Chris Penet, BIO-CAT’s vice president, was recently elected to the VABIO Board of Directors. The Virginia Biotechnology Association (VABIO), an affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), represents the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its members are involved in the research and development of healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. 
 
Mr. Penet’s role on the Board will support the biotechnology industry and drive knowledge to address issues between the industry, government and academia within the state of Virginia.