OKLAHOMA CITY, August 13, 2011 – Attendees of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's Breaking Through Luncheon will learn about the bioscience industry in Oklahoma City, one of the region's fastest growing economic sectors. On Wednesday, August 15 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Dr. Stephen Prescott, president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), will moderate a panel discussion on the research happening in Oklahoma City and its potential impact on public health and the area's economy.

This event will be held at the Research Tower of OMRF, 825 NE 13th Street, giving attendees a chance to tour the facilities where scientists are developing more effective treatments for human disease. Special thanks to Series Signature Event Sponsor Cox Business and Host Sponsor Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

A live broadcast of the event can be viewed at www.okcchamber.com/livevideo.

PANELISTS

Dr. Kenneth Copland, director of the pediatric program at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center

Dr. Paul Kincade, vice president and head of the Immunology and Cancer Program at OMRF

Dr. James Long, cardiothoracic surgeon at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center

Dr. Scott Rollins, CEO and president of Selexys Pharmaceuticals

MEDIA: Registration for this event is closed to the public and seating is limited. If you plan to attend or if you need directions to the event, please RSVP to Kaylee McDaniel at kmcdaniel@okcchamber.com or 297-8971.