Pennsylvania Bio - Mission and Goals

"Pennsylvania Bio will be a catalyst to ensure Pennsylvania is a global leader in the biosciences by developing a cohesive community that unites the region's biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research, and financial strengths.

Pennsylvania Bio will:

Be a catalyst for the development of a cohesive biotechnology community in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region;

Facilitate the development of strategic partnerships among state and regional pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device companies and research institutions;

Be the public policy leader and the principal public advocate for the bioscience community in Pennsylvania;

Advance public understanding of and appreciation for the role that the bioscience industry plays in shaping the future of healthcare; in developing drugs, vaccines, devices and diagnostics that save and improve the lives of patients; in promoting the quality of life worldwide; and in contributing to our local, national, and global communities and economies;

Develop opportunities to increase funding for our members;

Be a leader in statewide efforts to educate, retain, and attract a diverse, high quality biosciences workforce; and

Provide the highest quality programs and most cost effective services to our members."

From Pennsylvania Bio.