Singapore, April 2, 2008: Microsoft is calling for entries for the 2008 Microsoft Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Innovation awards, recognizing breakthroughs in the use of Microsoft technology in four categories.

 

Awarded annually, this year’s competition will recognize the positive impact that new and innovative technologies are delivering in the areas of discovery and product innovation, sales and marketing, manufacturing and supply chain, and clinical development. Pharmaceutical and life sciences corporations worldwide are eligible, including those in the areas of biotechnology, diagnostics, medical equipment, animal health, nutritional products and consumer health products.

 

An award will be presented in each category to eligible pharmaceutical or life sciences corporations that best demonstrate leadership in improving business operations through deployment of Microsoft technologies.

 

Entries must be submitted by 5 pm, May 5, 2008. Microsoft will announce the winners at the DIA annual meeting in Boston in June 2008. An entry kit and full details are available on the Microsoft Life Sciences website at http://www.microsoft.com/lifesciences