Atlanta Mission to BIO2009
BIO 2009 is the largest global event for the biotech industry. More than 20,000 business leaders, scientists, executives, investors and industry leaders from more than 60 countries attended this event held May 18-21, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Minister Horner participated in the opening of the Canadian Pavilion and spoke at an Alberta reception where he announced the launch of two Alberta-based genomics projects: plant genomics (read news release) and oil metagenomics (read news release). He also spoke at the Korea-Canada biotech reception. Alberta’s presence at this international conference showcased the province’s growing life sciences industry and a commitment to increased technology commercialization. Read trip news release. Photos courtesy of Mike Spear, Genome Alberta
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May 19, 2009 (Atlanta, GA) Opening of the Canadian Pavilion at BIO2009. Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, brings greetings from the Alberta government to the opening of the Canada pavilion at BIO2009. He is joined at the podium by: (from left to right) Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario; Jean Charest, Premier of Quebec; dignitary; dignitary; Doug Horner; dignitary; Tony Clement, Minister of Industry Canada. Download high-res version |
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May 19, 2009 (Atlanta, GA) Minister Horner on the trade show floor at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Download high-res version |
