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iBIO is a life sciences industry association that represents the 85,000 life sciences employees at member companies, universities, service providers and venture firms. iBIO promotes the industry\u2019s value to the public and policymakers; connects innovators to investment and talent; stimulates collaboration and fosters the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to transform patient lives through groundbreaking research and works to grow the Illinois economy.<\/p>\n

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…the innovations, the
policies and the people in
the region<\/p>\n

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\u2026research to development,
talent to opportunities, entrepreneurs
to resources<\/p>\n

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\u2026through leaning opportunities,
community involvement,
and collaboration<\/p>\n

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Our operations are focused in three main areas:<\/h2>\n

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Promote the Illinois Life Sciences Community and engage iBIO\u2019s members in advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. iBIO promotes thoughtful legislative and regulatory solutions that allow our member companies to research, develop, and commercialize breakthrough therapies and cures, and ensure patients have affordable access to those new treatments.<\/p>\n

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Connects & Engages iBIO\u2019s members on key issues and areas of community development. iBIO\u2019s Business Solutions Program is part of the largest cost purchasing program for the life sciences industry, with more than $570 million in annual sales.<\/p>\n

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iBIO\u2019s EDUCATE program encompasses the public charity (501c3) activities of the organizations. The programs are focused on coordinating industry engagement in iBIO\u2019s after-school StellarGirls program and summer STEMGirls Camps for girls grades 3-8 in underserved Illinois communities.<\/p>\n

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OUR STAFF<\/h2>\n

We are here to help our community Go forward and Grow as a leading life sciences center.<\/p>\n

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We define the \"Life Sciences Industry\" to encompass companies in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, medical devices and diagnostics, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food processing, environmental, biomedical devices, and organizations and institutions that devote the majority of their efforts in the various stages of research, development, technology transfer and commercialization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1482162883486{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"5\/12\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>

Our Staff<\/h2>

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