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BD Biosciences, a segment of BD and one of the world’s leading businesses focused on bringing innovative research and clinical tools to life scientists and clinicians, recently won the Life Science Industry Award for offering the best flow cytometry-based cell biology instruments.

The 2007 award marks the third consecutive year BD Biosciences has won the top award in the “Cell Biology Instruments – Flow Cytometry-based” category.

“BD Biosciences is honored to be held in such high regard by the life science research community, which is making remarkable strides every day to improve society’s understanding of cell biology and its ability to treat disease,” said Bill Rhodes, President, Cell Analysis, BD Biosciences. “Weplan to continue to develop and provide state-of-the-art, versatile and reliable tools as well as unmatched expertise to help researchers worldwide solve complex research problems.”

The prestigious Life Science Industry Awards recognize life science suppliers with the best solutions in 14 separate product categories as well as suppliers that are “best-in-class” in six customer communications and support categories. The winners are determined by the industry’s customers —scientists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, government and academia. Over 3,000 scientists from around the world were independently surveyed by leading market research firm BioInformatics, LLC. Although more than 500 individual companies were nominated, only 28 achieved the status of Finalist, and 11 were named Winners.

About BD

BD, a leading global medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents, is dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. The Company’s capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 27,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public. For more information, please visit www.bd.com.

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