Among Stephen's first tasks will be guiding the MichBio team as they plan and
execute the second MichBio Expo. "It is
no longer unusual to consider that trust, behavioral norms and religion
profoundly shape economic, political and social developments. Projects include the Local
Societies Initiative, the Templeton Research Lectures, and topical
interdisciplinary research projects such as the Spiritual Transformation
Scientific Research Program, Spiritual Capital Research Program, Foundational
Questions in Physics and Cosmology , as well as studies in religion and health,
religion and human flourishing, and other endeavors.

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5 million in research funds.
The Spiritual Capital Research Program seeks to integrate the concept of
spiritual capital into the social sciences, with particular attention to
building connections to economics, and to develop a network of scholars for a
new field of study. Metanexus is
a leader in a growing network of individuals and groups exploring the dynamic
interface between cosmos, nature, and culture in communities and on campuses
throughout the world. Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses, grants, and publications.

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Stephen, a former Pfizer and Park Davis
employee, has worked as a senior research scientist and is a pre-clinical drug
discovery professional with global experience in the life sciences industry. Where possible, researchers are urged to collaborate
across disciplines.

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Call for Proposals for $150 000 Research Projects on `Spiritual Capital' Issued by Metanexus Institute

A membership
organization, Metanexus hosts an online magazine and discussion forum with
over 140,000 monthly page views and 7000 regular subscribers in 57 different
countries.metanexus.net

The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to pursue new insights at
the boundary between theology and science through a rigorous, open-minded and
empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives
from a wide spectrum of fields of expertise.

Academic Departments are those engaged in research, primarily Economics Departments of Universities but also including other institutions.

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(Logo: http://www.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050324/PHTH031LOGO)
Letters of Intent for projects in the Spiritual Capital Research Program
are due no later than April 15, 2005."
For further information on the Spiritual Capital Research Program,
including submission guidelines for the new granting opportunities , or to
request a program brochure, visit http://www.

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MichBio Announces Change in Leadership

Our
membership has grown steadily in both number and influence, exceeding 200
members for the first time," stated Randal Charlton , Asterand CEO.D.net or 215-789-2200.

The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research , education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion.
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Board Welcomes Stephen Rapundalo as Interim Executive Director

ANN ARBOR, Mich., MichBio Chairman Randal Charlton
announced today Stephen Rapundalo, PhD, as interim executive director of
MichBio, the state's life science trade association. Full grant applications will then be
invited for a total of $1.net/spiritual_capital
or contact project manager Christopher Stawski at
SpiritualCapital@metanexus . Metanexus leads and
facilitates over 300 projects in 36 countries.

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Rapundalo replaces
former executive director Dr. Witt's tenure, MichBio grew its services to include a range of
products and services, a new website, membership directory, and presented the
state's first life science expo, MichBio Expo 2005, in Detroit.
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"Now seems an ideal time to understand and assess the public effects of
spiritual and religious action because there seems to be a growing openness in
the social sciences towards non-material factors," says Kimon Sargeant , Ph.
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annual gathering of life science professionals in the state of Michigan.
Scholars and researchers from fields such as anthropology, economics ,
history, political science, psychology, religious studies and sociology are
encouraged to apply .

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Grants of $150,000
per project are made possible by generous funding from the John Templeton
Foundation .metanexus.

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Witt for his hard
work in developing member services and helping to grow our organization. Stephen Rapundalo will assume the responsibilities as interim
executive director this week.

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The association serves
a diverse membership, including new and established life sciences companies,
academic and research institutions, as well as service providers and related
organizations throughout the state.

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Witt is
credited with broadening MichBio's reach to include student chapters at most
of the state's universities and continuing its BioConnections program which
matches qualified graduates to new job opportunities with emerging businesses
in the state.
"Stephen's professional experience and background in strategic planning
and project management will be a great asset to MichBio," stated Charlton. Acting as a focal point for the life
sciences community, MichBio provides networking and educational events, offers
a web portal to industry-specific state and national information, addresses
public policy, and is focusing on the human resource, funding and
infrastructure issues affecting Michigan's biosciences industry.

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About MichBio - MichBio is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving
the growth of the life sciences industry in Michigan.

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Witt who is leaving after 3 years in
charge of MichBio.
"The Board of MichBio wishes to thank Dr. Dr. Witt was a regular advocate at the state capital on behalf
of the life sciences industry.
Dr. MichBio Expo 2006 will take place October
10, 11, and 12, at Grand Rapids' DeVos Place.
Note: These $150,000 grants are in addition to the three founding grants
of $500,000 each that were recently awarded to initiate the Spiritual Capital
Research Program.

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Rapundalo is an active member of the Ann Arbor community, currently
serving the City of Ann Arbor as a council member for the 2nd ward where he
has worked on a broad range of development, zoning, and core services issues. Deadline for Letters of Intent: April 15, 2005

PHILADELPHIA, A call for proposals for research
in the developing new interdisciplinary field of Spiritual Capital has been
issued by the Metanexus Institute on Religion and Science.newscom.

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