How To Be A Policy Advocate For Biotech With NewYorkBIO's Jennifer Hawks Bland

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On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, Jennifer Hawks Bland, CEO of NewYorkBIO, shares insights on New York State's life sciences ecosystem while reflecting on her journey from Capitol Hill to biotech advocacy. Her experiences in politics, law, and biopharma government affairs uniquely positions her to navigate complex policy challenges while creating opportunities for biotech upstarts across New York and beyond. Jennifer also highlights key programs, capabilities, and funding on offer to early-stage biotech companies.
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Chapters

1. Episode Introduction and Sponsor Message (00:00:00)

2. Meet Jennifer Hawks-Bland of New York Bio (00:00:44)

3. From Politics to Pharma: Jennifer's Career Path (00:01:46)

4. How Trade Associations Support Biotech Companies (00:05:10)

5. New York's Biotech Ecosystem and Funding (00:12:31)

6. New York State's Life Sciences Innovation Hubs (00:25:04)

7. Advocacy Priorities and Federal Funding Issues (00:41:46)

8. Closing Thoughts and Future Priorities (00:52:39)