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October 13, 2020 1:00 PM

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MichBio Welcomes Two New Board Members.
 
MichBio's Spring/Summer Issue of BioMatters is Done!
 This edition of the magazine features MichBio members who are "relentlessly innovating" to meet the "endless need" of patients in Michigan and around the globe. Read about Ultragenyx and its work in the rare disease space, Tetra Therapeutics and its work tackling memory loss disorders, Ehmet Health and its unique approach to breast cancer diagnostics, and more. This edition shows what the Michigan Bio-industry does best - improving and saving lives.
 
Members can look for the print copy in their mailbox!
 
We are currently seeking advertisers for the Fall/Winter edition of the magazine. The upcoming edition will feature Michigan companies involved in COVID-19 work and will have wide distribution within the bio-industry, as well as, with legislators and economic development organizations.
 
Biotech Votes 2020
Verify. Register. Learn.
 
The 2020 election season is full of candidates and issues of importance to the bio-industry. BIO - the Biotechnology Innovation Organization - is leading a nationwide campaign to verify, register, and educate the bio-industry community in local and national issues. Michigan voters can find out if they are registered to vote and what's on their local ballot in a Michigan specific website created in partnership with MichBio.
 
FDA Releases New "Feed Your Mind" Consumer Education Materials
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted additional consumer educational materials for "Feed Your Mind," an initiative to provide science-based information on genetically modified foods, commonly called GMOs or genetically modified organisms. 
 
"GMO foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have worked together to ensure that crops produced through genetic engineering are safe for people, animals, and the environment. Despite there being a wide range of foods—GMO and non-GMO—available to consumers, there is some confusion around what GMOs are and how they are used in our food supply." Continue reading...
 
Relentless Innovation at Work.
The Latest "I am BIO" Podcast Discusses Pushing the Limits of What is "Scientifically Possible"
 
The ability to produce COVID vaccines in record time only scratches the surface of what synthetic biology can do. Gingko Bioworks out of Boston is now 3-D printing millions of letters of DNA code and then using CRISPR to insert them into living cells, transforming what’s scientifically possible
 
Advocacy at the Federal Level
 
“Most Favored Nation” Executive Order Issued to Address Drug Prices. President Trump signed an executive order (EO) prescribing foreign price controls to set prices in both Medicare Part B and Part D. The EO would test a payment model based the lowest price, after adjusting for volume and other variables, for a pharmaceutical drug sold in a select group of countries. The plan is viewed as a serious attack on U.S. biopharmaceutical innovation, disruptive to the marketplace and Medicare, and most importantly, may result in significant restrictions on access to life-saving therapies. MichBio vehemently opposes the EO and will continue its focus on drug-pricing reforms that lower out-of-pocket costs for patients.
 
Trump Administration Issues Final Rule on Drug Importation. A final rule to allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada was released by the Trump Administration on September 24. In so doing, it creates the opportunity for states to seek FDA approval for their respective importation plans. Six states have already passed laws seeking permission to establish drug importation programs. The final rule is likely to face legal challenges from pharmaceutical manufacturers and opposition from Canadian authorities. MichBio, its many pharma member companies and national partners like PhRMA and BIO continue to have serious concerns about drug importation.
 
Advocacy at the State Level
 
MichBio Hosts Legislative Briefing on Genomic Medicine. MichBio hosted a legislative briefing on “Genomic Medicine: Transformative Treatments, Transforming Lives”. The webcast explored how genomic technologies are being applied in the research lab and clinic to characterize and treat rare diseases and presented patient perspectives on the promise of these technologies. Presenters included Steven Pipe, MD (Professor, Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan), Jennifer Shumsky (Patient Advocate, Little Hercules Foundation), Marianne Hunderman (Patient Advocate, Cure SMA) and Wanda Whitten-Shurney, MD (CEO and Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease Association of America – Michigan Chapter). 
 
The briefing was recorded and is available here.
 
Drug and Medical Price Transparency Bills Voted Out of Committee. The Michigan House Health Policy Committee met to discuss the nine-bill “medical price transparency” package covering prescription drug manufacturers, pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. All bills passed out of the Committee and now move to the House Ways & Means Committee. MichBio and its partners continue to oppose HB 5937 (“Rx Drug Price Transparency”) and HB 5940 (“Manufacturer Gift”).
 
Your Voice is Important
 
You can help keep decision-makers informed on the needs of the bio-industry and help support business-friendly policies that allow for continued growth and development of tools and technologies that improve and save lives. Use the link below to send us an email and find out how you can help.
 
 
 
MichBio Member Subsidiary of the MSU Foundation:
 
 
MSU Foundation - Investment Analyst
 
The MSU Foundation looks to hire an Investment Analyst to work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Finance, and Chair of the MSU Foundation’s Investment Committee to assist with the management of the investment portfolio.
 
To apply, please construct a single PDF document that includes a cover letter and resume. Please send the document to resumes@msufoundation.org no later than October 9, 2020
 
 
Arbor Assays - R&D Lab Technician
 
This position reports to the lead Research and Development Scientist and is involved with Product Development and Sample Testing while supporting Manufacturing and Quality Control activities within the laboratory. Utilizing established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data, the right candidate will be writing technical reports, detailing procedures, outcomes and observations. 
 
Please email your information to us at jobs@ArborAssays.com.
 
MichBio Members Save on Job Postings in the MichBio Career Center.
MichBio member organizations with open positions can take advantage of low-cost postings in the MichBio Career Center - a dedicated career portal for bio-industry employers and job-seekers. Contact Elizabeth Foster for more information on how to get the most value out of your membership.
 
 
These September events are available for digital download!
 
PLEASE NOTE: MichBio is transitioning to a new database system. When you access any of the events below, you will be directed to that new database.
 
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER please find the "Sign In" link at the top right of the screen and tell the system "You Have Forgotten Your Username and Password." If you enter the same email you have used to access your account in our current system, the new system will send you login information. Once you have logged in, the events below that have member pricing will automatically show up at the member price when you add them to your cart.
 
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER you have the option of using the "Sign In" link at the top right to "Create a Profile" or simply adding the event to your cart and checking out.
 
 
Genomic Medicine Briefing: Transformative Treatments for Patients and Providers
 
This webcast explored how genomic technologies are currently being applied in the research lab and clinically to characterize and treat rare diseases, cancer, and other conditions. In addition, hear patient perspectives on the promise of these technologies.
 
Cost: FREE
 
 
 
The Art and Science of Scientific Storytelling: Perspectives from a Medical Communications Expert
 
Data are much more than numbers – they’re indicators of actual human experience, and interwoven into every number and every outcome, is a patient’s story. Scientific storytelling enables us to take data and weave it into impactful messaging that empowers HCPs to act in the best interests of their patients
 
COST: FREE for members, $19 for nonmembers
 
 
Regional Postdoc Symposium
October 7 - 9, 2020
Cost: FREE
 
MichBio members Michigan State and Wayne State Universities, and the University of Michigan partner with Van Andel Institute to bring you the 2020 Michigan Regional Postdoc Symposium featuring career panel, informational sessions, and a keynote address on "Navigating Negotiations".
 
 
MichBio U: State of the Union: The Current Pharma and Biotech Investment Landscape
October 8, 2020, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
COST: FREE for members, $19 for nonmembers
 
COVID-19, the growth of genomics and biologics, the influx of ‘big data’ in research, an increased focus on inclusive investing, and the upcoming election all have implications in the bio-industry that will be explored in this signature webinar with expert analysts from JPMorgan.
 
 
BIO Investor Forum Digital
October 13 - 15, 2020
 
BIO Investor Forum Digital will showcase drug development programs that are ready for partnering or venture funding and to accelerating the progress of new therapeutic technologies into commercialization and treating patients.
 
 
A2 BioSocial
October 20, 2020, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
COST: FREE
 
"Stop by" for some bio-socializing with fellow Michigan bio-industry professionals and Sococo. Sococo is a virtual platform that creates an "office" for to gather in. You can use the platform to connect in the ways you find the most beneficial - either private conversations or group chats.
 
 
MichBio U: What's Your Surplus Strategy
October 21, 2020, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE for Members, $19 for Nonmembers
 
Whether your lab has a few surplus items or an entire facility that requires liquidation, developing a well-defined surplus strategy supports your business goals, improves efficiency, and returns a portion of your original investment to your business. Join ALT to learn the importance of an effective surplus strategy, and tips for developing and implementing your strategy.
 
 
BIO Patient and Health Advocacy Digital Summit
October 28 - 29, 2020
 
This event will bring together patient advocacy organizations, academia, regulators, biotechnology industry, and other stakeholders for two days of robust programming to discuss timely policy issues and share best practices.
 
 
MichBio U: The Creative Mindset with Dr. Jeff DeGraff
November 11, 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE for members, $19 for nonmembers
 
It's time to rethink the way we make innovation happen. Individual creativity is an immense untapped resource, and you don't have to be Beethoven to make a big difference. As the spirit of chef Gusteau proclaims in the Pixar classic Ratatouille, “Anyone can cook.”
 
 
MichBio is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting new Health Care program to our cost-savings portfolio. Through a new partnership between Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Mercer, a leader in small group (ASG) insurance, small MichBio member companies (5-50 employees) can now offer their employees and their families affordable and high-quality health care options previously only available to large Fortune 500 companies.
 
BIO Small Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans are designed specifically for small companies, fully insured and compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Plus, Mercer’s best-in-class web-based platform - Mercer Affinity 365+TM - streamlines enrollment for employees and simplifies ongoing management for your administrator.
 
Choose from Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans, and take advantage of:
  • Competitive premiums
  • Reduced administrative costs
  • Competitive product bundles
  • Quick and easy-to-use enrollment
  • Simple and convenient ongoing benefits management and administration
 
 
Preferred Purchasing Program and BIO Business Solutions
MichBio members have access to a group of preferred vendors who provide discounts on their products or services. Vendors include VWR, Chubb, Office Depot, Scientist.com, and more. For the full list of included providers, or information on how to sign up, contact elizabeth@michbio.org.
 
Did you know?
Most members involved in the Preferred Purchasing Program save in excess of 10 TIMES the cost of their membership on everything from everyday business expenses, lab supplies, and insurance.
 
 
Welcome Micro-Tech Endoscopy!
 
Micro-Tech Endoscopy is a leading global manufacturer of GI endoscopy disposables (biopsy forceps, snares, injection needles, EUS needles, hemostasis clips, balloons and accessories) and non-vascular stents.
 
Get to Know Member Consultant - EMMA International!
 
EMMA International Consulting Group, Inc. is a global leader in management consulting services, with headquarters in Bingham Farms, MI. The company focuses on quality, regulatory, and compliance services for the Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Device industries.
 
EMMA International Consulting Group has services available to satisfy all of your quality and compliance needs. The Group provides specialized services, backed by extensive knowledge and industry experience and does not “leave you hanging” with a process or system that is foreign to your organization and ultimately becomes unworkable. Their mission is to provide significant value to your operations and leave you completely satisfied that your expectations were fulfilled by working within your corporate culture and alongside your employees to do the “heavy lifting” required to make improvements meaningful and permanent. EMMA exclusively offers QualiPro, an Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS), through a partnership with Saphir Consult.
 
EMMA International is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US.
 
EMMA International is certified to ISO 9001:2015, a globally recognized quality management standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Achieving this certificate proves continued commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high quality expert services to clients.
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