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Biotechnology Business

Selected resources pertaining to the business of biotechnology.

Organizations and Associations

Biotechnology Industry Organization

"BIO is committed to speaking up for the millions of families around the world who depend upon our success. We are helping to drive a revolution that aims to cure patients, protect our climate, and nourish humanity." 

They have news and industry reports

BIO Industry Analysis Reports homepage

iBIO 

"iBIO is the state trade association representing the life sciences industry in Illinois. Our membership ranges from global corporations to startup companies in the biopharma, medical device and nutrition industries. The Illinois life sciences industry is large, growing and recognized as a national leader."

See their list of resources of State Incentives for Illinois.

IEEE EMBS 

"IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world’s largest international society of biomedical engineers. The organization’s 10,000 members reside in some 97 countries around the world. EMBS provides its members with access to the people, practices, information, ideas, and opinions that are shaping one of the fastest-growing fields in science."

Institute of Biological Engineering 

"The Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE) is a professional organization which encourages inquiry and interest in biological engineering."

American Society of Microbiology 

"The American Society for Microbiology is a professional life science organization composed of more than 32,000 scientists, educators and health professionals who are dedicated to promoting and advancing microbial sciences around the world." 

Also see their reports and resource page.

EMBO

"EMBO is an organization of more than 2,100 leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond. The major goals of the organization are to support talented researchers at all stages of their careers, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work."

Provides news, reports, and information on funding. 

AMIA 

"AMIA aims to lead the way in transforming health care through trusted science, education, and the practice of informatics. AMIA connects a broad community of professionals and students interested in informatics. AMIA is the bridge for knowledge and collaboration across a continuum, from basic and applied research to the consumer and public health arenas."

Also see their news and publications

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