In this episode of I am BIO, we have two powerful stories. Each one is as different as the disease that it’s about. Yet there is a common thread: patients want and need to be heard. You will hear from a mom who will do whatever it takes to save her son’s life.  And you will learn about a young…

COVID changed our world forever—no one will forget the profound effect this modern pandemic has had on our everyday lives. Thankfully, we finally see the end of the pandemic, thanks in large part to the biotechnology industry. Without its immediate and tireless work to figure out what COVID-19 was,…

The biotechnology industry continues to lead the way on innovation. New technologies, therapies and vaccines are being developed in all corners of the world, by companies large and small. At this year’s BIO Digital 2021, the NIH Innovation Zone will showcase more than 40 NIH-funded…

The year 2020 tested us all – as an industry, as a state, and as a nation.  Maryland’s life sciences community can be proud that it passed those tests with distinction. As COVID-19 spread across the globe, Maryland companies stepped up to help save millions of lives.  Industry leaders such as…

The NIH Innovation Zone at BIO Digital 2021 will feature more than 40 NIH-funded small businesses and their cutting-edge work. The NIH Innovation Zone is part of the brand-new Innovation Stage that will feature leading global innovators, regional economic development groups, disruptive biotech…

At this time last year as we all prepared for BIO, it was becoming increasingly clear the COVID-19 pandemic was to be a significant and lengthy period of challenge with no evident easy fixes or miracles. One year later, the health and economic cost of the pandemic is staggering: The WHO has…

This year BIO Digital is offering a bonus two days for attendees to get a head start on the most invigorating week they will have all year. The brand-new Innovation Stage, June 10 – 11, will feature leading global innovators, regional economic development groups, disruptive biotech start…

COVID-19 has brought to light many failures in our healthcare system – including the long-running issue of the lack of diversity in clinical trials. To understand how therapeutics or vaccines may affect a large population of patients, clinical trials should include a representation of the people…

Much has changed in the past year. Switzerland, however, remains a global leader in biotech innovation. New companies are leading the way. Deep Breath Intelligence, a spin-off from some of the top Swiss universities, is using artificial intelligence to uncover the full potential of Molecular…

It’s that time of year! BIO is full steam ahead planning for BIO Digital 2021, the world’s largest virtual biotech partnering event. Hosted virtually June 10-11 and 14-17, BIO Digital 2021 will include an extended week of new critical education, partnerships, and enhanced opportunities to showcase…