CARLSBAD, Calif. & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FierceBiotech, the biotech industry’s daily monitor, today announced that its 2011 “Fierce 15” winners will be showcased at BioPharm America™, being held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on September 7–9. The Fierce 15 is the hotly anticipated annual award that recognizes the 15 most promising private biotech companies in the world.
“Having FierceBiotech recognize the 2011 ‘Fierce 15’ winners at BioPharm America is a great addition to this year’s program,” said Carola Schropp, President of EBD Group, organizers of the conference. “Fierce 15 companies represent some of the most exciting ‘partnerable’ companies in the industry, and profiling these companies at BioPharm America—one of largest and most productive dealmaking events of the year—is a natural fit.”
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“Writing the Fierce 15 is the most fun I have all year," said John Carroll, FierceBiotech’s Editor-in-Chief, who worked on this year’s report with Executive Editor Ryan McBride. "It’s a chance to showcase some of the most talented and creative drug developers in the industry. They might not all make it, but they won’t fail for lack of trying. They are the smartest, gutsiest companies I’ve ever profiled. And each of this year's winners offers us a lesson on what it takes to create success in the drug development field."
Carroll will also introduce a few of the Fierce 15 CEOs during the “Fierce 15 Revealed” session and discuss what it currently takes to attract venture backing and top partners in a tough financing environment.
BioPharm America annually hosts top dealmakers from around the world seeking to do business with innovative companies and organizations. The "Fierce 15" celebrates the spirit of being "fierce," championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition.
“We at MassBio watch the ‘Fierce 15’ each year with great interest, and are always excited to see strong Massachusetts representation on the list,” said Robert K. Coughlin, President and CEO of MassBio. “Showcasing the 2011 ‘Fierce 15’ at BioPharm America—the premier partnering conference on the East Coast—really drives home the meaning of this event, to connect with many people and collaborate with the right people to move innovation forward.”
BioPharm America is produced by EBD Group in collaboration with MassBio. For more information, go to: http://www.ebdgroup.com/bpa.
About EBD Group
EBD Group is the leading partnering firm for the global life science industry. Since 1993, biotech, pharma and medical device companies have leveraged EBD Group’s partnering conferences, technology and services to identify business opportunities and develop strategic relationships essential to their success.
EBD Group’s conferences are run with the support of leading corporations and international trade associations and include:
- BIO-Europe® and BIO-Europe Spring®, Europe’s largest life science partnering conferences, supported by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
- BioPharm America™, the fastest growing partnering event in North America
- EuroMedtech™, EBD Group’s partnering event for the innovative medical technology industry
- BioEquity Europe, the investor conference co-organized with BioCentury Publications and BIO
- ChinaBio® Partnering Forum, the first dedicated biotech/pharma partnering conference in China, co-produced with ChinaBio® LLC
- Biotech Showcase™, a unique forum in San Francisco for presenting to investors and business development executives, co-produced with Demy-Colton Life Science Advisors
EBD Group’s sophisticated web-based partnering service, partneringONE®, is used as the partnering engine at numerous third-party events around the world.
Outside of the conference format, EBD Group’s consultants provide hands-on assistance for firms seeking to in- or out-license products and technologies.
EBD Group has offices in the USA and Europe.
For more information please visit www.ebdgroup.com.
About MassBio
MassBio, a not-for-profit organization that represents and provides services and support for the Massachusetts biotechnology industry, is the nation's oldest biotechnology trade association. Founded in 1985, MassBio is committed to advancing the development of critical new science, technology and medicines that benefit people worldwide. Representing over 600 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, research hospitals, and service organizations involved in life sciences and health care, MassBio works to advance policy and promote education, while providing member programs and events, industry information, and services.
For more information please visit www.massbio.org.