Dalton McGuinty Receives Biotechnology Industry Organization's International Leadership Award

Dalton McGuinty will receive the Biotechnology Industry Organization's (BIO) second annual International Leadership Award for his commitment to the development and growth of the biotechnology industry in Ontario, Canada.

According to organization officials, the award honors individuals who have shown a commitment to advancing biotechnology through policy mechanisms that facilitate and strengthen a country or region's frameworks. The award will be presented to the Honorable Dalton McGuinty at the 2009 BIO International Convention.

"Premier McGuinty was chosen for this award based on his exemplary record of promoting the biotechnology industry and innovation in the life sciences in Ontario," said James C. Greenwood, president and CEO, BIO. "I strongly believe that our industry will continue to thrive in Ontario under his leadership."

"Premier McGuinty has shown strong leadership and a commitment to innovation and biotechnology," said Peter Brenders, President and CEO of BIOTECanada, Canada's national association representing the biotechnology sector. "BIOTECanada has seen clear support for the commercialization of biotechnology and life sciences innovations in the past year and we believe work Premier McGuinty has begun is escalating Ontario into a global biotechnology hub."

BIO represents 1,200 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.

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