Forbes’ Jonathan Fahey wrote an excellent article on influenza and the H1N1 virus this morning. The article is significant for a couple reasons. First, he captures the overall situation so just in case you haven’t read a story or heard about H1N1 yet (and have been living under a rock), you get the…

Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRBN) and Facet Biotech Corporation (Nasdaq: FACT) recently announced an agreement for the joint development and commercialization of TRU-016, a product candidate in phase 1 clinical development for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. TRU-016 is a CD37-directed…

Complete Genomics Inc. announced that 14 human genomes now have been sequenced, analyzed and delivered to customers since March 2009. The company’s human genome sequencing technology helps to further research for cancer, metabolic and neurological diseases. Customers include academic research…

Execs from Inovio Biomedical Corporation and Novavax will be speaking at BIF about their experience in the race to develop a vaccine for H1N1. Below are a couple recent developments from these companies: Novavax Inc (NVAX.O) recently reported that its seasonal flu vaccine candidate, which uses…

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. announced a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Roche for development of orally bioavailable small molecules using PTC's technology, Gene Expression Modulation by Small-molecules (GEMS™). As part of the collaboration, Roche is paying PTC Therapeutics $12…

Hello, We'll start by blogging about the BIO Investor Forum.

The BIO/Thomson Reuters Investor Perception Study is an in-depth assessment of Wall Street’s views of the biotech industry, its current challenges, its relative valuation, and the outlook for 2009. The analysis aims to provide BIO members with an insider’s perspective on what the investment…

WHAT: The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will present Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick with its Governor of the Year award in recognition of his leadership and support of the biosciences industry. WHEN: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 11:45 a.m. PDT WHERE: BIO 2008 International…

WHAT: A comprehensive state-by-state analysis of bioscience initiatives in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The report uses the most current and comparable annual data available to present national, state and metropolitan bioscience employment and growth trends. The report also examines other…

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 &…