Noble Life Sciences Opens New Facility in Gaithersburg

For Immediate Release: Friday, April 29, 2011

Monday, May 2, 2011; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Noble Life Sciences, 22 Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg, MD

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will join with Dr. Ken Carter, President & CEO, Noble Life Sciences, Jennie M. Forehand, Maryland State Senator, District 17, Dr. Judith Britz, Executive Director, Maryland Biotechnology Center, and Ms. Ann Humphrey, on behalf of U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen and other public and private sector guests to celebrate the official opening of Noble Life Sciences’ new office and laboratory facility at 22 Firstfield Road in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Founded in 2010, Noble Life Sciences is a provider of preclinical research services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company was located in the County’s Shady Grove Innovation Center prior to moving into its new 6,000-square-foot commercial office space.
Noble received a $50,000 grant from the Montgomery County Economic Development Fund for equipment and a $200,000 translational research award from the Maryland Biotechnology Center. The company plans to add 25 new jobs over the next three years.

Media Contact: Kristina Ellis 240-793-9568