BIO Releases New Online Video Series Highlighting the Wonders of Biotech.WASHINGTON -- In an effort to educate the public about biotechnology, its numerous applications, and its most recent innovations, the Biotechnology Industry Organization Biotechnology Industry Organization or BIO was founded 1993 in Washington, DC. James C. Greenwood is BIO's current President. External links
Hosted by Dr. David Targan, BioBytes endeavor to answer the most basic of these questions, with topics ranging from biotech therapies, to biofuels and the future of biomaterials. BioDigests go into greater depth with compelling, true stories of the companies, scientists, and entrepreneurs who are driving biotech innovation and the patients, farmers, consumers and many others who are benefiting from these breakthroughs. "Research shows that few people truly understand biotechnology or are aware of its contributions to addressing some of the most pressing global challenges," said Jeff Joseph, vice president for Communications at BIO. "With the help of our host, Dr. Targan, and the many companies who have participated in the project, we are able to better tell the story of biotechnology today and its promise for the future. Increasing awareness and appreciation of biotechnology among the general public will help provide an environment more conducive to achieving our advocacy goals, introducing new technologies and promoting investment." Both the BioBytes and BioDigest videos can be viewed on http://Biotech-Now.org - BIO's new social media website designed to educate and engage the public in the biotech discussion. New videos and other information will be posted on a weekly basis. BioBytes' host, Dr. David Targan, is a practicing internal medicine physician with the Lankenau Hospital Lankenau Hospital is a 351-bed tertiary care, community based teaching hospital located in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Lankenau was founded in 1860 as the German Hospital of Philadelphia, and located in North Philadelphia on Morris Street. System based in the Philadelphia area and has a specialty in genetic testing Genetic Testing Definition A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person's cells, called DNA, to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could pass a disease to his or her offspring. . Dr. Targan holds a BS in chemistry from Lafayette College Lafayette College is a private coeducational liberal arts college located in Easton, Pennsylvania, USA. The school, founded in 1826 by citizens of Easton, first began holding classes in 1832. , and received his MD at the Philadelphia College of Medicine. For more information on BioBytes and BioDigests, including requests for copies or interest in participation, please contact Erin Reese at ereese@bio.org. About Banyan Banyan Productions is one of the industry's leading producers of reality television. Founded in 1992, the company has developed, created and produced more than 5,000 hours of original programming a spanning dozens of series a for the nation's leading networks and syndicators. In 2006 and 2007, Banyan was named of the Top 100 Production Companies in the World by Real Screen Magazine. About BIO BIO represents more than 1,200 biotechnology companies Top 100 Biotechnology Companies The following is a list of the top 100 biotechnology companies ranked by revenue. The first nine companies qualify for the list of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies. , academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology Environmental biotechnology is when biotechnology is applied to and used to study the natural environment. Environmental biotechnology could also imply that one try to harness biological process for commercial uses and exploitation. products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world's largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. Upcoming BIO Events Intellectual Property Counsels Fall Conference and Committee Meeting October 26-28, 2009 Washington, DC 8th Annual BIO Investor Forum October 28-29, 2009 San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA Advanced Business Development Course October 30, 2009 Vienna, Austria BIO Europe International Partnering Conference November 2-4, 2009 Vienna, Austria Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy November 8-11, 2009 Honolulu, HI |
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