FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 23 SEP 2005

Huntington, W.Va – Vandalia Research, Inc. will accompany representatives from Marshall University to the 2005 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) National Meeting taking place in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico next week. This is the 18th annual conference, and will be focusing on sustainable scientific based success.

WV EPSCoR (www.wvepscor.org) is responsible for the state’s experimental research improvement program within institutions and research teams. Their mission is to build “research competitiveness” through grants and educational programs that help researchers gain direct entry into mainstream funding. WV EPSCoR funding and support has been key to the development of the Triathlon thermal cycler, Vandalia Research’s flagship technology.

Vandalia Research will be presenting a poster describing the history of the Triathlon system at the four-day event. They also will be attending several guest lectures and workshops during their visit.

For more information about Vandalia Research, Inc. please visit www.vandaliaresearch.com or call Derek Gregg, Director of Business Development, at 304-529-0803.