Colorado BioScience Association to Honor Leading Companies and Life Science Pioneers at Awards Dinner
October 17, 2018
ArcherDX, miRagen, Biodesix Named Finalists for Company of the
Year Award; Double Helix, Impressio and Inscripta Nominated for Rising
Star Award
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cobioscience–Leaders of Colorado’s bioscience sector gather on November 8 to
recognize and celebrate the companies and individuals working to improve
health and quality of life for people in Colorado and around the world.
The fifteenth annual Colorado
BioScience Association Awards Dinner honors innovators who are
working every day to advance the future of healthcare.
Jennifer Jones, Vice President of Colorado BioScience Association
says:
“Companies in our sector are making new discoveries, landing significant
capital infusions and acquiring other businesses. We congratulate our
honorees, including the finalists for Company of the Year and Rising
Star of the Year. We’re proud to honor the people and organizations who
make Colorado an ideal location for life science innovation.”
Company of the Year Finalists
ArcherDX
is advancing molecular pathology with a robust technology platform for
genetic mutation detection by next-generation sequencing.
Biodesix
is providing a more complete picture of a patient’s unique lung cancer
by harnessing powerful genomic and proteomic information.
miRagen
is harnessing the power of microRNA science to develop therapies that
normalize biological pathways and counterbalance disease.
Rising Star of the Year Finalists
Double
Helix creates vivid 3D nano-scale images so you can see structures
down to the single molecule level.
Impressio
is focused on developing ultra-dissipative materials for protective
equipment such as helmet liners and paddings.
Inscripta
is a gene editing technology company dedicated to creating the tools
needed to revolutionize how we feed, fuel, and heal humanity.
CBSA will also honor Ran Bellows and Bob Collins, two Colorado
bioscience pioneers, with the CBSA Lifetime Achievement Award. Bellows
and Collins founded COBE Laboratories in 1964 and made significant
contributions to establish the life science sector in our state. Today,
COBE Laboratories is Terumo BCT, which employs nearly 7,000 associates
throughout with world.
Additional awards include: Educator of the Year, Institute Leadership,
Business Partner of the Year and Chairman’s Award.
Mike Biselli, founder of Catalyst HTI and Colorado BioScience
Association Board of Directors Member, will serve as Master of
Ceremonies for the event and Mile High United Way President & CEO
Christine Benero will present the keynote address.
Event Details
The event will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Hyatt
Regency Denver from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Sponsorships are $1,500 for a table
of eight and $175 for an individual ticket. Learn
more about the event and sponsorship opportunities.
Connect with CBSA: Twitter @COBioscience, Facebook
and LinkedIn
About the Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association champions life science. We serve as the
hub of Colorado’s thriving bioscience sector by connecting innovators to
funding, infrastructure, research and talent. From promising young
companies to established corporations and institutions, we provide
opportunities for networking, education and professional development. We
grow the bioscience workforce and lead business expansion policies to
advance the industry in our state. CBSA represents more than 350 member
organizations, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device,
diagnostic, ag bio and mobile digital health companies, research and
academic institutions and service providers. Learn more about us at http://www.cobioscience.com.
Contacts
Primavera Group for Colorado BioScience Association
Sheliah
Reynolds, 720-289-4739
sheliah@theprimaveragroup.com