CBN Wins 2006 Biomedical Community Award from Georgia Biomedical Partnership

Each year the Georgia Biomedical Partnership recognizes individuals, companies or institutions for significant contributions to Georgia’s life sciences industry with its Biomedical Community Awards. For 2006, the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN) was honored as a model for conducting nationally-recognized scientific research through a broad consortium of colleges and universities, and for its extensive efforts to increase scientific literacy. The CBN, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Technology Center, coordinates research among more than 90 scientists from eight metro Atlanta colleges and universities. It also provides educational opportunities to high school students, K-12 science teachers, undergraduate and graduate students. CBN Director Dr. Elliot Albers accepted the award on behalf of the organization

The Georgia Biomedical Partnership (GBP), founded in 1989, represents the life sciences industry in Georgia. Its 680 members include companies, research institutions and universities, government groups and corporate service providers involved in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, medical informatics and related businesses.