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2012: A Critical Year for Biotechnology
In 2012, we must continue to look for ways to reduce risk; enhance reward; reduce uncertainty; and reinforce the position of the industry as a major contributor resolving society’s most pressing needs. Policies to encourage investment in innovation and to speed discovery to scientific breakthroughs simply must be the priority in 2012. The industry relies on a policy and regulatory environment that encourages innovation for much needed treatments and cures for some of the most Read More >
Drug Discovery & Development: Partnering for Success…and Survival
There are pressures on Big Pharma and biotech emerging companies alike to engage in more creative deal making to ensure positive outcomes for both parties, Ted Agres writes in Drug Discovery and Development. While the number of deals has remained relatively flat in 2011, the dollar amount of individual deals has increased overall. Oncology remains the most sought after category, followed by CNS, anti-infectives, metabolic diseases, dermatology and cardiovascular. Partnering activity at BIO events is on Read More >
Tap into the Next Generation of Scientists
The importance of mentoring and training students to become scientists has never been more critical as the U.S. aims to maintain its leadership in biotechnology. For students considering a future career path, biotech holds great promise. The industry currently employs 1.42 million Americans in high-wage, high quality jobs while supporting an additional 6.6 million jobs throughout the U.S. On average, biotech jobs pay roughly two-thirds more than the average annual wage of the total U.S. Read More >
BIO Supports SBIR Reauthorization in Senate
Last week, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1867), which included SBIR reauthorization through Senate Amendment 1115. This is a critical step toward ensuring that all innovative companies can compete for SBIR grants – based on the promise of their science rather than the structure of their capital. Reauthorizing the program to allow small companies that receive the majority of their financing from venture capital to once again be eligible to compete Read More >
4 Keys for Partnering Success
Thinking of hosting partnering meetings at your BIO Exhibition booth in 2012? Abbott has been there, done that and learned what it takes to succeed and secure high-quality leads. “The greatest value of hosting partnering meetings within our booth is that it allows us to drive traffic, activity and interest within our own space,” said Michelle Calhoun, Abbott’s contract manufacturing marketing director. Abbott hosted nearly 60 meetings within our booth during three days of partnering Read More >
