NMBio strives to provide a forum for information exchange related to life science activities, develop initiatives to enhance small business success, provide education regarding the NM biosciences, help establish collaborations, and publicize the bioscience industry. More About NMBio
New! Please note that NMBio's July luncheon will be in Santa Fe. Visit the News & Events Page for more information.
BIO Written Testimony on Patent Reform
Get a copy of the April 30, 2009 Written Testimony of The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) before the U.S. house of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, entitled "Patent Reform Act of 2009" here .
Presentation by Dr. Richard Larson Available for Download
Download Dr. Richard Larson's presentation "The UNM Research Enterprise: Translating Science to Medical Cures", presented at the NMBio November meeting in Albuquerque, here .
Presentation by Tom Bowles Available for Download
Download Tom Bowles' presentation " The State Role in Driving Science & Technology", presented at the NMBio October meeting in Los Alamos, here .
NM Bio Announces New Streamlined Membership Structure
New Mexico Bio is pleased to announce a new membership program which will go into effect January 1, 2009!
Under the new program, all members will be company members, even if you are a sole proprietor or service provider. This will help strengthen NM Bio's role as a trade association of the bio industry in New Mexico, representing businesses in the State. Additionally, it will allow you to pay only once for the year and then attend as many of our regular membership programs as you can throughout the year. This should result in a savings for most members, and also streamline the administration of payments for both our members and New Mexico Bio
Dues for the new membership program will be annual, and tied to the calendar year. They will also be based upon company size, in order to encourage firms of all sizes throughout the State to participate. The table below sets out the membership fees for companies in each size category, as well as the number of representatives from the company who can attend regular membership meetings at no additional charges.
Company Size Annual Membership # of Meeting Participants
1 - 10 employees $ 200 1
11 - 20 employees $ 300 2
21 - 50 employees $ 500 3
More than 50 employees $1000 4
Institutional memberships are $3,000 annually and allow up to 5 people to participate in each meeting.
Again, remember that these fees include the regular member meetings, along with lunch or dinner served at each one. Previously, an individual membership was $60 per year, and each meeting (usually 8 per year) was charged at an additional $25 per person. The new plan represents a savings of at least $60 over the previous program, and encourages you to participate as often as possible, and to bring your colleagues when you attend.
Of course, if you would like to have more than the allotted number of representatives at a membership meeting, these employees are always welcome to participate by payment of $25 per additional participant beyond the number included in your membership fee. Please note that the annual fees cover only participation in regular member meetings. Seminars, annual dinners, and other events which NM Bio conducts from time to time will still be handled on a registration basis, with the fee set for each special event as they are publicized. Cost to non-members is $35 per meeting.
Also, we are pleased to be able to offer renewing members an even more attractive package. Any memberships expiring between now and the end of the year will be renewed at the new rates, but will provide membership in good standing through December of 2009! This provides existing members with an even bigger savings as we transition to this new plan which has been approved by the NM Bio Board of Directors.
We appreciate your continued support of New Mexico Bio, and look forward to an even better speaker series and membership events, stronger industry representation, and increased communication and support of our members.
You can find our new printable membership form here .
If you have any questions about the new membership structure, please email Shannon Sheehan (ssheehan[at]stc.unm.edu) or Amy Hepker (admin[at]nmbio.org).
Upcoming Events
- July 14, 2009, BioMedical Tuesday in Santa Fe, In July, we will have guest speaker Dr. Ruy Ribeiro from Los Alamos National Lab with the talk "Unraveling a pandemic: from avian to swine influenza." Additonally, we will have a 5 minute presentation by Dr. Brian Nutter from Texas Tech University on the upcoming 22nd International CBMS conference in Albuquerque (August 3rd and 4th.)
Recent News
- March 31, 2008, Biotechnology workers have more jobs to choose from this year, New Mexico's biotechnology sector isn't exactly booming, but an uptick in research and a host of new biotech startups are generating more jobs.
- March 31, 2008, A spoonful of DNA, Talk of a high-tech economy can summon fears that every worker will need an advanced degree to avoid flipping burgers.
- March 03, 2008, BIO Lauds Provisions to Give Small Companies SARBOX Relief and R&D Tax Credit Provisions, The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today praised provisions in the HOME ACT. The provisions would provide relief to smaller biotechnology companies from unnecessarily burdensome SARBOX compliance costs, and encourage and maintain economic growth through research and development.
- February 19, 2008, Tobacco money propels Biomoda lung cancer technology, The New Mexico Legislature included $1.3 million in its fiscal year 2009 budget proposal to study new technology for rapid detection of lung and other cancers.
- October 22, 2007, CVI Melles Griot acquires Coherent Imaging Optics Ltd, CVI Melles Griot acquires Coherent Imaging Optics Ltd.
