The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hosting another meeting in a series entitled "The Evolving IP Marketplace."  The series of hearings (says the FTC website) will "explore changes in intellectual property law, patent-related business models, and new learning regarding the operation of the IP…

Tomorrow morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first 2009 hearing on patent reform. If you have a minute, learn about past legislative efforts by visiting http://www.bio.org/ip/domestic/. Read the 5 Fact Sheets about last year's legislation and take our poll:    [polldaddy poll…

During your stay in San Diego tune to the following channel to view show highlights and featured sponsors on the BIO hotel broadcast that will be aired June 15th through the 20th. Embassy Suites San Diego Bay: Channel #34 Hotel Del Coronado: Channel #41 Hyatt Regency Islandia Hotel &…

The Scientist, our trade publication partner for the daily newsletter at the convention, has extended their editorial submission deadline to April 30th. To submit newsworthy content, go to www.the-scientist.com/bio/index/ . Submit something today!  

The final numbers are in and we have good reason to celebrate (perhaps we should get a three-day weekend?!) - there were a record number of institutional investors at the CEO & Investor Conference, 1,050 in total. Most of the more than 200 company presentations were full rooms, since in total…

Despite a delayed train, I got home at 11:30 last night, not too bad considering how bad it could have been! At least the thirty minute delay allowed me to hang out with Mary from Amtrak who repeatedly got requests from folks trying to move up their reservations and she had the pleasure of turning…

The biggest buzz aside from biotech at the CEO conference is definitely the light snowfall outside.  Word on the street is that it will continue to warm up and the snow won't stick, hopefully no one's travel will be dramatically inconvenienced tomorrow. If you want a second opinion: www.weather.com

There's a reason why they call it 'the largest investor conference focused on the biotech industry.' The next few days will bring out the major players in biotech, from investors to venture capitalists to companies with innovations worthy of writing home about. And the Daily Update is your cheat…