Missouri Biotechnology Association
Statewide membership association that represents and advocates for Missouri's life-sciences ecosystem. MOBIO convenes industry, academic, government, and economic-development stakeholders; conducts legislative and regulatory advocacy; pursues state funding and public investment for the sector; operates workforce and member-support programs; and provides member purchasing agreements, communications, and events to advance bioscience research, commercialization, and industry growth in Missouri.
Industries
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Services
Policy advocacy and legislative services
Preparation and delivery of position letters, testimony, coalition sign-ons, and policy briefings to state and federal officials; includes legislative monitoring and coordinated federal engagement to defend member interests and secure public funding.
Workforce development programs (PROSPER / Science 2 Jobs)
Partnerships and programs that connect students, training providers, and employers to build life-science workforce capacity, with emphasis on underserved and rural communities.
Member savings and preferred-provider programs
Negotiated discount programs with laboratory suppliers, shipping providers, insurance, and other vendors to reduce operating costs for members and centralize vendor relationships.
Events, member highlights, and virtual presentations
Curated in-person and online events and member highlight publications to showcase member work, share best practices, and facilitate collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers.
Job board and talent connection services
Centralized online job listings for member organizations to advertise openings and for job seekers to find life-science positions.
Policy advocacy and legislative services
Preparation and delivery of position letters, testimony, coalition sign-ons, and policy briefings to state and federal officials; includes legislative monitoring and coordinated federal engagement to defend member interests and secure public funding.
Workforce development programs (PROSPER / Science 2 Jobs)
Partnerships and programs that connect students, training providers, and employers to build life-science workforce capacity, with emphasis on underserved and rural communities.
Member savings and preferred-provider programs
Negotiated discount programs with laboratory suppliers, shipping providers, insurance, and other vendors to reduce operating costs for members and centralize vendor relationships.
Events, member highlights, and virtual presentations
Curated in-person and online events and member highlight publications to showcase member work, share best practices, and facilitate collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers.
Job board and talent connection services
Centralized online job listings for member organizations to advertise openings and for job seekers to find life-science positions.
Expertise Areas
- Policy advocacy and regulatory affairs for life sciences
- State funding and public investment advocacy
- Workforce development and training partnerships
- Industry convening and public–private partnership facilitation
Key Technologies
- Plant genomics and crop breeding
- Biomanufacturing and active pharmaceutical ingredient production
- mRNA biology
- Gene therapy