Seven non-profit organizations to receive grants for research and education efforts

CARLSBAD, Calif.–The Life Technologies Foundation, a non-profit arm of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) dedicated to advancing science education and scientific discovery, has awarded approximately $1.7 million in new grants that include the creation of an online biology textbook, and building a museum exhibit about the human cell.

The Foundation will award the five grants to seven organizations, with work to be completed over the next 18 months. These awards will bring the total amount committed by the Foundation in 2009 to approximately $5 million.

“Each of the organizations chosen for this round of grants has proposed a unique and interesting way to enhance the public’s perception of what science contributes to all our lives,” said Greg Lucier, Chairman and CEO of Life Technologies and a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “Whether it’s through using Internet tools to communicate the basics of biology, or creating educational campaigns to inform more people about the importance of genomics, these programs will help increase scientific literacy and advance crucial scientific research.”

Grant recipients include:

The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, which will receive funding for its online biology textbook, Life on Earth. The Foundation will finance the prototype chapter on the division of the cell. The E.O. Wilson Foundation is dedicated to preserving and understanding biological heritage.

PBS’ “To The Contrary”, which is partnering with the Foundation to produce a three part documentary on “DNA as a Diagnostic Tool,” addressing new DNA technologies, sequencing and the public acceptance of genomic research.

The Miami Institute for Human Genomics, which will receive a grant to implement a multimedia campaign aimed at educating and informing the families of Black and Hispanic autism, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease patients in South Florida about genetic research. The Institute’s outreach program will be geared specifically at alerting these families about the need for participation in genomic studies.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, which will create a museum exhibit on human cell biology, the importance of stem cells, and the impact of stem cell research in regenerative and personalized medicine at the Fleet Science Center, San Diego’s most heavily-visited museum.

United for Medical Research, the Aspen Institute and the Innovation Technology & Information Foundation, which will bring opinion leaders and the media together at events that will explore issues related to the advancement of science.

The Life Technologies Foundation

The Life Technologies Foundation™ is dedicated to advancing science education and key scientific discoveries that use the application of biology to address societal needs. In particular, the Foundation supports programs that accelerate the use of genomics to further healthcare, projects that advance medical education, and initiatives focused on providing biological solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges. By teaming with educators and researchers, the Foundation also strives to demystify the world of life science and empower today’s children to become tomorrow’s scientific leaders. Launched in 2008, the Life Technologies Foundation has committed approximately $6 million to causes that advance the understanding and applications of science. The Foundation is a non-profit arm of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a global biotechnology tools company dedicated to improving the human condition. For more information or to submit a grant proposal, please visit www.invitrogen.com/foundation.