Dr. Murray McLaughlin Receives Leadership Awards from BIOTECanada and The Biotechnology Initiative From www.suschemalliance.ca June 07, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SARNIA, ON - Dr. Murray McLaughlin, President and CEO of the Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, has been honored with two awards in recognition of his leadership in the commercialization of biotechnologies and the growth of innovation-based companies. At the BIO International Convention in Chicago, BIOTECanada presented Dr. McLaughlin with the 2010 Gold Leaf Award for Industry Leadership. The Industry Leadership Award is given to the individual who demonstrates exemplary vision and leadership in Canadian biotechnology in a global context, in terms of industry development and/or commercial success. The recipient, nominated and judged by industry leaders, is recognized for commitment to promoting and supporting the growth of the biotech industry in Canada. Dr. McLaughlin has been a member of most of Canada main funding agencies, associations, and companies in agricultural, industrial and health biotechnology. Throughout my career, I have been devoted to promoting the value biotechnology offers to the future of the chemical field, Dr. McLaughlin commented in accepting the award. It is a great privilege to be recognized by the industry in this way, and I look forward to continuing to work with Canada biotechnology leaders as we build the bio-economy. BIOTECanada is the national industry-funded association with over 250 member companies representing the broad spectrum of biotech constituents including emerging and established firms in the health, industrial, and agricultural sectors, as well as academic and research institutions and other related organizations. Dr. McLaughlin was also honored at The Biotechnology Initiative Annual President Awards Gala in Toronto earlier this year. TBI President Lorne Meikle, who presented the Community Service award, said Dr. McLaughlin "has proven himself as a leader and innovator during his 40 years serving the agriculture industry in Canada." With over 300 members, TBI represents and promotes life sciences technologies and encourages their commercial success in Ontario through government advocacy, stakeholder engagement, mentoring and education and promotion of Ontario world-class science and industry. In April, TBI became Life Sciences Ontario. The Sustainable Chemistry Alliance is a not-for-profit organization established in 2008 to promote growth and prosperity by fostering and supporting innovation, development, commercialization and related business activities and projects in the area of green and sustainable chemistry. For more information contact: Dr. Murray McLaughlin President and CEO Sustainable Chemistry Alliance Ph: (519) 550-5525 murraym@suschemalliance.ca
