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BioSpace and BioSouth Launch Southern Pharm(TM) Hotbed for US South

   2007 Southern Pharm Hotbed Map. (PRNewsFoto/BioSpace)

FORT WORTH, TX UNITED STATES
   BioSpace logo. (PRNewsFoto)

NAPLES, FL UNITED STATES
    FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpace, the leading online
information source for life science careers and content and a subsidiary of
onTargetjobs, unveiled this morning the Southern Pharm(TM) Hotbed Campaign
for the life science community of the Southern United States. The unique
branding and awareness campaign highlights the organizations that
constitute the dynamic biopharmaceutical industry in the states of Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Tennessee.
    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061120/CLM022 )
    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040907/CLTU006LOGO )
    The initiative features both promotional and functional components to
work in conjunction with the economic and workforce development initiatives
of the region. The much anticipated Southern Pharm Hotbed Map,
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed/maps/map_southernpharm.aspx created by
BioSpace's artist, displays the logos and building pictures of
participating companies. Various print collateral pieces featuring the
iconic Southern Pharm image will be distributed to life science
professionals at regional and international events throughout the year
including BioFusion and SEBIO Investor Forum. The map is also available for
download on the Southern Pharm Homepage,
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed.aspx?RegionID=28 which maintains critical
daily biopharmaceutical industry news and information from the region.
    A number of different types of organizations are featured as part of
the campaign, reflective of the diverse set of foci and talents necessary
to grow a life science cluster. The effort includes bioscience companies
engaged in R&D, service and supply providers to the community, and also
research institutes, non-profit organizations and universities. Detailed
online profiles of the participating organizations include contact
information, career opportunities, and financial updates and history, and
can be found through the Southern Pharm Homepage.
    "The impact of our Southern Biosciences industry has emerged to become
one of the key regions of influence in the global health care industry,"
commented Steve Owings, President and CEO, BioSouth, Inc. "The Southern
Pharm Campaign is a tribute to the accomplishments of our member companies
and states."
    "BioSpace is pleased to present a new Hotbed for the burgeoning
bioscience cluster in the US South," said Wes Crews, CEO of BioSpace. "Our
Southern Pharm Homepage will provide an effective and intelligent channel
through which the international industry can stay up-to-date on the daily
happenings in the region."
    About BioSpace
    BioSpace is globally recognized as the leading provider of career
solutions and Web-based resources and information to the life science,
pharmaceutical and medical device industries. For 20 years BioSpace has
helped to accelerate communication and discovery among business and
scientific leaders in the biopharmaceutical market. With a well-established
site infrastructure and loyal online audience, BioSpace.com offers an
unparalleled distribution channel for recruitment, investment, product,
event and other life science industry messages. BioSpace is a subsidiary of
onTargetjobs and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.
    About BioSouth
    BioSouth, formerly the Southern U.S. International BioAlliance, is
dedicated to the advancement of southern bioscience companies and
institutions through programs and conferences to support commercialization
of products and partnerships within the global biotech, pharmaceutical and
medical device communities.


SOURCE BioSpace




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Related links:
  • http://www.biospace.com
  • http://www.biospace.com/hotbed/maps/map_southernpharm.aspx
  • http://www.biospace.com/hotbed.aspx?RegionID=28
    Photo Notes:http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061120/CLM022
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040907/CLTU006LOGO
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
    CONTACT:
    Brian Vacanti, Vice President, Marketing of
    BioSpace, +1-817-717-1404, or bvacanti@biospace.com