2008 Summary

The Mid-Atlantic Venture Association, the Virginia Biotechnology Association, and the Tech Council of Maryland/MdBio co-hosted 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bio, their signature annual bioscience industry conference, October 22-24, 2008. Over the last four years, Mid-Atlantic Bio has gained recognition as a substantive, regionally-hosted forum that attracts national and international industry leaders.

Conference attendees heard from biotech industry leaders about innovations and advances in life sciences. Investors had an opportunity to learn in depth about the initiatives of individual bioscience companies and research organizations, while exhibitors showcased their capabilities and offerings to industry stakeholders.

2008 Mid Atlantic Bio attracted more than 850 attendees from 30 states and 10 countries, including life science organizations, venture and investment firms, academic and research institutions, and government agencies. With preeminent speakers from the life sciences community, record attendance, a sold-out conference hotel, and top-tier programming, Mid-Atlantic Bio has experienced continuous growth since its inception in 2005.

Keynote speakers

Mid-Atlantic Bio consistently attracts the best and the brightest keynote speakers within the biotech field. You can expect this year's conference to live up to this tradition.

2008 Plenary speakers to include:

  • Kary Mullis, Ph.D.
    Nobel Laureate
  • The Honorable Timothy M. Kaine
    Governor of Virginia
  • Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D.
    Commissioner
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • David M. Mott
    General Partner
    New Enterprise Associates, Inc
  • Jeremy Levin, D.Phil.
    Senior Vice President
    Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Stuart Rothenberg
    Editor and Publisher, The Rothenberg Political Report,
    And Columnist, Roll Call

News

Roanoke-Based PixelOptics Names Brett Craig as President and CEO –MAB Presenter 2008 –a Carlyle company (PTW 1/2012)

Roanoke, Va. — PixelOptics, a Roanoke-based developer of electronic focusing eyeglasses, has named Brett Craig as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Ronald Blum, who will become chief visionary officer while maintaining his role as chairman. Craig previously served as the president and COO of photochromic lens company Transitions Optical. “Ron’s vision and leadership [...]

2011 Mid-Atlantic Bio Symposium Program Announced

The Mid-Atlantic Bio Host Committee is pleased to announce the program line-up for a special half-day symposium and reception on October 12 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. The 2011 Mid-Atlantic Bio Symposium will provide attendees with first hand access to critical business intelligence and networking opportunities with the leaders essential to growth in 2012.  Three [...]

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

The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio today completed another successful conference hosting more than 700 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).

Mid-Atlantic Bio Honors NIH’s Francis Collins at Seventh Annual Conference

The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference debuted Wednesday with an opening reception during which National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, was honored with the Mid-Atlantic Bio Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments in biomedical research and human services and his movement to increase translational work at NIH.