Statement from Biocom California and MassBio on America’s Biotechnology Leadership and National Security
April 16 2024 - 9:45AM
Business Wire
The following statement can be attributed to Joe Panetta, Biocom
California’s president and CEO, and Kendalle Burlin O’Connell,
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council’s (MassBio) CEO and
president.
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“We strongly support efforts to continue American leadership in
the biotechnology sector. We must look at ways to expand domestic
capabilities for pharmaceutical research and manufacturing to
ensure patient access to innovative medicines often developed by
smaller companies that are most reliant on federal grants or
contracts. We know that a strong American biotechnology sector is a
key national security asset and will continue to work with
policymakers and industry leaders to accomplish our shared goals of
promoting access to innovation for American patients while
protecting our national security.”
About Biocom California
Biocom California is the leader and advocate for California’s
life science sector. We work on behalf of more than 1,700 members
to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry
leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM
education programs and create robust value-driven purchasing
programs.
Founded in 1995 in San Diego, Biocom California provides the
strongest public voice to research institutions and companies that
fuel the local and state-wide economy. Our goal is simple: to help
our members produce novel solutions that improve the human
condition. In addition to our San Diego headquarters, Biocom
California operates core offices in Los Angeles and the San
Francisco Bay Area, with satellite offices in Sacramento,
Washington, D.C. and Tokyo. Our broad membership benefits apply to
biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, genomics and
diagnostics companies of all sizes, as well as to research
universities and institutes, clinical research organizations,
investors and service providers.
For more information on Biocom California, please visit our
website at www.biocom.org. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook,
and X.
About MassBio
MassBio’s mission is to advance Massachusetts’ leadership in the
life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare
system, and improve patient lives. MassBio represents the premier
global life sciences and healthcare hub, with 1,600+ members
dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through
transformative science and technology that brings value and hope to
patients. Founded in 1985, MassBio works to advance policy and
promote education, while providing member programs, events,
industry thought leadership, and services for the #1 life sciences
cluster in the world.
For more information on MassBio, please visit our website at
www.massbio.org. Connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and MB
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Biocom California Carolyn Hawley Inizio Evoke Comms (619)
849-5382 Carolyn.hawley@inizioevoke.com
MassBio Ryan Boehm ryan.boehm@massbio.org (617) 702-6302