The advocate for Michigan's bio-industry.
The Michigan Biosciences Industry Organization (MichBio) is a non-profit association representing more than 600 biotechnology companies, universities and academic institutions dedicated to advancing Michigan's biotechnology industry. MichBio is the state's leading advocate for the biosciences sector.
MichBio fosters an environment that educates the public and policy makers, influences public policy and advances the economic interests of its member companies and the industry as a whole.
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>> White House Releases National Bioeconomy Blueprint For more information or to download a copy of the Blueprint, click here.
>> Call for Michigan Bioscience Companies The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is set to promote Michigan's biosciences industry at the 2012 BIO International Convention in Boston, MA on June 18-21. For sponsorships or more information, please contact Lauren Clay (517.241.8783 or clayl@michigan.org).
>> Help for Hannah: MPI Research offers hope Stephen Rapundalo, PhD, President & CEO, MichBio, commends MPI Research on their contibution to the biosciences industry and the assistance that they are offering the Sames family. Click here for the full article.
>> United States Access Board Forms Advisory Committee The United States Access Board is organizing an Advisory Committee (Committee) to advance its development of new accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment and is seeking applications from interested parties to serve as committee members. The Access Board published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the February 9, 2012 which proposes standards for medical diagnostic equipment called for under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. For full details, click here.
>> Key Reimbursement Decisions Designed to Support Your Fundraising and Commercial Efforts This presentation is designed for those companies who are selling or are in the pre-commercial phase. CEOs and other senior managers are encouraged to attend because the discussion will center around the implications of reimbursement decisions on business objectives. Click here for full event details.
>> MichBio is Pleased to Announce the formation of a Medical Devices, Technology & Manufacturing Committee to enhance its representation and resource capacity for this important biosciences industry sector! For full details click here.
