by John Conrad | Aug 26, 2020 | Policy News
iBIO joined with other life sciences state associations in a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar voicing our concern with proposals that would allow the federal government to exercise “march-in rights” on innovative therapeutics or...
by John Conrad | Jul 30, 2020 | iBIO News
iBIO, the Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization, today announced the launch of Transform Illinois, its innovative new program to enhance pandemic preparedness and recovery, erase health equity barriers and continue to nurture the state’s life sciences...
by John Conrad | Apr 3, 2020 | COVID, iBIO News
Following the March 23rd launch of the iBIO COVID-19 PPE Response Fund, we are pleased to announce significant growth in the donation of funds and medical supplies from the life sciences community. Currently the fund has received more than $750,000 in cash...
by John Conrad | Mar 27, 2020 | iBIO News, Policy News
The Care Act has a number of provisions to support our startup ecosystem in Illinois, including a major small business loan program to help our emerging companies keep the lights on and their employees working during this difficult financial time – loans that, subject...
by John Conrad | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID, iBIO News
Today Governor Pritzker announced a “Stay in Home” order restricting all residents to their homes, with few exceptions.The order will be effective March 21st at 5pm and last until at least until the evening of April 7. The order allows residents to leave their homes...