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
N/A
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Missouri Biotechnology Association
MOBIO P.O. Box 148, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0148
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.
Partnerships and programs that connect students, training providers, and employers to build life-science workforce capacity, with emphasis on underserved and rural communities.
Negotiated discount programs with laboratory suppliers, shipping providers, insurance, and other vendors to reduce operating costs for members and centralize vendor relationships.
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.
Centralized online job listings for member organizations to advertise openings and for job seekers to find life-science positions.
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.
Partnerships and programs that connect students, training providers, and employers to build life-science workforce capacity, with emphasis on underserved and rural communities.
Negotiated discount programs with laboratory suppliers, shipping providers, insurance, and other vendors to reduce operating costs for members and centralize vendor relationships.
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.
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
News & Updates
Representation at a policy summit panel on securing medical supply chains and biomanufacturing resilience (Nashville, TN).
Member highlight describing renovated shared and private laboratory space, expanded lab capacity, and partnerships to provide equipment, training, and services to the region's life-science community.
Summary of Missouri General Assembly budget actions increasing Missouri Technology Corporation funding and allocation of federal SSBCI funds to support re-shoring and technology investments.
Overview of proposed 2025 legislation on 340B transparency and MOBIO's summary and recommended engagement.
Opposition letter and analysis on proposed state labeling/disclosure legislation (HB 1169), including scientific and economic concerns.
Sign-on letter expressing concerns about federal drug-pricing proposals and potential impacts on innovation and patient access.
Representation at a policy summit panel on securing medical supply chains and biomanufacturing resilience (Nashville, TN).
Member highlight describing renovated shared and private laboratory space, expanded lab capacity, and partnerships to provide equipment, training, and services to the region's life-science community.
Summary of Missouri General Assembly budget actions increasing Missouri Technology Corporation funding and allocation of federal SSBCI funds to support re-shoring and technology investments.
Overview of proposed 2025 legislation on 340B transparency and MOBIO's summary and recommended engagement.
Opposition letter and analysis on proposed state labeling/disclosure legislation (HB 1169), including scientific and economic concerns.
Sign-on letter expressing concerns about federal drug-pricing proposals and potential impacts on innovation and patient access.