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One week away from the 9th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum (https://bit.ly/BHCRForum2023), a cornerstone event for anyone involved in the biopharma sector. Scheduled for September 19th and 20th at the US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, Maryland, this year’s forum promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees. Even better, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, attendance is entirely free of cost!

A Gathering of Minds

The forum is a unique confluence of thought leaders, industry executives, academic pioneers, and government officials. This year, the keynote addresses promise to be particularly illuminating. Rachel King, the CEO of BIO, will speak on biotechnology’s accomplishments and challenges in her talk titled “Biotechnology: What We’ve Accomplished and the Challenges Before Us.” On the other end of the spectrum, Lance Liotta, Co-Director of the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine at George Mason University, will explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI and BioHealth in his keynote, “Hijacking Cellular Communications using AI Tools: A New Frontier in BioHealth.”

Your Invitation to apply to a Key Investment Event in Rockville, Maryland Awaits

There’s still time if you haven’t yet marked your calendar for the 6th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Investment Conference. The one-day event will also be held at the US Pharmacopeia (USP) in Rockville, Maryland, and is free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors. Applications to attend are due by September 12^th!

A Unique Investment Opportunity: September 21st

The Investment Conference brings together investors and companies seeking funding. With a strong track record of fostering successful financial engagements, this conference is an unparalleled opportunity for those eyeing transformative funding.

Your Invitation to a Pivotal BioHealth Event in Rockville, Maryland Awaits

If you haven’t yet marked your calendar for the 9th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum, it’s not too late. The event will be held at the US Pharmacopeia (USP) in Rockville, Maryland, and is free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors.

Two Days of In-Person BioHealth Exploration: September 19th and 20th

The Forum is just weeks away and promises an in-person experience under the theme “Global Breakthroughs for a Healthier Future.” This cornerstone event offers industry experts, academic trailblazers, and government representatives a unique opportunity to reconnect in this “Top 3” BioPharma cluster.

GSK has announced it is investing over £270m to build a new vaccine manufacturing facility at its Wavre campus in Belgium.

The investment follows the launch of the company’s new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy.

Designed to increase the efficiency of manufacturing processes and reduce environmental impact, the new unit will handle freeze-dried vaccines, including Arexvy, as well as the company’s fast-growing shingles vaccine, Shingrix, and its malaria vaccine, Mosquirix.

US-based biotech company VLP Therapeutics, Inc. (VLPT) and its Tokyo-based group company VLP Therapeutics Japan, Inc. (VLPT Japan) together announced on September 5 the second closing of its financing round, which secured investments from two existing investors: MUFG Bank, Ltd., and Miyako Kyoto University Innovation II L.P., as well as two new investors: FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd. and toberu Fund run by Phoenixi Co., Ltd.

With this funding the VLPT group plans to: 1) bolster its vaccine research and development underway in the US for cancer treatment and infectious disease prevention, such as malaria and dengue; and 2) establish a manufacturing facility, which is expected to begin operation in 2024–2025 and will enable VLPT Japan to produce investigational vaccines in-house in Fukuoka, Japan.

ROCKVILLE, MD, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGNX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced that its partner, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), nominated the first of two research programs, leveraging MacroGenics’ DART® and TRIDENT® platforms for generating bispecific antibodies. This nomination grants Gilead an exclusive option, upon achievement of a pre-defined preclinical milestone, to license worldwide rights to the research program.

Join us for an insightful episode of BioTalk as host Rich Bendis welcomes back Rachel King, the visionary CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), bringing with her a remarkable journey spanning roles as an entrepreneur, board member, and advocate for the biotech industry.

In this engaging installment, Rachel offers a glimpse into her evolution from consulting to industry, including her role as co-founder and former CEO of GlycoMimetics, Inc. (GMI). Discover the essence of BIO, its mission, and the global perspective it brings to the biotech landscape. Delve into Rachel’s advocacy role and the critical issues facing the industry today, including pricing, congressional relations, and investment challenges. Gain insights into the state of the biotech industry and Rachel’s projections for both the near and long term.

Listen as we unravel the dynamic journey of Rachel King, a trailblazing leader in biotechnology, and gain a comprehensive perspective on the industry’s present and future. Available now on all major podcasting platforms.

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