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July 10, 2007

Calhoun to Announce new Program In Biotechnology
during July 12 News Conference

Calhoun Community College President Marilyn Beck and Jim Hudson, president of the Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology, will announce a joint project between the College, the Institute and the Partnership for Biotechnology Research which has led to the development of a new degree program in Biotechnology at Calhoun, the first associate degree program in Biotechnology in the state of Alabama.   Classes for the new program will begin this fall at Calhoun’s Huntsville campus, located in Cummings Research Park.

The announcement will be made during a news conference scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2007, beginning at 10:30am in room 250 of Calhoun’s new Math and Science Building located on the college’s Decatur campus.

About the Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology
The Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology, a not-for-profit research organization, bridges bioscience research and entrepreneurship to expedite delivery of personalized medicine.  Improving human health, stimulating economic development and inspiring Alabama’s youth to seek careers in science are chief institute goals.
 
The Partnership for Biotechnology Research
The Partnership for Biotechnology Research is an alliance of industrial, academic and government organizations with the primary goal of creating a productive research and entrepreneurial environment for area biotechnology endeavors through education, consolidated business resources and networking opportunities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561

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