by John Conrad | Apr 3, 2026 | Policy News
Statement from John Conrad, President & CEO, iBIO “In Illinois, we’ve seen what the right environment can deliver — with recent investments from AbbVie and CSL Behring reinforcing our state’s role as a leader in biomanufacturing and innovation. And candidly, we’d...
by John Conrad | Feb 20, 2026 | iBIO News
We are thrilled to bring STEMgirls Camp to Chicago for the very first time! This hands-on, five-day summer STEM experience is designed for incoming 3rd–8th grade girls, building confidence, curiosity, and real-world problem-solving skills through interactive...
by John Conrad | Feb 18, 2026 | Policy News
John Conrad, President and CEO of the Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO), released the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget Address: “iBIO commends Governor Pritzker for the proactive economic development initiatives...
by John Conrad | Nov 20, 2025 | iBIO News
Illinois’ life sciences industry is entering one of the most promising periods in its history. Today, more than 93,000 Illinoisans work in biosciences, earning an average annual wage of $153,000—a figure that speaks not only to the sophistication of these roles but...
by John Conrad | Nov 20, 2025 | Member News
It was exciting to see Dimension Bio featured in Fast Company this week — a national spotlight that underscores just how far this Chicago-born biotech has pushed the boundaries of regenerative medicine. The profile traces the company’s journey from its early work in...