GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- MedImmune, the global biologics
unit of AstraZeneca, announced today that the Montgomery County Chamber of
Commerce has presented Brian Rosen, senior director, government affairs, with
its 2008 Chairman's Award at the organization's 49th Annual Dinner held
recently at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
"The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in
representing the local business community at the regional and state levels,
which is why MedImmune is proud to be an active corporate member," said Lori
Weiman, vice president of public affairs. "We are pleased that the chamber has
chosen to recognize Brian's commitment to its organization with the chairman's
award."
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Annual Chairman's Award
recognizes an individual for outstanding service and contributions to the
business community. Mr. Rosen has represented MedImmune as a board member of
the Montgomery County Chamber for the past five years. He is currently the
co-chair for the legislative affairs committee and a member of the executive
committee and the board of directors.
About MedImmune
MedImmune is wholly owned by AstraZeneca plc (LSE: AZN.L, NYSE: AZN) and
is the worldwide biologics business for the AstraZeneca Group. The company has
approximately 3,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Gaithersburg,
Maryland. MedImmune strives to provide better medicines to patients, new
medical options for physicians and rewarding careers to employees. Dedicated
to advancing science and medicine to help people live better lives, the
company is focused on infection, oncology, respiratory disease and
inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. For
more information, visit MedImmune's website at http://www.medimmune.com.
SOURCE MedImmune
CONTACT: Tor Constantino of MedImmune, +1-301-398-5801