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For Immediate Release: January 8, 2025 Teter Brings Dynamic Leadership to Drive the Growth of Colorado’s Life Sciences Ecosystem Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) kicks off 2025 with an...

Fundraising Exceeds $2B for the Second Time in Four-Year Period For Immediate Release: December 18, 2024 DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announces the state’s life sciences ecosystem r...

As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his administration’s leadership ranks, the life sciences ecosystem is watching closely. Trump's nominees could significantly influence the landscape of health...

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants! Colorado BioScience Associ...

Last week, CBSA co-hosted an educational event for legislators and other stakeholders in partnership with PhRMA and Colorado Politics. The event featured a panel discussion that addressed the drivers...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edgewise Therapeutics Named Company of the Year, AOA Dx Honored as Rising Star of the Year, Steve VanNurden of Fitzsimons Innovation Community Recognized for Lifetime Achievement...

After a long election season, the results are finally in (mostly). Overall, the theme of Colorado’s election results is “status quo.” At the State Capitol, Senate Democrats will continue to have a sim...

By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community Here on the Fitzsimons Innovation Community campus, life sciences professionals thrive on collaboration, innovation, and breakthroughs in patient care. Another thin...

In October 2023, CBSA partnered with more than thirty leading organizations to launch the Partnership for the U.S. Life Science Ecosystem (PULSE), a coalition working to raise awareness of the fundame...

CBSA’s Policy + Advocacy team works year-round to represent Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem at the State Capitol. The bipartisan Colorado BioScience Political Action Committee (CBSA PAC) is a criti...

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: October 16, 2024 Colorado BioScience Association Announces Finalists to be Honored 21st Annual Awards Celebration, Presented by AGC Biologics Edgewise Therapeutics...

CBSA advocates for policies that sustain innovation and create high-wage, high value jobs in life sciences, including strong intellectual property (IP) protections, which are the foundation of technol...

The mountains are calling at the 2024 Colorado BioScience Association Rocky Mountain Life Sciences Investor & Partnering Conference. By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community For the past 15 years, Elys...

Congress is grappling with a busy and complex agenda before adjourning on September 27 through the election. Congress is on track to meet its deadline of October 1 to pass a government funding measure...

The newly-announced “negotiated” prices for the first ten drugs subject to price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are set to go into effect for people with Medicare Part D prescription...

On August 15, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the new “negotiated” prices for the first ten Medicare Part D drugs subject to price controls under the Inflation R...

A partnership building bright futures. By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community In almost every sentence where Fitzsimons Innovation Community is mentioned, so too is our proximity to and partnership with...

CBSA advocates for policies that improve patient access to life-saving, novel technologies. This August, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited Transitional C...

Presenting Companies Represent Transformative Technologies from the Rocky Mountain West DENVER, July 31, 2024 – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) highlights the momentum and opportunities in Colo...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community and so many more call this thriving community home. By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community If you ask the Economic Development team for Adams County Government what drives...

Patients say Upper Payment Limits (UPLs) won’t make their medicines more affordable. Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) hasn’t listened.   Colorado’s PDAB was created to...

Public and Private Investments and Federal Grants Contribute to Total Colorado’s life sciences community raised $1.2 billion in the first two quarters of 2024. Public and private capital, as well as f...

7/16/24  CBSA has consistently advocated for PBM reform at the state and federal level. Following the release of an interim report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) blasting the business pr...

On July 3, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB or Board) voted to initiate the upper payment limit (UPL) rulemaking process for two more drugs, Stelara and Cosentyx, after deeming...

A conversation with Fitzsimons Innovation Community partner and Master Plan creator, Tryba Architects. By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community In creating the plan for a 184-acre innovation campus, Fitzsi...

CBSA and BIO urge you to reach out to Senator Hickenlooper to encourage his support of S.4583, a bill that would reauthorize the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher (PPRV) program before it...

This past week, the CBSA team represented our community and shared our expertise on prescription drug affordability at the BIO International Convention and through a series of virtual events:  El...

CBSA and our partners at Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) welcome the joint plan that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U....

New eBook helps health innovators choose the right location for growth. By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community Fitzsimons Innovation Community is proud to present a new resource for life sciences compani...

Foundation Marks 15th Year with the 2024 Class of Boettcher Investigators DENVER, May 22, 2024 — Boettcher Foundation announces its 2024 Class of Boettcher Investigators today, eight leading Colorado...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule overhauling its approach to the regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs) on May 6, 2024. The final rule, which is largely simi...

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants! Colorado BioScience Association cong...

Colorado’s 2024 legislative session, the Second Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly, concluded on May 8, the 120th day of session. During the final weeks of session, the Colorado BioScience A...

HB24-1446, a bill that supports professional development for science teachers, has passed the General Assembly and will soon be sent to Governor Polis for his signature. The bill provides funding for...

Personal relationships are the key to success for this small lab distributor. By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community If you spend much time on the Fitzsimons Innovation Community campus, at some point yo...

The 2024 Biotech Symposium: Innovations in Regenerative Medicine commenced on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with opening remarks by Elyse Blazevich, CBSA President and CEO, setting the stage for an engagin...

Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Vice President and Counsel for Policy + Advocacy, Amy Goodman, represented the Colorado life sciences ecosystem and advocated for community priorities on Capitol...

Two of the Capital + Growth programs supporting efforts to position Colorado as America’s epicenter for talent, investors, and life sciences-centric companies looking to start, relocate, or expand in...

Story Emphasizes Record Investment, Top Talent, Innovative Research Collaborations, and Investments in Lab Space A glimpse inside the Center for Drug Discovery at CU Anschutz Medical Campus, led by Dr...

By: Fitzsimons Innovation Community The first time April Giles, Vice President of Business Development for Fitzsimons Innovation Community, spent real time on the University of Colorado School of Medi...

On March 22, Amgen, the maker of the autoimmune disease drug Enbrel, filed a lawsuit against the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB or Board) in the U.S. District Court for the Distr...

Colorado is still working to become the second state, after Florida, to be authorized to import prescription drugs from Canada. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) sub...

On March 14, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its update to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) final rule for ethylene oxide (EtO) commercial steri...

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2024 Executives from Colorado State University, KBI Biopharma, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, and STAQ Pharma Join...

Colorado BioScience Association and a consortium of 22 Colorado partners have launched Colorado Hub for Health Impact, a new national economic development campaign to position Colorado as America’s ep...

CBSA held its annual Day at the Capitol event on February 28. CBSA members, legislators, and legislative staff first gathered for a health innovation company showcase and networking, which highlighted...

Colorado’s health and life sciences industry gets a nationwide spotlight. If it has to do with health and innovation in Colorado, Fitzsimons Innovation Community is bound to be a part of it. We are es...

For Immediate Release: February 27, 2024 NEWS RELEASE 20+ Life Sciences Organizations, Economic Development Groups, Local Governments, Developers, and Builders Invest to Bring New, High-Growth Compani...

On Friday, February 23, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB or Board) decided to initiate an “upper payment limit” (UPL) rulemaking process for the autoimmune disease drug Enbrel...

On Friday, February 16, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB or Board) completed its second and third affordability reviews, following its first decision on December 8 that the cys...

The first few weeks of the Colorado legislative session require intensive engagement at the Capitol and comprehensive review of proposed legislation by CBSA's Policy + Advocacy team to support a colla...

A look at the accomplishments, progress, and innovation behind the buzz. At Fitzsimons Innovation Community, we know January is one of the best times to look forward, set goals, and make plans for the...

CBSA urges you to take action now to protect America’s innovation economy! The federal government is considering the use of “march-in rights” (where it could compel a patent-owner to license an invent...

CBSA and our partners at BIO urge you to act now! Encourage members of Congress to pass a tax package before the end of January that includes restoration of immediate R&D expensing to protect our...

Colorado’s 2024 legislative session kicked off on Wednesday, January 10th, and will continue for 120 days until May 8th.   The Legislature: For the sixth year, Democrats have total control o...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released its 2023 CBSA Policy + Advocacy Report, which summarizes CBSA’s engagement during the Colorado legislative session, the regulatory process to implem...

Back in December of 2013, Jian Zhang, Ph.D. and Founder and CEO of Z Biotech, was doing advanced research in glycobiology and just starting his company. He was a one-man show, and, in 2014, opened wit...

Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Colorado’s Life Sciences Community Colorado BioScience Association empowers people in our life sciences community through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion t...

For Immediate Release: December 21, 2023 Fundraising Success Demonstrates Colorado’s Resilience During a Challenging Year for U.S. Life Sciences Financings DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association ann...

On Friday, December 8, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB or Board) completed its first affordability review and unanimously voted that the selected drug, a cystic fibrosis drug...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community awarded for work in economic vitality Last month, the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) hosted its second annual Gamechangers Awards event. This event...

Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates Colorado’s Growth as a Leading Life Sciences Hub at 20th Annual Awards Celebration PharmaJet Honored as Company of the Year, Foresight Diagnostics Named Risi...

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants! Colorado BioScience Associ...

On November 15, 2023, CBSA held its 20th Annual Awards Celebration presented by AGC Biologics. This annual celebration highlights the spirit and drive of Colorado’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem, br...

Join CBSA in asking Congress to support leading-edge health innovation by American life sciences companies. We are asking Congress to remove a “tax on innovation” by restoring the immediate expensing...

Partnership Led by Innosphere Ventures Lands Major Federal Grant  The U.S. Economic Development Administration validated Colorado’s collaborative approach to building a major national and interna...

CBSA and other members of the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) have submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing our deep concern with a recen...

CBSA has serious concerns about the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s inconsistent approach to the preliminary data review process for drugs under affordability review in the first coho...

In June 2022, World Trade Organization (WTO) member states agreed to waive certain WTO intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has been considerin...

Weekly Policy Blog: CBSA Co-Hosts Facility Tours for State Legislators and Local Leaders  This month CBSA partnered with both Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) and AGC Biologics to host...

For Immediate Release: October 13, 2023 Colorado BioScience Association to Honor Life Sciences Companies at 20th Annual Awards Celebration, Presented by AGC Biologics       En...

Earlier this month, CBSA participated in PASTEUR Advocacy Day, joining Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and other organizations, including Infectious Diseases Society of America, Cystic Fib...

Elyse Blazevich, President & CEO, Colorado BioScience Association Colorado’s life sciences community and our state leaders share an unwavering commitment to improving patient lives and making sure...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community presents a new white paper, entitled Choosing an Innovation Community, from a group of thought leaders in the Colorado bioscience and economic development communities....

FDA Issues Three Guidances on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Program  On September 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) issu...

On August 29, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first ten prescription drugs that will be subject to price controls in Medicare under the Inflation Reduction Act...

CBSA advocates for policies that improve patient access to life-saving novel technologies. This week, CBSA signed on to a letter responding to the long-awaited proposed Transitional Coverage for Emerg...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community and Aimco Deepen Co-Commitment to Campus Vision New Partnership Will Accelerate Delivery of Lab Space to Market AURORA, Colo. (August 24, 2023) – Fitzsimons Innovation...

Fort-Collins-based Innosphere Ventures began making an impact for Colorado’s early-stage companies a quarter-century ago. The organization’s focus is to support the business development of early-stage...

As the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) begins affordability reviews of the five prescription drugs selected earlier this month, it is reaching out to stakeholders to request thei...

On Friday, August 4, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) selected five drugs for affordability reviews: Enbrel, Genvoya, Cosentyx, Stelara, and Trikafta. PDAB staff plan to begin...

Making Colorado a leading location for health innovation requires visionaries, risk takers, problem solvers, and program builders. Women hold these pivotal roles in our state, guiding major institutio...

Colorado has one of the best talent pools in the United States, top-tier research institutions, a major international airport, a favorable tax climate, a mountain-enhanced quality of life, and support...

Congress moved forward with its efforts to address drug shortages, drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and transparency ahead of the August recess. This policy post covers the discussion d...

For the past few months, the Fitzsimons Innovation Community blog has been focused on how and why Colorado is such a great home for growing life sciences organizations. This month’s topic is the benef...

Congress took important action on pandemic preparedness last week, advancing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization bills in both the Senate and the House ahead of its e...

Drug pricing and affordability continue to be key issues at both the state and federal levels as new legislation is considered and implementation of legislation that has already passed is underway....

Ethylene Oxide (EtO or EO) is a colorless gas used commercially in a wide variety of ways. It is one of the most common and proven ways to sterilize medical devices. EtO’s proven effectiveness means t...

CBSA advocates for policies that allow patients to receive access to critical life-saving novel technologies. We applaud members of Colorado’s Congressional delegation for supporting patient access to...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community’s monthly blog, Building a Life Sciences Pipeline, explores life sciences leadership and the connectivity that exists between Colorado’s research, healthcare, and innov...

Weekly Policy Blog: CBSA Advocates for Medicare Coverage of Emerging Technologies CBSA advocates for policies that improve patient access to critical life-saving novel technologies. The bipartisan Ens...

During the Council of State Bioscience Associations' (CSBA) annual Summer Meeting, (National Cancer Institute) NCI and Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) pre...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community’s monthly blog, Building a Life Sciences Pipeline, looks at the intangibles that attract top life sciences talent to Colorado. A Destination for Work and Play The state...

CBSA is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Colorado's life sciences community to help everyone find their place in our life sciences ecosystem, build diverse and inclusiv...

For years, Congress has been urged by a growing coalition of state life sciences associations, patient groups, and other stakeholders, to enact legislation that will modernize the Food & Drug Admi...

Foundation announces 2023 Class of Boettcher Investigators DENVER, May 25, 2023 — Boettcher Foundation today announced the 2023 class of Boettcher Investigators—eight top Colorado researchers selected...

Robin Harper Cowie of Biodesix, Inc. and Lyndsey Linke of SiVEC Biotechnologies, Inc. Represent the Momentum of State’s Life Sciences Community Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), which c...

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants this week. Colorado BioScience Assoc...

Colorado BioScience Association hosted its annual All Member Meeting + Networking Event Thursday, May 11, at the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder. The vibrant event brought together members and our communi...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) continues our work to advocate for U.S. tax policies that enable investment in critical life-saving innovation and to generate strengthened support for restorati...

The 2023 legislative session, the First Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly closes today, Monday, May 8th, the 120th day of session.  During the final weeks of session, the CBSA team, th...

Calling Colorado’s Life Sciences Economy Home Fitzsimons Innovation Community companies choose Colorado as a home for many reasons, and the sunshine and skiing are further down on the list than you mi...

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2023 Innosphere Ventures, Colorado BioScience Association, and Colorado BioScience Institute Announce the Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program 2023 Cohort Denver...

CBSA's Policy + Advocacy team continues to focus on policy priorities critical to our ecosystem in the remaining weeks of the Colorado legislative session. With just over two weeks left, CBSA has take...

On April 13, CBSA members and MedTech leaders gathered at the annual Colorado BioScience Association Medical Device Symposium to discover emerging and cutting-edge trends in medical breakthroughs, gai...

Innovative medical technologies are transforming patient care around the world and MedTech in Colorado is growing strong with more than 2,200 devices in development or distribution. Many of the most p...

CBSA is proud to advocate for a pro-business environment that supports life sciences innovation through our Policy + Advocacy leadership. CBSA Vice President and Counsel for Policy + Advocacy, Amy Goo...

In Fitzsimons Innovation Community’s blog series, Building a Life Sciences Pipeline, hear how the CU Healthcare Innovation Fund provided strategic value for Arrive Health, and how they’ve been success...

CBSA is working to generate support for the bipartisan American Innovation & Jobs Act of 2023 (S. 866), sponsored by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN). This federal bill, which w...

38,000 Highly Skilled Life Sciences Workers Support State’s Thriving Life Sciences Ecosystem DENVER, March 30, 2023 — Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announces its comprehensive new report, Pea...

CBSA supports HB23-1198, Teacher Externship Program for Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Disciplines, a bill sponsored by Representative Brianna Titone. It requires the Colorado Departme...

On March 17, CBSA’s annual Day at the Capitol event returned in person. CBSA members, legislators, and legislative staff first gathered for a health innovation company showcase and networking, which h...

On March 10, CBSA testified in the House Health and Insurance Committee in opposition to HB23-1225, Extend And Modify Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). While CBSA shares the bill sponsors’...

Ideas become cures when academia and industry connect. Human or animal cells on blue background. Concept Early stage embryo Medicine scientific concept, Stem cell research and treatment, 3D illustrati...

On March 2, Governor Jared Polis held a press conference to announce a legislative package that he says will save people money on healthcare and increase transparency within the healthcare system. He...

On February 6, 2023, the federal Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act (H.R. 830) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and referred...

On February 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 will expire at the end of the day on May...

The Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program offers startups who are developing or commercializing technologies, products, devices, and life-saving breakthroughs the combined expertise and insights o...

State Funding from an Advanced Industries Business Accelerator Grant Supports Program DENVER, February 15, 2023 — Innosphere Ventures, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), and Colorado BioScience I...

CBSA supports HB23-1130, a bill that aims to help people suffering from a serious mental illness by addressing private payers’ step therapy requirements and Medicaid’s Preferred Drug List review proce...

Congratulations to CBSA President and CEO Elyse Blazevich! The Denver Business Journal named Elyse to its prestigious 40 Under 40 List, released this week. The DBJ names a class of 40 Under 40 each ye...

The life sciences ecosystem in Colorado has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, and the momentum will continue to build. The region is on a trajectory to crack the top five innovation...

CBSA is supporting HB23-1110, an important bill introduced in Colorado this year that would require insurance coverage for biomarker testing supported by nationally recognized clinical practice guidel...

CBSA is proud to lead the advocacy efforts to reauthorize the Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Programs this session through SB23-066, working with our advanced industries partners and Colorado’s...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community recently released its Second Annual Innovation Report, Discoveries Meet Momentum, focusing on the Community momentum that allows innovators to take their discoveries an...

Governor Jared Polis gave his 2023 State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly on Tuesday, January 17th, where he laid out his goals for his second term: “When Colorado reaches our 150...

Colorado’s 2023 legislative session kicked off on Monday, January 9th, with swearing in, certification of election results, and opening day speeches from legislative leaders. Governor Jared Polis took...

CBSA leads Policy + Advocacy to support a collaborative, pro-innovation environment for life sciences in Colorado. We work to advance state and federal policies that support the companies in our ecosy...

Energetic Identity Emphasizes Investment to Cultivate and Diversify State’s Life Sciences Workforce, From Classroom, to Campus, to Career. Denver – Colorado BioScience Institute (The Institute) today...

Updated on 1/3/2023 President Biden signed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package into law on December 29th, narrowly averting a government shutdown.  In his tweet announcing this news, the Pre...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community members are working on world-changing developments in bioscience and healthcare, and they’re doing it in workspace customized to their projects. It’s been a remarkable...

Colorado BioScience Association is thrilled to welcome Amy Berenbaum Goodman to our team in a newly expanded role, Vice President and Counsel for Policy + Advocacy.  Amy Berenbaum GoodmanVice Presiden...

Goodman to Advance Federal and State Policies that Support Life Sciences Innovation Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announces the appointment of Amy Berenbaum Goodman as Vice President...

Researchers and Startups Received Increased Funding from Federal Grants and Pre-Seed/Seed Rounds DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association today announced annual fundraising totals for the state’s life...

Prescription drug prices lag inflation, according to new information from the Altarum November 2022 Health Sectors Economic Indicators Briefs. With inflation top of mind for policymakers at the state...

CBSA is committed to keeping our community updated on issues that impact life sciences. Our Policy + Advocacy team continues to monitor and review legislation that could directly affect life sciences...

CBSA Building Momentum Award Announcement Fitzsimons Innovation Community is the inaugural recipient of the Colorado BioScience Association’s new Award: Building Momentum. This award recognizes invest...

CBSA urges Congress to pass important legislation, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Up-Surging Resistance Act (PASTEUR Act) during the “lame-duck” session. There is limited time to pa...

Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants this week. Colorado BioScience Associat...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) recognized two state legislators for their leadership on issues critical to life sciences at the 19th Annual Awards Celebration Presented by AGC Biologics on Nov...

Denver, November 17, 2022 – Colorado BioScience Association celebrated the Colorado companies, organizations, and individuals who are building momentum for Colorado’s life sciences community with thei...

In Colorado State races, Democrats prevailed across the state. In fact, Democratic leaders expanded their political power and won by wide margins in all the statewide races. They increased their alrea...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) sends our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Representative Hugh McKean, the Colorado House Minority Leader. Our team and board are deeply sad...

Aktiv Pharma Group, BioIntelliSense, and Umoja Biopharma Selected as Finalists for Company of the Year; Enveda Biosciences, Think Bioscience, and Watchmaker Genomics Honored as Finalists for Rising St...

CBSA monitors budget forecasts to assess how the economy, overall employment, and state revenue forecasts could impact CBSA’s State Policy Priorities and our Policy + Advocacy strategy for the upcomin...

Elevation Diagnostics addresses the growing demand for fast, accurate diagnostic testing in our community. With our flagship location at Fitzsimons Innovation Community, we are committed to providing...

President Biden signed an Executive Order on Friday, October 14th directing Health and Human Services (HHS) to explore additional actions to lower prescription drug costs. This order is on top of...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are currently working to develop a new rule that could provide Medicare patients faster access to innovative, lifesaving, and life-enhancing medi...

In a few months, member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will decide whether to expand the TRIPS waiver to include COVID-19 therapeutics and diagnostics. Colorado BioScience Association is...

CBSA celebrates policy victories for Colorado's life sciences community and America’s innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Congress reauthorized critical SBIR/STTR and User Fee programs. Without...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community has been a partner of the Rocky Mountain Life Sciences Investor & Partnering Conference since its inception, recognizing the importance of this gathering to showcas...

President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative On the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy’s “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech, President Biden gave an update on his Cancer Moonshot Initiative, whic...

Act Today and Tell Your Member of Congress to Support Vital SBIR/STTR Programs for Life Sciences The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs ar...

The Colorado BioScience Political Action Committee (CBSA PAC), a bipartisan state political action committee, provides opportunities to educate candidates for the state legislature about our life scie...

Rocky Mountain Life Sciences Investor & Partnering Conference to Welcome More than 200 Attendees Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will highlight the future of health innovation at t...

On August 26, CBSA and our partners participated in the state Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board (PDAB) meeting, which was open to the public. The PDAB was created in 2021 when the state leg...

InVitria was founded with a mission to eliminate the need for blood-derived raw materials in biomanufacturing and drug formulation, primarily targeting the growing demand for human and animal serum in...

Ethylene Oxide (EtO or EO) is a colorless gas used commercially in a wide variety of ways, including the production of textiles, personal care items, and the sterilization of medical devices, cosmetic...

Martini to Lead Strategic Partnerships, Initiatives, and Programs in Newly Created Role Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announces the appointment of Emily Martini as Vice President of...

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill aimed at addressing high inflationary costs. The massive bill increases corporate taxes and includes measures designed to...

CBSA and our national partners support the renewal of the critically important User Fee Agreements, including the Pharmaceutical Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and the Medical Device User Fee Act (MDUFA)....

Act Today and Tell Your Member of Congress: Oppose Government Price Setting Congress is negotiating sweeping legislation that impacts life sciences. The current reconciliation bill includes language t...

Congress is negotiating sweeping legislation that impacts life sciences. Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) remains active on these important legislative proposals, which include supporting the re...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community has maintained a fast pace of development over the past 10 years, building capacity to meet market needs. With an increase in the demand for move-in ready life sciences...

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are vital for our life sciences community. They provide early non-dilutive funding to advance high-...

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are vital for our life sciences community. They provide early non-dilutive funding to help advance...

Earlier this month, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) partnered with Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and sent a letter to Congress urging immediate legislative action to repeal the ha...

Invenux, LLC, a privately held clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is propelling its research and clinical trials forward to treat sickle cell disease in the U.S. and worldwide. By developing a...

Earlier this month, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) engaged on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act. CBSA and our national partners suppor...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and our national partners support the critically important reauthorization of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) prescription drug, generic drug, bios...

Colorado BioScience Association thanks Governor Jared Polis for signing the Advanced Industries Tax Credit, House Bill 1149, into law. “This legislation supports the incredible breakthroughs driving C...

Boettcher Foundation awards $1.88 million in biomedical research grant funding to Colorado researchers DENVER, June 1, 2022 — Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) congratulates the 2022 class of Boe...

Validus Cellular Therapeutics, Inc. is pioneering the use of cellular therapy for the treatment of drug-resistant, chronic bacterial infections. Cellular therapy approaches have been successful for on...

A longstanding policy priority for CBSA is supporting our ecosystem’s need for increased access to capital. Through our Capital + Growth efforts, we work closely with public and private partners to ac...

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus today announced the creation of the Gates Institute, a state-of-the-art facility that will focus on rapidly translating laboratory findings...

Early-Stage Companies in Biotech, Medical Device, Oral Health/Teledentistry, and Health Technology Selected to Take Part in Year-Long, State-Funded Program Denver and Fort Collins, Colo.- Innosphere V...

Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants this week. Colorado BioScience Associat...

The 2022 legislative session, the Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly, has concluded. It was an unprecedented session that  began with the legislature having significant financial...

CBSA is pleased to share news of a significant win at the State Capitol for our life sciences community. Late last night, the legislature voted to reauthorize the Advanced Industries Tax Credit Progra...

The legislative session is scheduled to end on Wednesday, May 11th, or in about 12 days. As we enter the final stretch, the CBSA team continues to weigh in on key legislation and advocate on behalf of...

Atara Biotherapeutics is a leading allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company pioneering the development of transformative off-the-shelf therapies for patients with serious diseases including solid tumor...

Guest Post by Peter Adams, Executive Director, Rockies Venture Club Anyone who has been watching valuations in life sciences deals over the past couple of years knows that median valuations in life sc...

Executives from JP Morgan Chase & Company, AGC Biologics, Innosphere Ventures, GelSana, and Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies Join Board Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), which cre...

CBSA is committed to keeping our community updated on issues that impact life sciences. Our Policy + Advocacy team is reviewing newly proposed legislation that could directly affect life sciences comp...

Guest Post by Peter Adams, Executive Director, Rockies Venture Club I am often surprised when I meet investors who claim that they invest in just about anything but life sciences.  Last year heal...

CBSA and our national partners support the renewal of the critically important Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA). After months of negotiations among the FDA and industry advocacy groups, incl...

A longstanding policy priority for CBSA is supporting our ecosystem’s need for increased access to capital. Through our Capital + Growth efforts, we work closely with public and private partners to ac...

Colorado BioScience Association continues to monitor the international debate on the Trade-Relations Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Waiver, due the harmful precedent the waiving of IP...

Thank you to CBSA Sustaining Sponsor, AGC Biologics! AGC Biologics deepened its investment in CBSA and Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem with our highest level of sponsorship. We are thrilled by the...

Greffex™ is a privately held, multi-national company that developed a novel genetic platform for the development and production of vaccines. The GREVAX™ Universal Platform delivers vaccines in a faste...

Colorado BioScience Association is watching legislative proposals at the federal level that would be harmful to business. These proposals would have impacts on Qualified Small Business Stock and tax c...

CBSA is committed to keeping our community updated on issues that impact life sciences. Our Policy + Advocacy team is reviewing newly proposed legislation that could directly affect life sciences comp...

Colorado BioScience Association is asking for your support. The Colorado Coalition, which includes CBSA, is working to secure up to $100 million in funding for life sciences and cleantech in our state...

Earlier this week, President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address as President to a joint session of Congress. While the speech was primarily focused on the conflict in Ukraine, the Pr...

Colorado BioScience Association is proud to launch a new incubation program for early-stage companies in partnership with Innosphere and our sister organization, Colorado BioScience Institute. The yea...

Through the generous support of the Amgen Foundation, the Colorado BioScience Institute collaborates with Harvard University’s LabXchange to provide teacher trainings in Colorado. LabXchange sat down...

CBSA is proud to lead the advocacy efforts to reauthorize the Advanced Industries Investment Tax Credit this session through HB22-1149. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Shannon Bird, Rep. Mike Lynch, and...

Colorado Research Partners is a pharmaceutical company in the Fitzsimons Innovation Community that brings enthusiasm to curbing the effects of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease using their fructose inh...

During our annual Day at the Capitol event, members heard about CBSA's state advocacy efforts and the issues impacting Colorado's life sciences ecosystem this legislative session. Lieutenant Governor...

State Funding from Advanced Industries Business Accelerator Grant to Support Program DENVER, February 17, 2022 — Innosphere Ventures, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), and Colorado BioScience In...

The regulatory environment regarding the usage of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) for the sterilization of medical devices is constantly evolving. Colorado state legislators are drafting a proposal that would cr...

Earlier this week, President Biden relaunched the Cancer Moonshot initiative which was originally created while he was serving as Vice President in 2016. And today also happens to be World Cancer Day...

FREDERICK, Colorado – The Colorado BioScience Institute and St. Vrain Valley Schools have been awarded a $435,200 Workforce Innovation Grant from the Weld County Workforce Development Board in su...

CBSA is tracking the development of a policy proposal from legislators that would mandate a fee on opioid manufacturers and distributors, along with manufacturers of other controlled substances includ...

Fitzsimons Innovation Community is making progress on the buildout of their newest bioscience facility, for cell and gene therapy. With Fitzsimons Innovation Community and CU Anschutz Medical Campus i...

As the General Assembly wraps up its second week back in session, the Colorado BioScience Association is tracking the development of a policy proposal from legislators that could have significant impa...

The Colorado State Legislature returned this past Wednesday to start the second regular session of the 73rd General Assembly. Even before the legislature’s return, Colorado BioScience Association has...

In December, the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), along with nonpartisan Legislative Council staff, presented strong budget forecasts which are a positive sign for the state’s...

CBSA President and CEO, Elyse Blazevich, has been recognized in Colorado Inno as a top tech hire. Elyse strategically advances CBSA’s work to build a pro-innovation environment for life sciences in Co...

Colorado’s reputation as a leading location for health innovation continues to accelerate. In 2021, we broke the top 10 in a new ranking of top North American life sciences hubs, climbing to #8. We ac...

Over the weekend Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he would be voting ‘no’ on the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). His concerns with the legislation are primar...

Last month, President Biden announced Robert Califf, M.D. as his nominee for Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf’s confirmation hearing was held this week by the Senate...

Major IPOs, Venture Capital Funding, and Government Funding Accelerate Health Innovation DENVER – Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem raised $2.4 billion in 2021, a new record for the fast-growing comm...

Distribution Agreement Will Allow Access to Innovative Full-Term Placenta-Derived Cells to Support Ground-Breaking Research Centennial, Colo. — December 14, 2021 — Essent Biologics™, a leading supplie...

In addition to the ongoing conversations in the Senate related to the House of Representatives’ version of the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the federal government will be seeking stric...

CBSA continues to monitor the international debate on the Trade-Relations Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Waiver. Our monitoring of the waiver is due the harmful precedent waving of IP...

Pathways Bioscience’s technology improves healthspan and overcomes health and wellness problems associated with aging. By use of a dietary supplement with naturally occurring plant-based ingredients,...

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, hosted by the World Health Organization last week, focused on increasing awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR). and encou...

Colorado BioScience Association applauds CBSA members and honorees from across our state's innovation ecosystem who were awarded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants by Colorado’s Office of Economic...

In addition to the price-setting policies and investment implications related to the capital gains tax rate and IRA provisions, the House version of the Build Back Better...

This week, CBSA was honored to host a dynamic briefing and roundtable discussion for Belgian Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau. Our community appreciated the opportunity to...

Proprietary approach brews chicken protein through biotechnology and fermentation, instead of harvesting conventionally on farm and field Bond Pet Foods, Inc., the Boulder-based company working with b...

The Colorado BioScience Association website recently received national recognition by the w3 Awards organization, which celebrates digital excellence. Our site was honored in the industry association...

Late last week, the White House released a framework for the budget reconciliation package, known as the Build Back Better Act. The original package had a total cost of $3.5 trillion. The latest frame...

The CBSA Board of Directors announced the appointment of Elyse Blazevich as our President & CEO on October 27. The Association is fortunate to have som...

Blazevich Steps into New Role During Period of Significant Momentum for Life Sciences in Colorado Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announces the appointment of medical device company fo...

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) and the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) submitted comments last week to the Centers for Medicare...

ClearSight is developing innovative solutions for ophthalmologists that aim to change the standard of care for many patients. Utilizing a micropattern and patented design, the first intraocular lens C...

Legislators of the Year  CBSA recognized four state legislators for their leadership on issues critical to life sciences, earlier this week at the Innovation Forward Forum + Awards Cele...

Four State Legislators Honored for their Leadership on Issues Important to Life Sciences Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored Colorado’s life sciences community at the  Innovat...

LightDeck Diagnostics Named Company of the Year, Artisan Bio Honored as Rising Star of the Year Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored Colorado’s life sciences community at the ...

Colorado BioScience Association is excited to welcome our life sciences ecosystem back to in-person education + networking. We’re planning the largest gathering of our community since early 2020. We a...

In addition to the price-setting policies from H.R. 3, which are already included in House Democrats' version of the 10-year, $3.5 trillion spending plan, two tax policies along with ch...

Zalgen Labs is making a difference for patients around the world with solutions to viral threats and neglected tropical diseases. They specialize in the design and production of superior biological mo...

The Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), along with nonpartisan Legislative Council staff, presented similar budget forecasts during their quarterly presentations to the...

House Democrats are in the process of including the policies contained within H.R. 3 into their 10-year, $3.5 trillion spending plan that they hope to pass using the budget reconciliation process.  Cu...

LightDeck Diagnostics, Proov, and OnKure Named as Company of the Year Finalists; Artisan Bio, Enveda Biosciences, and Foresight Diagnostics Named Rising Star of the Year Finalists Denver – Colorado Bi...

The Biden Administration through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a white paper detailing multiple policy strategies to address prescription drug costs, the paper is in resp...

Consumers for Quality Care (CQC) who state they are a coalition of advocates and former policymakers working to provide a voice for patients in the health care debate as they demand better care, relea...

GelSana Therapeutics, Inc. is fabricating next-generation wound healing hydrogels that offer faster healing with less inflammation, especially for chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers. The GelSana t...

H.R. 3 Impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi originally released H.R 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act in 2019, the Act went on to pass out of the chamber by a slim bipartisan margin where it then faced pre...

Michael Crews to Advocate for Life Sciences Priorities at the State and Federal Level DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today announced a key hire, new Vice President Michael Crews. Crew...

Earlier this year the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) along with 300 other global biotechnology companies and associations signed onto a declaration outlining the harm of a proposed waiver of t...

Last week, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet hosted a roundtable discussion on his Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. Kathleen (Kiki) Traylor, M.D., State Affairs Directo...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) applauds Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) for re-introducing the Small Business Innovation Voucher Act with Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN). This bipartisan l...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) creates co-opportunity for the Colorado life sciences community. Last week, CBSA’s President and CEO Jennifer Jones Paton presented at a session of The ACE 13 ev...

In 2021, Colorado Bioscience Association and the Medtronic Women’s Network teamed up to create The Leader Within – a virtual event series to hear from local life sciences leaders in an exclusive setti...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) leads Policy + Advocacy efforts to support a collaborative, pro-innovation environment for life sciences in Colorado. We work to advance state and federal polici...

Dear Colorado Life Sciences Community, After almost five years at Colorado BioScience Association and more than two years as President & CEO, I have decided to transition from my role at CBSA to f...

Board of Directors to Begin Comprehensive Search for Replacement DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announced Jennifer Jones Paton’s plans to transition from her President & CEO role....

CBSA leads Policy + Advocacy efforts to support a collaborative, pro-innovation environment for life sciences in Colorado. We work to advance state and federal policies that support the companies in o...

Colorado Life Sciences Community: Our ecosystem continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and innovation as we enter the second half of 2021. Medtronic broke ground on a new campus in Lafayette at th...

Foresight Diagnostics, an emerging leader in blood-based lymphoma disease monitoring, is transforming patient care with groundbreaking cancer surveillance technology. The Foresight team can identify p...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and close to 300 other global biotechnology companies and associations have come together in opposition to waiving IP protections for COVID-19 vaccines and treat...

CBSA Applauds Senator Bennet for Legislation to Ensure Patient Access to Leading-Edge Diagnostics Last week Senator Michael Bennet introduced new bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that would s...

Dear Colorado Life Sciences Community, Colorado BioScience Association builds a collaborative, pro-innovation environment for life sciences innovation. Through our Policy + Advocacy efforts, we work a...

The 2021 legislative session, the First Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly, has concluded. It was an unprecedented session that started during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic and ended...

It’s an incredible time to champion life sciences. Big thinkers and bold leaders from Colorado are saving and changing lives around the world with health innovations, products, and solutions. Our comm...

As the legislative session nears an end, health care and prescription drug bills are still being negotiated. Last week, Colorado SB 175 passed the House floor on a second reading on Friday. CBSA thank...

The end of the 2021 Colorado legislative session is quickly approaching. The last possible day (June 12) is less than two weeks away and it’s possible that the General Assembly could even wrap up befo...

Boettcher Foundation awards $1.41 million in biomedical research grant funding to Colorado researchers Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) congratulates six leading Coloradoresearchers who are the...

Exxel Pharma is a development stage company that combines world-class leadership, expert technological know-how and experience from the pharmaceutical industry to develop medicines for significant unm...

Two state bills advanced this week that would create new programs to support Colorado small businesses. These proposals are part of a larger $800 million state stimulus package that targets aide to ce...

Colorado BioScience Association congratulates CBSA members awarded proof-of-concept and early-stage capital grants by Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). A total...

CBSA partnered with We Work for Health Colorado this week to host a briefing for Colorado congressional offices about the impacts of international reference pricing on our innovation ecosystem. Duane...

Emily Roberts has accepted a position at CBSA member company Genentech on the issue advocacy team. CBSA congratulates Emily on this exciting next step in her career.  She has made a sig...

Senate Bill 175 (Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board) passed the Colorado Senate today on a vote of 19-16. The bill would create a prescription drug review board in Colorado that is charged w...

The Colorado legislature finalized the state budget today, which will now be sent to Governor Polis for his signature. In addition to funding day-to-day operations of the state government, the $34.6 b...

CPC is a non-profit, mission-driven Academic Research Organization (ARO) that supports all phases of clinical research. Their academically led team provides fullservice support, offering scientific ov...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today announced the appointment of seven new members to its board of directors, Jim Kasic, CEO of EndoShape and Chairman of Boulder IQ; Anil Mathai, Vice Preside...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today announced the state’s life sciences community raised an unprecedented $704 million in the first quarter of 2021. Capital from public, private, and federal...

In January, CMS finalized a new rule called Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technologies (MCIT). The rule provides immediate national Medicare coverage for FDA-designated breakthrough devices and diag...

Last week the White House unveiled a $1.5 trillion discretionary spending request for the coming fiscal year. The request, which is only part of the President’s full budget proposal, is a sharp depart...

The Colorado state legislature is considering a bill that creates a state drug review board with the power to set payment rates for medicines in Colorado. The unelected board could set price limits wi...

CBSA convened a virtual roundtable this week with Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s second Congressional district. It was a great opportunity for leaders in our ecosystem to highlight...

Last week, the Council of State Bioscience Associations released a new study that shows the impact of foreign reference pricing on patient access to lifesaving medicines and investment in new treatmen...

PhosphoSolutions specializes in producing high-quality research antibodies for the neuroscience community. The company's research antibodies provide critical information on drug effectiveness that dri...

Colorado and local governments are expected to receive billions of dollars from the 2021 American Rescue Plan. In an effort to better understand the needs and current economic challenges facing the st...

Work in Progress to Support Jobseekers and Identify New Candidates for Facility Novartis Gene Therapies, formerly AveXis, plans to wind down its Longmont facility in July. Novartis Gene Therapies has...

The CBSA-Amgen Healthcare Innovation Event took place this week filled with engaging speakers and a robust audience. Thank you to our sponsors Amgen, Amgen Ventures and CBSA sustaining spons...

This week CBSA testified in opposition to Senate Bill 175 in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. The bill would create a prescription drug review board in Colorado that’s charged with re...

CBSA took new positions on several bills in the 2021 legislative session. Here is a recap of what happened this week. New Funding for Advanced Industries Grant Program: On Tuesday, the legislature pas...

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) confirmed to CBSA that members of our life sciences workforce involved in the research, development, manufacturing and distribution o...

On Tuesday, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 42, which includes a one-time, $10 million infusion for the Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program. Governor Polis is expected to si...

The CBSA Policy + Advocacy team works to engage state and federal policymakers on issues that are critical to our members and Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem. Last month, CBSA conducted a survey to...

The Colorado Molecular Correlates Laboratory is dedicated to the development and implementation of predictive, prognostic and diagnostic molecular biomarker testing that will permit selection of cance...

The Colorado state legislature returned on February 16th to continue the 2021 session, and there have already been almost 300 bills introduced so far. CBSA’s Policy + Advocacy team has been hard at wo...

This week, CBSA joined the Colorado Rare Action Network for Colorado Rare Disease Day. The virtual event was an opportunity to educate state legislators and the public about the challenges rare diseas...

On Wednesday, Governor Jared Polis delivered his State of the State address. He started by acknowledging the challenges Colorado and the country have faced over the past year in the midst of a global...

The Colorado state legislature returns next Tuesday to resume the first regular session of the 73rd General Assembly. Here are a few of the issues CBSA is focused on this session. Advanced Industries...

On Friday, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution, advancing the process of budget reconciliation that will allow Democrats to pass President Joe Biden’s COVI...

In 2019, the Colorado General Assembly passed SB19-005, which authorized the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) to seek approval from the federal government to create a Canadian d...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

On January 20, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders, just hours after taking his oath of office. In addition to reversing some of the steps taken by the Trump Administration over th...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule this week that creates a new, voluntary pathway for immediate, national Medicare coverage for medical technologies approved...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) released new guidance this week for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Congress authorized $284.45 billion to go towards PPP loans as pa...

CBSA submitted a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission this week calling attention to a complaint made by Ventria Bioscience, Inc., an important member of Colorado's life sciences communit...

On January 13, the Colorado General Assembly will convene for a short time to address urgent business and then take a temporary recess, with the aim of returning to the state Capitol on February 16 to...

Late last night Congress passed a $900 billion coronavirus aid package that will provide emergency economic relief and stimulate the nation’s economy. This is the first COVID-19 relief measure that Co...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

Today the Governor’s Office of State Planning & Budgeting and the state’s Legislative Council presented their December economic and revenue forecasts to the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committ...

Colorado’s life sciences community gathered on December 9 to toast the companies and organizations driving health innovation forward. CBSA President & CEO Jennifer Jones Paton and CBSA Board Chair...

Leadership During COVID-19 Accelerated Interest and Investment in Colorado DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association today announced the fourth year Colorado’s life sciences community has raised more t...

The last week has been groundbreaking for science and health innovation. On Friday, December 11, the U.S. FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and B...

Yesterday Senator Michael Bennet introduced new legislation in the U.S. Senate that aims to ensure timely Medicare coverage for new, innovative tests that detect multiple types of cancer before sympto...

On Wednesday, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) partnered with CBSA and the six other advanced industries to host an informational session for state legislato...

Inscripta Wins Company of the Year, Edgewise Therapeutics Named as Rising Star Denver, December 10, 2020 – Colorado BioScience Association celebrated the companies and organizations driving new health...

The Colorado General Assembly met for a three-day Special Session this week to pass an economic stimulus package that provides support and relief to certain small businesses, education providers, and...

This week CBSA partnered with the Colorado Cancer Caucus and the Biotechnology innovation Organization (BIO) to host a discussion on the promise of genomic medicine for oncology and rare, genetic dise...

Colorado BioScience Association congratulates CBSA members awarded proof-of-concept and early-stage capital grants by Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). A total...

Yesterday Governor Polis called a Special Session of the General Assembly to discuss an economic stimulus package that he said cannot wait until January. The session is scheduled to begin on November...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

Earlier this month, Governor Polis released his $35 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2021-22. The request included three key elements to boost Colorado’s economy and support critical investment...

In September, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published proposed rules on Equal Pay Transparency providing guidance for implementation of the state’s new Equal Pay for Equal Wor...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought leaders from Colorado’s life sciences community together to meet with Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and their staff.  The group had the opportu...

Colorado voters were highly motivated in this year’s election. In fact, the state experienced record turnout, with over 80% of eligible voters participating in the election. As predicted, Colorado con...

Today Governor Polis submitted his budget request for the 2021 – 2022 fiscal year. The proposal calls for $35.4 billion in total funds and includes three key elements that the administration believes...

CBSA partnered with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) to host a webinar about the ecosystem’s work to develop and deliver a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The discussion featured a...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

This week CBSA held a virtual roundtable with Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who represents Colorado’s first Congressional district. It was a great opportunity to showcase the critical health innovation...

On Thursday, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing held a virtual stakeholder meeting to provide an update on the progress of Colorado’s Canadian drug importation program. The program was...

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) leads Policy + Advocacy for Colorado’s life sciences community. We work for a pro-innovation policy environment to accelerate the growth of our life sciences eco...

This afternoon CBSA hosted a virtual roundtable with Senator Michael Bennet to provide updates on the innovative work underway in Colorado to defeat COVID-19. In his opening comments, the Senator talk...

Through the generous support of the Amgen Foundation, the Colorado BioScience Institute (Institute), in collaboration with the Harvard LabXchange creators, will begin training Colorado teachers on Lab...

On September 29, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published proposed Equal Pay Transparency Rules (“EPT Rules”) providing guidance for implementation of the state’s new Equal Pay...

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2020    Colorado BioScience Association Welcomes Community to Colorado Life Sciences Innovation Forum Two-Day Event Includes Unveiling of 2020-2021 BioScien...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

Yesterday the FDA issued their final rule and guidance on the importation of prescription drugs. They were first proposed last December, and CBSA worked with other state bioscience associations to sub...

This morning, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) heard presentations on the September economic and revenue forecast from Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB)....

On Sunday, President Trump issued an Executive Order on a drug pricing policy called “most-favored-nation.” The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and implement...

At a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Jared Polis announced that Colorado will partner with Google and Apple on a contact tracing app for COVID-19. By the end of September, any resident with a sm...

This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited proposed rule on "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technologies." The proposed rule would make significant cha...

CBSA member PharmaJet hosted a visit with U.S. Senator Cory Gardner this week to showcase their needle-free technology for vaccine and therapeutic delivery. It was a great opportunity for the company...

CBSA brought our life sciences community together for our annual All-Member Meeting on August 19, led by CBSA Board Chair Bob Reddy of Medtronic and CBSA President and CEO Jennifer Jones Paton. Bob an...

CBSA continues to engage the Colorado Congressional delegation around an executive order that the President announced on July 24 that would limit payment for Medicare Part B drugs to the lowest price...

President Trump recently issued an executive order intended to increase federal support for the domestic manufacture of “essential medicines,” “medical countermeasures,” and “critical inputs” through...

CBSA supports H.R. 7917, the IGNITE American Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation recently introduced to ensure innovative and entrepreneurial companies can access the necessary liquidity to continu...

CBSA and our members met with Senator Michael Bennet and Rep. Diana DeGette’s offices this week to discuss the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act, recent federal legislation...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

The  Energize Colorado Gap Fund was created by Senate Bill 222 and will provide more than $25 million in small business loans and grants to boost small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Sole propr...

Colorado BioScience Association is proud of how our life sciences ecosystem has responded to the outbreak of COVID-19. We have seen our members come together to address the crisis and commit resources...

Recently, Colorado Representative Diana DeGette and Indiana Representative Larry Bucshon introduced two bills to increase diagnostic testing capabilities at public health laboratories, in hospitals, a...

On June 15, the Second Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly adjourned sine die, marking the end of a truly historic legislative session. During the first two months of the session, we saw the...

Last Tuesday was Colorado’s primary election, where voters decided on candidates for races including the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the state legislature, and other races like distric...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

On Tuesday, Governor Polis signed two state bills into law that will provide support for Colorado small businesses through low-interest loans and grants from the state. Both bills passed with bipartis...

Today, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) heard presentations on the June economic and revenue forecast from Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB). The takeaway...

Just days before the end of the session, Colorado state legislators introduced House Bill 1420, a controversial measure that would eliminate critical tax breaks and relief for Colorado businesses of a...

The legislative session continued for a third week with a wave of controversial bills, including the introduction of House Bill 1420, which would eliminate critical tax breaks and relief for Colorado...

Numbers Signal Steady Jobs, Salary, and Funding Gains DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association shares newly released employment and federal funding data on life sciences in Colorado, demonstrating eco...

Colorado BioScience Association warmly welcomes AGC Biologics to our state. Last week, the global CDMO announced it will invest $100 million in a large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility i...

On Friday, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The new law addresses many concerns raised by the small business community about the Paycheck Protection Pro...

This week, CBSA hosted a roundtable with Congressman Ed Perlmutter, who represents Colorado’s seventh Congressional district. It was a great opportunity for members of our community to ask questi...

On behalf of Colorado’s life sciences community, CBSA is pleased to welcome Global CDMO AGC Biologics to our state. The company invested $100 million in a 300,000-square-foot facility in Boulder and w...

Colorado BioScience Association congratulates CBSA members awarded proof-of-concept and early-stage capital grants by Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). A total...

AveXis, a Novartis Company, agrees to contribute the use of its gene therapy manufacturing expertise to help produce and scale novel vaccine that uses adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector for clinical...

On May 26, the Colorado state legislature resumed the 2020 session with a condensed list of bills. Here’s a quick recap of key bills that were heard this week. House Bill 1195, Consumer Digital Repair...

Since last fall, CBSA has been advocating for an extension of the Innovative Industries Internship Program, which is set to expire July 1 of this year. The program incentivizes employers to find, hire...

On May 21, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) partnered with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) to host a webinar about the COVID-19 global development pipeline and how Colorado’s lif...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

$1.88 million in biomedical research grant funding for 2020 Class DENVER, May 22, 2020 — The Boettcher Foundation has selected eight researchers to receive funding through the Boettcher Foundation’s W...

Since early May, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) has been working to balance the state budget and review recommendations from the committee staff and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budge...

We are excited to share good news about the Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program. Yesterday, the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee (JBC) decided to preserve the program and maintain a...

Last week, the Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee (JBC) continued their work to balance the state budget and considered many of the remaining budget cut recommendations for each state...

Senator Michael Bennet is planning to introduce legislation that would create new incentives for the development of innovative antimicrobial drugs, called the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to...

On Wednesday, CBSA hosted a discussion with Congressman Jason Crow, who represents Colorado’s sixth Congressional district. The Congressman gave an update on his efforts to provide relief for small bu...

On Tuesday, the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee (JBC) delayed a vote on the Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program. The newest recommendation from budget committee staff would elimina...

Earlier this week, staff analysts for the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) presented revised figure setting documents to guide the JBC as they work to balance the budget over the coming weeks. The documen...

Colorado is facing massive budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This puts the flagship funding program for life sciences in Colorado at risk. The Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Progr...

Colorado BioScience Association interviews a Fitzsimons Innovation Community company every month. Read this month’s feature!

On Monday, CBSA hosted a virtual town hall with Senator Cory Gardner. More than 65 members and leaders of Colorado’s life sciences community came together to ask questions and offer feedback about the...

On Sunday, Governor Polis issued a new Executive Order to move Colorado to the Safer at Home phase. The Safer at Home Order phases in the reopening of certain businesses over the next week, while cont...

On April 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, and the following day President Trump signed the bill into law. The $484 billion...

Bob Reddy of Medtronic Enabling Technologies, Dr. Kiki Traylor of Amgen Named Board Chair and Vice Chair Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today welcomed new officers and members to...

Just days after President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, Members of Congress were already talking about the need for a fourth relief package to help ease the economic pain created by the pandemi...

The Colorado General Assembly’s top-ranking lawmakers from each party met on Wednesday to discuss a number of big issues they’re facing. First, legislative leadership determined that the General Assem...

CBSA continues to work with federal, state and local officials to advocate for our life sciences ecosystem and facilitate connections for companies and organizations working on COVID-19. On Monday, we...

There’s immediate relief for small businesses affected by COVID-19 under the CARES Act. New loans are available through the Paycheck Protection Program beginning today, Friday, April 3, for small comp...

This afternoon, President Trump signed into law S. 3548, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2 trillion relief package is the largest economic stimulus measure in mode...

Colorado is now under a Stay-at-Home-Order issued by Governor Jared Polis. The order requires everyone in Colorado to stay in their place of residence, except for certain necessary activities, essenti...

The City and County of Denver and the City of Boulder issued stay-at-home orders on Monday following the Governor’s directive on in-person workforce reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBSA antici...

Colorado BioScience Association is working with policymakers and business leaders to support our ecosystem during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer our community’s expertise. The Governor’s team is aski...

On Sunday, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order that requires all non-critical businesses in the state to reduce their in-person workforce by 50% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It requires all non-...

During these challenging times, CBSA is focused on supporting our ecosystem and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to engage with our local, state, and federal elected officials to ens...

To do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19, the Colorado General Assembly met on Saturday, March 14th and passed a Joint Resolution to temporarily adjourn until March 30. The legislature also...

Businesses and organizations here in Colorado and around the world are all managing through the impact of COVID-19 on their business operations and personal lives. Our ecosystem’s work to drive health...

Last updated: April 6, 2020 Urgent: CBSA is working with policymakers and business leaders to support our ecosystem during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer our community’s expertise. The Governor’s tea...

State legislators introduced a bill this week to extend the Innovative Industries Internship Program for another five years. The program was created in 2015 to meet the critical needs of Colorado’s lo...

Dr. Jeffrey Shuren to Join Conference Live via Video from Washington, D.C. DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) welcomes FDA’s Dr. Jeffrey Shuren via video conference to today’s annual Medi...

CBSA was in DC this week representing Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem as part of the AdvaMed Fly-in. It was a great opportunity to meet with the Colorado delegation offices and advocate for federal...

At a stakeholder meeting on Tuesday the Colorado Hospital Association walked through their draft proposal for a total cost of care model in Colorado. Based on programs already operating in Oregon and...

CBSA was at the Colorado State Capitol again this week to voice our concerns about legislation focused on drug price transparency and prescription drug importation. House Bill 1160, Drug Price Transpa...

This week, CBSA weighed in on Senate Bill 10, Repeal Ban on Local Government Regulation of Plastics, to ensure life-saving medicines and medical devices are not impacted by local regulations on single...

Colorado BioScience Association and Rockies Venture Club recently announced a new effort to fund early-stage life sciences companies in Colorado, funded by an Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant fro...

DENVER – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brings leaders from Colorado life sciences companies and organizations to the State Capitol today, February 4, 2020, to share innovation stories with le...

Last week Senator Joann Ginal introduced Senate Bill 119, Expand Canadian Prescription Drug Import Program. The bill builds on legislation that was enacted last session, that directed the Dept. of Hea...

Over the past week, state legislators have introduced two drug price transparency bills that could impact our life sciences community. The first bill (SB20-107) was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jo...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rockies Venture Club and Colorado BioScience Association partner to fund Colorado Life Sciences startups in a new program backed by OEDIT Denver, CO - The Rockies Venture Club an...

The CBSA team is hard at work advocating on behalf of Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem. After the first full week of the legislative session, here’s an update on where we’re engaging and why. CBSA L...

Congratulations to CBSA President and CEO Jennifer Jones Paton! The Denver Business Journal named Jennifer to its prestigious 40 Under 40 list, released this week. The DBJ names a class of 40 Under 40...

Colorado lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Wednesday for the start of the 2020 legislative session, where both parties laid out their top priorities. After calling for civility and bipartisanship,...

January 8th marks the first day of Colorado’s 2020 legislative session, but CBSA has already been hard at work advocating on behalf of our members and the patients they serve. This session, we will co...

This week Congress voted to pass a full and permanent repeal of the medical device excise tax as part of legislation to fund the federal government through the rest of the current fiscal year. This is...

DENVER – Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem raised $750 million in 2019, with funds from federal and state grants, successful financing rounds and acquisitions. The record-breaking acquisition of Boul...

Weekly Policy Update: CBSA Comments on 2020 Drug Price Transparency Draft Legislation  On Monday, CBSA sent a comment letter to Rep. Dominique Jackson and Rep. Dylan Roberts outlining our comment...

Policy Update: CBSA Submits Recommendations to Improve the SBIR/STTR Program  Earlier this year, CBSA partnered with Fitzsimons Innovation Community, Gates Biomanufacturing Facility, and Sharklet...

Brand update delivers results for CBSA and Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem Denver – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) recognizes two Denver-area firms, Primavera Group and Watermark, for gener...

Policy Update: CBSA Presents Sen. Cory Gardner with ALSIC 2019 Champion of Health Care Innovation Award CBSA was proud to present Senator Cory Gardner with the American Life Sciences Innovation Counci...

CBSA celebrated the life of Adam Rubenstein at the 16th Annual Awards Dinner.

Policy Update: Colorado Votes Colorado voters decided on two major ballot measures on Election Day 2019. Proposition DD asked voters to legalize sports betting in Colorado and create a 10 percent tax...

Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates the Strength of State’s Life Sciences Ecosystem at Annual Awards Dinner Biodesix Named Company of the Year, Securisyn Medical Honored as Rising Star Denver,...

Governor Jared Polis Releases Budget Proposal for FY 2020-21 Governor Jared Polis released his 2020-21 budget proposal on Friday, underscoring priorities that include expanding the state’s preschool p...

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2019 Colorado BioScience Association Reveals New Website, Bold Brand    Highlights Co-Opportunity, Colorado’s Collaborative, Pro-Innovation Environmen...

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This week CBSA partnered with CSL Behring to host state Senator Rhonda Fields for a tour of the CSL Plasma Collection Center in Aurora. On the tour, the collection center managers were able to show Se...

Colorado BioScience Association Welcomes New Appointees to the Board of Directors For Immediate Release: October 25, 2019 Colorado BioScience Association Welcomes New Appointees to the Board of Direct...

This week CBSA partnered with LivaNova to host state Rep. Brianna Titone for a tour and employee town hall at the company’s Arvada facility. It was a great opportunity to showcase the devices that are...

  On Monday, the Colorado Division of Insurance and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing released a draft report on the development of the state’s plan for a public health insurance...

CBSA is committed to ensuring patients have access to the treatments they need. We appreciate the bipartisan efforts underway by the Trump Administration and Congress to provide patients relief from h...

On September 19, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a long-anticipated proposal intended to reduce prescription drug prices. H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, includes the following provi...

At the end of August, Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) visited Zimmer Biomet Spine in Westminster to tour the medical education training facilities, biomechanics labs, and manufacturing area. Followi...

Colorado BioScience Association connects health innovators to investors during biennial event Vail, Colo. – Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) welcomes investors and strategic partners from across...

  This month CBSA partnered with Fitzsimons Innovation Community, Gates Biomanufacturing Facility and Sharklet Technologies to host Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) for a campus tour and roundtable...

  This week CBSA President & CEO Jennifer Jones Paton and Vice President Emily Roberts met with Betsy Markey, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade...

Last week we asked the Colorado bioscience community to take action and urge our Members of Congress to support permanent repeal of the medical device excise tax. The tax is a threat to medical innova...

The Colorado BioScience Association strongly opposes the medical device tax, a 2.3% excise tax on the sale of certain medical technology that was enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act. Since its...

This week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a plan that describes the steps they will take to allow importation of certain drugs fro...

On Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee advanced a major legislative package that includes substantial change