CBSA Forum Attracted Industry, Political Leaders Focused on Life Science Innovation
August 30 2016 - 7:07PM
Business Wire
Inaugural Colorado Life Science Innovation
Forum included spotlight on entrepreneurial companies with SiVEC
Biotechnologies named as winner of venture capital showcase
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought together
political leaders, corporate executives, academics and
entrepreneurs from Colorado and across the country to examine the
issues driving healthcare and life science innovation during
Friday’s Colorado Life Science Innovation Forum.
The forum, held Friday, August 26th at the Hyatt Regency
Convention Center in Denver, included keynote addresses by U.S.
Rep. Diana DeGette and Mike Genau, President of Medtronic Americas.
Governor John Hickenlooper also addressed the forum.
- Rep. DeGette highlighted the progress
of the bi-partisan 21st Century Cures legislation and predicted it
would be passed by the Senate following the presidential
election.
- Gov. Hickenlooper lauded the state’s
life science sector for its work to uncover cures and advance human
health.
- Mike Genau re-affirmed Medtronic’s
commitment to the state of Colorado. The company employs 2,500 in
three Front Range locations.
- Companies, providers and non-profits
emphasized the importance of partnership in the research and
development process, and called on the FDA to speed up trial
periods for potentially life-saving therapies.
- Colorado Life Science entrepreneurs
highlighted the state of Colorado as a great place to start and
commercialize a life science company.
Carm Huntress, CEO of RxREVU, said:
“I have traveled and seen more than 100 health systems in the
country. It’s unique what’s happening here in Colorado.”
April Giles, President and CEO of CBSA, said:
“CBSA is honored to bring together such high-caliber speakers,
leaders and thinkers to accelerate opportunities for the state’s
life science sector, feature Colorado’s leadership on national
industry conversations and support robust discussions on healthcare
trends.”
Venture Capital Showcase:
The forum promoted early-stage companies with a venture
showcase, with three emerging companies, selected through a
rigorous application process, pitching their innovative
technologies to a panel of investors, gaining exposure in the
sector and access to critical funding. The judges awarded a $7,500
cash prize to SiVEC Biotechnologies as the Venture Showcase winner.
The company develops antiviral products delivered via aerosol to
prevent the avian flu in poultry.
About the Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association champions life science. We serve
as the hub of Colorado’s thriving bioscience sector by connecting
innovators to funding, infrastructure, research and talent. From
promising young companies to established corporations and
institutions, we provide opportunities for networking, education
and professional development. We grow the bioscience workforce and
lead business expansion policies to advance the industry in our
state. CBSA represents more than 350 member organizations,
including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device,
diagnostic, ag bio and mobile digital health companies, research
and academic institutions and service providers. Learn more about
us at http://www.cobioscience.com.
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Colorado BioScience AssociationTom Borak,
720-382-5918Communications and Membership
Managertborak@cobioscience.comorPrimavera Group for Colorado
BioScience AssociationSheliah Reynolds,
720-289-4739sheliah@theprimaveragroup.com