MBC Annual Trade Expo 2006 Exhibitor and Sponsor Profiles

MBC Annual Trade Expo 2006 takes place on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at the Technology Square Atrium in Cambridge, MA. The MBC Annual Trade Expo 2006 will showcase 70+ companies displaying products and services for the biotechnology industry.

For in-depth information about the event, please visit http://www.massbio.org/events/trade_expo/

Below are profiles from MBC Annual Trade Expo 2006 exhibitors and sponsors; breaking news releases are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com, Business Wire's trade show, conference and event news resource.

Business Wire is the official news wire service for MBC Annual Trade Expo 2006. -0- Company: Airgas Booth/Stand: 20 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NYSE: ARG Media Contact: James Ely, VP Communication - 610-902-6010 Investor Relations Contact: Jay Worley - 610-902-6206 E-mail: [e-mail] or [e-mail] Web: www.airgas.com Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies. Airgas is also the third-largest U.S. distributor of safety products, the largest U.S. producer of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon dioxide producer in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants and ammonia products. Its 10,000 employees work in about 900 locations including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more information, please visit www.airgas.com Company: Alert Scientific, Inc. Booth/Stand: 21 Media Contact: Nicholas Langione Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.alertscientific.com Alert Scientific, Inc., an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, is the Primary Vendor for the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, specializing in repair service, preventive maintenance, verification/NIST traceable calibration and temperature mapping and profiling for scientific and laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Additionally, documentation referencing services performed are provided in the form of certificates of calibration and/or activity report. Company: Applied Risk Management, LLC Booth/Stand: 28 Media Contact:Daniel M. O'Neill Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.arm-security.com ARM is a professional Security Consulting Company offering the following services: Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, Security System Technical Design and Specification Development, Policy and Procedure Development, Emergency Response Planning, Security Training and Testing, Counter-Terrorism Services, Government Contracting Services Company: Bilcare, Inc. Booth/Stand: 37 Media Contact: Deborah Buscarino Investor Relations Contact: Mark O'Donnell Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.bilcare.com Bilcare delivers a broad but integrated range of clinical trial support services in North America, Europe, India, and Singapore. Pre-formulation research & development; analytical services; clinical supplies packaging and labeling; controlled temperature and DEA (I-V) storage, IVRS, CTM distribution worldwide, returns accountability, and consulting. Innovation, experience and service delivered. Company: Boston Analytical, Inc. Booth/Stand: 3 Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.bostonanalytical.com Quality Analytical and Microbiological testing services since 1987. Microbiology Lab offers Compendial Testing services such as Microbial Limits, Endotoxins - LAL, Sterility, Preservative effectiveness, USP Water Testing, Environmental Monitoring and Microbial Identification via the Applied Biosystems MicroSeq Genetic Analyzer. Analytical specialties include Method Development and Validation, Stability Testing including Photostability, Dissolution Testing, HPLC - GC and more. Company: Cambridge Biomedical Research Group Media Contact: Al Correia Investor Relations Contact: Barbara OSband Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.cambridgebiomedical.com Cambridge Biomedical Research Group (CBRG) is a contract laboratory service organization that works with biotechnology, pharmaceutical and reference laboratories. We specialize in assay development and validation. Assays are performed in our CLIA / CAP accredited laboratory. Testing capabilities include biosafety, diagnostic, and clinical trial testing. CBRG offers a wide variety of analytical technologies in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology and clinical chemistry, including HPLC, ELISA, and EIA. We are experts at solving assay development problems. Let our Science and Service commitment work for you. Company: Cardinal Health Booth/Stand: 61 Ticker Symbol: CAH Media Contact: Troy Kirkpatrick Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.cardinal.com/pts Cardinal Health is the leading provider of outsourced pharmaceutical development services, drug delivery technologies, manufacturing, packaging and product commercialization services, serving the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With proven expertise and a long history of innovation, Cardinal Health helps its customers accelerate their development process, streamline their supply chain, and extend the life of their products. To learn more about our offerings, stop by Booth #61. Company: Clinquest, Inc Booth/Stand: 27 Media Contact: Mario Fante 617-763-9887 Investor Relations Contact: Michelle Brideau Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.clinquestinc.com Clinquest is a trusted healthcare products development organization (PDO) providing comprehensive program development and execution services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical data industries. Clinquest's broad array of services include Phase I-IV clinical trial design/implementation, pharmacovigilance, data management, and biostatistical analysis. Experienced teams help clients cut the time to market, overcome unforeseen challenges, and lower the true total cost of development. Clinquest Group(TM), located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, coordinates the global services provided by its wholly-owned subsidiaries Clinquest, Inc.(TM), a U.S. corporation located in Hudson, Massachusetts, Clinquest Europe, and Clinical Trial Operations BV (CTO), located in Oss, The Netherlands. Company: Cold Chain Technologies Booth/Stand: 15 Media Contact: Deb Wendell Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.coldchaintech.com Cold Chain Technologies is a leading source for engineering-based thermal packaging solutions. For almost 40 years, we've continued to excel in providing efficient, cost-effective thermal packaging products and services to a wide range of customers - from local start-ups to Fortune 100s. Pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, and foodservice companies count on us to solve their cold chain challenges. Distributed from multiple locations throughout the U.S. and internationally, our product line includes KoolTemp insulated containers, Koolit refrigerants, and KoolWatch temperature indicators. Cold Chain Laboratories, our affiliated company, is a premier source for expert design and qualification testing of thermal packaging solutions. Company: Gene Logic Inc. Booth/Stand: 35 Ticker Symbol: GLGC Media Contact: Christopher Culotta Investor Relations Contact: Robert Burrows Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.genelogic.com Genomics and Toxicogenomics Solutions. Preclinical Services. Drug Repositioning Program. Gene Logic helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide develop therapeutically valuable drug candidates. From early discovery through late-stage clinical development, our systems, professional services, and business alliances provide efficient, cost-effective method for assessing the safety and efficacy of drug targets and candidates. Gene Logic Preclinical Services is exhibiting at MBC Annual Trade Expo. Our capabilities include General Toxicology, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART), Safety Pharmacology, Bioanalytical, and Pathology services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. We offer personalized service, technical proficiency, operational capacity, scientific and regulatory expertise in support of regulatory submissions. Company: Innovative Microplate Booth/Stand: 4 Media Contact: Jon Lipsky Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.innovativemicroplate.com The leader in premium custom labware solutions for scientists and OEM's. With unparalleled design expertise we offer low cost and provide fast turn around for all your custom labware requirements. We also offer a complete line of filter plates, reservoirs, and storage plates to meet your non custom needs. Company: Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. Booth/Stand: 42 Ticker Symbol: MBI Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.mallbaker.com Mallinckrodt Baker Inc., based in Phillipsburg, NJ, manufactures and markets high purity chemicals under the Mallinckrodt and J.T.Baker brands for the laboratory, biopharmaceutical, microelectronic and industrial markets. Company: MGH Institute of Health Professions Media Contact: Rebecca A. Holmes Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: ci.mghihp.edu As one of the first Clinical Investigation graduate degree programs in the country, we offer rigorous courses taught by faculty actively engaged in clinical research. Our affiliation with leading academic health centers, clinical trial sponsors, and contract research organizations means our students get the experience needed to succeed. The MGH Institute of Health Professions, an academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital, is an innovative and independent graduate school that operates within the framework of Partners HealthCare System. The MGH Institute prepares advanced practice professionals in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, medical imaging and clinical investigation through a distinctive combination of academic study, clinical practice and research. Company: Mount Auburn Hospital Media Contact: Kelly McDade Phone: [phone] Web: www.mountauburn.caregroup.org Mount Auburn Hospital is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and was founded in 1886 as the first hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From that point in time our mission has been to improve the health of residents of Cambridge and the surrounding communities. Mount Auburn Hospital is committed to delivering health care services that are personalized, convenient and characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of our patients and their families. Company: NeoClone Biotechnology Media Contact: Michael Zwick Investor Relations Contact: Deven McGlenn Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.neoclone.com NeoClone Biotechnology focuses exclusively on monoclonal antibodies. Founded in 1999, NeoClone has a proprietary process for rapid development of monoclonal antibodies. NeoClone also has a catalog of high quality monoclonal antibody reagents to basic transcription proteins and several immunoaffinity products for protein purification. NeoClone offers custom monoclonal antibody development services. The exclusive production process produces mouse monoclonal antibodies faster, more cost effectively, in higher yields, and with greater cell line stability than hybridoma technology. The technique is appropriate for a variety of antigens, including peptides, and is amenable to novel immunization strategies. NeoClone also specializes in developing polyol-responsive antibodies, which are especially useful for gentle protein purification under non-denaturing conditions. Company: New England Peptide LLC Booth/Stand: Booth 39 Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.newenglandpeptide.com New England Peptide LLC is a quality manufacturer of custom peptides, custom antibodies, building blocks, and small molecules. Our focus is to make every order a pleasant experience for our customers. Standard peptide services include rapid turn around times, and on-line quotes and ordering. We include mass spec, HPLC, certificate of analysis, and PepTrend analysis with every peptide that is ordered. NEP also offers complete polyclonal antibody packages including free antigen design with every order. We are antigen design experts! Company: Pharmaplan Booth/Stand: 55 Media Contact: Nicholas Capman Investor Relations Contact: Nicholas Capman Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.pharmaplan-na.com Pharmaplan is one of the largest full service validation firms in North America. We are a member of the Fresenius Proserve Group of companies. For over 30 years Pharmaplan has successfully served the GMP-oriented industries. Experience and proven results make the difference. Fierce competition, regulations, and time to market pressures in our industry compel that you, the client, receive the most efficient and highest quality service. Our professional services are influenced by these factors and they are the keys to our success and yours. Pharmaplan is committed to proven value and proven results. We bring our extensive experience and expertise, our unique, internally developed project tool ProtocolWriter, and our Open Book Project Management System to every project in order to ensure that we deliver the highest quality services in the least amount of time. Company: QuickSTAT, a div. of Quick Intl Courier Booth/Stand: 14 Media Contact: Marie T. Vigliarolo Phone: [phone] ext 2207 E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.quickintl.com Provider of the fastest worldwide transportation of temperature/time sensitive biologics including everything from diagnostic blood or tissue samples for a worldwide clinical study to human organs being delivered to a medical team for transplant surgery. QuickSTAT's complete menu of criticaltransportation services, including next available flight, hand carry and aircraft charters, ensures that your urgent shipment arrives safely and on time. Company: Rainin Instruments Booth/Stand: 19 Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.rainin.com Ergonomic single-, multichannel, manual, and electronic pipettes with LTSTM LiteTouchTM Tip Ejection System to significantly reduce tip ejection forces, and traditional RAININ Classic air-displacement pipettes. Environmental tip-rack refills and aerosol-resistant tips for traditional and LTS pipettes. Pipette Service: Calibration PMSM with ISO 17025 accreditation, OnSite ServiceSM, Express RepairSM at ISO 9001 accredited centers. Company: Strategic Diagnostics Inc. Booth/Stand: 7 Ticker Symbol: SDIX Media Contact: Larry Motyka Investor Relations Contact: Hilary Lucas Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.sdix.com Strategic Diagnostics Inc. offers custom antibodies under its Strategic BioSolutions(TM) trademark. We offer custom monoclonal and polyclonal antibody production, purification, labeling, and modification services. Our new Genomic Antibodies(TM) technology delivers custom antibodies less than 76 days after electronic submission of your protein antigen sequence information - no antigen required! Company: Tufts Cummings Veterinary School Booth/Stand: 29 Media Contact: Barbara Donato Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: http://vet.tufts.edu/ Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has a successful history of collaborations with pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology companies. Tufts benefits from our creative investigators and highly trained technicians. We provide scientific collaboration and expertise, technical assistance, and space to facilitate activities with industry while respecting proprietary information and intellectual property. Besides conventional and isolation rodent housing, we specialize in large animal models in our AAALAC accredited and GLP compliant facilities. Our well educated laboratory animal veterinarians and staff work with our capable IACUC committee to assure our collaborators that projects are done with the utmost concern for animal care. Company: VistaLab Technologies Booth/Stand: 8 Media Contact: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.vistalab.com VistaLab Technologies takes pipetting and the science of ergonomics very seriously. They spent years working with ergonomists and ergonomic design experts to study the physiological dynamics of pipetting and the root causes behind injury. It was clear that an entirely new type of device was needed in order to minimize risk factors common with traditional pipettes. In a recent comparative study between axial-style pipettes and Ovation, NIOSH concluded "The re-designed, low force (Ovation) pipette showed a significant reduction in the most important MSD (musculoskeletal disorder) risk factors for pipetting..." Ovation is the most comfortable, easy-to-use pipette you will ever experience.

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