Graham joined Amylin Pharmaceuticals in September 2003 as
president and CEO.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics
from the University of Arkansas and also holds a Master of Business
Administration degree from Harvard University.m.Michbio.

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Dr. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson
College. It will be held at one of our state 's finest
institutions of higher education, Wayne State University.

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, was elected to the
board of directors of California Healthcare Institute (CHI). Previously, Graham was group chairman , office of
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LA JOLLA, Calif. and include experts from several life sciences disciplines
discussing today's most pressing health concerns and the career paths for
those interested in addressing these challenges.

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Graham,
president and CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Kimberlydawn
Wisdom, Roger Newton, CEO and President of Esperion, and of course, our
Governor, Jennifer Granholm . 29, 2005 at COBO Exhibition and Conference Center from
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information on both these events, visit http://www.org/expo

Sponsors
MichBio have received strong support from member businesses and
research institutes; Pfizer Global Research and Development, Michigan
Economic Development Corporation, Henry Ford Hospital, University of
Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Asterand and
Esperion. MichBio is focusing on the human resource, funding, and
infrastructure issues affecting the state bioscience industry.

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, is recognized internationally as a
leader in entrepreneurial management education. The event will run from
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non -profit public policy research organization representing leading
California academic institutions , biotechnology, medical device, and
pharmaceutical firms.amylin.com

, MichBio, the non -profit
organization dedicated to driving the growth of the life sciences industry
in Michigan , announces landmark life science expo and conference September
28 and 29, 2005. The conference will be the largest of its kind ever held
in Michigan and consist of a mix of keynote presenters and panel
discussions from thought leaders in the pharmaceutical and medical device
industry.

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She also serves on the advisory boards for the
Kellogg Center for Executive Women, the Harvard Business School Health
Industry Alumni, and the University of California, San Diego Health
Sciences."
CHI represents more than 225 leading biotechnology, medical
device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical companies, and public and
private academic biomedical research organizations. CHI's web site is www.

Day One - MichBio Life Science Career Day
MichBio presents a Life Science Career Day Sept. The MichBio Expo will include a series of lectures and
panel discussions on medical devices and pharmaceutical research and
development. The trade show gives Michigan life science companies a chance to
show off in front of a highly targeted audience.

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WELLESLEY, Mass.W.m. For new and established biosciences companies,
MichBio provides a community focal point by offering networking and
educational events , a roster of support services, and a portal to state and
national information.

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, Babson College economics and
entrepreneurship professor Maria Minniti has been named a Distinguished Fellow
of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to work on entrepreneurship and
population dynamics. Minniti is a lead researcher on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
(GEM) project and is a member of the Entrepreneurship Research Consortium.edu.

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Babson Executive Education offers executive development programs to
experienced managers worldwide. She is a member of the
board of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, the Pharmaceutical Research +
Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and the California Council on
Science and Technology. CHI's mission is
to advance responsible public policies that foster medical innovation
and promote scientific discovery. Some of the
invited speakers include the Michigan's Surgeon General, Dr. We anticipate
having about 350 high school students at this event, and registration is
limited to 3 students per school, plus one teacher. MichBio is
affiliated with BIO, the national organization that represents
biotechnology companies across America.

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Babson grants BS degrees
through its innovative undergraduate program, and grants MBA and custom MS and
MBA degrees through the F.babson.

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" With an annual budget of about $5. For information, visit http://www.----Ginger L.

MichBio Announces Landmark Life Science Expo

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"Ginger is an extraordinary leader and one of our industry's most
articulate and persuasive advocates," said David Gollaher, Ph.chi. ANN ARBOR, Mich. The business development
meetings are designed to give developers of emerging technologies a chance
to consult with market leaders in life science industries.

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Also, emerging businesses will be provided with the opportunity to meet
with business development representatives from major pharma and medical
device companies.

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A grant awarded to Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), where Minniti 's
co-author Moren Levesque is on faculty, allows them to host one scholar per
year as a NSF Distinguished Fellow.
She has published numerous journal articles in entrepreneurship and economics,
and her work has been presented at many national and international
conferences, such as the American Economic Association Meeting, the Academy of
Management Meeting, and the Global Entrepreneurship Research Conference..
Day Two - MichBio Expo and Conference
The MichBio Expo is a dynamic day-long event for professionals from
across the life sciences spectrum and at every stage of business
development on Sept.

About MichBio
MichBio is dedicated to driving life sciences industry growth within
the State of Michigan.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency
created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance
the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national
defense. 28, 2005 at Wayne
State University 's McGregor Center for Michigan high school students
interested in pursuing a career in life sciences .m.

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Babson's Minniti Receives NSF Fellowship for Entrepreneurship

The NSF application requires ongoing
scholarly cooperation between the distinguished fellow and at least one CWRU
faculty member .

Babson College in Wellesley, Mass., CHI
president and CEO.

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Day one is the MichBio Life Science Career Day and day
two is the MichBio Expo and Conference.

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5 billion, it is the funding
source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research
conducted by America's colleges and universities. For more
information, visit http:/ /www.org
For more information on Amylin Pharmaceuticals, visit
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"Earlier in her career, she helped build CHI during
our formative phase, and now in her role as Amylin's CEO, she brings a
fresh perspective to our organization that will be valuable in this
challenging economic and political environment. to 4 p.

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She
is currently writing a book on entrepreneurship and economic growth. Graham started her career with
Eli Lilly and Company and served in a number of management positions. The MichBio Life Science
Career Day will feature a collection of all-star speakers. MichBio represents biosciences companies, academic
and research institutions, bioscience service providers and related
organizations.