FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 04 APR 2006

Huntington, WV — On Thursday, April 6th, Vandalia Research, Inc. will be sponsoring a "Best Practices" workshop at the Biotechnology Institute's Education Conference in Chicago. The focus of the workshop will be a demonstration of the Mystery of Lyle & Louise, a suite of hands-on forensics laboratory kits, currently under development by Vandalia Research.

The product manager for the suite, Joe Hughes, and Steve Beckelhimer, Science Department Chair at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, WV, will be traveling to Chicago to present the first module of the suite, "DNA Typing".

Each year, the Biotechnology Institute's Education Conference coincides with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Annual International Convention.  The Institute integrates its core programs into a one-of-a-kind national conference that focuses on best practices, competitions, hands-on professional development sessions linked to education and skill standards, mentoring workshops, and career development for students interested in biotechnology.

Vandalia Research, Inc. is a life sciences research company based in Huntington, West Virginia. Vandalia has placed strong emphasis on research and development directed to specific market needs, with the objective of commercializing novel biotechnology instrumentation and advanced biotechnology manufacturing techniques. For more information, call (304) 529-0803 or visit the Vandalia Research website at www.vandaliaresearch.com.

The Biotechnology Institute is dedicated to educating teachers, students and the public about the promise and challenges of biotechnology. Through year-round programs, the Institute is creating a base of understanding and awareness about biotechnology among teachers and students -and building the next generation of leaders in the industry. Founded by the biotechnology community in 1998, the Biotechnology Institute is an independent, national nonprofit organization based in Arlington, VA. For more information, call (703) 248-8681 or visit their website at www.biotechinstitute.org.