FAIRFAX, Va., April 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bradley Fisher, SoBran's program director of operations, has been named TurnKey Facility Leader of the Year -- as the nation's top animal lab care professional.
Fisher, age 41, was selected from a pool of well-qualified entries. For more than 15 years, he has been one of the most innovative leaders in animal lab care -- developing ABSL-3/4 research environments and standards that have solved some of the world's critical health concerns, controlled infectious diseases and promoted environmental quality.
Today, he oversees over $30 million of contracts across 25 facilities within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Under his supervision, SoBran's team of veterinarians, trainers, program managers, deputy program managers, technicians and quality assurance specialists has grown by more than 200 percent, and the company has been re-awarded with 100 percent of contract re-bids.
"The rigorous demands in today's animal lab research requires a well-rounded facility manager that balances the need for continual innovation, safety, and training," said Patrice Galvin, Chief Editor of ALN(r) Magazine. "Brad embodies these key qualities - and his leadership is one of the main reasons he earned this award."
Sponsored by ALN(r) Magazine, the TurnKey Facility Leader of the Year honors a facility manager representing superior management skills and service quality within the laboratory animal care industry. Fisher was honored on April 14 at the 2009 TurnKey Conference, held in San Antonio.
About SoBran, Inc.
SoBran is a rapidly growing technical and professional services company, serving government and industry since 1987. We partner with customers to solve problems affecting critical missions in biomedical research, biotechnology, preclinical research, defense, homeland security, environmental protection, and national energy policy. ISO 9001:2000 certified, SoBran brings process orientation and rigorous quality standards to all our projects. We offer services through the GSA IT, PES and LOGWORLD schedules and several GWAC contract vehicles. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, SoBran has major offices in Fairfax, VA, Burtonsville, MD, and Jacksonville, FL, with additional field offices providing direct support for federal and commercial clients.
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