NEW SCIENCE IN PRACTICE" GRANT LAUNCHED. International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe announce exciting new award open to practising life scientists.

(PRWEB) August 17, 2003 -- UK scientists struggling with tight laboratory budgets received a welcome boost today when the organisers of the International Biotech and Lab Automation 2003 events announced the Science in Practice" grant.

Through International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe, the exhibition organisers, IIR Exhibitions, are seeking to provide a forum for education, exchange of ideas, and the scientific and commercial development of biotechnology and laboratory automation. Since leading edge research and routine science are the lifeblood of these areas, IIR are pleased to offer the Science in Practice award.

One of the key issues in the international life science sector at the moment is finance" said Greg Cherry, Event Manager. At present, funding both for research and even routine laboratory work is becoming increasingly tight. As organisers of two of the most significant events in the life science calendar, we feel that it is important to make a contribution to support this laboratory work."

The Science in Practice grant will be awarded to a practising life scientist from academia, industry or government who pre-registers for and attends either the International Biotech or the Lab Automation Europe exhibitions (Olympia, London, UK - 25 & 26 November 2003). Registration and entrance to both exhibitions is free. To ensure that the grant is fully inclusive to scientists involved in both leading edge research and routine laboratory work, the award selection will be made by a draw on the 27th November. The 1500 award is for the purchase of equipment, disposables, reagents, software or other product from any of the exhibiting companies at either event.

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To find out more about the events visit the websites at www.labautomationeurope.com www.internationalbiotech.com.

Editorss notes
International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe will attract over 3000 visitors and feature around 220 exhibitors, plus a packed programme of visitor features including:

•   Lab Automation Europe 2003 Conference titled Concepts to Implementation which will review the key issues facing the industry
•   Seminar theatres where exhibitors have the opportunity to present their products and research.
•   Workshops where key organisations will hold practical sessions throughout the show, looking at the key issues facing the industry

International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe together provide the perfect forum for trade, partnership and information exchange. Top-level decision makers will be attending the events from a range of companies and institutions including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia, government industrial, hospital and clinical and consultants.

For more Information:
Event enquiries
Greg Cherry, IIR Exhibitions Limited
Tel +44 (0)207 915 5027   Email gcherry@iirx.co.uk

Media enquiries
David Robinson, Alto Marketing Limited
Tel +44 (0)1489 557672   Email davidr@alto-marketing.com
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