Philly’s biotech leaders pitched the city at Bio 2019 to CEOs and some even seemed impressed
The 2019 BIO International Convention attracted approximately 19,000 biotech professionals and companies throughout the world to Philadelphia.
A number of regional life science industry leaders and potential prospecting companies united at the Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences and Innovation Showcase to speak about the biotech advancements happening here in our region.
Speakers included:
- Dan Hilferty, CEO of Independence Health Group
- Carl June of the University of Pennsylvania
- Hervé Hoppenot, CEO of Incyte in Wilmington
- Bradley Campbell, COO of Amicus Therapeutics
- Maria Fardis, CEO of Iovance Biotherapeutics
- Jeff Marrazzo, Cofounder and CEO of Spark Therapeutics also shared their experiences working in our region
Article by the Philadelphia Inquirer