Victorian Governor Alex Chernov will lead the state’s 60 strong delegation attending the world’s largest biotechnology convention and exhibition, Bio2012.

 

 "The BIO2012 mission offers a great opportunity to raise the profile of Victoria as a leading Asia Pacific centre for biotechnology and innovation and to grow Victorian partnerships, investments, jobs and exports,” State Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips said.

 

"BIO attracts the biggest names in biotechnology, offers strategic networking and investment partnering opportunities and provides insight into the major trends in the industry.

 

"Victoria offers a highly innovative operating environment with access to world-class research institutions, a strong pipeline of talented and motivated professionals, a stable and transparent regulatory environment and an enviable quality of life.

 

"We are home to a growing pharmaceuticals manufacturing base and our expertise in stem cell, infectious disease, cancer, neuroscience and agricultural biotechnology is internationally recognised."

 

Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organisation (BIO), BIO2012 will take place from 18-21 June in Boston. Governor Chernov will also address the Australian Biotechnology Investment Showcase being held in New York on 15 June.