Drug Discovery and Development

Bringing biotechs into global health R&D.

From genetic testing to earlier cancer diagnosis, to rapid result strep tests and diagnostic tools that can be used outside of a traditional hospital environment, biotechnology researchers are making great strides in the field of ddiagnostic tools.

Every 70 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's. By 2029 there will be 70 million retired baby boomers. If we dont find a way to treat the disease we are going to have a public health disaster.

Ohio is a national leader in terms of both bioscience employment and establishments. In fact the industry accounts for about 15 percent of the state’s total economic output.

GlaxoSmithKline and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals recently announced that BIO Ventures for Global Health will administer the Intellectual Property (IP) Pool to aid in the discovery and development of new treatments for neglected tropical diseases.

Sustainable development is no small undertaking for international companies looking to meet today’s energy, food and environmental needs without compromising the Earth’s resources or its future. The innovative solution these corporate leaders are turning to is biotechnology, whether it’s to augment agricultural productivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create an innovative disease therapy or diminish the use of pesticides.