Author Archive: George Goodno

While the biotechnology industry was born in Northern California over thirty years ago, companies falling under its broad umbrella can now be found in every corner of the world. From humble beginnings, its impact can now be seen in everything from consumer goods to cancer drugs. None-the-less, Northern California remains the center of the industry’s growing orbit. Many of the world’s greatest research institutions and biotech companies were born here and remain headquartered here. To Read More >

It’s a bit late notice, but if you’re going to be at your desk during lunch today, you should check out the following panel discussion entitled “Entrepreneurship Failures and Successes: The Perspective of Entrepreneurial Faculty.” The Virginia Biotechnology Association (VABIO) is pleased offer an opportunity to view the sold out Greater Richmond Bioscience Luncheon live on the web through our new LiveStream channel. The program will take place Thursday, September 8, from 12:00-1:30 p.m., and program Read More >

A few weeks ago Sheri Stickley, President of the Oklahoma Bioscience Association guest blogged about her experience at the 2011 BIO International Convention. As I have mentioned before, this year’s event drew more than 100 public officials and 11 U.S. Governors. We were particularly honored to have several Governors attend our event for the first time. Among them was Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. Like many other public officials, she traveled to the convention to publicize Read More >