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Tag Archives: convention
Mass. Governor Patrick Looking Forward to the BIO International Convention
In just six months, Boston will be welcoming more than 15,500 of the world’s leading biotech stakeholders to the biggest industry event of the year – the 2012 BIO International Convention. Both Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino attended a kickoff breakfast in October where they voiced their industry support: “It’s an honor to have BIO coming back so soon,” said Gov. Patrick. “By drawing the world’s attention once again to our Read More >
Jerry Pommer: Livestock Biotech Conference Preview
BIOtech Now visited with Jerry Pommer, Director of Animal Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance for Hematech, Inc. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jerry is a member of the program steering committee for BIO’s first-ever Livestock Biotech Summit, which will provide participants with three days of cross-cutting discussions among industry, academic and government leaders on the care and use of animals in research and the many possibilities in the realm of GE animal research, regulation, and Read More >
The Livestock Biotech Summit is Coming!
Don’t miss your chance to get the special early-bird registration rate for the 2010 Livestock Biotech Summit. Registration is now open, and our early-bird discounts will expire on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time. The first-ever Summit of its kind, scheduled for September 28-30, in Sioux Falls, S.D., will provide participants three days of cross-cutting discussions among industry, academic and government leaders. Program highlights include: -A unique workshop tailored specifically to Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: Agricultural Biotechnology – Providing Economic and Environmental Benefits
By Michael J. Phillips Further evidence was provided at BIO 2009 on the many benefits of agricultural biotechnology. Graham Brookes, Director of PG Economics (UK) released key findings from its Global Impact Study that showed that farmers around the world are growing more biotech crops with significant global economic and environmental benefits. Key highlights of the report include: Biotech crops contribute significantly to reducing the release of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices – mainly from Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: Agricultural Biotechnology – Improving Farmers’ Lives
By Michael J. Phillips At the BIO Internationa Convention, this session featured three farmers from different regions of the world that have had substantial experience with agricultural biotechnology, and they provided testimony as to how the technology has improved their lives. Rosalie Ellasus from the Philippines began farming in 1995 when her husband died leaving her with three small children to raise and educate. The office worker took a gamble and bet all her savings Read More >
