2010 BIO International Convention

Robert Klein receiving the Biotech Humanitarian.

Governor O’Malley Receives the Governor of the Year Award.

The United states and the entire globe is dependent on petroleum.  Solazyme’s technology makes crude oil renewably.  Algae diesel fuel is a direct drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel.  Transition to renewable is very important because it will allow us to decrease our carbon footprint.

Publicly traded bioscience companies showed employment gains through 2008 at the beginning of the economic downturn according to the 2010 Batelle Report.

Students were evaluated not only on the quality of their research and display but also on their responses to questions relating to their scientific knowledge and potential commercial applications of their research. The panel of judges included scientists, researchers, educators and key members of the biotech industry who selected the first- through fourth-place winners.  

Alzheimer's mortality disease is on the rise. Every 70 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's.  By 2029 there will be 70 million retired baby boomers.  If we don’t find a way to treat the disease we are going to have a public health disaster

Mr Rong He, Head of China Medical City’s Delegation at Convention, discusses the biotech industry in China, plans for this week’s BIO International Convention and the value and benefits offered by China Medical City.

Chris Molineaux, President of Pennsylvania Bio, discusses biotech in Pennsylvania, activities at the BIO International Convention and his plans as the new head of Pennsylvania Bio.

May is hepatitis awareness month. More than 5 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C. But these two diseases receive limited attention in the general public and the health care system. Hepatitis C, for example, affects up to 3.9 million people, yet 75% are unaware they are infected. It's estimated that costs related to HCV infection will rise from $30 billion in 2009 to more than $85 billion in 2024.

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