by John Conrad | Nov 20, 2023 | Policy News
iBIO, a life sciences industry association representing over 91,000 jobs in Illinois, joined over 100 stakeholders last week in urging Congress to reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). PAHPA expired on September 30, 2023, requiring...
by John Conrad | Nov 16, 2023 | iBIO News
For a limited time, iBIO Members can save on BIO 2024 International Convention registration. The BIO International Convention is the largest and most consequential gathering of the biotech community in the world. Join us June 3-6, 2024, at the San Diego Convention...
by John Conrad | Nov 10, 2023 | iBIO News
Access to capital is the #1 issue we hear from our members, so we are offering a NEW member-only service to help iBIO Members access non-dilutive funding from the government. By teaming up with G2G Consulting, which has secured over $528 million in government funding...
by John Conrad | Nov 9, 2023 | Policy News
As startup funding is increasingly harder for Illinois startup companies to raise, it is more critical than ever that we support American innovation and job creation. However, a harmful change in the tax code threatens to stifle these efforts, especially for small...
by John Conrad | Oct 27, 2023 | iBIO News
We are excited to announce a new member benefit that we believe will significantly enhance the research capabilities of our members. We have partnered with the Nikon BioImaging Lab (NBIL) to offer discounted contract imaging and analysis services to startups and life...
by John Conrad | Oct 24, 2023 | Member News
Illinois has had a strong presence in the annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, which recognizes the efforts of photomicrographers from various scientific disciplines. The competition began in 1975 and has become a leading platform for showcasing the...
by John Conrad | Oct 24, 2023 | iBIO News, Policy News
Key Points • iBIO is advocating for HR1651, the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, to provide seniors with quicker access to life-saving medical technologies. • This bipartisan legislation seeks to create a 4-year automatic coverage period...
by Monique Naleway | Oct 12, 2023 | EDUCATE
by John Conrad | Oct 9, 2023 | iBIO News
10/6/2023 Op-Ed John Conrad, president and CEO, Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization Companies often talk about making a difference, but few are willing to commit the time, talent and treasure needed to create change. On behalf of the Illinois life sciences...
by John Conrad | Oct 2, 2023 | iBIO News, Policy News
Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) have recently introduced the Optimizing Research Progress Hope And New Cures (ORPHAN Cures Act). This legislation is a significant step in addressing the negative impact of the Inflation Reduction Act...