VaBio News
09/22/2023
State public health laboratory, Henrico County Schools launch pilot program to promote life science career
More than 50 Henrico County high school students and teachers joined scientists from Virginia’s public health and environmental laboratory Wednesday to kick off an innovative program that brings together private and government scientists and experts, business and nonprofit leaders, and public schools to explore ways to create a pipeline of talent to fuel Virginia’s growing …
07/27/2023
Virginia Bio Recognized as Top Intern Employer
Virginia Bio and its member companies Ampel BioSolution, Canon Virginia Inc., City of Virginia Beach, CytoRicovery, LifeNet Health, Marsh McLennan Agency, PAK Biosolutions, and ReAlta Life Sciences, are recognized as the 2023 Top Virginia Employers for Interns! Read more about this award that recognizes companies and organizations that foster talent development in Virginia in the article below. …
01/31/2023
Call for Judges for Science Fair and BioGENEius Challenge
Each year, Virginia Bio recruits volunteer judges from the membership to attend the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair to select the top three winners in the field of biosciences. The time commitment is limited to a pre-event online review of the submissions to select the finalists and then a few hours onsite at the …
12/15/2022
Virginia Bio Celebrates its 30th Anniversary, Welcomes Five New Directors to its Board
The Virginia Biotechnology Association (Virginia Bio), the statewide, nonprofit trade association representing Virginia’s life sciences industry, looks ahead to the industry’s next 30 years. Proudly serving an industry that brings 26,000 jobs and $8 billion into the Commonwealth, Virginia Bio recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with members and supporters. Founded in 1992 amid the “Dot.com” …
02/24/2022
Call for Judges for Science Fair and BioGENEius Challenge
Each year, Virginia Bio recruits volunteer judges from the membership to attend the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair to select the top three winners in the field of biosciences. The time commitment is limited to a pre-event online review of the submissions to select the finalists. This years Fair is on April 9, 2022 …
12/30/2021
Virginia Bio Association Announces the Election of Six New Board Members
The Board expands from 24 to 30 Directors to bring more diverse expertise and insight from Virginia’s Life Science Ecosystem. Richmond, VA (December 30, 2021) – The Virginia Bio Membership has elected six new Directors to the Virginia Bio Board. Joining the Board are: Gerry Brunk, Managing Director of Lumina Ventures; Jessica Foley, CSO of …