Well, as the BIO 2008 International Convention draws to a close we can say that this has been one of the best shows ever. We ended up with 20,108 industry leaders from 70 different countries and 48 states.
The full Convention program included four full days with 175 breakout sessions, 21 educational tracks, more than 1,000 [...]
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As this year’s convention draws to a close, we’d like to stop and take a moment and thank all the people that made our foray into social media a success.
Thanks to all the bloggers on BIO on the road, who reported their experiences as they happened. Thanks to the members of the BIO2008 Twitter [...]
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“For Vertex, this year’s BIO convention provided an excellent opportunity to
both network and establish new relationships with hundreds of biotech
leaders from around the globe. The convention is ‘the’ place where these
interactions can take place on such a large scale and San Diego was a great
location for these groups to convene.”
–Representative of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
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“We use the language of life to fix its mistakes. We use the language of life to enable us to live on this planet sustainably. Decoding the secrets of life scares some people, but it inspires us. Some people ask how can you play God with the language of life? We say [...]
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Today’s keynote addresses were uplifting, inspiring – and humorous. BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood was the first to take the stage, noting the common purpose that drew people from around the globe to this conference: “We believe that biotechnology will transform the world.” Greenwood’s passion for the industry is clear and genuine, and I [...]
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We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act yesterday with a breakout session in the morning and a press conference in the afternoon. Speakers included the legislators who championed the bill 25 years ago and companies who are now, thanks to the Act, able to make treatments that change people’s lives.
The Orphan Drug [...]
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The 2008 BIO International Convention is in full swing. We’re having fun, learning a lot — and thinking about ways to move the industry forward in 2008/2009.
If you weren’t able to come and join us this year BiopharmInternational.com has done a fantastic series of podcasts covering manufacturing strategies, outsourcing, vaccines, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
And [...]
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Steven Burrill, CEO of Burrill and Company, presented the “State-of-the-Industry” to a packed ballroom yesterday. Burrill made his prediction about where health care will be in 2020: more emphasis on the wellness of society rather than sickness by implementing genetic screening. Said Burrill, “We’re moving health care to the patient, which will lead to more specialized [...]
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I heard today from the “Man On the Street.”
And he spoke of the, “The Sequencer and the Terminator.” and began by saying……..
They started lining up an hour before high noon. Lunch with two houses of power - Craig Venter and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenneger – clearly both were a huge draw. And neither disappointed! Venter quipped about [...]
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Today, at the BIO International Convention The report, Genetically Engineered Animals and Public Health – Compelling Benefits for Health Care, Nutrition, the Environment and Animal Welfare, was released. The report discusses how GE animals enhance human health, food production, environmental protection, animal health and as well as providing cutting-edge industrial applications. The report was authored by [...]
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