NCBIO Federal Advocacy

July 13, 2011

The Organization works with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), AdvaMed, and the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) to help shape federal policy affecting the life science industry.  This page lists NCBIO’s current federal policy priorities. Read More

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NCBIO State Advocacy

July 13, 2011

This page lists NCBIO’s current state policy priorities.  For more information, click on the Fact Sheet links, or see copies of relevant legislation and access relevant web resources by clicking on hyperlinks in those columns. Read More

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Pennsylvania Biotech 2011

July 13, 2011

October 24 – 25, 2011 Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA Read More

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Pennsylvania CEO Roundtable

July 13, 2011

September 22, 2011 Desmond Great Valley Hotel Malvern, PA Read More

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What’s Happened to Big Pharma R&D: New Models for Discovery

July 13, 2011

August 18, 2011 Desmond Great Valley Hotel Malvern, PA Read More

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July 13, 2011

Innovation Philadelphia Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania Office of Governor Tom Corbett Pennsylvania Bio Pennsylvania Department of Health Pennsylvania General Assembly Pennsylvania House of Representatives Pennsylvania Medical Society Pennsylvania State Senate University of Pittsburgh – Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering

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Pennsylvania Biotechnology Profile

July 13, 2011

Pennsylvania has a leading and specialized bioscience industry. Among the four major subsectors, the State has a specialized employment concentration in two—drugs and pharmaceuticals (location quotient of 1.65), and research, testing and medical laboratories (1.53). Academic bioscience research and development expenditures totaled $1.61 billion in 2008, heavily concentrated in medical sciences ($1.1 billion). Read More

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Pennsylvania Bioscience Industry Fact Sheet – 2010

July 13, 2011

Pennsylvania is a national leader in the biosciences and home to premier universities, hospitals, and other bioscience research institutions. The state is a top employer in bioscience industries, a leading innovator in bioscience-related patents, and nationally-ranked investor in academic R&D and recipient of federal research grants. Read More

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Pennsylvania Bio 2011 Policy Agenda Comparison with Governor Corbett’s Proposed 2011‐12 Budget

July 13, 2011

Pennsylvania Bio, the only statewide association in the commonwealth dedicated solely to the issues of the bioscience industry, urges legislators to recognize the importance of bioscience companies in Pennsylvania toward improving patient care, improving health globally, and to the economic growth of the commonwealth. Read More

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BioFlorida – 14th Annual Conference

July 13, 2011

October 23-25, 2011 Marriott Tampa Waterside Tampa, FL Read More

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