2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference Hosted a Stellar Lineup of Industry Luminary Speakers

The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio today completed another successful conference hosting 728 registrants from 22 states and 4 countries.

The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio today completed another successful conference hosting 728 registrants from 22 states and 4 countries, with more than 400 companies and 50 qualified investors participating. Dedicated to promoting the biotechnology industry in the Mid-Atlantic region, the conference is hosted collectively by the region's most influential bioscience and investor associations, the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA), the Tech Council of Maryland/MdBio (MdBio) and the Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO).

The final day of the conference featured a joint plenary with the leaders of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). During this plenary session, John Castellani, president and CEO of PhRMA, and James Greenwood, president and CEO of BIO discussed the challenges posed by the disconnect in public understanding of the impact of the bioscience industry from a policy standpoint. Castellani str