Pennsylvania Bio collaborates with Italian biotech association

The USA’s Pennsylvania Bio, the only state-wide trade association representing Pennsylvania’s entire bioscience industry, and Assobiotec, the Italian association for the development of biotechnology, have set up BioBridge, a collaborative relationship to develop, evolve and sustain the life sciences industry relationship between Italy and Pennsylvania.

The joint collaboration was formalized this week by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at a ceremony at the Italian Embassy in Washington DC. This collaborative effort provides an opportunity for present and future partnerships between the USA and Italy, and will unite their respective life sciences communities and tremendous bases of scientific talent.

“Italian scientists have contributed significantly to advancing the Life Sciences industry globally,” said Christopher Molineaux, resident of Pennsylvania Bio, adding: “Combined with the scientific talent in Pennsylvania’s life sciences companies and research institutions, this MOU provides the foundation for a strong and mutually beneficial collaboration between Pennsylvania and Italian life sciences organizations.”