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As Japan works to stabilize the crippled nuclear power plant in , people are stocking up on potassium iodide tablets – one of the only drugs available to block the body’s absorption of some radioactive materials. The partial meltdown of the plant highlights the need for new drugs that can more effectively prevent or treat radiation poisoning. Two U.S. companies are on the fast track to develop more effective treatments, according to a recent piece Read More >
World Health Day: The Global Impact of Vaccines
As we celebrate World Health Day today, it is an opportunity to remember that vaccines represent one of the most important global health investments. The investment of time, money and dedication has brought enormous benefits to the world. According to the World Health Organization, immunizations save an estimated 2.5 million lives every year from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles. Biotechnology is helping us improve existing vaccines and create new vaccines against infectious agents. Read More >
BIO Europe Spring – State of the Biotech Industry
BIO Industry Analysis provided opening remarks at BIO Europe Spring in Milan, Italy, this morning. Dr. John Craighead shared the highlights of BIO’s latest industry update: click here for the slides in pdf format.
Patent Reform Passes the Senate and Moves to the House
On March 8th, the Senate approved the America Invents Act (S. 23) by an overwhelming vote of 95-5. BIO supports this bipartisan, consensus-oriented bill, formerly known as the Patent Reform Act of 2011. Once enacted into law, it will strengthen and improve our nation’s patent system, spurring innovation and job creation. Patents are often the main assets of small biotech companies, and they rely on this intellectual property to attract investors to fund the lengthy Read More >
2011, The Year of Positive Thinking? BIO/IPREO Study Reveals High Hopes for the Industry
BIO CEO’s closing plenary session featured plenty of crystal ball gazing and candid quips about what 2011 has in store for the biotech industry. While the panel provided an in-depth look at how buy-side and sell-side analysts evaluate the industry, the BIO/IPREO Investor Perception Study reveals that the majority of investors believe biotech is headed in the right direction. Access full study deck here: BIO CEO – IPREO Biotech Investor Perception Study The study also reveals that Read More >
