Clinical Lab Products
www.medworldcomm.com
Clinical Lab Products is a monthly publication circulated to clinical laboratory professionals. This publication focuses on announcing new products and services.

CAP Today
www.cap.org
CAP Today is a monthly publication circulated to clinical laboratory professionals.

Clinical Laboratory News
www.aacc.org/cln/default.stm
Clinical Laboratory News is the monthly publication that covers up-to-date issues relevant to clinical laboratory professionals.

Advance Magazine
www.advanceweb.com
Advance Magazine is a monthly publication circulated to clinical laboratory professionals.

BioTechniques
www.biotechniques.com
The journal of laboratory technology for bioresearch.

Science
www.sciencemag.org
The journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Nature
www.nature.com
Nature is a weekly international publication of science. The Nature group also includes additional publications for specific fields of scientific study.

BioSupplyNet
www.biosupplynet.com
BioSupplyNet is the publisher of the Source Book, a comprehensive directory of biomedical research products. The web site can help facilitate the search for products and contacting suppliers.

Journal of Clinical Chemistry
www.aacc.org
This is a peer reviewed journal printed monthly of articles written by researchers from the multiple disciplines of clinical chemistry.

Chem Sources-USA
www.chemsources.com
Chem Sources is an index of chemicals of all classifications. Chemicals may be searched by CAS number, technical name, or trade name.

Online Resources

Biocompare
www.biocompare.com
Biocompare is a useful website for comparing products from different suppliers. Use the site to find new products, read and post reviews of products, watch web seminars or join in a discussion on one of the life science forums.

Bioresearch Online
www.bioresearchonline.com
Bioresearch Online is a online marketplace where you can search though company and product information from many life science suppliers.

Linscott's Directory
www.linscottsdirectory.com
The Linscott's Directory is a valuable tool for locating immunological and biological reagents.

Directions to Wako Chemicals USA, Inc.

FROM RIC Airport:
Exit airport by way of Airport Dr.. Follow signs to I-64 (EAST). Take I-64 EAST towards Richmond for about 7 miles. Get in left lane and take I-95 (SOUTH) Exit. Go about 10 miles on I-95 South. Take Willis Road Exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a right onto Willis Road. Go to the next traffic light and take a right onto Jeff-Davis Hwy (US Rt.1) North. Go to the next traffic light and take a right onto Bellwood Road. Go about 2.5 miles and our facilities are located on the left. Enter at the front office facing the parking lot.

FROM I-95 (North):
Take I-95 (SOUTH). Once you reach downtown Richmond, continue on I-95 South about 10 miles. Take Willis Road, Exit #64. At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a right onto Willis Road. Go to the next traffic light and take a right onto Jeff-Davis Hwy (US Rt.1) North. Go to the next traffic light and take a right onto Bellwood Road. Go about 2.5 miles and our facilities are located on the left. Enter at the front office facing the parking lot.

FROM I-95 (South):
Take I-95 (NORTH). Once you reach Colonial Heights, continue on I-95 North about 10 miles. Take Willis Road, Exit #64. At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a left onto Willis Road. Go two traffic lights and take a right onto Jeff-Davis Hwy (US Rt.1) North. Go to the next traffic light and take a right onto Bellwood Road. Go about 2.5 miles and our facilities are located on the left. Enter at the front office facing the parking lot.

Area Hotel recommendations:
Hampton Inn located in Chester, VA - about 7 miles from Wako
Omni Hotel located in downtown Richmond on Main Street - about 14 miles from Wako
Brandermill Inn located in Midlothian, VA - about 20 miles from Wako
Directions to Wako from all of these hotels are available upon request by using the contact page and emailing us.

Clinical Chemistry Journal: www.clinchem.org
American Association for Clinical Chemistry: www.aacc.org
American Society of Clinical Pathology: www.ascp.org
College of American Pathologists: www.cap.org
American Medical Association: www.ama-assn.org
New England Journal of Medicine: www.nejm.org
Nature magazine: www.nature.com
Science magazine: www.sciencemag.org
American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org
American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
Medline: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/
Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
Clinical Laboratory Management Association: www.clma.org
Journal of Clinical Investigation: www.jci.org
Food and Drug Administration: www.fda.gov
NIH Clinical Trials: www.ClinicalTrials.gov
American Association for the Study of Liver Disease: www.aasld.org
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: www.cdc.gov/mmwr

Below are listed local Research Organizations:

Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc.
www.cbi-biotech.com

Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. (CBI) is the most comprehensive Contract Research Organization in the market today, offering cutting edge expertise and a complete array of the most current analytical and synthetic chemistries and biophysical technologies, many of which are not available from any other source. Our broad technology base coupled with the assignment of an experienced senior scientist to oversee every project allows CBI to offer true customized project design and management to support your specific needs.

CBI's fully automated instrumentation offers rapid turnaround time and accurate results. You have complete access to an experienced staff of highly skilled molecular biologists, geneticists, biochemists, and chemists to respond to your questions about protocols, results, or pricing.

Virginia Biotechnology Park
www.vabiotech.com

The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park (VBRP) is a joint initiative of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the City of Richmond. Situated on 34 acres adjacent to the Medical College of Virginia campus of VCU, the park is contributing to Richmond's emergence as one of the East Coast's leading technology centers. Virginia's first technology incubator, containing over 27,000 square feet of wet laboratory, office and support space is located in the park. In the 4 years since the incubator opened, 20 new companies have been started there with 6 having already "graduated" from the facility. Given its location and life sciences focus, the park offers an ideal environment for the commercialization of MITAC technologies.

USDA - APHIS
www.aphis.usda.gov
The US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) is responsible for the regulation of animal, plants and animal or plant derived products imported to the US. Information about regulations and permit applications can be obtained at www.aphis.usda.gov.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulates the transfer and receipt of select agents. Information concerning the regulations and permits can be obtained at the Select Agent Page or by calling (404) 498-2255.