Biotech Now

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This podcast series explores how biotechnology helps heal, fuel, and feed our global community. Brought to you by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Biotech Now seeks to contribute to public conversation about the impact of biotechnology on our lives and our world. (Author: Biotechnology Industry Organization)

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Recent episodes from Biotech Now

Published: Sep 12, 08

BIOtech Now talks with Mark Herzog, executive director of the Virginia Biotechnology Association. Mark discusses the strengths of and recent developments in Virginia’s innovative biotech industry, as well as efforts the state is making to further accelerate the growth of the life sciences in Virginia.With its strong research universities, advantageous location in the Mid-Atlantic, and [...]
Published: Sep 8, 08

BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood and the Chair of BIO’s Board of Directors, Dr. Joshua Boger, President & CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, hosted a media briefing on September 3rd to discuss key legislative issues to be considered in the last few weeks of the 110th Congress or, more likely, by a new [...]
Published: Sep 4, 08

Continuing our series on sustainable technologies, BIOtech Now interviews Brian Igoe, vice president and chief brand officer of bioscience company Metabolix. Brian describes the Mirel biobased plastic products developed by his company and discusses the environmental and economic benefits of substituting plant-based bioplastics for traditional petroleum-based plastics. He also describes new technologies on the horizon, [...]
Published: Aug 27, 08

Sustainability has become a watchword for many businesses, reflecting a growing worldwide concern with how our global civilization can produce energy, conduct agriculture and manufacture goods in ways that use less resources and maintain harmony with the natural environment. Biotechnology innovations are helping create sustainable solutions in many fields.BIOtech Now interviews Claus Stig Pedersen, head [...]
Published: Aug 21, 08

BIO recently hosted a conference call for bloggers interested in the topic of biofuels. (And, really, who isn’t with the price of gas these days?) BIOtech Now has the audio for you.BIO biofuels policy maven Matthew Carr, friend of the show, kicked off the discussion, which included comments from Jim McMillan of the National Renewable [...]
Published: Aug 15, 08

BIO’s Patrick Kelly, vice president of state government relations and alliance development, discusses the recently released report Technology, Talent & Capital: State Bioscience Initiatives 2008, which details state, national and metropolitan bioscience employment and growth trends from 2001 to 2006, state-level data on the performance of the biosciences sector, and information on state biosciences [...]
Published: Aug 15, 08

BIO’s Patrick Kelly, vice president of state government relations and alliance development, discusses the recently released report Technology, Talent & Capital: State Bioscience Initiatives 2008, which details state, national and metropolitan bioscience employment and growth trends from 2001 to 2006, state-level data on the performance of the biosciences sector, and information on state biosciences [...]
Published: Aug 13, 08

Biotech researchers are developing some of the most promising alternate energy technologies, including advanced biofuels. You may already know about conventional ethanol made from corn, but the future of biofuels includes many more options, including cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, and synthetic biofuels.In this edition of BIOtech Now, Dan McGirt discusses advanced biofuels with BIO’s Matthew Carr, [...]
Published: Jun 19, 08

If you missed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenneger’s address at BIO 2008. Here is a short clip of the Governor expressing the personal importance of biotechnology to him and his family as well as the steps California has taken to advance biotechnology innovation in the state. You can also download and view the video here. [...]
Published: Jun 19, 08

Are you missing out on the biofuels revolution? Have you been distracted? Say by the rising cost of oil? If you’re at the BIO International Convention, and you haven’t had a chance to talk to the folks at Keller Biofuels, or if you just didn’t get a chance to come, tune in [...]
Published: Jun 19, 08

“We use the language of life to fix its mistakes. We use the language of life to enable us to live on this planet sustainably. Decoding the secrets of life scares some people, but it inspires us. Some people ask how can you play God with the language of life? We say we’re not trying [...]
Published: Jun 18, 08

At the BIO 2008 International Convention Leaders in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology gathered for a leadership summit on Biofuels and Cleantech.Richard Hamilton, president of Ceres, presented a dynamic case for biotechnology advances sustaining a long-term increase in crop yields on both marginal and primary cropland. Hamilton presented convincing and clear evidence that biotechnology-enhanced plants yield [...]
Published: Jun 18, 08

BIO’s own Dr. Barbara Glenn discusses the role of genetically engineered animal in public health. Dr. Glenn discusses how genetically engineered animals will improve human health through production of human medicines and replacement tissues and food, by adding traits that enhance quality and safety of food, and reducing environmental impact by reducing livestock waste production, [...]
Published: Jun 18, 08

BIO’s Dr. Ted Buckley discusses his research paper, How To Encourage R&D For Neglected Diseases. He suggests a variety of incentives some of which have been tried in other fields with varying degrees of success including the idea of a prize which would be paid in a lump sum when a product attains regulatory approval.Read [...]
Published: Jun 17, 08

BIO’s Lila Feisee discusses the importance of intellectual property, explaining that patents insure an inventor exclusive rights. And that for biotech companies they are their most valuable and sometimes their only asset.Feisee tells BIOtech Now that it can 10 to 15 years to develop at biotech product and cost tens to hundreds of millions of [...]