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Supporting partners
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Established in 1989, the BIA (BioIndustry Association) exists to encourage
and promote a financially sound and thriving bioscience sector within the UK
economy and concentrates its efforts on emerging enterprise and the related
interests of companies with whom such enterprise trades.
With over 300 members, the BIA supports a wide range of sectors, majoring
on the human health benefits of the technology and represents the interests of
these innovative companies to a broad section of stakeholders from patient
groups to politicians, advancing its members interests both within the UK and
internationally to create a healthy UK bioscience sector which benefits society.
www.bioindustry.org
BioPharm Insight provides mission critical information to life science
professionals worldwide. Our focus is on providing the most up-to-date,
forward looking insight to help our clients capitalize upon opportunities in their
business. Through our global network of journalists and research analysts, we
provide analysis, research, and data that enables our clients to make faster,
better decisions. Our on-line databases include information on: Clinical Trials,
Investigational and Approved Drugs, Licensing Deals, Pharmaceutical Sales
and Projections, Medical Devices, and Management Contacts.
www.biopharminsight.com
Bloomberg is the leading source of data, news and analytics for corporations,
news organizations, financial professionals and individuals around the globe.
The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL ® service and BLOOMBERG NEWS ®
services provide real-time and historical pricing, indicative data, reporting,
analytics, multimedia events and electronic communications to Bloomberg
clients in more than 125 countries, 24 hours a day.
www.bloomberg.com
European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises (EBE) is the European trade
association that represents biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes
operating in Europe. It was established in 2000 as a specialised group of
EFPIA and is headquartered in Brussels. Membership in EBE is open to all
companies using biotechnology to discover, develop and bring new medicinal
products to market. EBE’s focus on the biopharmaceutical sector provides
targeted and results-oriented support for its members. It has developed a
wide range of activities and services for members, embracing policy advocacy,
regulatory intelligence, strategic communications, business development,
networking, education and training.
EBE has also developed specific programmes to address technical matters
(e.g. biotech manufacturing standards and good practices) and cover growing
niche markets (e.g orphan medicinal products).
www.ebe-biopharma.org
To serve the advancement of drug research, development and effective use by
enhancing the efficiency of communication among pharmaceutical
researchers and decision-makers, and by providing innovative solutions to
their information needs. Published by Informa Healthcare (publisher of Scrip,
Biotechniques and the Taylor & Francis journals), the Expert Opinion series
was developed in response to discussions with a wide range of decisionmakers
in pharma and biotech companies. The frequently stated need was for
systematic and authoritative analysis of all available information on patents,
drug discovery, drugs in R&D and those on the market.
www.expertopin.com