MISSOURI BIOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION - WHAT WE DO
Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) is the only statewide membership group that speaks with one voice to advance and champion the life sciences in Jefferson City, across the state, and in Washington, D.C. MOBIO represents most extensive and broadest cross-section of life science organizations including businesses, higher education, medical research, start-ups, agri-science and related firms involved in research, development, and commercialization of the life sciences. MOBIO serves to connect, develop, and advance the state’s bioscience community.
MOBIO members benefit from a strategic focus to support the enrichment and growth of the biosciences in Missouri through:
Statewide Network
MOBIO connections make a difference, specializing in meaningful business-to-business engagements and bridging:
- A network of diversified thought leaders
- Business leaders with policymakers
- Entrepreneurs with investors
- Members to greater market potential
Members connect at regional, national, and international levels with science, education, and commercial networks to advance business and enrich the industry.
MOBIO is the catalyst, accelerating growth and leveraging high-value relationships for our vibrant life sciences community.
Science & Policy
MOBIO advocates for Missouri’s life sciences and technology sectors. Maintaining a sophisticated understanding of current dynamics, MOBIO serves as your trusted voice for bipartisan engagement and leadership within the Missouri State Capitol.
- MOBIO forges meaningful relationships between public and private sector leaders to:
- Defend companies large and small
- Obtain and safeguard public investment
- Secure state funding for Missouri's life science industry
The strength of MOBIO's collective voice consistently delivers a compelling message to advance pro-science, pro-business legislative policy.
Member Savings
MOBIO saves members real money, providing access to numerous partner organizations that offer significant discounts on relevant industry products and services.
- R & D
- Laboratory
- Finance & Administration
- Facilities & Operations
- Communications & Data
All MOBIO members are entitled to preferred purchasing power. There is NO fee to participate.
MOBIO Member Highlight
Every piece of laboratory equipment made by Labconco is a work of dedication with safety, quality and performance being integral to our products and our process. For nearly a century, our goal has been to take care of the people who depend on us. Our equipment is top-tier and is built to outperform rigorous testing and standards. We never cut corners. We’re dedicated to building superior equipment to protect and improve people’s lives.
Labconco has a long history that started humbly—in a garage. The company was founded in 1925 in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri by salesman Ralph Callaway and inventor Philip Goldfisch. Their partnership brought laboratory products to market for use in agricultural applications, soon expanding into lab safety, lab ventilation, and products for an endless array of laboratory functions. This big little company, nestled on the banks of the Blue River, has since grown into a world class biotech manufacturing company that makes more than 230 different equipment models in 16 product lines for labs on a global scale.
David Wasescha
Director of Biosafety Products
dwasescha@labconco.com
816.822.3749
MOBIO Breakthrough
Join us for MOBIO's Breakthrough of the Month series, where we explore Missouri's new and sometimes hidden biotech industry.
This is a FREE presentation open to those in the life-science community.
FEATURE
Stinson LLP: Explore How Intellectual Property Touches All Aspects of your Business
Join us for MOBIO's Breakthrough, where Stinson LLP attorneys will discuss how intellectual property touches all aspects of your business and the importance of protecting this valuable asset. The presentation will touch on:
· Protecting your organization's commercial products and assets with patents/trademarks/copyrights/trade secrets
· Asserting your IP rights
· Licensing your IP
· The role IP plays in M&A
Presenters from Stinson LLP will include:
· Jeannie Boettler, Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology
· Steve Kazmierksi, Ph.D., Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology
· Penny Slicer, Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology
· Ben Woodard, Partner, Employment
Tuesday, June 7, from 10:00 - 10:45 CDT
