Emerging Companies

Mark Herzog, executive director of the Virginia Biotechnology Association recently discussed the success and challenges facing the burgeoning bioscience industry in his state.

Three biotech luminaries who have succeeded against all odds share their experiences building a biotech company from the ground up in Brazil, China and India.

Current rules resulting from a 2003 Office of Hearings and Appeals decision have inhibited and interfered with the growth and survival of small private biotechnology companies and the development of promising technologies and products

The Agriculture Department has announced additional money for loan guarantees to support construction of new advanced biofuel biorefineries.

Ahrens discusses the 2011 BIO International Convention session “Wait! Our Model Isn’t Dead! We Just Need to Evolve.”

The Maryland initiative’s 10-year plan helps build biotech access to funding

BIOtechNOW talks to GEN's John Sterling regarding the upcoming BIO International Convention.

GEN's Editor-in-Chief John Sterling outlines his picks for the top ten "must attend" breakout sessions at the 2011 BIO International Convention.

 John Carroll, editor of Fierce Biotech, shares what he won't miss at the 2011 BIO International Convention.

As Japan works to stabilize the crippled nuclear power plant in Fukushima, people are stocking up on potassium iodide tablets – one of the only drugs available to block the body's absorption of some radioactive materials.

Partnering decisions can make or break a company’s value. Pursuing the right partnership deal can ultimately increase a company’s value but conversely, the wrong decision can ultimately kill a company’ value.

Upward trends and investment opportunities will be focus of BIO’s World Congress in May.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

July 26 2012
Jeffrey S. Hatfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vitae Pharmaceuticals, testified on behalf of BIO about the 10th anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
March 16 2012
On behalf of BIO and its more than 1,100 members, Jim Greenwood submitted a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in strong support of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.
March 6 2012
William D. Waddill, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of OncoMed Pharmaceuticals highlights the importance of capital formation to encourage investment in the biotechnology industry and spur job growth across the country.
December 1 2011
On December 1, BIO submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the importance of implementing policies that will spur job growth through capital formation while protecting investors.  
May 25 2011
Representatives of the bioscience industry testified before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee today, as part of a hearing entitled Driving Innovation and Job Growth through the Life Sciences Industry.

Press Releases

May 21 2013
CSBI encourages a tax code that promotes economic growth and creates jobs.
May 16 2013
H.R. 701 sets a deadline to complete rule-making on Regulation A reforms.
May 15 2013
H.R. 1952 will stimulate trading for small public companies.
January 8 2013
Small Business Innovation Research grants provide critical support for emerging biotech companies working on cures and treatments.
September 25 2012
Bill would stimulate capital formation for small biotech companies.