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Touring Local Biotech Companies with Former Governor Dean

Touring Local Biotech Companies with Former Governor Dean

Last week I spent a fascinating day with former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and three Members of the Maryland Congressional delegation.  First, along with local Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R, MD-6), we visited MedImunne’s brand new biologic manufacturing facility in Frederick. The half billion dollar facility is nearly complete and will employ 350 people manufacturing the company’s monoclonal antibody, Synagis. This product helps prevent lower respiratory disease from a common virus which in vulnerable children, particularly Read More >

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Jim Greenwood guest appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” during this morning’s “Health Care Summit” special

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood joined former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson and former FDA Deputy Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to discuss biosimilars and the importance of preserving innovation as the nation moves to reform our health care system.

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