Colorados Bioscience Industry Leaders and Legislators Focus on 2012 Initiatives At Annual BioScience Day at the Capitol

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is hosting its fourth annual "BioScience Day at the Capitol" on February 2. The CBSA is building upon one of its most successful years in its history, making impressive strides in the areas of industry advocacy, programming, marketing communications, membership and education. Denver, CO, January 30, 2012 Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will host the fourth annual BioScience Day at the Capitol on Thursday, February 2nd, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Legislative Services Building, A, 14th & Sherman (South side of Capitol). The event will bring together industry leaders and legislators to support the growth of bioscience in Colorado. The announcement is made by Holli Riebel, CBSA President and CEO, who recently stated; We are honored to have the support of our legislators and look forward to working together to support the industry this session. Agenda for BioScience Day at the Capitol: 8:00-8:10 a.m. Welcome by Holli Riebel, President and CEO, CBSA 8:10-8:40 a.m. Legislators discuss the 2012 session and their vision for the bioscience industry Representative Cheri Gerou - Overview of the 2012 Budget Speaker of the House, Representative Frank McNulty Senate President Brandon Shaffer 8:40-9:00 a.m. Federal Legislation Presentation by Jason Sapsin, Polsinelli Shughart

This year CBSA will build upon one of its most successful years in its history, making impressive strides in the areas of industry advocacy, programming, marketing communications, membership and education. CBSA was instrumental in the development and passage of House Bill 1283 and Senate Bill 47 retaining and further funding Colorado's Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program. Other legislative success included passing of Senate Bill 159, distribution of the state's share of limited gaming revenue. CBSA State Policy Priorities for 2012: Promote a Supportive Tax and Regulatory Climate Promote Increased Access to Capital for Bioscience Companies Support Higher Education and Promote University Research and Technology Transfer Activities Encourage Economic Development CBSA has outlined the following five Call to Action priorities for Colorado legislators: 1. Maintain a Supportive Tax and Regulatory Climate that Encourages Economic Development 2. Create a Sustainable Funding Program by Establishing a Venture Capital Fund 3. Support ongoing Initiatives at Colorado Research Institutions and Develop Partnerships between Public Institutions and Private Companies 4. Maintain Current Initiatives at Colorados Higher Education Facilities and Promote Increased Funding 5. Encourage Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in K-12

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Page 2 About Colorado BioScience Association The CBSA is a not-for-profit organization providing services and support for Colorado's growing biosciences industry. With more than 350 members, CBSA actively works to promote the growth of the industry by advocating for a better business environment, growing the state's biotech workforce, fighting for policies that support a strong bioscience industry in the state, and speaking with a single voice on behalf of the industry. For more information, visit http://www.cobioscience.com. CBSA also is found on these social media sites: Twitter: http://twitter.com/COBioscience LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=98468&trk=anet_ug_grppro Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/ColoradoBioScienceAssociation News Feed: http://coloradobio.blogspot.com YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/COBioscience ### Contacts: Mae Desaire, Director of Marketing, Colorado BioScience Association - http://www.cobioscience.com 720-382-5918, mdesaire@cobioscience.com Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Absolutely Public Relations - http://www.absolutelypr.com - 303-984-9801, maggie@absolutelypr.com