Biolines Weekender is BioNJ’s weekly e-newsletter featuring the latest happenings in R&D, as well as the incredible innovation coming from New Jersey’s robust life sciences ecosystem.

Weekender 1 2/22/2017

As 2017 comes to an end, we thank our Members who spend their days focused on developing new therapies and cures for Patients around the world…..Read the full article

Sadly, we share news of the passing of Dr. Jay Brandinger, past Executive Director of the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology. Jay played an intricate role in the development of…..Read the full article

Weekender 12 /1/2017

Because Patients Can’t Wait® — BioNJ is thrilled to bring together Patients, industry, payers, academia and government for our Second Annual Beyond Value Frameworks Workshop next Thursday…..Read the full article

Weekender 11/17/2017

BioNJ’s Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration is taking place February 1, 2018 at the Hilton East Brunswick. Celebrating our 25th anniversary, we’ll pay tribute to the long history of innovation coming from New Jersey’s life sciences…..Read the full article

Weekender 11/3/2017

Because Patients Can’t Wait®, BioNJ is thrilled to host our 2nd Annual Patient Advocacy Summit, next Wednesday, November 8. The full-day event will bring together New Jersey’s Patient advocacy…..Read the full article

Weekender 10/20/17

BioNJ President and CEO Debbie Hart was quoted in Life Science Leader Magazine on “Value-Based Healthcare: Pharma’s Role in the Transition” noting that………Read the full article

Weekender 10/6/17

Governor Christie has appointed BioNJ President and CEO Debbie Hart, along with………Read the full article

Weekender 9/22/17

During last week’s RAPS Regulatory Conference, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb spoke on the FDA’s initiative to target drug development costs by driving efficiencies……..Read the full article

Weekender 9/8/17

In an historic moment in oncology treatment, New Jersey and the biopharma industry as a whole, BioNJ Member Novartis received FDA approval for its groundbreaking……..Read the full article

Weekender 8/25/17

Several approvals, new space offering and a relocation to New Jersey are some of the top news for this week……..Read the full article

Weekender 8/11/17

We are so pleased that new legislation to rename the New Jersey Economic Development Authority headquarters building in Trenton to the “Caren Franzini Memorial Building” was signed into law……..Read the full article

Weekender 7/28/17

BioNJ Member Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health announced plans to partner and create the State’s largest academic health care system dedicated to providing high quality patient care, leading edge research and…….Read the full article

Weekender 7/14/17

Welcome to the latest edition of the BioLines Weekender. It has been a busy week for the FDA, bringing new therapies and cures to Patients around the globe…….Read the full article

Weekender 6/23/17

What an exciting week we’ve had showcasing New Jersey’s unprecedented life sciences talent, innovative biopharma companies and world-renowned research institutions….... Read the full article

Weekender 6/9/17

As part of BioNJ’s ongoing “Voice of Value” initiative — featuring educational tools, resources and communication pieces — we created two useful primers….... Read the full article

Weekender 5/26/17

This week BioNJ held its Seventh Annual BioPartnering Conference, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, at Rutgers University. It was a wonderful reminder….... Read the full article

Weekender 5/12/17

The important work that our Members do each and every day — developing new therapies, cures and hope — is core to BioNJ’s mission to ensure that Patients are Paramount….... Read the full article

Weekender 4/28/17

We have an exciting few weeks ahead of us with a wide variety of educational programs planned. Join New Jersey’s life sciences community….... Read the full article

Weekender 4/17/17

With its unparalleled wealth of clinical and commercial development expertise, marked by a robust infrastructure of innovator companies, clinical research organizations, academic and health centers and related operations, New Jersey continues to be….... Read the full article

Weekender 3/31/17

A number of New Jersey companies have received new FDA drug approvals, including Sanofi and Regeneron for Dupixent® (dupilumab), the first targeted biologic….... Read the full article

Weekender 3/10/17

BioNJ is excited to designate March as New Jersey Life Sciences Month. During the month, numerous industry activities throughout the State will showcase the contributions that New Jersey’s life sciences ecosystem is making to advance….... Read the full article

Weekender 2/24/17

This edition of BioLines Weekender is in honor of the Rare Disease community. BioNJ is pleased to participate in Rare Disease Day 2017 in Trenton on Monday, February 27, at the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA). Bringing together….... Read the full article

Weekender 2/10/17

The industry came out to honor New Jersey’s innovative life sciences companies and leaders, as well as the Patients who inspire them, last Thursday night at BioNJ’s 24th Annual Gateway Gala and Innovation Celebration. From a moving Keynote….... Read the full article

Weekender 1/20/17

From the enrollment of new Patients in clinical studies and the reporting of positive results, to the EU and FDA approval of new drugs, bringing therapies and cures to Patients….... Read the full article

BioNJ Member press releases and upcoming events.

New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force Hears Testimony from Academia and Industry

The New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force convened last week to hear testimony from representatives in both academia and industry to help define the challenges and opportunities in building a first-class innovation economy in New Jersey. The Task Force was established…Read the full article

November 29, 2017 -Life Sciences Firms Continue to Lead the Fight Against Cancer

Researchers and clinicians are making remarkable progress in the fight against cancer. Medical innovation has led to lower death rates and, for many patients, cancer has become a chronic condition to be managed…Read the full article

November 7, 2017 – Biotech Gets a Big Boost in New Jersey

One of the largest biotechnology hubs in the United States just got a shot in the arm. New Jersey’s biotech industry employs 176,000 people, and now, thanks to a recent move by New Jersey governor Chris Christie, the sector looks set to grow bigger still, and more ….Read the full article

September 5, 2017 – Joy Taylor Wins AWE’s 2017 Iris Newman Award

Joy Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Tayganpoint Consulting Group, will receive the prestigious Iris Newman Award at The Intersection, which is presented by the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). AWE is the Greater Philadelphia region’s go-to resource for women high-growth founders and the organizations who support them. Since 2002, AWE has presented the Iris Newman Award annually to a woman who exhibits a trailblazing spirit, inspiring leadership, and support….Read the full article

October 16, 2017 – Former Bayer Consumer Chief Joins JBK Associates International

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Executive talent solutions firm JBK Associates International (JBK) has hired Timothy Hayes as Managing Director, Consumer and Leadership Services, to oversee its growing executive search business in the consumer sector and to head Leadership Consulting Services in areas including but not limited to executive coaching, talent evaluation and succession planning, employee motivation and retention, and leadership development…Read the full article

May 16, 2017 – BioSurplus Announces Strategic Relationship and Hires Director of Business Development

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BioSurplus, a leading provider of lab equipment solutions, is excited to announce a strategic relationship with NTS Laboratory Equipment, Inc., a premier lab equipment service company. NTS offers nationwide support for a broad range of general lab instrumentation…Read the full article

February 13, 2017 –Imbue Creative Moves to Former Lambertville Opera House

Ewing/Lambertville, NJ – Imbue Creative has moved their headquarters into the first floor of the striking circa 1860 Italian Revival building at 71 North Main Street in Lambertville, after spending over six months lovingly restoring it…..Read the full article

June 22, 2016 – Imbue Creative Returns to Its Delaware River Roots in Historic MacDonald Kitchen and Bath Building

Ewing/Lambertville, NJ – The first floor of the striking circa 1860 Italian Revival building at 71 North Main Street in Lambertville, most recently the home of MacDonald Kitchen and Bath Designs, has stood empty for three years. Soon, it will be the new home of Imbue Creative, a branding and creative services agency that is in the process of revitalizing the building….Read the full article

May 3, 2016 – Acumen BioPharma Launches New Business Unit, Expands Capabilities into Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

PRINCETON, NJ – “The launch of a new business unit tremendously expands our capabilities in the analysis, engineering and implementation of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing,” states Daisy Rivera-Muzzio….Read the full article

May 3, 2016 – Quantex Laboratories awarded ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation

CRANBURY, NJ – “We’re proud of our ISO 17025 accreditation as it reflects the broad scope of our capabilities. Also, it’s gratifying to know that we’re one of the very few labs, nationally, to hold accreditation for Elemental Impurities.” Quantex Laboratories’ President and CEO, James Menoutis, PhD, reacts to the lab’s accreditation achievement…Read the full article

Mar. 23, 2016 – JBK Associates International Expands in Geneva

Englewood Cliffs, N.J./March 23, 2016 – The executive talend solutions firm JBK Associates International has opened an office in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the firm’s expanding international practice. Under the leadership of Elaine L. Arozarena …Read the full article

Mar. 17, 2016 – Women’s Venture Fund Names Julie B. Kampf to Board of Directors

Englewood Cliffs, N.J./March 17, 2016 – The Women’s Venture Fund (WVF) has appointed Julie B. Kampf to its board of directors …Read the full article

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