Biosciences Florida

The power of biotechnology, a growing force in Florida's economy, will be the focus of a two-day conference in Gainesville, Florida.

BioFlorida, the state's independent bioscience organization, will hold its ninth-annual meeting here. Expectations are that it will be the largest ever, bringing in some 500 people who share an interest in bioscience and biobusiness, advancing medical technology and drug discovery.

With commitments from three major players in the field of biotechnology - the Scripps Research Institute, the Burnham Institute for Medical Research and Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies - to build facilities in Florida, this year's conference is expected to draw more participants than ever before, organizers say. This is the first year BioFlorida has held its meeting in Gainesville.

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