RELEASE DATE: June 3, 2008
NCCCS BioNetwork
Biogen Idec
Matthew Meyer
Mike McBrierty
(919) 807-7155
(919) 993-6368
NCCCS BioNetwork and Biogen Idec announce $25,000 donation
for scholarship program
RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Community College System BioNetwork
and Biogen Idec today announced the creation of a scholarship
program for students interested in obtaining an Associate’s Degree
in the Biotechnology field.
Biogen Idec, located in Research Triangle Park, has donated $25,000
to the North Carolina Community College System to help students with
limited financial resources who demonstrate a commitment to the life
sciences industry pursue a two-year degree. Graduates may then join
the ranks of the biopharmaceutical industry or go on to pursue a
related four-year degree.
“This is a perfect example of how the partnership between private
industry and public educational institutions can truly make a
difference in the lives of our students,” said Dr. Scott Ralls,
NCCCS President. “I commend Biogen for their foresight and
initiative.”
Matthew Meyer, Director of the NCCCS BioNetwork, said, “We
especially pleased by this donation in such a tight economic
environment as we are currently experiencing. This scholarship will
be a great help to some of our brightest students that may not
otherwise be able to attend college.”
Dr. Esther Alegria, Biogen Idec’s vice president for manufacturing
and general manager of the company’s RTP site shared the company’s
appreciation for its long-standing collaboration with the NCCCS,
“North Carolina’s robust, industry-responsive community college
system is one of the contributing factors that drew us to the state
in the mid-90s. We - along with our industry peers - have
experienced the benefits ever since. Whether it’s providing
scholarship funding or curriculum development assistance, Biogen
Idec looks forward to continuing our partnership with our state’s
outstanding community colleges.”
Students who are interested in applying for the scholarship should
visit www.ncbionetwork.org
About BioNetwork
The NCCCS BioNetwork is the nation’s leading network of specialized
training, education and workforce development for
biotechnology-related industries.
www.ncbionetwork.org
About NCCCS
The North Carolina Community College System enrolls more than
800,000 students in 58 comprehensive community colleges.
Internationally recognized for the scope and quality of its
programs, the system is North Carolina's primary provider of
workforce preparation and adult education.
About Biogen Idec
Biogen Idec creates new standards of care in therapeutic areas with
high unmet medical needs. Founded in 1978, Biogen Idec is a global
leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and
commercialization of innovative therapies. Patients in more than 90
countries benefit from Biogen Idec’s significant products that
address diseases such as lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, and
rheumatoid arthritis. For product labeling, press releases and
additional information about the company, please visit
www.biogenidec.com.
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