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Monthly Archives: August 2012
BioSpectrum Asia Survey Shows Promising Results for the Biosciences Industry
BioSpectrum Asia recently completed a survey of close to 500 bioscience companies listed on different stock exchanges in both the Asia Pacific region (APAC) and in American stock exchanges, with total revenue of $139 billion (year end 2011) and market capitalization of $200 billion. The survey says of the top 20 companies in the region, comprising mostly of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies and focusing on R&D, manufacturing and marketing of life sciences products, Read More >
Vertex Scientist Inspires Students with Aha! Moments
As a senior research scientist in protein biochemistry at Vertex, Bryan Vought, PhD, can measure his career as a series of ‘aha moments.’ “What is missing in the classroom is the thrill of these moments, when you know you have discovered something truly spectacular… these moments are the essence of exciting science,” said Dr. Vought. “Science in the classroom is akin to a foreign language course, they have to learn the language before they can Read More >
Biofuels Producers ask President Obama to Stay the Course on the RFS
Earlier this month eight biofuel industry organizations formed the Biofuels Producers Coordinating Council to advocate for national policy advancing biofuel technology. Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial and Environmental Section is a member along with Michael McAdams, Advanced Biofuels Association; Brooke Coleman, Advanced Ethanol Council; Mary Rosenthal, Algal Biomass Organization; Brian Jennings, American Coalition for Ethanol; Tom Buis, Growth Energy; Anne Steckel, National Biodiesel Board; and Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association. The group Read More >
BIO Voices Agree: Intellectual Property Delivers
Over the last year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global IP Center (GIPC) has met with entrepreneurs from around the world to get their personal stories on what it takes to become a breakthrough innovator in the 21st century. While the products that these innovators create come in many shapes and sizes, all of those we’ve come into contact with—many of whom from the annual BIO International Convention—have displayed a resounding respect for and interest Read More >
Spreading BIO’s Message at the National Political Conventions
Next week, the Republican National Convention kicks-off in Tampa, Florida. The week after that, the Democratic National Convention will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Aside from the nomination of the national party tickets and the tremendous media coverage generated by these events, key opinion leaders from both parties will converge on these cities to participate in this uniquely American process. An important component of our ongoing advocacy work is to educate these key decision Read More >
