meyers, Dr. Rahmat Shoureshi and the rest of the CAB board have some extraordinary plans for 2003. Many in the know say, this is "the" industry of the decade

Dr. Donna Dean and $250,000,000
NIBIB is only 2 years old and under the NIH umbrella. Dr. Dean and her dream team work in 3 primary areas - sensor technology, materials sciences and cellular level images. There are millions of dollars in grants available if you can help.


Roy Cosan with VC Money for Colorado
Johnson & Johnson Development Corp is the oldest VC firm in the US. J&J has millions to invest in Colorado, but Roy claims there is not place to go. They're not just talkers, J&J makes over 100 investments per year.

BIG-Time Tech Transfer Awards
Betsy Hoffman, president of the University of Colorado was on hand for the Award Ceremony and Dinner held at Colorado's "Crown Jewel", Fitzsimons. Hat's off to the finalists and the four winners... you make Colorado proud.

Part1 Fitzsimons Part 2
The "Crown Jewel" of the BioTech Community. Listen to Jay Alan Gershen, D.D.S., PhD., Executive Vice Chancellor for the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center as he gives us an insider's view. It's important and timely. (If you missed part 1, we've got both linked for your convenience.)
David Allen
the CU tech transfer guru, shares some inside information that could change the way we do many things as well as have a tremendous economic impact in Colorado. Don't be left out.

SLIDE SHOWColorado Alliance Bioengineering seminar series continues: "Commercializing Your Medical Device" with Jim Brogan, Cooley Godward and Mike Laufer, M.D. Menlo Ventures. Don't miss November 7 Biobusiness seminar- More about CAB

LISTEN, Your CAB is Waiting.
Dr. Arlen Meyers, executive director of the Colorado Alliance for Bioengineering announces what is being touted as Colorado's Biotech event of the year CAB EXPO 2002. If you want to tap into the industry experts, you need to be there.    

Robert Schwab (Right) , editor of the Colorado Biz Magazine joined Dr. Meyers, Exec. Director of the CAB (Above-Left) and Larry Nelson, w3w3 Talk Radio (Left) to discuss the business of a future for bioengineering in Colorado. You will hear an important, recurring theme, and the responsibility falls in your lap and my own, as an individual, a parent or a student. Dean Kamen recently said, "...you can be a Michael Jordan but it's more likely that you will end up flipping hamburgers". It's time to find our passion, encourage our students to work hard and discover their own drive - and throw star worshiping to the wind. LISTEN NOW
Visit Colorado Biz Magazine for more from Bob Schwab.

Biotech Boom 7/18/02
Dr Arlen Meyers, Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Colo. Exec Director of the Colorado Alliance of Bioengineering and Commissioner on the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology.

Nan Mathews and "the" Bio Medical Directory - Ever have a need to locate sources of medical devices, pharmaceutical companies, biotech suppliers as well as service and academic providers? Look no more. . . Check out the Bio Medical Directory.

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