The Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization's iBIO IndEx is the premier life sciences event in the Midwest. The 2008 informational and networking conference is Feb. 20 in Chicago.Take advantage of this once-a-year event to meet and network with top executives, researchers, service providers, and former colleagues. Keynote speakers include the president of the University of Illinois, the president of pharmaceutical company Astellas US, and the technology vice president for energy biosciences at BP Group. Other highlights include four interactive panels related to advances in life sciences and workshops addressing the challenges facing small companies. All member organization employees can register for all iBIO events at the discounted member's rate.
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iBIO has joined the IVCA and others to make the 2008 Midwest Venture Summit the most successful ever.

A limited number of Event Sponsorships are available. Sponsors gain brand exposure and communicate their Midwest leadership positions to MVS attendees over 4 months through a powerful combination of e-marketing campaigns, print advertising, on-site material distribution and signage, and program exposure. Early sponsorship commitment leads to exposure in all outbound and online marketing materials. Take advantage of our 13 state "Greater Midwest" marketing initiative today. » Click here to read more...

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Opportunities are available for companies in various stages of growth, from early* to series A+** who are located in the 13 state "Greater Midwest". Prior year MVS presenting companies have received over $222 million in VC funding to date. If you want to land on the pulse of technology business and financing in the Midwest you cannot miss the 2008 Midwest Venture Capital Summit. » Click here to read more...

Special to @iBIO - by: Wanda Hartmann, Chemistry Consultant and Science Writer

On January 28-39, Lisa Kurek of Biotechnology Business Consultants (BBC) (www.bioconsultants.com) from Ann Arbor, MI presented a seminar on SBIR/STTR Grant Writing hosted by Bell, Boyd & Lloyd and sponsored by iBIO Institute, Northwestern University, University of Illinois, and University of Chicago. Lisa, her team and partners provide business consulting services, including assistance with grant writing. Attendees at the seminar came from all over Illinois and from as far as California. » Click here to learn more...

There are lots of old jokes about actuaries, but one thing is for certain: They are among the most unbiased people in the world. Actuaries look at the facts and let the numbers do they talking for them. I’m not going to make fun of actuaries because they’ve just done farmers a huge favor: Those of us who plant certain kinds of genetically enhanced corn are going to get a break on our crop insurance. And why shouldn’t we? Auto-insurance companies routinely offer safe-driver discounts to motorists who have a history of steering clear of trouble. Farmers who use the best seeds that modern technology has to offer are like agriculture’s safe drivers--and giving us a reduction on our insurance premiums makes sense.
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I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about an amazing conference where you will have the opportunity to meet the key thought leaders from around the world in one place. On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), I am cordially inviting you to attend the 2008 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing to be held April 27-30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. We are preparing a dynamic program and expect over 1,300 attendees. This unique event will provide great value for your individual needs. » Click here to read more...