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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Technology Transfer Symposium in San Francisco
In the midst of turbulent economic times, and at a moment when the U.S. is looking to encourage technology job creation in the coming decade, an increasing number of public and private sector initiatives have been proposed to spur job creation. While the U.S. leads in the area of biotechnology, there is no guarantee that this competitive edge will continue. Moreover, although the U.S. is more prolific in life science discoveries than any other single country in the Read More >
Is Animal Biotechnology Progressing?
By David Edwards, PhD Director, Animal Biotechnology, BIO One year ago, I was pleased to testify before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC). The FDA convened its VMAC meetings on September 19-21, 2010 to discuss an application for a genetically engineered (GE) salmon. Developed by Massachusetts-based AquaBounty Technologies, a BIO member, the AquAdvantage salmon has been genetically engineered to grow year-round. Conventional salmon only grow in warmer months. This Read More >
Biotechnology Industry Initiative to Improve U.S. Science Education
By Bianca Blanks, Biotechnology Institute Industry responds to President’s “Educate to Innovate” campaign with “Scientists in the Classroom” initiative The Biotechnology Institute supports STEM education and has a vision to capture the imagination of youth, to inspire the next generation to learn life science and biotechnology, and transform society’s expectations so that all citizens may appreciate the importance of biotechnology to society. The Biotechnology Institute’s Scientists in the Classroom initiative is the life science industry’s Read More >
BioWorld previews BIO India: India Emerges as Global Player via Multinational Partnering
BioWorld’s Tom Wall interviewed BIO’s Alan Eisenberg (subscription required) on what attendees can expect at this week’s BIO India International Partnering Conference. Interest in India has been strong and attendance at the conference is expected to surpass last year’s event. The population forecasted to grow in the coming years, combined with significant disease burden is a draw for many companies seeking business development and partnering opportunities. BIO India will feature keynote speakers Glenn Saldanha, Chairman Read More >
The Burrill Report: Pushing Policies in a Changed Washington
The Burrill Report’s Daniel Levine talks to BIO’s Alan Eisenberg regarding recent fluctuations in the financial markets and the impact on public policy. Eisenberg discusses implementation of BIO’s legislative proposals and the outlook for the industry. BIO will be hosting the BIO Investor Forum to bring together industry leaders to discuss these recent developments that could have a major influence in helping to shape the future of biotechnology.
