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Commercialization and Job Creation in the Biotechnology Sector

Doug Crawford

It’s tough presenting programs on technology transfer because so much has already been said that it’s hard to find something new. However, that was not a problem this week in San Francisco at the BIO Technology Transfer Symposium. The Symposium began with an overview of the efforts by the Obama Administration to spur innovation including funding macro and micro grants to encourage the development of regional technology clusters, and proof of concept centers to help Read More >

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EU Stem Cell Patent Decision Hurts Science

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A great article in the Economist titled European science stemmed addresses the recent and controversial decision by the European Court of Justice regarding the patentability of certain inventions derived from embryonic stem cells. ANY country, you might think, would relish being able to call itself the world’s leader in scientific research. America and Europe, however, seem to be in a bizarre parallel contest: which can make its scientists’ lives more difficult by imposing the most muddled Read More >

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KORUS and BIO’s New Senior Vice President for International Affairs

Joseph Damond

Earlier this week, Joseph Damond joined BIO as Senior Vice President of International Affairs.  He brings extensive experience in international affairs, trade and economics, most recently serving as Vice President of International Government Relations at Pfizer, Inc.  He previously served as Deputy Vice President for International Affairs at PhRMA and as the Deputy Assistant for the Asia-Pacific region in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Joe will spearhead BIO’s international trade policy and help Read More >

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