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George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, headlined Tuesday’s mainstage with an exclusive conversation with Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President & CEO John F. Crowley. As Commander in Chief, President Bush worked to expand freedom, opportunity, and security at home and abroad, notably launching global HIV/AIDS and malaria initiatives that have saved millions of lives, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Govs. Healey, Shapiro attend BIO 2025
Day 2 was a big day for the states, with remarks from Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, plus an exciting workforce announcement.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was presented with the 2025 BIO Governor of the Year Award, recognizing her administration’s support for the state’s biotech sector. Under her leadership, and with a record of “leading by actions, not just words,” the state passed the Mass Leads Act, which dedicated $1 billion to the Massachusetts life-sciences sector over 10 years.
After the award ceremony on the show floor, she explained what other states can learn from Massachusetts:
Gov. Maura Healey at BIO 2025 in Boston
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also joined BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley for a fireside chat – read our full recap here. And watch our exclusive interview about the outlook for Pennsylvania’s bioeconomy:
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania spoke with Bio.News at BIO 2025 in Boston
Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) launches
The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC), which aims to strengthen the bioscience talent pipeline across the United States, launched on June 17 at BIO 2025.
Formerly known as the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI), the LSWC brings together more than 50 state and regional life sciences associations and workforce leaders to scale industry-led solutions to talent development across the U.S.
“State associations and institutes have long led the way in workforce innovation. LSWC gives us a shared platform to amplify that work nationally, foster collaboration, and position the U.S. life sciences industry for sustained growth,” said John Conrad, Chair of the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) and President & CEO of iBIO.
